COBE Admissions Frequently Asked Questions

You should complete the COBE Admissions Application while enrolled in the final semester of gateway course(s). During this time you will go into a “COBE-Pending” or provisional status until your final gateway course(s) are successfully completed. To ensure that your application is processed in time for the following semester, please see the deadlines below.

• Fall Semester: Apply by October 1st. 
• Spring Semester: Apply by March 1st.
• Summer: Apply by February 1st

Students who are transferring with all of the gateway courses met with a C- or better, 30 credits, and a minimum COBE Gateway GPA of 2.5 should apply to COBE after being admitted to Boise State University and meeting with a COBE advisor.

Yes. There is a $25 processing fee for each application.

Admission approval or denial will be emailed to your BroncoMail email address within 1-2 weeks of applying.

If you are looking for a minor in general business we highly encourage you to check out our +Business minor program. Most other COBE minors do require COBE Admission.

Your COBE Admission status will remain active for up to 1 year after discontinuation. If you have been inactivated from the Boise State system and are returning please contact COBE Advising.

No. All students are required to have a 2.5 Gateway GPA for admission.

You must go through the application process if you desire to take upper division business courses outside of the designated open courses.