An official transcript of all collegiate work completed along with a certified translation into English.
An undergraduate grade point average of 3.000 (A = 4.000) is required by CSU regulation for admission.
Minimum TOEFL score for admission without condition is 550 (paper based), or 80 (internet based).
Minimum IELTS score for admission without condition is 6.5.
Statement of Purpose- Be focused. Include your educational and long term career goals, and how the M.S. or Ph.D. program will contribute to both.
Resume- Outline professional employment, collegiate work, volunteer activities, and any publications, exhibitions, service activities, prizes, awards and other recognitions.
Transcripts- Request official transcripts from every institution you have attended even if unrelated to the program(s) you wish to pursue. When requesting electronic transcripts use institution code 4075.

A GPA of 3.0 or above from the highest, most recent degree earned is required for admission into CSU Graduate School. All international transcripts must include a certified translation into English.

There are two exceptions:

1. You do not need to submit Colorado State University transcripts.

2. If you participated in a study abroad program through a U.S. institution, transcripts are required from the foreign institution only when the U.S. school does not list the course names, credits and grades on its transcript.
Three Refrees- Provide contact information (email and phone number) for three references. CSU will contact these individuals and explain how to submit a letter of recommendation. The references should come from at least two of the following categories (for example, one college professor and two supervisors):

• Previous or current college/university instructors
• Previous or current immediate professional supervisors
• Observers other than supervisors who can verify the specific impact of your professional or intellectual expertise.