Thank you for your interest in applying for admission to Capella University. If you are not yet ready to apply, but would like further information about Capella, request a University Guide.
To complete an existing application:
If you have already completed the Application Initiation Form, online or with the assistance of an Enrollment Counselor, you should have received an acknowledgement email containing a User ID, Temporary Password, and Login link.
The first time you login, you must use the login link provided in the email.
If you have already secured your account and changed your temporary password:
To start a new application:
The Capella University application process involves two general steps:
Step 1: Start a new application
Provide basic personal information and educational preferences.
Option 1: Call an enrollment counselor to initiate your application.
1-888-227-2736
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Option 2: Use the application initiation form to start your application.
Application Initiation Form
Step 2: Secure your account
To secure your account, you must use the login link, temporary password and User ID provided in the email you receive after completing the Application Initiation Form. Then follow instructions to change your password.
Step 3: Complete application
Provide educational/professional history, submit application documents.
To complete your Application for Admission, login using your User ID and the New Password that you created in Step 2.
Contact an enrollment counselor
USA toll-free: 1-888-227-2736
International: 1-612-339-8650
Fax: 1-612-977-5060
Monday – Thursday:
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (CT)
Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (CT)
Throughout the application process, your enrollment counselor is available to personally assist you by answering questions, locating resources, and helping you complete forms and navigate the application.