Commitment to Access and Belonging
The Graduate School is committed to fostering a culture of belonging in the recruitment and retention of students. We actively seek persons from underrepresented populations, which include, but are not limited to, underrepresented ethnic groups, disabled persons,
and those students who are economically disadvantaged, from rural areas, or first-in-family college graduates.
Application Fee Waivers
Application fees are automatically waived for:
- Veteran or military.
- Applicants required to undergo external credential evaluations.
Applicants may be eligible for an Application Fee Waiver if they meet one of the following criteria and are able to provide documentation:
- Members/participant in a federally-funded program (McNair, MARC U-STAR, IMSD, Bridges to the Baccalaureate, Bridges to the Doctorate, PREP, RISE, TRiO, IPERT, ENDURE).
- Cientifico Latino Graduate Student Mentorship Initiative Participant.
- Sally Cassanova Scholar.
- CU Boulder McNeill Academic Program Scholar.
- Registered member of a federally recognized American Indian/Native American tribe.
- Fulbright Scholarship recipients.
- An individual with a disability that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
- Participants of our summer research programs (see complete list here).
- An individual who met a Graduate School representative at an event and submitted a Request for Information Form.
Note: Application fee waivers cannot be applied to applications that have already been paid. Requests for waivers must be submitted at least 1 week before the final application deadline.
Contact graduate.school@cuanschutz.edu if you have questions or are ready to apply your application fee waiver.
CU Anschutz Graduate Program Statistics
As a member of the Coalition for Next Generation Life Science, the Graduate School provides detailed statistics from Biomedical Science programs on: Admissions and matriculation data of PhD students, Average time-to-degree and completion data for PhD programs, and Demographics of PhD students by gender, underrepresented minority status, and citizenship status.
Support Services and Resources
CU Anschutz Office of Access and Engagement
Connects people, resources, and opportunities - on campus and beyond - to foster collaboration, access and trust. Creates opportunities and spaces where students, faculty, staff, and community can thrive, supporting wellness and a sense of belonging.
The Phoenix Center at Anschutz
The Phoenix Center at Anschutz (PCA) is a resource for students, faculty, and staff who are affected by interpersonal violence (IPV) including relationship violence, sexual violence, and stalking.
Visit the Phoenix Center website
CU Anschutz Food Pantry
The food pantry is open to all faculty, staff and students seeking food, hygiene items, and pet supplies. The food pantry is located in the Strauss Health Sciences Library, room 3105. There are no restrictions on the number of items that can be taken or limits on food pantry visits.
Office For Educational Outreach and Pathway Initiatives
The Office of Educational Outreach and Pathway Initiatives, under the leadership of the Office of Access and Engagement at CU Anschutz, supports programs and initiatives that engage diverse communities. This work aligns with the University of Colorado Anschutz’s mission in education, healthcare, research, and community service.
Visit the Office of Educational Outreach and Pathway Initiatives website.