We are pleased that you are applying for admission to Metropolitan State College of Denver. To ensure timely notification, be sure to fill out the application completely and submit all required documentation. Applications are typically processed in two to three weeks from the time of submission. If you have any questions regarding the application, please contact the Office of Admissions at 303-556-3058.

If you are admitted but do not choose to enroll for the stated term, your file will remain active for two additional semesters. After that time a new application, fee and required credentials must be submitted.

For individuals with a diagnosed disability (Attention Deficit Disorder, Learning Disability, Systemic Illness, Psychological Disability, Deaf, Blind/Low Vision) who feel their disability may impact their acceptance or performance at Metropolitan State College of Denver, contact the Access Center for Disability Accommodations and Adaptive Technology at 303-556-8387.

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 admission system, each category has its own admission requirements and procedures. Complete admission requirements may be found in the current College Catalog.

Applicants holding temporary visas should complete the International Application for Admission, which must be completed instead of this application. The International Application details the specific requirements applicable to international students.

1. Effective for applicants who graduate from high school in 2008 or later, resident and non-resident freshman must meet both Metro State’s CCHE index standard and have completed the Higher Education Admissions Requirements (HEAR).
2. Applicants with Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) index scores of 76 or greater will be considered for admission. Those with index scores below 85 are strongly encouraged to submit letters of recommendation and a personal statement, and must complete their application files at least six weeks before classes begin. Otherwise, they will be considered for the following term. Those denied admission will be encouraged to enroll at a community college. Calculate your CCHE index.
3. Applicants with a CCHE index score of 85 or greater, an ACT English subscore of 18 or above and a reading subscore of 17 or above (or an SAT verbal score of 440 or above), who have completed all HEAR course work, and who apply by the published application deadline will be admitted. Applicants who do not meet all of the criteria listed above will be considered for provisional admission.

The HEAR required courses are:

Note: One unit is the equivalent of one year of a high school course.

**Two units of ESL English may count for HEAR requirements when combined with two units of successfully completed college preparatory English.
***College-preparatory ESL mathematics/science courses that include content and academic rigor/level comparable to other acceptable courses may satisfy HEAR requirements.
****Acceptable Academic Electives include additional courses in English, mathematics, natural/physical sciences and social sciences, foreign languages, art, music, journalism, drama, computer science, honors, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate courses, and appropriate CTE courses.

• Applicants must request that the following information be mailed directly to the Office of Admissions from the high school or testing agency before an admissions decision can be made:

• ACT or SAT test results
• Official high school transcript with GPA and class rank
  
  
• This information may be submitted at the end of the sixth, seventh, or eighth semester of high school, but no later than six weeks before the expected term of enrollment. An official final transcript with date of graduation is required no later than the fourth week of the term of enrollment. Degree-seeking students will not be permitted to register for a second semester until this credential is received. Students should request the transcript and verify that the high school transcript with date of graduation mailed by the high school and has been received by the Office of Admissions.
• Beginning in 2008, students 19 and under who earn a GED and apply to a four year institution must meet the HEAR academic requirements. If a student’s transcript does not meet the Higher Education Admissions Requirements, he/she may be admitted provisionally.
• ACT or SAT results are not required with a GED. Official GED certificates must be mailed directly to the Office of Admissions by the issuing agency before an applicant can be accepted.

1. Submit the completed online application with the $25 nonrefundable application fee. Request that your high school send an official transcript (with date of graduation) to the Office of Admissions.
2. If you have received a GED certificate, have the official scores sent directly to the Office of Admissions.
3. The ACT or SAT is not required for applicants 20 years of age or older.

College Transfers 19 Years Old or Younger

1. Applicants with 30 or more transferable semester hours completed with a 2.3 cumulative GPA will be offered admission.
2. Applicants with 30 or more transferable semester hours completed with a 2.3 cumulative GPA must request that the following credentials be mailed directly to the Office of Admissions from their previous institution(s): Official transcript from each college or university attended or currently attending.
3. All required credentials must be received before a final decision can be made.
4. Applicants with fewer than 30 transferable semester hours will be considered on an individual basis, based on high school GPA, ACT, SAT scores and college work competed.
5. Applicants who have less than a cumulative 2.3 GPA from all colleges and universities attended will be considered on an individual basis that includes a careful review of all credentials. Letters of recommendation and a personal statement are strongly recommended. Such applicants must complete their application files by the posted Admissions Review deadline, otherwise they will be considered for the following term.
6. Applicants with fewer than 30 transferable semester hours and/or less than a 2.3 cumulative GPA from previous college work must request that the following credentials be mailed directly to the Office of Admissions from their previous institution(s):
   • ACT or SAT test results
   • Official high school transcript with GPA and class rank
   • Official transcript from each college or university attended or currently attending
   • All required credentials must be received before a final decision can be made.

1. Submit the completed online application with the $25 nonrefundable application fee.
2. Applicants will be admitted upon indicating on the application that they have graduated from high school or that they have received a GED certificate. The ACT or SAT is not required.
3. By signing the application, degree-seeking applicants are certifying that they will request that either a high school transcript with date of graduation or GED scores be sent directly to the Office of Admissions. Once enrolled, students will not be permitted to register for a second semester until these official credentials are received. College transfer students who report at least 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of transferable work with a 'C' or better need not submit a high school transcript or GED scores.

1. If three or more semesters have elapsed since your last attendance at Metro State, you must reapply. No application fee is required if you have an academic record at the College.
2. If you attended any collegiate institutions since your last enrollment, request that all official transcripts be sent to the Office of Admissions, Campus Box 44, P.O. Box 173362, Denver, CO 80217-3362, for transfer credit evaluation.
3. Readmit students who originally attended Metro State prior to 1998 are required to resubmit all credentials. In addition, all students who have not submitted final, official high school transcripts or an official GED report must also submit these credentials.

This classification meets the needs of students who wish to take courses but do not currently intend to work toward a baccalaureate degree. No transcripts are required if you are 20 years old or older; nondegree students 19 years old or younger must submit official credentials. If you later decide to seek a degree, you must meet all admissions requirements. Nondegree students are not eligible for financial aid, nor will any college transcripts be evaluated for transfer credit.

All applications and any required credentials (transcripts, test scores, etc.) must be received in the Office of Admissions by the date listed below. For best possible selection of courses, students are strongly advised to apply early.

Term	Deadlines
Summer 2008	For students 19 years of age or younger: Friday, May 16, 2008 For students 20 years of age or older: Friday, May 23, 2008
Fall 2008	For students 19 years of age or younger: Friday, August 1, 2008 For students 20 years of age or older: Friday, August 8, 2008

Metropolitan State College of Denver does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, handicap or sexual orientation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries concerning Title VI, IX and Section 504 may be referred to the affirmative action officer.