Admitted Students

Please log in to your University of Denver Account (My4D) to accept your offer of admission and pay your $500 non-refundable tuition deposit by April 15, 2025.

Deposit fees cannot be waived.

The deposit will be credited to your first tuition payment in your first quarter.

In order to accept the offer of admission, you’ll need your DUID number as noted in your admission letter and is used to access My4D - the University’s secure online portal.

Note that your initial password is your date of birth in MMDDYY format. Please reference the My4D portal for important policies and resources at the University.

Please note that the offer in your admission letter cannot be guaranteed unless your deposit is received on or before April 15, 2025 or the date specified in your admission letter.

If you applied and were admitted to the Winter 2026 term, your response deadline is November 1, 2025.

To obtain an F-1 student visa, you must:

1. Complete the Admission Response Form and pay your deposit in the application portal.
2. Complete the Admitted Student Supplement and Financial Verification Form — this shows you can pay for the first year of studies.
3. Pay the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) fee.

• SEVIS fee must be paid at least three days before your visa interview
• SEVIS website for more information
• Follow these instructions from the DU website to complete the process:
  
  • Go to fmjfee.com
  • Click Proceed to "I-901 Form & Payment"
  • Select I-20
  • Fill out the page with your personal information
  • Enter DU's School Code: DEN214F00135000
  • The ID # is in the top left of your I-20, begins with the letter N, and is followed by 10 numbers (e.g. N0123456789)
  • Choose a delivery method.
  • Save a copy of the receipt for your records.

4. For any assistance, please contact the University of Denver International Student & Scholar Services.

All admission offers are provisional until verification of undergraduate credentials is complete.

In order to be fully admitted, the University of Denver Office of Graduate Education must receive the following documents as soon as possible:

1.Final official transcript

-and-

2. Degree certificate from your undergraduate institution
For instructions on emailing transcripts or hard copy requirements please visit the University of Denver Office of the Registrar

If the appropriate documents are not provided by the beginning of the first term, the university will place a hold on registration, and students will not be able to continue in the graduate program.

We invite you to visit the Korbel School and the wonderful city of Denver! Discover Korbel is a special day for admitted students to get acquainted with the Korbel community and all the resources we have to offer you!

Don’t let travel costs get in the way to visiting Korbel – we offer limited travel reimbursements if you’re interested in visiting from outside the Denver metro area. (see below for more details).

Agenda for Discover Korbel - Coming soon!

You can expect to connect with current students, alumni , faculty  and enjoy an evening reception. 

Travel Reimbursement Process:

• All reimbursement slots will be awarded based on space and resource availability. They will run out, so we recommend registering for Discover Korbel as soon as possible to ensure the best consideration for reimbursement.
• If you apply for and receive a travel reimbursement notification will be provided  2-3 business days of registering for Discover Korbel.
• Notification will include information on the maximum amount you will receive as reimbursement.
• Another email will follow from our payment system called PaymentWorks to set up your direct deposit for reimbursement after Discover Korbel.
  • We strongly recommend you complete that documentation from PaymentWorks before Discover Korbel to ensure a prompt reimbursement process. Please direct any questions related to reimbursement to [email protected].
• You must submit receipts of your travel and accommodation expenses to [email protected] for your reimbursement to proceed.
  • Kevin will fill out your reimbursement form to ensure everything is submitted correctly.
• The reimbursement process usually takes 6-8 weeks after your documentation has been submitted. Please submit your reimbursement forms as quickly as possible to avoid delay.

Unable to make it to Discover Korbel?

Not to worry! We have a menu of other ways to connect!

• In-person visits are held every Thursday from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm MT.
• You’ll meet with an admissions representative and tour the Sie Complex home of Korbel.
• Please register here.
• Students may also email [email protected] to schedule a walk-in at a time amenable to their schedule.

• These sessions are informal opportunities to connect with admission staff in person, via phone, or via Zoom. They are not recorded nor are factored into admission decisions. Simply a space for a conversation.
• Please visit here to schedule an admission counseling session.
• If any of these timeslots do not work, you may also email [email protected] to coordinate a different time.

• Interested in hearing about the current graduate student experience? Have a cup of coffee with one!
• Please register here! We want to connect with you!

We know financial aid and navigating affordability is important to you. We are here to explain, demystify, and clarify. Call us, and we can walk through your admission letter and provide resources for need-based aid.

Please email Anne Thompson at [email protected] to connect with a Korbel Financial Aid Expert.

We will host a series of virtual events for students who cannot attend Discover Korbel. We will post the dates and registration information here in early April 2025.

The greater University of Denver Graduate Community is offering a series of webinars to assist graduate students on special topic areas. They will be on Zoom, and registration is required

1. Career and Professional Development | TBD
2. Financial Aid | TBD
3. Housing | TBD

• Korbel offers a no questions asked deferral policy. Only one deferral may be granted per application. 
• A student can defer for any reason either to the next admission term or up to one year from the original term of admission.
• In order to receive a deferral benefit, students must pay the $500 non-refundable deposit to secure their seat in the class and submit a formal deferral request prior to the start of term. Please contact Korbel Office of Admission regarding instructions on requesting an official deferral. 
• Korbel will honor Korbel scholarship or merit aid offered during the length of the deferral. Korbel scholarships and awards will not be reevaluated after the deferral period. In short, the aid offered at the time of admission will be the award provided at time of enrollment.

• For those that submitted TOEFL or other English language exam scores, please request official test scores directly from the testing agency. 
• University code 4842, department code: 1901) from the Educational Testing Service, (ETS)
• The deadline for submitting official documentation is the start of your first academic term of attendance.

2024-2025 GRADUATE BULLETIN

The office a resource of official University of Denver Processes and Standards

We strongly recommend all admitted students review this information to be best informed about financial aid, scholarships and processes.

Understanding Tuition and Cost of Attendance

Tuition are the direct billable charges assessed for taking graduate level coursework, instruction and teaching. Tuition is assessed on a cost per credit basis.

The formula to calculate billable tuition is: total number of graduate credits multiplied by the Korbel graduate cost per credit.

2024-2025 tuition example: 60 (credits) x $1,447 (cost per credit) = $86,820

Tuition is not the only expense associated with going to graduate school. Students must also factor in non-billable costs such as fees, room & board, books and supplies, etc. Combining non-billable expenses and tuition charges makes up Cost of Attendance. Please visit the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship to learn more about Cost of Attendance.

The US Government requires that international students provide financial statements indicating a student can cover total cost of attendance as estimated on an I-20. For more information, please contact the University of Denver International Student & Scholar Services

The University of Denver’s Board of Trustees sets tuition annually. Students should anticipate an annual tuition increase between 3-5%. Korbel is unable to provide an itemized cost breakdown for future academic terms. Students should prepare financially for increased costs in their second year of study. For current tuition rates visit the University of Denver Graduate Tuition & Fees website.

Merit-Based Aid

Merit-based aid is funding that comes directly from Korbel and the University of Denver in the form of scholarships or awards and does not need to be paid back. These scholarships/awards are often funded by generous private donors to support graduate student education. Funds are limited and fixed. Should a student receive an award, it will be announced in the Korbel offer of admission.

There is no separate application to be considered for merit-based aid and all students are considered equally.

Highest Award Eligibility

Students may be eligible for multiple types or Korbel merit aid. For those students that meet or exceed standards for multiple merit based awards, Korbel will offer the single highest award to which a student is eligible to maximize their financial benefit.

Korbel has partnerships with a variety of organizations offering benefits to program participants. These types of awards are considered merit aid and cannot be stacked with other internal Korbel or University of Denver institutional aid.

As a hypothetical example, if a student is a returning Peace Corps volunteer (Korbel offers a 30% tuition discount) and a Pickering Finalist (Korbel offers a 50% tuition discount), the student will receive the Pickering award because it is the highest award the student is eligible.

Distribution of Aid

All Korbel scholarships and awards are distributed evenly between fall, winter and spring quarters. Students cannot recalibrate or redistribute their awards to different academic terms or years.

Summer and Interterm courses

Korbel scholarship, awards and merit aid does not apply to summer or interterm courses. Should students elect to take a summer or interterm course, the should prepare financially. Students should consult with University of Denver Office of Financial Aid on grant or loan options for summer and interterms.

Study Abroad

If a student is admitted into a University of Denver study abroad program, Korbel scholarship, awards, merit aid and need based aid will apply.

Donor Funding

Some Korbel scholarships and awards are provided by very generous donors. Students may see a named scholarship reflected in their student bill. Students will be contacted by University of Denver staff to write a note of appreciation and to learn more about how the award was made possible.

Scholarships & Outside Funding

Students can earn outside scholarships from other entities to bring down their total cost of attendance. Students that earn outside scholarships should contact the University of Denver Office of Financial Aid and the funding source to understand disbursement and any other important details.

Should a student earn additional scholarship, we strongly recommend they contact Korbel admission staff to assist in determining if there is an impact on their current financial packaging.

Part-time vs. Full-time Enrollment

Students must consult with Korbel admission staff should they choose to change their enrollment status to understand any impact a status change may have on their scholarship package.

JumpStart

Students officially enrolled in JumpStart will become eligible for graduate aid when their undergraduate degree is conferred and they officially matriculate as a graduate student. JumpStart students can apply graduate aid to the remaining minimum number of graduate credits needed to earn their degree. Please consult with Korbel admission and financial aid staff to outline the details of the Korbel JumpStart scholarship after an undergraduate degree is conferred.

Dual Degree Students

Dual-degree students often work toward two graduate degrees while enrolled at the University of Denver. This may have an impact on awards, distribution and billing. Please contact Korbel admission staff directly for detailed information.

Sturm College of Law students will take classes in both semester and quarter formats, which carries some financial aid implications. Please contact each school to learn more about impact.

Research Assistantships

Korbel does not offer fully funded research assistantships.

Job Opportunities

Korbel students have plenty of opportunity to earn paid work including paid research work. Information about paid research and other work opportunities will be provided over the summer months via email to deposited students. However, Korbel does not guarantee job placement and student should prepare financially.

For US domestic students, this aid often comes in the form of student loans. Students need to complete a FASFA form to be considered. This process is managed by the University of Denver Office of Financial Aid & Scholarship Programs. Korbel is not involved in the administration of the federal loan process.

Students can combine merit-based aid and need-based aid.

International students may be eligible for loans as well. They should contact the

Please note students will need to actively accept any financial aid they are receiving to apply it to their student account. This includes any scholarships, loans, grants or work-study.

To view and accept or decline each type of aid offered students must:

• • Sign into My4DU
  • Click on the "Accept or Decline My Financial Aid Offer" link within the Financial Aid Information widget on your dashboard.
  • Select the appropriate aid year from the drop-down menu.
  • For students starting in the 2025 fall term, select the 2025-2026 Aid Year.
  • For students starting in the 2026 winter term, select the 2025-2026 Aid Year.
  • Click on the Terms and Conditions tab, review, and click "Accept."
  • Click on the Accept Award Offer tab.
    
    • Choose Accept or Decline in the drop-down menu next to each type of aid (most DU scholarships will already be accepted on your behalf).
    • If you wish to only accept a portion of a loan, type that amount in the "Accept Partial Amount" box. Remember that any amount you accept will be split evenly over your terms of enrollment — i.e., fall, winter, and spring quarters.
      For policies, procedures and details please visit or contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships

University of Denver and Korbel Dates

Fall 2025 Orientation Dates: September 3 - 6, 2025

Fall 2025 First Day of Classes: September 8, 2025

Winter 2026 Orientation Date: Coming soon!

Winter 2026 Frist Day of Classes: Monday, January 5, 2026

• The University of Denver (DU) has limited housing for graduate students.
• Limited on-campus graduate housing can be found here. Graduate students can live in the Lynn Marie or Summit Apartment complexes. The board rates for these residences can be found here. You can apply for on-campus graduate housing here.
• However, DU has a website dedicated exclusively to off-campus housing searches. This includes a listing of available houses, apartments, and other properties available to rent. It has a “Find a Roommate” feature as well as a listing of resources.

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