College of Business Advising

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We will also email a shorter version of this to you the day before your orientation session.  If you are a transfer student and not attending on-campus or virtual (Teams) orientation, you will not receive an email—please use the guide below to ensure a first successful semester and sign up for an academic advising appointment.

Aren’t sure which Business Degree is right for you?  You can learn about all of our College of Business Programs here and in the University Catalog.  You can also learn about various business careers including job outlooks; education, skills, and knowledge requirements; and average salaries here: https://www.mynextmove.org/ and https://www.onetonline.org/

You will need to have the following available during the registration session of orientation or your first advising appointment if not attending orientation

• Unofficial copies of all of your college transcripts. This includes college transcripts for concurrent enrollment courses
• Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), College Level Entrance Exam (CLEP), or DSST test Scores. If you don’t know your scores yet, make sure you tell your advisor which exams you completed during our registration session
• SAT or ACT Scores (if they are less than 5 years old). We will not need your scores if you have already taken College Level Algebra, Finite Math, Pre-Calculus or Calculus.
• Military/Veterans should send DD214 and JST or CCAF Transcripts to Bren Shuler at [email protected]

Instructions for accessing and sending official transcripts and AP/IB/CLEP/DSST test scores.  You must send official transcripts and AP/IB/CLEP test scores to MSU Denver Admissions to receive credit for courses. You can find instructions for sending documents here.  You can check to see what you will receive credit for AP/IB/CLEP scores  by going to the University Catalog Alternate Credit Options/Prior Learning Assessment Section

• For concurrent enrollment classes, you must send a transcript from the College or university they took the course through (a high school transcript doesn’t count). If you took a class through CU Succeeds, you can order a transcript from here.  If you don’t know which university or college you took the course through, call your High School and ask
• To access/send AP scores go to: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/view-scores
• To access/send IB scores go to: https://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/assessment-and-exams/getting-results/
• For CLEP test scores go to: https://clep.collegeboard.org/scores

Sending SAT, ACT, and Accuplacer Scores.  You can find instructions for sending transcripts and documents here:  https://www.msudenver.edu/admissions/sendit/

• Scores 5 or more years old are expired and will not be used for course placement
• If you have already taken College Algebra, Finite Math, Pre-calculus, or Calculus, there is no need to send your ACT or SAT scores
• If you didn’t send Admissions your scores, download a copy of your score report and bring it to orientation and the College of Business Advising Center so we can add them to Banner
• To access ACT scores go to: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/scores.html
• To access SAT scores go to: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/scores.
• To access Accuplacer scores go to: https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/scores/getting-scores

Before registering for classes, carefully consider costs such as tuition & fees, textbooks, parking, housing, etc.

• You can find our current tuition and fees chart here. Payment plans are available (you must sign up for these before tuition is due—usually the week before classes begin)
• Budget for items such as textbooks, supplies, and parking. You can find textbook costs for your classes on the Tivoli Bookstore website and parking info here.  An RTD card is included in your student fees.  Learn about this and other transportation options here
• There is limited student housing available. You can find housing info, including Denver area student friendly apartments here

 Follow these important tips to save money and learn about options for paying for college and university/community resources

• If you are a Colorado resident, don’t forget to apply for the College Opportunity Fund: https://www.msudenver.edu/college-opportunity-fund/. The current stipend is $116 per credit hour.  This is a savings of $1,392 for 12 credit hours
• Make sure you have completed all steps of your FAFSA or CAFSA application. If you have questions, contact the Financial Aid Office.  You can find their contact information here: https://www.msudenver.edu/financial-aid/.  You can also find their Frequently Asked Questions, such as how to I accept my award here
• If you have your own health insurance (or are on your parents’ or spouses’ insurance) and are registered for 9 or more credit hours, make sure you sign the Health Insurance Waiver before the second week of classes. If you forget, you will be charged $1185 for the Fall Semester, $1695 for the Spring. Find the waiver here
• Look for low cost/no cost course sections when you register. You can find instructions for finding them here
• You can find additional tips on budgeting, Work Study/Student Employment, grants and scholarships, community resources, and understanding your Tuition Bill here

How many classes should I register for? New students can register for a max of 18 credits; the average number of credits our students take is 11 credit hours each semester

1. If you need to be full time status, you must take a minimum of 12 credits (4 classes) each semester. If you’d like to graduate in 4 years you need 15 credits (5 classes).  If you need health insurance, you need a minimum of 9 credits
2. A full-time course load may not be right for you. Taking 15 credits is the equivalent to a 40-hour job. If you are working full or part time, consider taking fewer classes so you can maintain a healthy work/life/family/school balance. Remember, your Financial Aid award will be prorated if you aren’t full-time provided you are registered for at least 6 credit hours

Which classes should Transfer Students Register for?

• You will need to speak to an academic advisor for course recommendations. If you did not previously send in official transcripts and/or they haven’t been evaluated yet, you will need overrides from an academic advisor to register for most classes
• If you completed your Associates with Business Designation, you will be able to take Majors Courses and Upper Division Business Core classes (MKT 3000, MGT 3000, FIN 3300, CIS 3320, or BUS 3040)
• If you have not completed two English classes, your Oral Communication class, and a College Level Math class, you must take these first before you can take Business Core classes. We will not waive course prerequisites due to our AASCB accreditation
• International Transfer students must have a NACES approved transcript and one in translated in English. You can learn more about these requirements here.  We will not be able to assist you in registering for classes without both of these documents

 Already a Business Professional or interested in Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) to save money and time?  You can receive credit for Prior Learning through College Level Entrance Exams, Portfolio Review, and Department Exam.  Learn about business specific opportunities here (Appendix I in the CBUS Student Guide) and university PLA here

• We do not recommend taking BUS 1850, Intro to Business, if you are a Business Professional, transfer student over 60 credits, or have already completed 2 or more business classes—instead talk to an advisor about substituting this requirement

Which classes should New College Students register for? 

• Your first semester you should pick classes that interest you, work towards business prerequisites, promote healthy lifestyles, explore different majors, and/or set you up for academic success
• We recommend a mix of any of these (remember, you don’t need to take them all)
  1. One or two of these business prerequisite classes:
     1. An English class (usually ENG 1010, Composing Arguments)
     2. An Oral Communication class (COMM 1010, Presentational Speaking, or COMM 1100, Fundamentals of Oral Communication)

• A Math class (this is typically going to be MTH 1310, Finite Math, or MTH 1311, Finite Math with the required lab, MTH 1312)

1. A Business Course – BUS 1850, Intro to Business or CIS 1010, Intro to Computers. If you are already familiar with Excel, you may be able to test out of CIS 1010 by passing the CIS Placement Test
2. Any of your General Studies requirements which includes:
   1. 1x Historical Elective
   2. 2x Arts & Humanities Electives

• 2x Natural & Physical Science Electives

1. 2x Social & Behavioral Science Electives (For these, you should take ECO 2010, Macroeconomics, and ECO 2020, Microeconomics)

1. One or two open electives – these can be any class that you want to take at MSU Denver. There is a list of popular electives, including options like Stress or Time Management, Cooking, Art, Gym, Industrial Design, etc., at the bottom of this page.  These courses do not have prerequisites
2. An introductory course to other majors you are considering. For example, if you are also considering Psychology as a major, take PSY 1001, Intro to Psychology.  Let your advisor know during registration or your advising appointment if you are interested in other majors

What should I know about these recommended classes?

• English and Math classes have prerequisites—you will not be able to register for them during orientation unless you provide a copy of your ACT or SAT scores, complete the English Directed Self-Placement Survey, provide us transcripts, and/or have completed secondary assessments
• If you didn’t take the ACT or SAT [or scored less than a 470 SAT, 18 ACT on the English portion] you should take the Directed Self-Placement Survey as soon as possible to determine English placement. You can find it here.  Your results will be emailed to you immediately after you complete the survey.
• Speak to an advisor before selecting a Math class if you are an Entrepreneurship, Global Business Studies, Professional Selling Major, or an Economics Major interested in Grad School. For all other business majors, if you have a 500 to 579 SAT or 19 to 23 ACT you will be able to register for MTH 1311 with MTH 1312, Finite Math with Lab.  If you have a 580+ SAT or 24+ ACT, you will be able to register for MTH 1310.  IF YOU ARE TRANSFERRING IN MATH, LET AN ADVISOR KNOW
  1. If you don’t meet the prerequisites for Math, you will need to take a secondary placement test, either the AAF Accuplacer or the QAS Accuplacer. Talk to your advisor about which Accuplacer you should take.  You can find support materials, minimum score requirements, including links to practice tests and study guides at the bottom of this page

How to Pick General Studies classes.   Use the General Studies sheet to pick your Historical, Arts & Humanities, and Natural & Physical Science Electives.  Learn about our General Studies program and Ethnic Studies and Social Justice requirement here

• Courses in BOLD font do not have prerequisites and may be taken your first semester.
• Courses in BLUE font also meet the Global Diversity requirement. For example, MTR 1600, Global Climate Change, will meet 3 of the 6 required Natural & Physical Science credits and “double dip” the Global Diversity requirement
• Courses in RED font also meet the Ethnic Studies & Social Justice requirement
• We recommend you take classes that double dip requirements to free up open electives
• Students who speak Spanish, French, or German should NOT take an Arts & Humanities Elective. You can bring in up to 16 college credits, including Arts & Humanities credit, by taking a College Level Entrance Exam.  Click here for more info
• We have included a list of recommended General Studies classes—these are based on overall course success rates; however, you should pick courses that interest you whether or not they are on the recommended list

How do I find the class schedule and how are MSU Denver classes set up?

• You can view the class schedule here. If you click on course titles, you will see additional info, including a course description, prerequisites, if the course is no/low cost, etc.
• Course delivery method. We have on-campus courses, on-line courses, hybrid courses, and many other formats.  You can learn about these here:
  1. Most of our on-campus courses are taught two days a week in block format. If you register for a Mon/Wed 9:30 to 10:45 am class, you will go to class each Monday and Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:45 am.  If you register for a Tues./Thurs. class, you will go to class each Tuesday and Thursday at the designated time
  2. Online synchronous classes are purely on-line courses. There are no on-campus or virtual class meeting times.  You will still have an assigned professor, syllabus, and assignments/exams and deadlines.  Some of these classes may require you to use the Testing Center for exams.  You will be able to find your on-line course content through Canvas, our Learning Management System
  3. We recommend taking on-campus over on-line classes because on-campus courses tend to have higher success rates. We do not recommend taking Self-Paced On-line (SPO) courses—these are usually not COF-stipend eligible or covered by the 9/11 GI Bill
• When registering for classes, you should:
  1. Pay attention to the Class Meeting Times—we have part term classes, including Maymester/Winterim courses, with different start/end dates. Summer semester also has multiple terms such as first 5 weeks, second 5-weeks, and 8-weeks. Expand the Meeting Times column in the class schedule to see the course dates
  2. Remember to look for low-cost/no cost classes. You can find instructions for finding low cost/no cost sections here.  You can also look for multiple classes that use Cengage—with their unlimited program you can pay one flat fee to access all of these textbooks rather than paying for individual books

How do I register for classes?  If attending orientation, our Orientation Leaders will show you how to use Student Hub and register for classes.  There is also a step-by-step registration guide here

What else should I know or do to be successful?

• Read your MSU Denver student email on a regular basis. This is the university’s official method of contacting you
• Keep track of deadlines and add them to your personal calendar
  1. Know the 100% Refund Date; 50% Refund Date (also called Census); and the Withdraw dates for all of your classes. You can find these dates on your Class Schedule under Course Info on your Student Hub
  2. You can find important dates, such as Fall Break, on the Academic Calendar
• Know and understand MSU Denver’s Participation Policy
  1. If you do not participate in the class (defined by the instructor) by census, you can be dropped from your class and issued a 50% refund
  2. You will not be re-added to the course if you did not participate; If you were dropped by mistake, you will receive an email with appeal instructions
  3. If you are using FAFSA/CAFSA or the GI Bill and you go below full-time status, this could impact your financial aid award and you could owe money back

If you need to make class scheduling changes after classes start, please be aware of the following policies and deadlines

• If you decide not to take classes, drop them before the 100% refund date. If you do not drop your classes before the refund dates, you will owe part or all tuition and fees even if you never attended them (this is because you are occupying a seat in the class)
• The 100% Refund Date is also the last day that you can register for most classes on your own (self-register)
• After the self-register/100% refund date and before the 50% refund deadline, you can still make schedule changes with the following caveats:
  • These changes should be one-for-one swaps for similar courses (for example a 3-credit on-campus course for another 3-credit on-campus course) otherwise you will owe the difference between the two classes
    • You should add and drop the classes at the same time
  • You will need the permission of the instructor whose class you wish to join. If you receive permission, you will contact that Department for an override so you can register for the class and drop your other section
• After the 50% refund deadline/census, you may still add classes with a late enrollment form here; however, the course will not be eligible for Financial Aid. You can also take late start classes.  You can find a list here
• The Withdraw Deadline is the last day that you have to withdraw from a class if you are failing it. A Withdraw or W does not impact your GPA, however, it can impact your Financial Aid status. If you decide to withdraw from a class and are using FAFSA or scholarships, talk to the Financial Aid Office first.  For Veterans/Military, you should not withdraw from courses without speaking to Veteran Services first. 
  • Contact your professor before you withdraw from a class—you may be able to pass the course

 Once you’ve registered for classes, we recommend following the suggested Next Steps on the Signed Up for Orientation link

Getting Assistance and Additional Resources

• If need assistance, you should make an appointment with your academic advisor or use drop-in advising. The preferred method for contacting your advisor is via an academic advising appointment set up in Navigate.  You can make appointments here.  You can find the drop in schedule here.  You may use the email advising option if you are unavailable for appointments during the work day.
• Please review our College of Business Advising Student Guide and FAQs. The College of Business Student Advising Guide is available here: https://www.msudenver.edu/business/advising/student-guide/ and Advising FAQs here: https://www.msudenver.edu/business/advising/faqs/.

AAF Accuplacer and QAS Accuplacer information  

AAF Accuplacer Information.  This is the placement test for MTH 1310, Finite Math, or MTH 1311/MTH 1312, Finite Math with required Lab–this is the Math course recommended for all CBUS majors EXCEPT Economics students interested in Grad School.

• If you received at least a 500 on your SAT (Math) or 19 on your ACT (Math), you do not need to take the AAF Accuplacer provided your scores are less than 5 years old
• If you have already taken College Algebra, Pre-Calculus, or Calculus, you do not need to take Finite Math and your math requirement is considering complete
• If you receive a 220 to 234 on the AAF Accuplacer, you will take MTH 1311 with MTH 1312, Finite Math with Required Lab. If you receive a 235+ on the AAF Accuplacer, you can take MTH 1310, Finite Math
• Global Business Studies and Entrepreneurship have the option to take any College level Math class. The lowest level Math class offered at MSU Denver is Mathematical Modes of Thought with Lab (MTH 1081 with MTH 1082).  These classes do not have prerequisites.  If you had a 2.5 High School GPA, you can take MTH 1080, Mathematical Modes of Thought.  If you didn’t have a 2.5 High School GPA and want to take MTH 1080, you will need to take the QAS Accuplacer
• Professional Selling majors can take either MTH 1310, MTH 1311/MTH 1312, or MTH 1210, Statistics.  To take Stats, you must have either a 3.0 High School GPA or take the QAS Accuplacer and receive a score of 240
• Economics majors should talk to the ECO Department Chair before selecting a math class
• If you have any Math Transfer Credits, please talk with your Advisor before taking the AAF or QAS Accuplacer

You can find study guides as well as the schedule for AAF and QAS review sessions here: https://www.msudenver.edu/math/math-placement-testing/ and information on setting up the test here: https://www.msudenver.edu/testing/math-placement/

AAF/QAS Study Resources and Tutoring are available here: https://www.msudenver.edu/tutoring/math-accuplacer-tutoring/

Recommended General Studies Courses

Natural & Physical Science Electives:

• ANT 1010, Intro to Biological Anthropology
• AST 1050, Intro to Astronomy-Stars & Galaxies
• BIO 1030, General Biology for Non-Majors
• CHE 1100, Principles of Chemistry
• CET 1040, Introduction to Civil Engineering
• EET 1040, Intro to Electrical Engineering
• ENV 1200, Intro to Environmental Science
• GEG 1910, Global Water Concerns
• GEL 1020, Geology of Colorado
• GEL 1150, Physical Oceanography
• MTR 1400, Weather and Climate
• MTR 1600, Global Climate Change
• SCI 2600, Integrated Bio & Earth Science

Arts & Humanities Electives:

• ANT 3530, Writing Systems & Scribal Traditions
• COMM 2400, Intro to Rhetoric & Pop Culture
• ENG 2810, Vampire Films
• ENG 2850, International Films
• MUS 1050, History of Rock & Roll
• PHI 2040, Philosophy of Religion
• PHI 3020, History of Modern Philosophy
• THE 2295, Comedy: In Print & On Stage

Historical Elective Courses

• HIS 1030, World History to 1500
• HIS 1150, Multicultural America
• HIS 1220, US History from 1865
• HIS 1250, China and East Asia
• HIS 1300, Intro to Latin American History
• HIS 1600, Women in World History
• ECO 1776, Economic History of the World

Popular Open Electives

Introductory Business Classes without Prerequisites

• BUS 2250, Personal Money Management (Finance majors should not take BUS 2250)
• MKT 1260, Customer Service
• MKT 2250, Intro to Sales
• REL 2200, Intro to Real Estate

Career and Professional Development – these are usually 1-credit, part-term classes.

• CPD 2310, Stress Management
• CPD 2320, Self Esteem
• CPD 2300, Time Management
• CPD 2330, Assertiveness
• CPD 2360, Multilevel Wellness

Exercise & Sport Science Activities/Sport Management

• Exercise & Sport Science Activity (ESSA) classes are usually 2-credit Gym Courses (Golf, Tennis, Weightlifting, etc.)
• EXS 1020, Resistance Training Techniques
• EXS 1640, Physical Fitness Tech & Programs

Health/Emergency Response/Human Services

• HCM 2010, Global Health Systems
• ESS 1440, Stress Management Techniques
• ESS 1623, Intro to Sports Medicine Cncpts
• ESS 2060, Emergency Rescue/First Responder & CPR
• HSP 1010, Intro to Human Services
• HPS 1020, Intro to Trauma Informed Care
• ITP 1000, Health Care Foundations
• ITP 1600, Herbal Medicine
• ITP 1700, Medical Terminology

Hospitality, Tourism, Event Planning

• EVT 1051, Wedding Planning
• HLDR 1000, Intro to Hospitality
• HLDR 1100, Colorado Tourism and Recreation
• HLDR 2100, Event Planning for the Professional
• HLDR 2200, Quality Service Leadership
• HTL 1010, Hotel Industry Fundamentals
• HTL 2600, Casino & Gaming Mgmt

Aerospace Studies, Advanced Manufacturing, Industrial Design, Construction Project Management

• AES 1040, Intro to Unmanned Aircraft Systems
• AES 1050, Introduction to Space
• CPM 1010, Intro to Construction Project Management
• IND 1000, Introduction to Industrial Design
• IND 1100, Materials I: Materials and Fabrication

Anthropology

• ANT 1640, Ancient Civilizations
• ANT 1300, Asia in Global Perspectives
• ANT 1310, Cultural Anthropology
• ANT 2710, Archeological Field Research
• ANT 2640, Archeology
• ANT 3110, Race and Human Variation

Art/Ceramics/Photography/Theatre

• ART 1101, Studio Foundations: 2D
• ART 1213, Non-Majors Ceramics
• ART 1251, Jewelry for Non-Art Majors
• ART 1261, Painting for Non-Art Majors
• ART 1273, Digital Photos for Non-Art Majors
• ART 1501, Studio Foundations: 3D
• ART 1531, Studio Foundations: 4D
• THE 2226, Intro to Acting for Non-Majors
• THE 2240, Stagecraft

Language, Communication, Media

• COMM 2200, Intro to Interpersonal Comm
• COMM 3000, Diversity and Comm in the US
• JMP 1000, Intro to Journalism, Mass Media
• JMP 1100, Journalism Fundamentals

Government

• PSC 1020, Comparative Politics
• PSC 1030, Multicultural Politics for Non-Majors
• PSC 2230, Intro to International Relations

Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Criminal Justice

• PSY 1800, Developmental Educational Psychology
• SOC 1040, Social Gerontology
• SOC 1600, Tourism & Society
• SWK 1010, Intro to Social Work
• SWK 1050, How to Change the World
• CIS 1450, Intro to Corrections
• CJC 2210, American Policing
• CJC 2100, Criminal Law

Cooking, Food, Beverage, Cannabis, Nutrition

• RST 1200, Basics of Cooking
• RST 1550, Food Fundamentals
• RST 3000, Taste the World
• BVG 3010, Beers of the World (must be 21)
• BVG 3220, Beer & Food (must be 21)
• HLDR 1200, Cannabis 101 for Hospitality
• RST 290A, Cannabis in the Kitchen
• NUT 1800, Careers in Nutrition (1 credit)
• NUT 3050, Concepts of Lifecycle Nutrition

Early Child Education/Education

• ECE 2100, Intro to Early Childhood Ed.
• ECE 2500, Health, Safety & Nutrition
• EDS 1001, Educational (In)Equality in the 21st Century
• EDU 1111, Ed Diverse Communities

Geography

• GEG 1000, World Regional Geography
• GEG 1300, Intro to Human Geography

Leadership, Activism, Social Responsibility, Justice, and Identity

• AAS 1010, Intro to Africana Studies
• AAS 2100/GWS 2100, Women of Color
• CHS 1000, Intro to Chicana/o Studies
• LDR 1010, Leadership and Social Change
• CPD 3300, Women’s Leadership (2 credits)
• GWS 1200, Multicultural Study of Sexualities and Genders
• GWS 1550, Intro to Transgender Studies
• NAS 1000, Intro to Native American Studies

Complete Orientation as soon as possible.  Sign up here: https://www.msudenver.edu/orientation-transfer-reengagement/orientation/

Follow the required Next Steps here: https://www.msudenver.edu/admissions/after-admission/

Send transcripts, including AP and/or IB test scores and concurrent enrollment courses, to MSU Denver Admissions.  Find instructions for sending documents here:  https://www.msudenver.edu/admissions/sendit/

Military/Veteran students will need to send your DD214 and CCAF Transcript (Air Force) or Joint Service Transcript to Bren Shuler at [email protected]

If you have not completed a Math class, send your ACT or SAT scores to MSU Denver Admissions if you received a 500 or higher (SAT) or 19 or higher (ACT) and your scores are less than 5 years old.  You can learn about Math requirements and secondary placement testing here: https://www.msudenver.edu/math/math-course-requirements-by-major/

Meet with your Academic Advisor.  Advisors are available during on-campus and Teams orientations so there is no need to make a separate advising appointment if you are attending one of these.  If not attending the on-campus or Teams, orientations, set up an academic advising appointment.  Please do NOT meet with your academic advisor until you have copies of all of your unofficial transcripts—we will not grant overrides for courses without them.

Review the Business Student Advising Guide at https://www.msudenver.edu/business/advising/student-guide/ and FAQs here: https://www.msudenver.edu/business/advising/faqs/

You can find your registration window by:

1. Visiting your Student Hub and selecting “Register for Classes” and then clicking “Check Registration Eligibility” to view your assigned registration time.
2. You can also check the Academic Calendar.  Remember it’s based on credit hours completed; For example, if your Degree Progress Report shows you at 32 credit hours, but 12 credit hours are currently in-progress, you will fall in the registration block for Freshmen with 20-29 completed credit hours not the Sophomores with 30-39 completed credit hours
3. Looking for the Registrar’s email with your registration window times and dates; you will also receive a separate email and text the day your registration window opens

You can find the Class Schedule, a Registration Guide, Instructions for Clearing Holds, and other useful registration links here: https://www.msudenver.edu/enrollment-management/registration/

Need an override for a course?  Check to make sure you have the prerequisites first by reviewing the course description in the catalog https://catalog.msudenver.edu/index.php?catoid=43 or in the class schedule.  We will not waive prerequisites due to our AACSB accreditation. If you meet course prerequisites, you may call the Academic Department for Assistance, come by drop-in advising, or set up an email advising appointment with your advisor for assistance.

Need to know what classes to register for?  Make an Academic Advising appointment.  Remember Juniors and Seniors who just need course recommendations and are in Good Standing should see a Faculty Advisor.  All other students should meet with your academic advisor. You can make an appointment here: https://www.msudenver.edu/advising/.  You may also use drop-in advising for quick questions.  If you need an APLAN or need extended assistance, you should make an appointment and not use drop-in advising.

Can’t get an advising appointment as soon as you would like?  For quick questions, use drop-in advising.  Or, you can learn about Business requirements and how to read your Degree Progress Report to determine which classes you should take here: https://www.msudenver.edu/business/advising/student-guide/.   If self-advising, we strongly recommend a follow up appointment with your advisor to ensure you aren’t missing prerequisites.

Need advising after hours?  You can email your advisor to see if they can accommodate you or you can set up an email advising appointment–when it asks you what type of appointment you would like (phone, Teams, Zoom, email), select email and clearly specify what you need assistance with in the message.  

On Academic Probation or Academic Suspension?  You must take the Academic Probation tutorial and quiz and sign the contract here: https://www.msudenver.edu/advising/student-intervention-services/academic-probation/ to get your Academic Probation hold lifted. For Academic Suspension, follow the instructions here: https://www.msudenver.edu/advising/student-intervention-services/academic-suspension/

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Steps to take once you are registered for classes….

• Submit a Health Insurance Waiver if you have your own health insurance (or are on a parent’s/guardian’s insurance plan), are registered for at least 9 credit hours, and would like to opt out of the University Health plan. Health Insurance is automatically added to your tuition. If you have your own health insurance, you must opt out each Fall and Spring semester by submitting a health insurance waiver to receive a refund. Instructions and dates for submitting the waiver are available here:  https://healthcenter1.com/opt-out-waiver-instructions/.
• Authorize your College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend or apply for the Colorado COF Fund if you haven’t done so already. All Colorado residents are eligible for a College Opportunity Fund stipend (currently $116 per credit hour).  You must apply for COF at https://cof.college-assist.org/.  You also must also submit a onetime COF authorization.  Instructions to submit the COF authorization are available here: https://www.msudenver.edu/cof/
• Order your course textbooks BEFORE classes begin. You can order textbooks through the Tivoli, publisher websites, or other providers like Textbooks.com, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, etc. Shop around—you may be able to find cheaper versions (just be sure to get the correct edition).  You can find your course textbooks on the Tivoli Website: https://www.bkstr.com/msudenverstore/home
• Once registered for classes, print off your schedule (you will need this to get your Student ID)
• Familiarize yourself with CANVAS. CANVAS is the on-line learning management system where your course information (syllabus, instructor correspondence, assignments, exams/quizzes, etc.) is located.  Course content is typically available a few days before classes begin. You can access CANVAS under web services on your Student Hub. A Quick Start Guide is available here: https://msudenver.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/2313/Portal/KB/?CategoryID=21795.
• Familiarize yourself with your Academic Support Resources
  • Tutoring Center: https://www.msudenver.edu/tutoring/
  • Writing Center: https://www.msudenver.edu/writing-center/
  • College of Business Tutoring Center: https://www.msudenver.edu/tutoring/college-of-business-tutoring/
  • General Academic Skills (note taking, test taking, etc.) and Workshops: https://www.msudenver.edu/tutoring/general-academic-skills-tutoring/
  • Math Accuplacer/Math Course Support: https://www.msudenver.edu/tutoring/math-accuplacer-tutoring/ and https://www.msudenver.edu/math/math-placement-testing/
• Set up Disability Accommodations through the Access Center. Accommodation letters to instructors must be turned in prior to exams and/or assignment due dates.  Commonly granted accommodations include deadline extensions, extra time for exams, adaptive equipment, etc.  To discuss eligible conditions and possible accommodations with a counselor, go to https://www.msudenver.edu/access/
• Add important dates from the Academic Calendar to your reminders and/or own personal calendar. Dates you add include Holidays/campus closures, 100% tuition & fees refund dates for your classes, the 50% tuition & fees refund date, Withdraw Date, Final Exam week, and semester registration dates.  You can find the Academic Calendar here: https://www.msudenver.edu/events/academic/
• Learn more about the College of Business and your Advising Resources (such as frequently asked questions, College of Business course offerings, etc.) on our website: https://www.msudenver.edu/business/advising/
• Learn about Counseling and Mental Health Resources, including Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Mental Health Apps, and more at https://www.msudenver.edu/counsel/. If you have a mental health concern, please call 303-615-9988 and leave a message with your telephone number and 900 ID so that a counselor can get back with you promptly, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. After 5:00 p.m., and on weekends and holidays, you may call our 24/7 Crisis and Victims’ Assistance Line at 303-615-9911.
• Get your Student ID and/or RTD pass. You can find instructions for getting your MSU Denver Student ID and RTD pass here: https://www.ahec.edu/services-departments/id-station
• Parking and Parking Pass information. You can learn about parking on-campus (including rates and locations of lots), accessible parking, and purchasing parking passes at https://www.ahec.edu/services-departments/parking/permit-parking
• Find out where your on-campus courses are located via the Campus Map. https://www.msudenver.edu/maps/ shows you locations of buildings, landmarks, parking lots, and other important Auraria campus features
• Consider forwarding your MSU Denver email to your personal email so you do not miss important emails or events. You can find instructions for forwarding your MSU Denver email here: https://msudenver.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/2313/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=121257
• Sign up for Campus Emergency/Weather Related Alerts. Sign up for campus alerts (including weather cancellation and delays) by going to https://www.ahec.edu/services-departments/emergency-preparedness/emergency-notifications
• Learn about Student Organizations (Clubs, Fraternity/Sorority, Student Government, Met Media, Racial Equity) at https://www.msudenver.edu/cmei/studentorganizations/. Students who participate in clubs and campus events have higher GPAs and retention rates
• Take the Single Stop Public Benefit Screener. Check out your eligibility for Government Benefits such as SNAP (food assistance), Medicaid, Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), Colorado WIC, and Colorado Works (TANF) through our the single source screener: https://app.singlestop.org/msudenver/studentcenter
• Familiarize yourself with additional Student Programs (see below)

Center for Multicultural Engagement and Inclusion.  CMEI Racial Equity & Leadership Programs bring together students to explore, influence, and shape change in their communities.  We have a number of programs designed to strengthen your identity and understanding of yourself, grow empathy and experience working with others, and advance our shared communities towards positive change. https://www.msudenver.edu/multicultural-center/

• Brother to Brother – Brother to Brother (B2B) is an Urban Male Initiative Program that applies four programmatic pillars (leadership development, social integration, academic support, and career preparation) to increase the retention and graduation rates of male students of color at MSU Denver and to meet the future work-force needs in the local, national, and global economy. https://www.msudenver.edu/b2b/
• Equity Peer Leader – The Equity Peer Leaders group was created to address equity and social justice related issues on our campus. Equity-minded students lead workshops, trainings and discussions to name these issues and to craft ways to dismantle them at MSU Denver. https://www.msudenver.edu/multicultural-center/racial-equity-and-leadership-programs/equity-peer-leader/
• Sister Circles – Sister Circles is a group for women of self-identified women of color who gather as a collective community. This group was designed to provide a secure space for women of color to explore their identity/s, discuss challenges and strengths, and explore the needs of women in different spheres of life. Sister Circles has a priority goal of gathering women of color together in order to create a space for healing, encouragement, understanding, learning, strength, growth, and empowerment along with engaging in inclusivity. https://www.msudenver.edu/multicultural-center/racial-equity-and-leadership-programs/sister-circles/
• Urban Leaders – Urban Leaders Scholars participate in coursework, experiential learning components, and mentorship throughout their time in the program. Each student receives a scholarship in addition to training and networking opportunities designed to grow understanding of self, others, and society. https://www.msudenver.edu/ulp/

DREAMer Emergency Fund – emergency stipend for MSU Denver students who have; undocumented, DACA or TPS status. The fund is managed in collaboration by the Student Care Center and the Immigrant Services Program. Students are eligible to receive funding once a semester. This award will only be granted after a student has submitted an online application and connected with professional staff associated with the Student Care Center or Immigrant Services Program. https://www.msudenver.edu/student-care-center/dreamer-emergency-fund/

First Generation Initiatives – MSU Denver is proud that almost 56% of the student body identifies as first-generation, and we feel honored to be a part of their educational journey. Learn more about first generation programs, events, and support at https://www.msudenver.edu/first-gen/

Immigrant Services – at the Metropolitan State University of Denver is an academic and social support program that aims to increase enrollment, retention, and graduation of undocumented, DACA, immigrant, and refugee students. Through academic counseling, ESL support, scholarship application assistance, and access to campus and community resources, the program’s mission is to address the most common challenges and barriers to education that this underserved, underrepresented student population faces.  https://www.msudenver.edu/immigrant-services/

International Student Support – International Student Support serves international students studying on an ‘F’ visa. While our main purpose is to ensure that you are able to maintain your legal status while studying at MSU Denver, we are also here to support your personal, academic, and career goals.  https://www.msudenver.edu/registrar/international-student-support/

LQBTQ Resource Center: The LGBTQ Student Resource Center of Auraria is a tri-institutional office dedicated to providing resources and support to the LGBTQ+ community of the Auraria campus. We are the oldest campus LGBTQ+ center in the state of Colorado. https://www.msudenver.edu/lgbtq/

On-line Learning Student Services https://www.msudenver.edu/online-learning/virtualstudentservices/

The Phoenix Center at Auraria – provides free and confidential support resources and assistance to survivors of interpersonal violence (relationship violence, sexual violence, and stalking), as well as their friends, families, and concerned others. Located in Tivoli 259, 303-315-7250 (during business hours); 303-556-2255 (24/7 crisis line); More information at www.thepca.org/

Student Care Programs at https://www.msudenver.edu/student-care-center/

• Roadrunner Food Pantry – If you are struggling to make ends meet, pay for groceries or afford a meal on campus, please connect with the student care center. Our physical location is currently closed, however we are still currently are supporting students through a mobile food pantry and an e-gift card program. Additional food resources can be found at https://www.msudenver.edu/student-care-center/roadrunner-food-pantry/
• Student Emergency Retention Fund – emergency stipend for MSU Denver students who are dealing with unanticipated and/or catastrophic life events that might otherwise cause the student to stop or pause the pursuit of their educational goals. Stipends are usually capped at $1,000. Students can fill out an application online if they meet the criteria or they can call the Student Care Center to connect with a case manager.
• Epic Scholars Program – provides academic and personal supportive services to students with experience in different systems of care (foster care, kinship care, legal guardianship, division of youth services), and students who self-identify as unaccompanied youth, emancipated minors, and independent students through the Financial Aid office.

TRIO Student Support Services (TRIO SSS).  TRIO SSS is a federally funded program to provide academic support, peer mentoring, skill-building, scholarship opportunities, and leadership development to eligible students (criteria includes degree seeking, low income, first generation, and/or documented disability).  Students may apply via https://www.msudenver.edu/trio-sss/

Undergraduate Research.  The Undergraduate Research & Creative Scholarship Program promotes, supports, and celebrates MSU Denver faculty and student engagement in undergraduate research activities. These undergraduate research experiences enhance students’ preparedness and competitiveness for future employment and the pursuit of advanced degrees.  https://www.msudenver.edu/undergraduate-research-creative-scholarship-program/

Veterans and Military Services – Provides services for Veteran and Military members (see more at https://www.msudenver.edu/veterans/)

• Assist with the student veteran transition from military to student life
• Provide information and assistance from the enrollment process through graduation
• Help students maximize the use of education benefits
• Remove barriers to retention for veteran and military students
• Work to Inform the community about ways to support veteran/military students
• Overall advocacy for veteran and military students
• Resource referral

For Military Transfer Credits see https://www.msudenver.edu/registrar/prior-learning-assessment/  

Remember to Certify your classes each semester if using the GI Bill! https://www.msudenver.edu/veterans/education-benefits/certification-request/

BUSINESS DEGREES AND ADVISING RESOURCES 

You can learn about all MSU Denver College of Business Degrees here: https://www.msudenver.edu/business/business-programs/.  

Beginning in Fall 2023, we will offer 16 different degrees, 16 minors, and 5 certificate programs.  Several programs (Marketing, Management, Banking, Professional Selling, and Business Intelligence) will be fully on-line.  An optional International Business Concentration is available for most degrees.  Students also have the option to create their own degree through the Individualized Degree Program (more information on IDPs is available here: https://www.msudenver.edu/individualized-degrees/)

If you would like to add a minor, certificate, or concentration, talk to your Academic Advisor

Want to change your College of Business degree for a different College of Business Degree?  You can submit a change of major request form and your advisor will change it for you in a couple of days.  Find the form here: https://cbus.msudenver.edu/cbusservices/   We can only add Business Degrees.  If you want to change your degree to a major outside of the College of Business, you will need to fill out a declaration of major/minor form (available here: https://www.msudenver.edu/registrar/forms/) and submit it to your new advisor (use the Advisor Directory in your Orientation Packet or look up their information on the Department website).

Student Advising Guide and Planning Resources.  The College of Business offers a comprehensive student advising guide which covers important information such as learning how to read your Degree Progress Report or use the University Catalog, available here: https://www.msudenver.edu/business/advising/student-guide/.  Frequent Advising FAQs are available here: https://www.msudenver.edu/business/advising/faqs/

Planning Resources.  In addition to the advising guide, students can find their Degree Worksheet and Business Course rotation schedule available here: https://www.msudenver.edu/business/advising/planning-guide/

College of Business Tutoring.  The College of Business offers tutoring in the Admin Building for certain Business classes including ECO 2010, ACC 2010, CIS 3300, FIN 3300, etc.  You can find the current schedule here: https://www.msudenver.edu/business/tutoring/

Contact Information.  You can find your Academic Advisor’s contact information, including Office, here: https://www.msudenver.edu/business/advising/ and contact information for your Faculty Advisors and Chairs here: https://www.msudenver.edu/business/advising/faculty-advising-hours/

Make a Graduation Check appointment through Navigate with your Academic Advisor (not a Faculty Advisor).  Click here to schedule your appointment: https://www.msudenver.edu/advising/

Apply to Graduate and Follow the Graduation Checklist here: https://www.msudenver.edu/registrar/graduation/

Get important info about Commencement, such as ordering regalia, here: https://www.msudenver.edu/university-events/commencement/