
Mission Statement
Metropolitan State College of Denver is a comprehensive, baccalaureate-degree granting, urban college that offers arts and sciences, professional, and business courses and programs to a diverse student population in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Excellence in teaching and learning is Metro State’s primary objective.
The mission of Metro State is to provide a high-quality, accessible, enriching education that prepares students for successful careers, post-graduate education, and lifelong learning in a multicultural, global, and technological society. To fulfill its mission, Metro State’s diverse college community engages the community at large in scholarly inquiry, creative activity, and the application of knowledge.
Degrees – Majors and Programs
BUSINESS: Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing
HUMANITIES: Art, English, Journalism, Modern Languages, Music, Music Education, Philosophy, Speech Communication, Language and Hearing Sciences, Theatre
PUBLIC SERVICE PROFESSIONS: Criminal Justice and Criminology, Health Care Management, Hospitality, Tourism and Events, Human Performance and Sport, Human Services, Nursing, Nutrition, Recreation Professions
SCIENCE AND MATHMATICS: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Land Use, Mathematics, Meteorology, Physics
TECHNOLOGY: Aviation Management, Aviation Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Surveying and Mapping, Technical Communications
SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Entrepreneurship minor – Center for Innovation, Honors Program, Individualized Degree Program, Special Education, Teacher Education
For the complete list of Majors and Programs please go to: http://www.mscd.edu/a_to_z/majors.shtml
Degree completion programs are also available at Metro South and Metro North. For more information, go to http://www.mscd.edu/extendedcampus.
Certificates of Completion
BUSINESS: Database Analyst, End User Support Specialist, Network Specialist in Information Systems, Noncredit Financial Planning, Personal Financial Planning, Programmer/Analyst in Information Systems, Web Developer in Information Systems
LETTERS, ARTS AND SCIENCES: Advanced Software Engineering Techniques, Basic Competency in French, Basic Competency in German, Basic Competency in Spanish, Career and Personal Development, Family Support in Social Work, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geotechnology Systems (GTS), German Translation, Gerontology (Liberal Arts Orientation), Public Administration, Spanish Translation
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES: Airport Management, Cadastral Surveying, Corporate Video Production, Electrical Engineering Technology, Engineering/Construction Surveying, Gerontology (Professional Services), High Risk Youth, Land Surveying, Multimedia Production, Network Communications, Nonprofit Organization Administration, Precise Surveying, Surveying Management, Technical Writing and Editing
SPECIAL PROGRAM: Entrepreneurship
Schedule
Classes are offered at the Auraria campus, and at the Metro South and Metro North extended campus locations on a sixteen week basis during the Fall and Spring Semesters and on an eight to ten week basis during the Summer Semester. Eight week accelerated weekend courses are also offered at all three campus locations. Certificate programs provide opportunities to successfully complete a series of five to eight academic credit courses that focus on a particular area of career interest.
Admission Requirements
The College uses two categories for classifying applicants: those who are 19 years old or younger and those who are 20 or older. Based on the College’s modified open admissions system, each category has its own admissions requirements and procedures.
Applicants 20 years of age and older will be admitted to Metro State upon indicating on the Application for Admission that they have graduated from high school or that they have passed and received a Colorado General Educational Development (GED) certificate or the equivalent.
By signing the Application for Admission, degree-seeking applicants are certifying that they will request either a high school transcript with date of graduation or GED test scores be mailed directly to the Office of Admissions.
The ACT or SAT is not required for applicants 20 years of age and older.
For information on admissions requirements, go to www.mscd.edu/admissions
Tuition and Fees
For current tuition and fees rates, please refer to our Web site, www.mscd.edu
Financial Aid and Scholarships are available.
Transfer Students
Based on a recent report from CCHE, Metro State is the #1 school in the state for transfer students. In fact, transfer students represent over 60% of all new students to the college. We know that transfer students have unique questions and needs regarding transferring to a new college, The Transfer Services Office provides special attention to facilitate a smooth transition to Metro State. Our counselors are available for walk-ins and, by appointments and will:
- Assist you with admission requirements and the application process
- Guide you in choosing appropriate courses while you are attending another college or university
- Meet with you at your local community college
- Provide preliminary evaluation of transfer credit so you’ll know what courses will transfer (for a preliminary evaluation of transcripts, email unofficial transcripts to transferquestions@mscd.edu)
- Connect you with an academic advisor or your major department so you can complete your degree as efficiently as possible.
- Serve as a liaison for transfer students
Location: Central Classroom, room 106
Telephone: 303-556-3774, Fax: 303-352-4329
Hours: Monday 8:00 -6:00 and Tuesday through Friday 8:00 -5:00
Staff Members: Dave Cisneros; Katherine Goldberg; Lindy Cartrite; Josh Gabrielson; Vaughn Toland
Email Address: For transfer questions, send an email to transferquestions@mscd.edu
Contacts
Paul Cesare
Assistant Director of Admissions
Phone: 303-556-3994
Fax: 303-556-6345
cesarep@mscd.edu
Metropolitan State College of Denver – Auraria Campus
Office of Admissions
Campus Box 16, P.O. Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217-3362
Julie Eaton
Metro North Program Manager
Phone: 303-450-5111
Fax: 303-450-9973
jeaton12@mscd.edu
Arliss Sunderwirth Webster
Interim Associate Director for Program Development
Extended Campus
5660 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Suite 100
Greenwood Village, CO 80222
Phone: 303.721.1313
Fax: 303.220.1787
webstera@mscd.edu