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At a moment when the world is grappling with profound change and uncertainty, your decision to join the Korbel School matters. Here, you will be challenged to think critically, lead with intention, and turn ideas into action, developing the insight and skills needed to shape what comes next in domestic and global affairs. You are joining a community committed to thoughtful engagement, bold leadership, and impact-driven work. We are glad you are here!
This page is your central hub for resources and information to support your transition into the Korbel community. We will update it regularly as new details become available to help you prepare for the journey ahead.
Please note that the offer in your admission letter cannot be guaranteed unless your deposit is received on or before April 15, 2027 or the date specified in your admission letter. Admission and scholarship offers may be subject to withdrawal if the required deposit is not received by the applicable deadline.
International students requiring an F-1 or J-1 visa must complete the University of Denver's immigration documentation process to receive the appropriate immigration document (Form I-20 for F-1 students or Form DS-2019 for J-1 students).
Following admission, the University's International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office manages the immigration documentation process, including reviewing required financial documentation and issuing the appropriate immigration documents.
Financial documentation requirements vary by visa type:
F-1 students: Generally must demonstrate sufficient financial resources to cover one academic year of study, or the full program if shorter.
To obtain an F-1 student visa, you must:
J-1 students: Generally must demonstrate sufficient financial resources for the entire duration of the approved exchange or academic program, as reflected on Form DS-2019.
Financial documentation may include tuition, fees, living expenses, health insurance, and other applicable costs. Students should follow ISSS instructions regarding acceptable documentation and required funding amounts.
Students are encouraged to complete all required steps as early as possible to allow sufficient time for document processing, visa appointments, and travel arrangements.
For current requirements, instructions, and deadlines, please visit International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS).
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 on Friday, April 2, 2027!
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. You can request a travel reimbursement in the registration portal for Discover Korbel that is sent to you via email. Your link is unique to you, so you can always revisit and update your information if needed!
Agenda for Discover Korbel - Coming soon!
You can expect to connect with current students, alumni , faculty and enjoy an evening reception.
Travel Reimbursement Process:
Not to worry! We will announce a virtual admitted student day and are happy to schedule personalized appointments. Please contact us at [email protected].
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 us at [email protected] to connect with a Korbel Scholarship Expert.
Please know that while we can provide high level information on finacing, federal aid we are not the expertse on Federal Financial Aid or student billing. Please contact the University of Denver Office of Financial Aid for more information on loans.
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 2026.
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
Plans change, and Korbel understands that students may need additional time before beginning graduate study. Admitted graduate students may request one deferral of up to one year from the original intended start term, as indicated in the original application for admission. All deferral requests are subject to University approval, and the University of Denver reserves the right to deny a request.
Deferral Eligibility and Requirements
Students may request one deferral of up to one year from the original intended start term.
Deferrals are available for eligible program intake terms, typically fall, winter, and summer. Korbel does not offer spring admission intake.
Students must submit a written deferral request explaining the reason for the request and identifying the preferred new start term.
A $500 nonrefundable tuition deposit is required to secure an approved deferral. The deposit will be credited toward tuition charges in the first quarter of enrollment.
Students with an approved deferral will retain the original Korbel scholarship award amount, expressed in dollars, during the permitted deferral period.
Scholarships and Tuition Rates During a Deferral
Korbel offers cohort tuition pricing, which generally locks in the per-credit tuition rate in effect during a student's first quarter of enrollment for the applicable cohort pricing period. See the Cohort Pricing section for additional information.
Students who defer admission will be assessed the tuition rate in effect when they first enroll, not the rate in effect when originally admitted. The cohort tuition rate begins with the first quarter of enrollment, subject to applicable cohort pricing requirements.
Korbel scholarship awards are issued as total dollar amounts. Any scholarship percentages advertised by Korbel are intended to illustrate the approximate value of an award relative to tuition and do not represent a percentage tuition discount.
Students with an approved deferral will retain the original dollar value of their Korbel scholarship, but the proportion of tuition covered by the award may differ based on the tuition rate in effect when they enroll.
How to Request a Deferral
To request a deferral, contact the Korbel Office of Graduate Enrollment at [email protected] with the reason for the request and the preferred new start term.
The University of Denver reviews deferral requests based on eligibility, program availability, and other relevant circumstances. Approval is not guaranteed. Students whose requests are approved will receive an updated admission letter reflecting the new start term and applicable admission and scholarship information.
Deferrals beyond the permitted one-year period are not available. Students seeking to enroll after that period must submit a new application for admission.
Plan your graduate education with greater confidence and more predictable tuition costs.
Korbel offers cohort tuition pricing, allowing eligible graduate students to maintain the same per-credit tuition rate throughout the duration of their degree program, subject to applicable enrollment requirements and time limits.
The current Korbel cost-per-credit is $1,535.
How Cohort Pricing Works
The tuition rate in effect during the first academic quarter in which a student enrolls in Korbel graduate coursework establishes the student's cohort tuition rate.
Once established, the per-credit tuition rate generally remains the same for the applicable cohort pricing period, even if the University increases tuition rates in subsequent academic years.
The maximum cohort pricing periods are:
Full-time students: Up to three years from the initial quarter of enrollment.
Part-time students: Up to seven years from the initial quarter of enrollment.
Cohort pricing applies to the per-credit tuition rate, not to the total cost of a degree. Total tuition charges depend on the number of credits taken, and University fees and other educational expenses may vary.
Maintaining Cohort Pricing Eligibility
To maintain the established cohort tuition rate, students are generally expected to:
Remain continuously enrolled in accordance with University and Korbel enrollment requirements.
Maintain enrollment in an eligible Korbel graduate degree program.
Complete the degree within the applicable three-year or seven-year cohort pricing period.
Follow applicable University policies regarding enrollment status, leaves of absence, program changes, and readmission.
Cohort Pricing for Korbel 4+1 Students
Students participating in Korbel's 4+1 program are eligible for cohort tuition pricing beginning with the first academic quarter in which they enroll in graduate coursework after their undergraduate degree has been conferred.
The cohort tuition rate is established using the Korbel graduate tuition rate in effect during that quarter, not the rate in effect when the student was admitted to the 4+1 program or when graduate-level coursework was taken as an undergraduate student.
Eligible 4+1 students are subject to the same cohort pricing requirements and applicable time limits as other Korbel graduate students.
Deferrals and Cohort Pricing
Students who defer admission do not establish a cohort tuition rate until the first quarter of actual enrollment.
Students with an approved deferral will be assessed the tuition rate in effect when they begin graduate study, rather than the rate in effect when originally admitted.
Expiration of the Cohort Pricing Period
Cohort tuition pricing is limited to the applicable three-year or seven-year period. Students who continue enrollment beyond that period may be assessed a different tuition rate in accordance with University policy.
Enrollment Changes and Exceptions
Students are expected to maintain continuous enrollment and meet applicable program requirements to retain cohort tuition pricing.
Changes in enrollment status, interruptions in enrollment, changes to an academic program, or other extenuating circumstances may affect eligibility for the established cohort tuition rate.
Korbel recognizes that individual circumstances may require flexibility. Exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of Korbel administration.
Students should contact the Korbel Office of Graduate Admissions at [email protected] before making enrollment changes that could affect cohort pricing eligibility.
Any exception must be reviewed and approved by Korbel administration and confirmed in writing. Exceptions are not guaranteed.
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.
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.
2026-2027 tuition example: 60 (credits) x $1,535 (cost per credit) = $92,100
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. However, with the Korbel cohort pricing policy students will have their cost per credit rate locked subject to specifci terms and conditions outlined in the cohort pricing section.
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 communicated to the student to their university issued email address.
There is no separate application to be considered for merit-based aid and all students are considered equally.
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.
For example, if a student is a returning Peace Corps volunteer (Korbel offers an award valued at 30% tuition) and a Pickering Finalist (Korbel offers an award with an approximate value of 50% tuition), the student will receive the Pickering award because it is the highest award the student is eligible. They would not receive the Peace Corps and the Pickering Finalist Award for an approximate 80% discount.
It's important students understand how their award actually functions in order to plan their enrollment and be financially prepared. Please see the "Korbel Scholarships: Coverage, Distribution, and Acceptance" section for more information.
If a student is admitted into a University of Denver study abroad program, Korbel scholarship, awards, merit aid and need based aid will apply.
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.
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.
Students officially enrolled in 4+1 will become eligible for graduate aid when their undergraduate degree is conferred and they officially matriculate as a graduate student. 4+1 students can apply graduate aid to the remaining minimum number of graduate credits needed to earn their graduate degree. Please consult with Korbel admission and financial aid staff to outline the details of the Korbel 4+1 after an undergraduate degree is conferred.
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.
Korbel does not offer fully funded research assistantships.
Korbel scholarships help make graduate education more accessible. Understanding how your scholarship is applied, distributed, and accepted will help you plan your educational expenses and manage your student account.
Unless otherwise stated in your offer of admission, your Korbel scholarship covers eligible tuition charges only. You are responsible for all University fees, living expenses, books, supplies, and other educational costs.
Your Korbel scholarship applies to the minimum number of eligible graduate credits required to earn your Korbel degree. Scholarship funds cover eligible Korbel tuition charges and are not applied toward tuition assessed by another University of Denver school or college.
If you qualify for multiple Korbel scholarships, you will receive the single highest-value award for which you are eligible. Korbel institutional scholarships cannot be combined or stacked.
Your scholarship cannot exceed your eligible tuition charges for the applicable enrollment period.
For example, if your scholarship allocation is $6,000 for a quarter but you incur only $3,000 in eligible tuition charges, no more than $3,000 in scholarship funding can be applied to that quarter.
If your enrollment or academic plans change, you should contact Korbel Graduate Admissions to determine whether your scholarship distribution needs to be adjusted.
Korbel scholarships are awarded as total dollar amounts and distributed across academic quarters according to your enrollment start term.
Unless otherwise specified in your scholarship offer, the standard distribution schedules are:
If you start in Fall: Your scholarship is distributed evenly across Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters.
If you start in Winter: Your scholarship is distributed evenly across Winter, Spring, and Fall quarters.
If you start in Summer: Your scholarship is distributed evenly across Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters.
If you are a continuing student, your annual scholarship award is generally distributed automatically and evenly across the three primary academic quarters: Fall, Winter, and Spring.
Summer Quarter: Summer is not included in the standard automatic annual scholarship distribution unless Summer is your official program start term, as indicated in your admission record. If you plan to enroll in eligible summer coursework, you may request an adjustment to your scholarship distribution.
You may request a different distribution of your existing scholarship award to accommodate summer enrollment, interterm coursework, changes in your course schedule, dual-degree requirements, or other academic circumstances.
To request an adjustment, email the Korbel Office of Graduate Admissions at [email protected] with your proposed enrollment plan and the quarters in which you would like your scholarship applied.
Your request must be submitted in writing and is subject to review and approval. Adjustments redistribute your existing scholarship award and do not increase its total value.
If you are pursuing a dual degree or flexible dual degree at the University of Denver, your enrollment across multiple programs may affect your tuition charges, scholarship eligibility, financial aid, and award distribution.
Your Korbel scholarship covers eligible Korbel tuition charges only. You cannot use your Korbel scholarship to pay tuition charged by another University of Denver school or college.
For example, if you are pursuing a dual degree with the Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW) and enroll exclusively in GSSW courses during a quarter, your Korbel scholarship will not apply that quarter. Instead, your scholarship allocation will be redistributed to a quarter in which you incur eligible Korbel tuition charges.
Planning Your Scholarship Distribution
You are expected to work with Korbel administration to develop an enrollment plan and coordinate your scholarship distribution accordingly. This helps ensure that your scholarship is allocated to the quarters in which you are taking eligible Korbel coursework.
If you decide to add a second degree after enrolling at Korbel, you must notify both your academic advisor and the Korbel Office of Graduate Admissions. We will work with you to review your updated academic plan and tailor your scholarship distribution to your anticipated Korbel enrollment.
Please contact the Korbel Office of Graduate Admissions before making changes to your degree plan.
Students Pursuing a Dual Degree with the Sturm College of Law
If you are pursuing a dual degree with the Sturm College of Law, you will take courses on both semester and quarter academic calendars. These differences may affect your tuition billing, scholarship distribution, and financial aid eligibility.
You should work with both Korbel administration and the Sturm College of Law to coordinate your enrollment plan. For questions about loans and other financial aid, contact the University of Denver Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.
You must review and accept your financial aid awards and applicable terms and conditions each academic year to ensure your aid can be applied to your student account. This includes scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study, as applicable.
To review and accept your financial aid:
Sign in to My4DU.
Select Accept or Decline My Financial Aid Offer in the Financial Aid Information widget.
Select the appropriate academic aid year from the drop-down menu.
Open the Terms and Conditions tab, review the information, and select Accept.
Open the Accept Award Offer tab.
Review each award and select Accept or Decline where an action is required. Some University scholarships may already be marked as accepted on your behalf.
You should review your financial aid information annually and confirm that all required actions have been completed.
To retain your Korbel scholarship, you are expected to remain in good academic standing, as defined by University of Denver policy, and comply with the University's Student Code of Conduct.
Your scholarship covers eligible coursework required to complete your degree, up to the minimum number of graduate credits required for graduation.
If you fail a course and must repeat it, your Korbel scholarship will not cover the tuition charges associated with retaking that course. You are responsible for those additional tuition charges.
Failure to maintain good academic standing or comply with the Student Code of Conduct may affect your continued scholarship eligibility.
Some Korbel scholarships are made possible through the generosity of donors who support graduate education. If you receive a donor-funded scholarship, you may be asked to write a thank-you note or otherwise express your appreciation to the donor.
By accepting a donor-funded scholarship, you agree to fulfill any applicable donor acknowledgment requirements. If an acknowledgment is required, a Korbel representative will contact you with instructions. No action is necessary unless you are contacted.
For questions about your Korbel scholarship eligibility, eligible coursework, or scholarship distribution, contact the Korbel Office of Graduate Admissions at [email protected].
For questions about federal student loans, private loans, borrowing eligibility, financial aid regulations, or other University financial aid, contact the University of Denver Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.
The Korbel Office of Graduate Admissions does not provide loan or lending advice.
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.
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:
Winter 2027 Orientation Date: Coming soon!
Winter 2027 Frist Day of Classes: Monday, January 4, 2027
Summer 2027 No orientation
Summer 2027 First Day of Classes: Monday, June 14, 2027
Fall 2027 Orientation September 7, 2027
(Orientation is mandatory for Summer 2027 admits and Fall 2027 admits)
Fall 2027 First Day of Classes Monday, September 13, 2027
Click one of the hyperlinks below to open a downloadable PDF of the curriculum overview for the corresponding degree program.
The Student Health Insurance Premium is assessed to students registered in most academic units on campus (excluding College of Professional Studies and programs including the Graduate Tax, Executive MBA and Continuous Enrollment for all programs). The premium is assessed each fall and spring term for students enrolled in one or more credit hours per quarter (one or more credit hours per semester). The premium is included on the tuition bill and covers a six-month period.
Students whose first term for an academic year is either winter or summer term may opt into the Student Health Insurance Program (SHIP) by contacting Student Health Services to obtain the necessary application forms and information.
Contact the Office of Student Billing if you are unsure if you are automatically enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Program.
If you choose to participate in the Student Health Insurance Program, complete the form located in My4D.
Students may waive participation in the program and the insurance premium provided they are covered under another adequate health insurance policy. As part of the waiver process, students will be asked to provide policy information for their personal coverage.
Students who choose to waive the health insurance on an annual basis will not be able to opt back into the program during the year unless they experience a loss of coverage. Students should contact Student Health Services at 303-871-2205 for more information.
To process a waiver, sign into My4D.
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