Colorado State University GUEST Program
General Information
Granting University Enrollment
for a Specific Term (GUEST) is a registration
option for community members who wish to take University classes during a fall or
spring semester without applying for formal admission to a degree program. The GUEST
program offers opportunities for personal enrichment, career enhancement, and academic
exploration. GUEST participants register for classes on a space available basis
after all regularly-admitted students have had the opportunity to register.
(Individuals wishing to take summer courses without being formally admitted should
complete the Summer Only application process. For more information, consult the
Summer Session website.
The GUEST Application Process
- Because GUEST participants are cleared to take classes one term at a time (fall
or spring), a GUEST application must be submitted each term. Generally,
the
GUEST application
becomes available in July for the fall term and in December for the spring term.
- The GUEST application is not an application for admission to a degree program, so
no application fee, transcripts or supporting documents are required.
- GUEST registration forms should be completed by the first day of class. GUEST registrations
will not be processed after the add/drop date for each semester.
Registration Information
- A valid email address is required of all GUEST applicants.
- Registration instructions are emailed once the GUEST application has been submitted
and processed.
- Before registering for courses, GUEST participants must
create an eID and complete a limited number of online steps to be "registration
ready." These steps include details about GUEST policies, procedures, and charges.
- All registration is done online and begins the Friday before the first day of classes
each spring and fall semester. The online registration system includes details about
space availability and alternate sections of courses and offers instant confirmation
of registration.
- Students with prior academic history at Colorado State University may have holds
that need to be cleared before registration is possible. Examples of registration
holds include: unpaid past-due balance; lack of immunization records; and conduct/discipline
holds. Any holds that need to be cleared will be identified in the "registration
ready" process.
- GUEST participants are eligible to register for up to six (6) credits per
academic semester (fall and spring).
- Participants are eligible to register for most courses, provided space is available
and prerequisites have been met. The class schedule is available at http://classschedule.colostate.edu/. Some high demand courses
are not available to GUEST students (refer to the listing at
http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/Registrar/FA08nonguest.html).
Academic Advising and Academic Standing Requirements
- Academic advising is available through the Center for Advising and Student Achievement, 100 Aylesworth
Hall NE.
- All GUEST participants with a Colorado State University cumulative GPA below 2.0
are strongly encouraged to meet with an academic adviser at the Center
for Advising and Student Achievement to ensure proper academic advising.
- GUEST participants are required to achieve a term GPA of 2.0 in
order to remain eligible for the next semester's GUEST program. Students with a
cumulative GPA below 2.0 still may enroll through GUEST provided
they continuously achieve term GPAs of 2.0 or better.
- GUEST participants who earn a term GPA below 2.0 in the spring
semester may enroll in Summer Only, and if they earn a 2.0 GPA or higher through
Summer Only they may be eligible to enroll through GUEST for the fall semester.
- Students dismissed for academic reasons may register through GUEST to attempt to
repair their Colorado State University GPA. The cumulative GPA at Colorado State
University will be affected based upon your academic performance.
- Classes taken through GUEST registration establish a Colorado State University record
and appear on a Colorado State University transcript.
- Credits earned may apply towards undergraduate graduation requirements at Colorado
State. However, a student must fulfill the graduation requirements listed in the
current University catalog.
GUEST Tuition, Fees, and Billing
- GUEST participants' base tuition and fees are determined by their residency for
tuition classification and number of credits (1-6). Information about residency
for tuition classification can be found at http://sfs.colostate.edu/I20000.cfm. Information about the
cost of attendance can be reviewed at
Cost of Attendance website.
- GUEST participants are ineligible for financial aid.
- Students are billed for tuition and fees in two installments after registering for
courses. The first payment is due in the first full month of the semester (September
for fall/February for spring); the second payment is due in the second full month
of the semester (October for fall/March for spring).
- The cost of attendance includes student fees that allow GUEST participants to take
advantage of career and academic advising, the full range of campus activities and
services (including athletic and performing arts events), special events, and campus
laboratory facilities. The Admissions website includes links to a wide variety of
campus activities
and important student
services. However, some student organizations and sports clubs require members
to be regularly enrolled students.
Special Information for Colorado Resident undergraduate GUEST participants
- Colorado resident undergraduate GUEST participants may be eligible for the
College Opportunity Fund (COF), which provides State tax dollars to college
and universities on behalf of eligible Colorado resident undergraduates. Students
must apply one time with the State and either each term or for a life time authorize
the University to request the stipend on their behalf. To apply, go to https://cofweb.cslp.org/cofapp/. Students must have all
course registration in place by course census date(s) to receive the stipend. Registration
changes after course census dates are not eligible to receive COF funding.
- Colorado resident GUEST participants will have a HOLD placed on their registration
until they demonstrate satisfaction of the State of Colorado "Lawful Presence"
Requirement (House Bill 1023). Details are available at
http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/Registrar/HB.1023.html. Students who satisfied
this requirement in a previous term do NOT have to do so again.
Additional Information
- GUEST participants are ineligible for campus housing.
- Students admitted to a graduate degree program should not use the
GUEST registration process. Please contact the Graduate School at
gschool@grad.colostate.edu or (970) 491-6817 for further instructions.