First-Time College Students are students who are attending college for the first time either straight from high school or whenever they feel ready to continue their education.

Applying is easy! At MSU Denver, we look at several things within your application and review students in a multi-faceted, holistic approach.

What we look at:

• Academic record: Grades, classes attended, etc.
• HEAR Recommendations 
• Test Scores - We are a test-optional and will only consider test scores as part of the review process if an applicant indicates it on the application.
• Additional Factors:  MSU Denver considers other things that may have influenced how you did in high school.  We will look at your student and community activities, but feel free to share anything else you think is important.

Learn more about applying here.

A Transfer student is any student who has earned college credit after graduating from high school or receiving a GED. The Transfer Services Team within admissions helps students successfully transfer from other colleges to MSU Denver.

• More transfer students choose MSU Denver than any other four-year institution in the state
• Transfer students consistently represent more than 50 percent of all of the University’s new students
• According to the Colorado Community College System, MSU Denver has been Colorado’s No. 1 destination for transfer students for seven years in a row

How Do I Start?

As a transfer student, your admission to MSU Denver is simple!

1. Apply Online with your $25.00 application fee
2. Submit an official transcript from each college or university attended

Not Ready to Apply Yet? Start your checklist on the Transfer Portal and keep track of your steps.

Learn more about applying here.