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The Western-CU Engineering Partnership Program

Admissions Process & Transition to CU Boulder

Engineering Partnership Program Admissions Process

How to Apply
Rady Merit Scholarship
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How to Apply

Visit our application page, create a username and password, and begin your application. Be sure to select your preferred program under “Western-CU Boulder Engineering Partnership Program.”

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Rady Merit Scholarship

The Rady Merit Scholarship is awarded for 4 semesters (a maximum of 6 semesters upon successful appeal), provided the student is considered a full-time Western student (enrolled in 12 credits or more), and Western is processing the student’s financial aid. The number of scholarships awarded is based on fund availability.

Eligibility

  • Accepted to Western by April 15
  • Declared a major in the Engineering Partnership programs by April 15
GPA Award Amount per Year (In-State) Award Amount per Year (Out-of-State)
3.50–3.749 $3,500 $9,000
3.75–3.999 $5,000 $10,500
4.0 $6,500 $12,000
Renewal Criteria
  • Remain in the partnership program
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
  • Complete MATH 151 Calculus 1 with a grade of C or better prior to the start of the second fall semester (to be evaluated at the end of the first spring semester).

Transition to CU Boulder After Year Two

To continue to the CU Boulder portion of the degree, students must meet additional academic admissions standards.

How it Works
CU Boulder Application Prerequisites
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How it Works

In the Western-CU Boulder Engineering Partnership Program, students complete their first two years as Western Colorado University students and then spend the balance of their education as University of Colorado Boulder students—all while remaining on the Western campus in Gunnison. After completing the second year at Western, students transition to CU Boulder student status after an admission process.
Once transitioning to CU Boulder, students in the partnership program are taught by CU Boulder faculty who work full-time in Gunnison. These students are accepted into the Partnership Program at CU Boulder, then pay CU Boulder tuition and mandatory fees. Any financial aid processing and awarding then pivot from Western to CU Boulder.
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CU Boulder Application Prerequisites

Scenario One

  • Complete a college-level, two-course sequence in calculus with a grade of “B-” or higher
  • Complete one college-level physical science course (calculus-based physics and/or college chemistry) with a grade of “B-” or higher
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Scenario Two

  • Complete the course sequence listed on the current Program Sheet/Degree Plan for the first and second years
  • Maintain a college cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact our Admissions team at admissions@western.edu or 970.943.2119.

The Western-CU Boulder Engineering Partnership Program

Assistant Director

Rady Building Administrative Assistant

Contact Information

970.943.2400
radyschool@western.edu

Contact Location

1 Western Way
Gunnison, CO 81231