Applying for Admission

This step is only needed if you are pursuing the MS degree. Students pursuing a certificate simply sign up for the courses that they need as a non-degree seeking student.

Note that a minimum of 21 credits must be completed through CSU after admission. We strongly recommend that students take STAT 501 and STAT 520 as a non-degree seeking student before applying for admission into our MS program.  It has been our experience that students have a much higher success rate in the program having taken STAT 520 first to see how the program works and fits their schedules.  Please also see this website:   http://www.stat.colostate.edu/DDP/degree.html

The application process for our MS program is through the Distance Review Committee.  When applying for admission, you must submit the following :

• online application and fee. Please see the website:  http://www.graduateschool.colostate.edu, ‘Forms’. 
• 2 copies each of official transcripts,
• a personal statement of applicant (included in the application form),
• 3 letters of reference. 

GRE scores are not required. Please send the application materials to

Colorado State University
ATTN:  Distance Degree Program
200 Statistics Building - 1877
Fort Collins, CO  80523

Once all documents are on file, your application is reviewed by the Graduate Screening Committee and processed based on their recommendation.  The final degree diploma is no different than the one issued to our on campus students.  There is no reference to online or distance classes.

You may contact the Statistics Department's distance office for help or questions.