First-Generation Students
58% of students at MSU Denver are the first in their family to pursue a bachelor's degree.
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Why Attend MSU Denver?
Your career ready program is right here at MSU Denver allowing you to turn your goals into greatness. And, with 120+ student clubs, organizations, and volunteer opportunities, your college experience awaits you right here with MSU Denver!
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Undergraduate Students
Connect with peers from Colorado and across the world while taking small classes on MSU Denver's downtown campus.
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Students of Color
54% of undergraduate students MSU Denver identify as a student of color
MSU Denver offers over 100 Career Ready Programs
- Majors: Also known as Bachelor’s degrees. When studying fulltime, they are typically 4 year programs that end in a degree ready for the workforce. Ask an advisor about how to stay on track to graduate in 4 years.
- Minors and concentrations: Secondary fields of study to add onto a major and require fewer classes then a major.
- Certificates: Credentials that you may achieve with a major or independently that prepares you for a career. Length and requirements vary.
- Unsure what fits you? Exploratory Students have unique advisors available.
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Guaranteed Admission Requirements
- Students who have a cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Students age 20 and over with a high school diploma or a GED score of 145 or higher on all four sections.
Reviewed Admission
- All other applicants will be reviewed for admission with a high school transcript, a personal statement and an optional letter of recommendation.
- What we look at your academic record, courses taken, factors that may have influenced your academic performance and activities you’re involvement in. Please share information you feel is important.
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- Roadrunner Application:This is the online application specific for MSU Denver.
- CommonApp: MSU Denver accepts the Common Application (CommonApp) in which students can apply to multiple colleges and universities with one application.
*Make sure to use a personal email, not your school email, when you apply to MSU Denver.
After graduation send final and official transcripts:
- High school transcript with final completed grades – or – GED records.
- If concurrent or dual enrollment was completed, send college transcript(s) directly from the college the credits were received from.
If you are an International student, please visit our International Admissions page for full details about the international admissions process.
Application Deadlines
Spring 2025: Next Priority Deadline- December 2, 2024
Summer 2025: Next Priority Deadline- April 1, 2025
Fall 2025: Now Open! Next Priority Deadline – December 2, 2024
Affordability
Complete a financial aid application – FAFSA for U.S. citizens and permanent residents (school code- 001360) or CASFA for undocumented students and nonresidents.
Roadrunner Promise may cover your tuition and fees with a combination of federal, state, institutional and scholarship gift aid for eligible students.
Tuition Lock guarantees your tuition will be locked in for four years from the semester you are admitted as a transfer student.
Colorado residents qualify for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend which pays for a portion of the in-state tuition on every course credit you take.
As an MSU Denver student you may be eligible for hundreds of internal and external scholarships.
Some scholarships that may interest you as a first-time student include:
- RaiseMe – Micro-Scholarships that may include up to $1,000 per year
- General MSU Denver Scholarship Application
- Presidents Academic Achievement High School – To qualify, you must have an incoming GPA of 3.25 or better as a first-time student to earn $2,000 per year/$1,000 per term
- Classroom to Career Hub Scholarships – Scholarship programs that are a part of our Classroom to Career Hub (C2 Hub) target different unique groups of students. These programs not only offer financial support but provide community, career, and academic support throughout your time at MSU Denver.
- Pathways to Possible – You may qualify for Pathways to Possible if you are a newly graduated student from a Colorado High School and identify as an underrepresented or low income student.
- Online Learning – If you are planning to study fully online, you may qualify for a $1000 scholarship.
- Gather more information about scholarships including external scholarships here.
Learn more about the tuition and costs associated with MSU Denver.
Cost of Attendance for MSU Denver
Cost reflects one semester of tuition and fees for 12 credit hours.
$4,393.70
Colorado Resident with College Opportunity Fund (COF)
$11,882.90
NON-RESIDENT
$8,255.30
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
Get Involved
Student Organizations
With more than 85 student organizations ranging from academic to social, there is a welcoming community thaty suites your interest at MSU Denver.
Campus Rec
The Recreation Center provides a unique site for programs and activities aimed at meeting the needs, interests, and expectations of a diverse community.
Student Life
Our Campus is bustling at any given time. Meet up with friends, work out or catch a Roadrunner Athletics game. It's here. For you.
Honors Program
MSU Denver's Honors Program is a community of academically adventurous students and faculty members, dedicated to attaining new levels of achievement.
Study Abroad
International study experiences is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with enormous academic, personal, and professional benefits.
Student Employment
Are you a student looking for work? MSU Denver has a number of positions across campus that are in need of student work. Learn more here.
Athletics
MSU Denver is hime of 16 NCAA DII athletic teams with more than 90 tournament/ regular season RMAC championships!
Internships
Help start your career while you are still attending class. Learn all about the resources that are at your fingertips provided by MSU Denver.
Visit MSU Denver
Daily Tour
Schedule a visit Monday- Friday to come see campus for yourself.
Virtual Visit Event
Watch from anywhere with instant chat to ask questions with the presenting admissions counselor.
Meet MSU Denver on the Road
Our Admissions Counselors are on the road! Learn how you can connect with them near you.
Virtual Campus Tour
Explore campus from anywhere, anytime through the 360 tour.
MSU Denver Resources
- CMEI: The Center for Multicultural Engagement and Inclusion supports students’ sense of belonging through student organizations.
- Access Center: The Access Center works with students who have disabilities by coordinating accommodations and support services that enable equal access.
- Veteran Military Student Services: MSU Denver’s Military and Student Services assists with the student veteran transition from military to student life.
- Call Center Help Desk: The Call Center Help Desk provides accurate information to students and other constituents of MSU Denver.
- Student Care Center: The Student Care Center provides support for students currently facing crisis or urgent threats.
- Gender Institute for Teaching and Advocacy: The Gender Institute for Teaching and Advocacy create’s space for oppressed groups to build community, organize for liberation, and engage in self-care.
- Tutoring Center: The Tutoring Program supports students who are either having difficulties with their material or those just trying to better excel in their academic pursuits.
- Writing Center: The Writing Center can help with any writing assignment, at any stage of the writing process at any writing level, in any discipline.
- Supplemental Instruction: Supplemental Instruction supports students enrolled in traditionally difficult courses by offering free, regularly scheduled group study sessions.
- Auraria Health Center: The Health Center at Auraria are designed to keep students, faculty and staff healthy so that they can thrive personally and professionally.
- Campus Recreation: Campus Recreation supports the education of the whole person and serves as more than just a place to exercise, it also serves as a venue for education
- Counseling Center: The Counseling Center helps students balance the demands of college life, academic requirements, financial pressures, relationship and life’s other stressors.
- Tivoli Station Bookstore: The Tivoli Station Bookstore provides, books, snacks and swag to all three institutions on the Auraria campus.
- ITS Help Desk: The ITS Help Desk is responsible for the services, infrastructure, and applications that improve the University’s technology services, systems, and standards.
- Campus Police: The Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC), runs the Auraria Campus Police, that can be reached at 303-556-5000.
- Commuter Resource/ID Center: The ID Center provides campus IDs for students, as well as the RTD Mobile CollegePasse for students who participate in the RTD Mobile CollegePass program.
Once you are admitted to MSU Denver, these offices will be important to for you:
- Bursar: The Office of the Bursar assists students in accurate billing statements, education on financial rights and responsiblities and many more financial issues students face.
- Orientation: The MSU Denver Office of Orientation helps students experience a smooth transition into college and connects students with appropriate resources.
- Exploratory Advising: If you are unsure of what to study at MSU Denver the Office of Exploratory Advising can assist you in finding the right academic pursuit for you.
- Financial Aid: The Office of Finacial Aid assists students in paying for college in the form of grants, work-study, loans, and scholarships.
- C2 Hub: The Classroom to Career Hub (C2 Hub) supports students begin their career including peer mentoring, resume building and much more.
- On and off-campus housing resources: There are a number of housing options in and around the Denver Metro area. Find the option the best suits your needs.
- Parking: The AHEC parking site is your one-stop-shop to registering your vehicle, purchasing a parking passport or parking permit
- Transportation resources: Get info on the many ways to get to the Auraria Campus from anywhere in the Denver Metro Area.
Are you looking for housing options while you study at MSU Denver?
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We are so excited to welcome you to the Roadrunner community at MSU Denver!
The Office of Admissions is still here to help as you get closer to enrolling at MSU Denver. Please feel free to contact your admissions counselor for any questions that arise.
Next Steps Checklist
Enrollment and financial aid may be impacted if you do not complete these next steps in a timely manner, so be sure to work through this checklist soon!
Set up your MSU Denver student account
Access your MSU Denver NetID to set up your student email account and the Student Hub, by using the My First Login tool.
You will need your Student ID number, which can be found in your electronic and mailed acceptance letter, or within your Application Status Portal.
Submit Official and Final Transcripts
MSU Denver makes admissions decisions with unofficial and self-reported academic information. When you applied to MSU Denver, you may have uploaded unofficial transcripts to your application account. After admission, official transcripts are required for review and record keeping. Please request your official GED scores or official high school transcript to be sent to our office. Additionally, once your final grades and date of graduation are posted, please request your final official transcript to be sent. Learn more about how to send your transcripts to MSU Denver.
Take or Submit Assessment Exams
Test scores are optional, but if you have transfer credits or ACT/SAT test scores, you may be exempt from an assessment exam in Math and/or English. You may also complete the First Year Writing Self-Directed Placement for enrollment in a First Year Writing course. You should complete any required assessments before Orientation. Learn more about testing requirements.
Register for and attend Orientation
As a new student, you are required to attend an orientation session before you are able to register for classes. Sign up early to secure your spot!
Meet with an academic advisor
You will meet with an academic advisor during your orientation session in order to select classes; however, if you would like additional advising following orientation, you can find your advisor and make an appointment.
Register for classes
You will register for classes during orientation. If you are unable to register at that time, you may register for classes on your Student Hub, which is where you can edit your schedule, too.
Apply for and check your financial aid and scholarships
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by using MSU Denver’s school code 001360. MSU Denver also offers scholarships awards based on academics, achievement and financial need. Undocumented and DACA students should complete the Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA) for state aid. Access your financial aid and scholarship award in your account on your Student Hub. Contact the Office of Financial Aid at [email protected] for any questions.
*Changes are coming to the 2024-25 FAFSA and CASFA called the FAFSA Simplification Act. The 2024-25 application will open in December 2023.
Authorize the COF Stipend
Colorado residents qualify for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend which pays for a portion of the in-state tuition on every course credit you take.
Get Your Books and Student ID
Visit the Tivoli Station Bookstore and purchase books and supplies as well as get your Student ID card.
Pay Your Tuition
Pay tuition and fees via the Student Hub or at the Cashier’s Office located in the Jordan Student Success Building, by 5 p.m. on the Friday before classes begin.
Health Insurance and Immunizations
Health Insurance is a mandatory fee. Those with alternate coverage can waive this fee if you are paying out of pocket.
All students are also required to submit their immunization records. Review the Immunization Requirements.
Selective Service System
In accordance with federal law, all male-assigned at birth students must register for selective service.
Next Steps for International Students
International students are required to complete additional steps prior to enrolling at MSU Denver. Review the checklist and be sure to submit documents by the deadline.
Reasons to connect with your Admissions Counselor
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First step in building a community at MSU Denver
Contact the Admissions Team
Call – (303)556-3774 Email – [email protected]
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Meet the First Time to College Admissions Team
Erin Ulrich (She/Her)
Associate Director of High School Outreach and Recruitment
[email protected] (303)605-7253 Schedule an Appointment
Hector Susano (He/Him)
Senior Admissions Counselor
[email protected] (303)605-5708 Schedule an Appointment
Paul Kubitschek
Admissions Counselor- Pathways to Possible
[email protected] (720)419-1081 Schedule an AppointmentOn Campus Admissions Team
Darian Castor
On Campus Admissions Counselor
[email protected] (303)615-0666 Schedule an AppointmentReady to be a changemaker?
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