MSU Denver

YOURNEXT STEPSWHAT DO I DO NOW?NEW STUDENTAPPLICATION CHECKLIST Print and fill out the international studentapplication available at:msudenver.edu/go/international Pay your nonrefundable 40 application fee. Request your official secondary (high school)transcript showing your graduation date. Itshould be sent directly from your high school.(Original and certified English translationrequired.)If you are transferring from another university,a professional course-by-course translationand evaluation completed by a professionaltranscript evaluation service is required forall transcripts submitted. Show English proficiency by submittingofficial TOEFL or IETLS scores. Provide financial documentation proving thatyou have enough money to pay for at leastyour first year of study at MSU Denver. Submit a copy of your current passport (andone for any dependents), along with a currentvisa, Form I-94 and Form I-20, if applicable.Mail all documents to:MSU Denver Office of AdmissionsCampus Box 16, PO Box 173362Denver, CO 80217-3362U.S.A.MSU Denver Office of AdmissionsCampus Box 16, P.O. Box 173362Denver, CO 80217-3362U.S.A.

Welcome toMSU Denver!OPTIONSYOURA university locatedin the heart of oneof the most vibrantcities in the country.An education that willprepare you to becomea global professional.A campus that’s asdiverse and exciting asthe Mile High City.PHELIXAKPALOB.S. CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY ‘15HIS STORY THEN:From Togo, he followed therecommendation of the onefriend he knew in Coloradoto attend MSU Denver.HOW DO I KNOW MSU DENVER IS RIGHT FOR ME?We already know MSU Denver is an incredible university, but wehope you’ll discover that for yourself by doing some exploration.VISIT.ASK.CONNECT.Campus tours are offered dailyMondays — Fridays.Call 001–303–556–3058 orregister for a tour:msudenver.edu/go/visitMeet with an admissionscounselor:msudenver.edu/go/askFriend MSU Denver:facebook.com/msudenverExplore our urban AurariaCampus.Live far away?Take a virtual tour:msudenver.edu/go/virtualtourDrop in at the AdmissionsOffice on the first floor of theStudent Success Building (890Auraria Parkway). Admissionsand transfer counselors areavailable on a walk-in basis,Mondays — Fridays, 8 a.m. — 5 p.m.We encourage you to contactus with your questions.Attend an Open House:msudenver.edu/go/openhouseContact MSU Denver:Call 001–303–556–3058or email:askmetro@msudenver.eduLearn more about MSU Denverby engaging with us on socialmedia.Follow us on Twitter udenverHIS STORY NOW:He is a Civil EngineeringTechnology major with a spring2015 graduation date. He is anMSU Denver Academic Advisingstudent assistant, worked as auniversity computer lab technicianand is vice president of the AfricanStudent Union. He wants tobecome a structural engineer.HIS WORDS:“For international students whowant to be involved in campusactivities, want an affordableand good education and tointeract with a lot of people,I advise MSU Denver.”msudenver.edu/go/internationalCHECK YOUR DEADLINESmsudenver.edu/go/deadlinesQuestions? Contact askmetro@msudenver.edu

HENNINGSCHYMIKB.S. AVIATION TECHNOLOGY ’00HIS STORY THEN:He came to the United States fromGermany as a high school exchangestudent and learned about theMSU Denver aviation program.HIS STORY NOW:He is a senior vice president at XJet,a luxury aviation service providerin Denver that is now expanding toLondon, Paris, Dubai and Damman.HIS WORDS:“Some people think if you want apilot career that you just need alicense, but MSU Denver gave me abackground in more than how to flya jet. My education gave me a muchbroader background and helped megrow into a career I never imagined.”

YOUREDUCATIONWHAT CAN I STUDY AT MSU DENVER?ANYTHING YOU WANT.There are so many options that it’s hard to imagine what you can’tdo at Metropolitan State University of Denver.At MSU Denver, you will have the choice of more than 200 degreeoptions, including:HOSPITALITY, TOURISM AND EVENTSMSU Denver has its very own teaching hotel oncampus, one of only a handful in the United States.ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYWe offer applied engineering degrees in CivilEngineering Technology, Electrical EngineeringTechnology and Mechanical EngineeringTechnology and specialize in training students forcareers in advanced manufacturing.AVIATION AND AEROSPACE SCIENCEOur aviation and aerospace science programs areamong the country’s most notable; in 2011, MSUDenver received the coveted Loening Trophy forbeing the nation’s best overall aviation program.BUSINESSDevelop business skills by choosing to major inaccounting, computer information systems, economics, finance, management or marketing. Youalso can add a minor or certificate in entrepreneurship, international business, human resourcesmanagement and other areas.FACTA planned 60 million Aerospace andEngineering Sciences Building will bringtogether aerospace science and aviation;industrial design; civil, mechanical andelectrical engineering technology; andcomputer science under one roof.FINE AND PERFORMING ARTSMSU Denver was the first school in Colorado inwhich all of the fine and performing arts programswere fully accredited.MASTER’S DEGREESMSU Denver offers graduate degrees in socialwork, teaching and professional accountancy.EXPLORE ALL MSU DENVER MAJORS AT:msudenver.edu/go/education

AN EDUCATION FOR THE REAL WORLDSmall classes taught by dedicated professors (not graduate students) distinguish an MSU Denvereducation. At MSU Denver, we also will guide you to apply what you’ve learned in class in realworld situations as interns, volunteers, researchers and leaders.INTERN.More than 1,200 students a year complete internships at places like our very own art gallery andcampus teaching hotel, Entertainment Tonight,the Colorado Symphony, Children’s Hospital,Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport and manyothers.SERVE.Volunteer for local organizations in Denver like theMi Casa Resource Center, Food Bank of the Rockies and local hospitals. Or take a service-learningclass where you can apply your education immediately in service of others.RESEARCH.Conduct research with a faculty mentor in yourarea of interest. Not only do we offer grants tohelp fund your projects, we also host an annualconference where you can present your findings.JOIN.Through peer support and academic and socialactivities, programs like First Year Success will helpyou connect more to campus life, gain leadershipskills and do better in class.The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education ranksMSU Denver among the top 100 colleges and universitiesnationwide for enrolling Latino students.IRVINSUSANOB.A. HOSPITALITY, TOURISM AND EVENTS ‘16HIS STORY THEN:From Guerrero, Mexico, he is thefirst in his family to attend college.HIS STORY NOW:He is a Hospitality, Tourismand Events major who plans tograduate in 2016. He aspiresto open a restaurant andpromote healthy eating.HIS WORDS:“I was the first in my family to goto college. Now I can help myfamily explore higher education.My family looks up to me. I lovethe diversity and professors atMSU Denver.”FACT

YOURDESTINATIONDENVER IS A DESTINATION FOR PEOPLE SEEKING OUTDOORRECREATION, A DYNAMIC MIX OF CULTURES AND JOBS THAT PAY WELL. .EXPLORE.MSU Denver’s campus is locatedright downtown, so you aresteps away from Elitch Gardensamusement park, the PepsiCenter (for concerts, hockeyand basketball), the DenverCenter for the Performing Arts,the 16th Street Mall, restaurantsand shops, the state capitol andthe Denver business district.LIVE.MSU Denver is a commutercollege, which means we don’toffer housing on campus. Butthere is student housing nearby,so you can live in the core citywith students from MSU Denverand the two other colleges thatshare the Auraria Campus.Choose from the Campus Village at Auraria (featuring a fullcafé and free laundry), TheRegency (with its own bowlingalley) and Auraria Student Lofts(complete with a rooftop pooland a café).COMMUTE.Your student fees entitle youto an RTD CollegePass, givingyou free access to Denver’sbus and light rail system, withstops on and near campus. Ourcampus is located within walking distance of Denver’s newlyrenovated Union Station, a localand regional transit hub. Plus,we have bike share stationslocated on campus to help youget around.ENJOY.Bathed in 300 days of sunshinea year, Colorado is among thefittest states in the nation. InDenver alone, you can bike, runor walk our 850 miles of pavedtrails; play or picnic in one ofour more than 200 parks; catcha concert in our legendary RedRocks amphitheatre; or headto the mountains for skiing orsnowboarding.DESTINATION MSU DENVER.People of all ages, races, ethnicities, abilities and sexualorientations converge at MSUDenver to become part of ourvibrant learning community andchange their lives.GET INVOLVED.We offer more than 100 clubsand organizations, includingprofessional groups, leadershiporganizations and honor societies, as well as an internationalstudent organization. Cheer for our nationallyranked athletic teams. Stay fit with our club and intramural sports programs andfree access to our full-servicecampus recreation center,complete with a climbingwall, basketball courts and acardio room. Catch a concert, play, lectureor exhibit on campus. Thereare hundreds to choose from,and many are free.LEARN MORE:msudenver.edu/go/activitiesFACTIf you’re a sports fan you can support one or all ofMSU Denver’s 14 sports teams, including men’s andwomen’s soccer and basketball. Plus, Denver is a hugesports town with professional teams in soccer, Americanfootball, lacrosse, baseball and more.

YOURRESOURCESAT MSU DENVER, GET HELP WHEN AND WHERE YOU NEED IT.Almost everyone needs help at some point at university. MSU Denveroffers an enormous range of services to help you with everythingfrom choosing a major to writing an outstanding research paper.LEARN MORE about tutoring, career counseling, disabilityaccommodations and advising: msudenver.edu/go/supportFACTMSU Denver is one of the most diverse universities inColorado. More than one-third of MSU Denver studentsare students of color, and 20 percent — more than 4,000students — are Hispanic or Latino. Plus we have students from60 different countries in our classes.

YOURGOALSWHAT CAN I DO WHEN I GRADUATE?MSU Denver graduates go on to amazing careers as lawyers, pilots,artists, nurses, entrepreneurs, CEOs, professors, doctors and somuch more.SCIENTISTOmar Hurricane(B.S. physics ’90)Physicist, Lawrence LivermoreNational LaboratoryATTORNEYHollynd Hoskins(B.A. communications multi-major ’87)Top 50 Women ColoradoSuper LawyersHOTELIERWendy Peterson(B.A. hotel restaurant management ’89)Vice President for Sales & Marketing,Providence Hospitality PartnersI don’t think I would be where I am today withoutmy MSU Denver experience. It galvanized a lot ofinterests, passions and emotions for me.—Katherine Archuleta(B.A. elementary education ’71)Director of the U.S. Office ofPersonnel ManagementFACTAccording to College Measures, MSU Denver graduateshave some of the highest median first-year earningscompared to grads from many other Colorado fouryear institutions.

ALIATHOBANIB.S. HUMAN SERVICES ‘12HER STORY THEN:She came to MSU Denver fromKenya after searching all over theUnited States for the right college.HER STORY NOW:She is now a consultant forCloudHop in Nairobi, Kenya, andis finishing a master’s degree atthe University of Sunderland.HER WORDS:“MSU Denver is one of thevery few schools that offered anonprofit administration degree forundergraduates. My friends weresurprised that I had professorswho have actually been trained inthe field and are willing to give uspersonal attention. The teachingquality is amazing. We weren’ttaught by teaching assistants.”