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Can't Find An Appointment?
If you don’t see academic advising or faculty advising appointment availability in Navigate360 Student, check college and school advising pages to see if any drop-in hours or additional scheduling information has been posted. Here are some tips for connecting:
- Visit your College or School’s advising page. Some areas post drop-in hours or schedules on their pages.
- Check out the Academic Advisor Directory (Login Required) to learn which College or School your program is in and find more contact information.
- Double check drop-in availability and whether they are in-person or remote before coming to campus.
- Always send emails from your msudenver.edu email account.
- Include your student ID number in your message. (It may start with 900 or 901).
- If it’s been several days and you haven’t heard back, consider sending a follow-up message. You could also look in Navigate360 Student again to see if any times have opened up.
- You may need to contact your academic department directly for faculty advisor availability.
- If you aren’t sure where to start, you may email [email protected] for guidance on how to connect with the team that best meets your needs.
What is Academic Advising?
At MSU Denver you have access to both professional academic advisors and faculty advisors to help you navigate the University. (Faculty are the professors and instructors who teach your classes. Some of them advise, too.) These advisors are here for you if you:
- Need help deciding a major, minor, or concentration.
- Want to learn how transfer credit fits into your degree plan and goals.
- Are looking for referrals to other offices but don’t know where to start.
- Need help choosing classes for your next semester.
- Are exploring careers.
If you’re unsure of which major best fits you, that’s Ok. We have a team of Exploratory Advisors just for you! Exploratory students are those who have not yet decided on a college major.
Students may have more than one advisor during their time at MSU Denver. Undergraduate students typically work with a professional academic advisor and then move to working with faculty advisors. Graduate students – check with your program for more information.
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Connect with an Advisor
Academic advising and faculty advising at MSU Denver happen in the academic department for your major, minor, or certificate. These programs at the University are grouped into Colleges and Schools. Use the resources below to find your program. Then, visit your College or School’s academic advising information page to learn more about their resources. If you aren’t sure where to start, you may email [email protected] for guidance on how to connect with the team that best meets your needs.
- If you are exploring program options, we’ve got a team for you, too! Check out Exploratory Advising.
- If you have general academic advising or program-related questions, please reach out to an academic advisor in your major, minor, or certificate program.
- To meet with a faculty advisor, reach out to your academic department or academic advising team for more information about connecting. (Faculty are the people who teach your courses, some of them advise, too!)
College and School Academic Advising Contact Information
CACED Academic Advising Information
The CACED team is made up of experienced academic and faculty advisors who are experts in the fields they teach and advise for. Our advisors are here to support you—whether in-person, by phone, or virtually—and are dedicated to helping you succeed. They’ll make sure you have the guidance and resources you need to do your best during your time at MSU Denver.
The CACED Advisor Directory will show you each advisor, the departments they support, and the best way to contact them, as well as faculty advisor information.
College of Business Advising Information
If you need advising support and are unable to make an appointment in Navigate360, please email your assigned academic advisor (if you are unable to get in touch with your assigned advisor, do not know your assigned advisor, or are a prospective student you may email the Advising Coordinator, Wendy Walker at [email protected]).
In your email, include your MSU Denver Student ID and a summary of what you would like assistance with (for example, I need an APLAN for Financial Aid; I need an override for this business class; or I need help selecting classes). Please email using your MSU Denver Student email account.
If you are on-campus, you can also swing by the College of Business Advising Center in AD 210. Our drop-in hours are posted on the CBUS Advising Webpage. Please keep in mind drop-ins are subject to the advisors’ availability and may be canceled with no notice. Navigate360 appointments are the best way to guarantee support.
Please do not use Teams chat, call your Academic Advisor or the main College of Business phone line as this will delay our response to you.
New transfer students, freshman and sophomore students, readmits, and seniors nearing graduation should meet with a professional academic advisor.
Juniors and seniors should meet with faculty advisors in your major department to discuss major elective options, career goals, and internships.
Phone: 303-615-1099
[email protected]
College of Health and Human Sciences Advising Information
CHHS Advisor Directory
Academic Advisors are available for in-person and virtual appointments. Many of our advisors work extended hours so they can be available for appointments early in the day or late in the afternoon/evening.
When you schedule an appointment online through Navigate360, please make sure to include your phone number, the day/time/advisor, and preference so that we can update your appointment details. If you request a Teams video/screen sharing appointment but we’re having issues with technology, we will default to a phone appointment.
Please send an email to [email protected] or give us a call at 303-615-1099 if you have any questions or concerns, or if you would like to schedule an appointment. Please include your name, student ID number, major, phone number, days/times you are available, and preference for an in person, phone, or video/screen sharing appointment.
Phone: See the CLAS advising webpage for contact information
College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Advising Information
CLAS Academic Advisor Contact Information
As an MSU Denver student, you have access to professional academic advisors and faculty advisors, as well as staff in other offices that can help you navigate college. Whether you’re needing help with general academic advising, deciding on a major, sorting out transfer credit, looking for referrals, choosing classes for next semester, or exploring careers, we’ve got you covered. It is common for students to have more than one advisor during their time at MSU Denver.
Students generally work with their professional academic advisor/s first and then transition to working with faculty advisors in their department. Keep in mind, this varies by department, so double check before you schedule.
Regardless of which advisor you see, try to meet with them early and often. Check in with someone at least once a semester.
Phone: 303-615-2025
[email protected]
Exploratory Advising Information
Exploratory students are those that have not decided on a college major or are unsure of which major may be the best fit for them.
If you can’t find appointment availability for your Exploratory program advisor in Navigate Student, send them an email to determine options and next steps.
A Non-Degree Seeking student is a student looking to take classes at MSU Denver without earning a degree here. This is not the same as being an Undeclared/Exploratory student.
If you are a non-degree student and a class you want to take has prerequisite requirements, you will need to schedule with the academic department that class is housed in to request a prerequisite override.
Phone: 303-615-1555
[email protected]
School of Education Advising Information
Whether you are a new or prospective student, a current student, graduate student, or you need to meet with a School of Education course instructor, you can submit a request for an appointment using this form.
We will ask you a few questions on the request form that will help us determine an appropriate advisor – you don’t have to know who to meet with at all, we’ll help you figure it out!
Looking for a specific advisor? Browse the School of Education advisor listings.
Phone: 303-615-1616
School of Hospitality Information
If you’re feeling unsure or just need a little guidance, you’re not alone—Hospitality advising is here for you. Please schedule an appointment with Maddie Wright in Navigate Student or email her at [email protected]. If you’re unable to connect with her, the School of Hospitality front desk is happy to help at 303-615-1616.
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Learn about success coaching for current online students
As an Online MSU Denver student, you work with a dedicated Student Success Coach, who provides personalized support throughout your online, academic journey. Your Student Success Coach assists you in navigating the institution by helping you to identify barriers, understand how to overcome them, and develop confidence in your self-advocacy. Specific efforts include, but are not limited to:
- Goal setting & strengths exploration
- Time management & organization
- Learning strategies & study skills
- Campus & personal resources
- Stress management, wellness, & self-care
Student Success Coaching at MSU Denver is a personalized and holistic approach to supporting students’ social, emotional, and mental well-being during their college experience. Student Success Coaches support students by helping them build skills they will use to successfully navigate university systems, policies, and procedures. Coaches empower students to define, design and direct their college experiences and lives to meet their academic, professional and life goals.
Success Coaches and Academic Advisors work in tandem to support students from admission through graduation, focusing on relationship building to ensure that students meet their academic, personal, and professional goals.
Phone: 303-605-0070
[email protected]
Office of the Bursar Information
The Office of the Bursar assists students in the following areas of their academic pursuits:
- Provide accurate billing statements and educate students about tuition payment deadlines.
- Educate students about their financial rights and responsibilities
- Offer payment options and payment plans when applicable.
- Provide explanation and answer student’s questions about their tuition, fees, and other charges on the student’s account.
- Assess and resolve Balance Due Holds and other holds related to student finances.
- Process refunds.
- Process invoices and payments for sponsored students, including veteran and military students.
- Manage debt collections.
- Manage Perkins Loan repayment.
- Provide students with 1098-T Tax forms.
Phone: 303-556-8593
[email protected]
Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships Information
Office of the Registrar Information
The Office of the Registrar supports the University’s mission on the vision of C.A.D.R.E.: Community, Access, Diversity, Respect, Excellence. In doing so, this office is the steward of monitoring the University’s academic policies and maintaining student records with integrity and security in the pursuit of student academic achievement.
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Find your program! (Login Required)Track Your Degree Progress
The Degree Progress Report (DPR) helps you track program requirements and how you are meeting them. It includes information about classes you have taken at MSU Denver and classes transferred in. You can also see the classes you are registered for.
Review your DPR before you meet with an academic advisor or faculty advisor and prepare questions to ask during your appointment.
Check out the DPR overview in the video below.
This video reviews how to access and read the major sections of your Degree Progress Report | Length 4:43 minutes | Closed Captioned
Important Information
Your DPR is not an official transcript, it is an advisory guide. Your DPR may not show all information until the Office of the Registrar finishes a final graduation check. If there are issues with your graduation application you will be notified. If
- your major, minor, concentration, schedule, or catalog year changes
- you repeat a course or earn below a minimum needed grade
information on your DPR may change. If that sounds overwhelming, remember advisors can help you better understand what you see on your DPR.
Future and New Students
Future Students
If you haven’t been accepted to MSU Denver, you can’t schedule an appointment with an advisor without some help. Connect with the Office of Admissions for assistance. For specific questions about an academic program, locate department contact information on the Academic Programs page.
Ready to apply? Visit msudenver.edu/apply
We can’t wait for you to join us!
New Students
Welcome new Roadrunner! We are so glad you are here! The Office of Admissions has prepared checklists of next steps for you. (Graduate students should check in with their departments. Online students should check in with Online Learning.)
Checklists go over tasks from setting up student accounts to applying for financial aid and scholarships, and so much more. Check your MSU Denver email often. It’s the official way for us to email you. You will be receiving a lot of important information there!
Meeting with an academic advisor is a task you should complete now that you have been admitted. Their schedules book up quickly, especially at the beginning and end of semesters. Don’t wait to reach out! If you attend a virtual or in-person advising and registration session you will meet with academic advisors. The staff at orientation can help you connect with your department and help you make a plan to get started at MSU Denver. If you complete an online orientation, please follow that up by scheduling an academic advising appointment.
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