Frequently Asked Questions for CTU High School Students

Here are the answers to common questions asked by high school students.


Applying to college can be an exciting time in the life of a high school senior. At Colorado Technical University, we strive to make the application and enrollment process for students interested in our degree programs as streamlined as possible.

As you prepare to apply for admission to CTU, you will most certainly have questions about the process, our school, classes or degree programs. A few of the most common questions posed by high school seniors appear on this page. If you do not find the answers to any questions you may have about our university, we encourage you to contact us for additional information at any time.

For general questions about CTU, please visit our general FAQ page.



What are the admissions requirements at your school?

Incoming freshmen are defined by CTU as those students desiring a degree who have never attended a post-secondary educational institution.

First, you must complete your Colorado Technical University application. You will be required to interview with an Admissions Representative at the school. Before beginning your courses, you also will be required to submit attestation of high school graduation or the equivalent.

What documentation is required for admission to CTU?

Your completed, signed application must include a payment of a $50 non-refundable application fee.

Can I receive undergraduate credit for course challenge exams?

Credit may be earned on the basis of special challenge examinations and/or projects when students show exceptional background in a particular academic area.

In order to challenge a course, students must not have been previously enrolled in the course and all the prerequisites for the course must be met.

Academic Deans at the school help students through the challenge process. Students have one academic quarter to complete the challenge process. A letter grade is awarded and entered on the official transcript for each course challenge.

The maximum amount of credit earned through examination that may be accepted toward graduation is 15 quarter hours for an Associate's degree and 30 quarter hours for a Bachelor's degree. Credit earned by examination may not be used to satisfy residency requirements.

Students requesting course challenge credits pay a $100 non-refundable fee prior to taking the course challenge for each requested course. Payment of this fee does not guarantee receipt of credit.