International Student Admissions Application

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADMISSION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

 

Who Should Use this Application?

This application is for use by prospective Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) students who are or will be in the United States on nonimmigrant visas (F, J, H, B, etc.), and who require the F-1 visa in order to study.  Applicants who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, refugees, asylees, or have no visa should complete the regular application for admission, available from the Office of Admissions.  We are not authorized to issue DS-2019s for J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa students at this time.  

 

GENERAL INFORMATION


We are pleased that you are applying for admission to MSU Denver and look forward to helping you during this process!  Please read the following information carefully before completing the application. We will not process an application until all documentation has been received, including the application, application fee, proof of completion of secondary schooling (translated and evaluated, if necessary), essay, financial documentation, and proof of English proficiency.

 

International Admissions Counselor

The International Admissions Counselor is generally available to help prospective students from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.  However, it is highly recommended to call or make an appointment in advance to confirm availability.  The International Admissions Counselor is located in the MSU Denver Admissions Office, room 180 of the Student Success Building on 9th Street and Auraria Parkway.  Click here for a campus map. 

Ms. Kirsten King, International Admissions Counselor

kking47@msudenver.edu

Phone: 303-556-5714

Fax: 303-556-3362

 

How to Submit an Application

You may fill out and electronically submit the online application below, or complete a paper application to be mailed or delivered in person.  Supplemental application materials must be delivered in person to the office listed above or mailed to: 

Metropolitan State University of Denver

International Admissions

Campus Box 16, P.O. Box 173362

Denver, CO 80217-3362

 

Application Deadlines

All application materials must be received by the appropriate application deadline in order to be considered for admissions.  There are two different deadlines for international applicants, depending on whether you need to apply for the F-1 visa or if you are currently studying in the U.S. and are in-status on the F1 visa.

For students who need to apply for the F-1 visa (including applicants currently in the U.S. who need to apply for a change of status):

Semester Approximate Semester Length      Deadline
Fall Mid-August to mid-December June 1
Spring Mid-January to mid-May November 1
Summer (optional)     Late May to early-August March 1

 

 For students who are currently studying in the U.S. and are in-status on the F-1 visa:

Semester Approximate Semester Length      Deadline
Fall Mid-August to mid-December July 1
Spring Mid-January to mid-May December 15
Summer (optional)    Late May to early-August April 1

 

If you are ineligible for admission, or if you are admitted but do not enroll for the stated term, your file will remain active for one year from your original term of application.  After that time, a new application, fee, and all required credentials must be resubmitted for continued admission consideration.

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION

 

APPLICATION STATUS

Select Initial Application if you have never taken courses at MSU Denver.  The Readmission Application is only for those students who previously applied and have taken at least one course at MSU Denver.


PERSONAL/DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

  1. Use your complete legal name as it appears on your passport. Do not use nicknames.
  2. If you have a U.S. social security number, please provide it here; it will be used for identification purposes only.  If you have previously applied to or attended MSU Denver, please provide your former student identification number (beginning with 900).
  3. Per SEVIS regulations, a foreign mailing address's required for all F-1 visa-holding students.  Please provide your permanent address in your country of citizenship.
  4. A complete birth date is required.  Note that in the U.S., dates are listed with the month first, then the day, and finally the year (i.e., someone born on January 3, 1984, would write 01/03/84).

 

ACADEMIC PLANS

Indicate the major field you intend to study, as we are unable to issue a Form I-20 without a declared major.  If completing a paper application, place the appropriate three-letter major code in the boxes.  You may change your major after you arrive on campus; however, you must discuss any changes in your academic plans with the International Student Advisor.

 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Applicants are required to show official proof of English proficiency through one of the following ways:

  1. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language):  Obtain a minimum score of 72 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT).  An official score must be sent directly from TOEFL services; MSU Denver's institution code is 4505.  Scores older than two years old are not acceptable.
  2. IELTS (International English Language Testing System):  Obtain at least an overall band score of 6.5.  An official score must be received directly from the testing company.  Scores older than two years are not acceptable.
  3. Completion of the highest level of intensive ESL training.
  4. Proof of English proficiency is not required for applicants who:
  • have graduated from a U.S. high school that they attended for at least two years;
  • have passed a U.S. General Education Development (GED) test;
  • hold an associates degree from a U.S. community college;
  • have completed at least 30 credits at a U.S. college or university and completed both of the required English composition courses (the equivalents of English 1010 and 1020) with grades of C or better; or
  • are lifetime residents of Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom (at this time, exceptions are not granted to citizens of other predominantly English-speaking countries).

Note that you may be required to take English and reading placement tests before registering for classes.  If your scores are too low, you will not be allowed to study at MSU Denver and we will instead refer you to a local community college.

 

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

  1. As a publicly supported university, MSU Denver does not offer any academic scholarships or financial aid to students on nonimmigrant visas.  Most students on nonimmigrant visas will pay out-of-state-tuition.
  2. Before we can issue a Form I-20, applicants must show proof of financial support for one academic year to cover tuition & fees, books & supplies, room & board, health insurance, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses.  See below for current costs.  Note that only some of these expenses are paid directly to MSU Denver.
  3. An Affidavit of Financial Support and bank statements are required for any applicant not on a government scholarship.  The bank statement should indicate a minimum balance of $33,892 and the currency, it must be original (no faxes) and current (no more than 6 months old from the day classes begin).  The Affidavit of Financial Support is to be completed by yourself and your financial sponsor.
  4. If you will live with a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident and this person signs a statement that you will not be charged room and board expenses, the amount of financial support documentation will be reduced by $5,000.
  5. If you will be accompanied by dependents, additional living expenses in the amount of $10,000 for your spouse and $10,000 for each child must be documented.
  6. F-1 visa-holding students who are not on government scholarships are required to pay their first semester tuition and fees in full after being admitted but prior to registering for courses.  However, you should not pay this advance tuition until you have been officially admitted to the university.  Additionally, this payment can only be made in person with a check, money order or credit card in the Bursar's Office, located in the Student Success Building.
  7. For possible athletic scholarships, please contact the appropriate coach.  These scholarships normally cover only tuition and occasionally fees and books.  Additional financial support documentation for the remainder of the total expenses for the academic year will be required as detailed above.

 

ESTIMATED EXPENSES

Note that these amounts may change without notice.  A $50.00 matriculation fee is charged to all students for their first semester of classes; this amount is reflected in the tuition & fees.

2013-14 Fall & Spring Semesters Combined:  $33,892

Tuition & fees (for full-time status) $18,776
Books & supplies $1,758
Living expenses $13,358
Room & board $8,900
Health insurance $1,848
Transportation $1,295
Miscellaneous $1,315

 

SECONDARY EDUCATION

  1. All students must submit proof of completion of secondary (high school) education.  This documentation must include a graduation date; if not, additional evidence will be requested.  The only exception is for students who have completed at least 30 transferable credits from an accredited U.S. college or university and who submit their college/university transcripts to MSU Denver.
  2. Acceptable documents include transcripts, certificates, and/or diplomas.  Unless the document is issued in English, both the original language and a certified English translation of each document are required.  We may also request that your documents be evaluated by a professional evaluation service.
  3. If possible, please have your school or Ministry of Education send official transcripts directly to MSU Denver.  If this is not possible, you may send certified copies of the documents.  When you arrive on campus, you must present the original, official documents for verification.
  4. If you graduated from a U.S. high school or earned a GED, your official transcripts or GED results must be sent directly from your school or agency to MSU Denver.  Note that if you graduated from a U.S. high school and are under 20 years old, you must take either the ACT or SAT exam.  If your English and reading scores are too low, you will not be able to begin studies at MSU Denver and will instead be referred to a local community college.

 

POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

  1. Indicate the complete name(s) of the college/university.  Do not abbreviate.  If the foreign college is part of a larger university, also indicate the name of the university.
  2. College/university transcripts may be required if your foreign secondary school education is not considered equivalent to U.S. high school graduation.
  3. U.S. transcripts will be required to waive the TOEFL requirement if claiming exemptions 4c or 4d listed under the English Language section, or to waive the proof of completion of secondary education requirement. 
  4. Students with foreign transcripts should provide official transcripts in their original language for verification; these will be photocopied and returned.  Additionally a professional course-by-course evaluation completed by a transcript evaluation service is required.  Read Professional Evaluation Requirement for a list of possible services.
  5. U.S. transcripts must be sent directly to MSU Denver from your previous college/university.
  6. If possible, please have foreign colleges/universities send your transcripts directly to MSU Denver.  If this is not possible, send certified copies of the documents.  When you arrive on campus, you must present the original, official documents for verification.

 

CERTIFICATION/SIGNATURE

  1. All applicants currently in the U.S. on the F-1 visa must provide information on their current/last school and, if applicable, occupational practical training (OPT).
  2. Your electronic signature, date, email address, and box check certification are required for submission.
  3. Payment of the nonrefundable $40 application fee is required of all applicants. The only exception is for readmission applications; only those applicants who have previously studied at MSU Denver qualify.  To submit the application online, you must include credit card information.  If you are unable to pay by credit card, you may complete a paper application and mail it to the International Admissions Counselor with a check or money order for $40.  Applications that are submitted without payment of the required $40 application fee will not be processed.



ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 

Academic Calendar/Application Deadline

The academic calendar consists of two 16-week semesters and an optional 10-week summer semester. Applicants who are applying from their home country or are not currently in the US on a student (F-1) or work visa, the application deadlines are June 1st for fall semester, November 1st for spring semester and March 1st for summer semester.

 

Semester

Approximate Semester Length

Fall

Mid-August to Mid-December

Spring

Mid-January to Mid-May

Summer (optional)

Late May to Mid-August

 

CHECKLIST OF MATERIALS TO BE SUBMITTED

  • Application for Admission with $40 nonrefundable fee
  • Secondary school records and diploma
  • English language proficiency (TOEFL)
  • Financial support documents
  • 250 word minimum personal essay (topic: Why did I choose MSU Denver?)
  • College or university transcripts and diploma (if applicable) and they must be translated
  • Passport that includes current visa, I-94 and I-20 ID for student and, if applicable, dependents (see below)

Documents may be submitted following the application and fee; however, all required materials must be received before an admissions decision can be made. Once your application has been determined admissible, you will be sent either the INS Form I-20 or SEVIS transfer form for currently in status transfer F-1 students. If applying from abroad, you must present the INS Form I-20 to the U.S. embassy/consulate with a valid passport, proof of payment of the $200 I-901 fee and separate financial support documentation to request the student (F-1) visa to enter the United States.

After acceptance to the College and before you register for classes you must:

  1. Bring your passport (and dependents' passport, if applicable that includes current visa, I-94 and I-20 ID for verification and copying.
  2. Make an Advance Tuition Payment for your entire first semester tuition and fees (a minimum of 12 semester hours for fall or spring semester - summer semester can be less than 12 hours). If you are on scholarship this advance payment may not be required.
  3. Make a reservation to attend an International Student Orientation session.
  4. Complete the "Next Steps" required of all new students. Specifically all students new to MSU Denver are required to attend a "regular" student orientation, complete assessment tests and obtain academic advising before they register for classes. Possible exceptions for U.S. college/university transfer students to the assessment tests and academic advising requirements will be determined after MSU Denver receives and evaluates the U.S. college/university transcripts. For additional information see "Steps to Success".

Once on campus, all students new to the college who are under 20 years of age and/or have never attended a U.S. college are required to attend an orientation and assessment session and obtain academic advising before they register for classes. Information on these sessions is available in the online class schedule.

Please direct all requests for further information to:

Metropolitan State University of Denver
International Student Admissions
Campus Box 16
P.O. Box 173362
Denver, Colorado 80217-3362

Phone: (303) 556-3058
Fax: (303) 556-6345
Email: kking47@msudenver.edu

 

The Metropolitan State University of Denver is adjacent to downtown Denver on 9th and Auraria Parkway.  


International Student Admissions is located in the Student Success Building, Room 180.

Click here for the Campus Map



 

Metropolitan State University of Denver is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the highest form of recognition for American colleges and universities. Metro State also holds accreditation/approval from various agencies for individual and professional programs.

 

Print Applications

International Undergraduate Admissions Application (Acrobat Icon 276 KB)

International Graduate Application (Acrobat Icon 243 KB)
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

  • NOTE: This is a secure transaction. Submitted information is encrypted over the network.
  • * Indicates a required field
APPLICATION STATUS (check one):

Initial Application ($40 fee)
Readmission Application (No fee)

PERSONAL / DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

This form is for use by applicants who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States (U.S. citizens, permanent residents, refugees, asylee or undocumented must complete the regular Metro State Application for Admission). Please read the instructions carefully and provide complete and accurate information. Incomplete information will delay your admission decision.

Full Legal Name

* (family or surname)

*First
Middle
Student Number
(U.S. Social Security Number or former Metro State student number or leave blank )
Other names which might appear on your academic or personal records:

U.S. Mailing Address (if available)

Number and Street

City
State
Zip Code (9-digit)
If this is the address of a relative or friend receiving your admission information prior to your arrival, please give name: and relationship:

Foreign Mailing Address

*Number and Street or P.O. Box

*Town or City
State or Province
*Country

Phone Numbers

U.S. Phone Number:

-
Foreign Phone Number: -

Demographic Information

*Birth Date (mm/dd/yy )
Birthplace

*City

*Country
*Gender

Male
Female

*Country of Citizenship
*Intended or Current Visa Type
(example: student F-1)
Sevis Number: (for current F-1 students applying to transfer to Metro State)


PLANS

*Year and semester of expected enrollment

Indicate the major field you intend to study. We are unable to issue the I-20 without a declared major
*Select a Major from the list

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): A minimum score of 72 on the internet-based (iBT) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (equivalent to a 200 on the computer-based TOEFL (CBT) and/or 533 on the paper-based TOEFL (PBT).
When did/will you take the TOEFL? (month / year)
TOEFL Score (if available)

If you are currently attending an English language school
Please indicate name of school:
Please indicate your expected last date of attendance: month /year
  • English language school IS NOT a substitute for TOEFL.


Exceptions to the TOEFL requirement are listed in the instructions.
If you qualify for an exception to the TOEFL requirement, please check one: U.S. high school
U.S. GED
Lifetime resident of country listed in no. 2 of the section "English Language"
U.S. associate (2-year) degree awarded (AA and AS only): (month/year)

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Financial support for tuition, fees, insurance, books, living expenses, transportation, etc., will be provided by (check all that apply): Government scholarship
Applicant
Private sponsor (family or friend)
Other
Will/are any dependent members of your family accompanying you? Spouse
Children
Number of Children:
  • Living expenses for spouse for one year is $10,000; for each child $10,000
  • For each dependent member requesting F-2 status you need to provide their full name, relationship, date of birth, county of birth and country of citizenship when you submit your financial support documentation.
  • Applicants on government scholarship must provide an original and current scholarship letter.
Government scholarship/agency name:
Address:
  • If the applicant himself/herself has at least $30,000 (U.S. or equivalent), an original and current bank letter or statement indicating the amount on deposit is sufficient.

SECONDARY EDUCATION

Fill in name, location, and dates of high school currently attending or last attended.
Name of Foreign Secondary or High School (12th year)
State or Country
Years of Attendance
Month/Year Graduated
Average Grade, Percentage or Class
Name of Diploma/Certificate Awarded
  • Applicants who have completed secondary education under a foreign system must submit an original language transcript, certificate or diploma, and certified English translations. Original documents must be presented for verification prior to course registration.
Name of American High School
(if applicable)
City
State
Years of Attendance
Month/Year Graduated or will graduate
  • Please request that an official transcript be mailed directly from your American high school to the Office of Admissions.

Students under 20 years of age who have completed an American-system high school education must present official results of the ACT or SAT examination and request that the high school send the official high school transcript directly to the Office of Admissions.
If you will be younger than 20 years of age, indicate when you took or plan to take one of the college entrance exams: ACT (month/year)

SAT (month/year)

If you did not graduate, have you earned a U.S. GED Certificate? Yes
No

  • If yes, you must request that an official copy of your GED test scores be mailed directly to the Office of Admissions.
If yes, list name of issuing state or agency:
Date: (mm/dd/yy)

POST SECONDARY EDUCATION

Name of College or University
(Foreign or U.S.)
(list in order of attendance,
most recent to last)

City

State or Country

Dates of Attendance
(mm/yy)

Average Grade Percentage or Class

Name of Degree/Diploma

From To

From To

From To

From To

  • Applicants who have completed post-secondary education under a foreign system must submit original language transcripts, certificates and/or diplomas, and a professional course-by course evaluation completed by a professional transcript evaluation service such as World Education Services (www.wes.org) or Education Credential Evaluators (www.ECE.org). Official, original documents must be presented prior to course registration, American college/university transcripts must be requested by the applicant to be sent directly from the college/university to the Office of Admissions at Metro State.

STATEMENT OF CERTIFICATION

If you are currently in the United States on a student (F-1) visa you must complete the following:
The current and/or last American high school, ESL school, college or university I am/have attended on a student visa is:
My last date of attendance will be/was: (month or semester / year )

If you are currently in "Violation of Status" with Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS), by signing below you recognize that it is your responsibility to become reinstated to "Student Status" with INS.

I certify that I am or will be in the United States on a temporary nonimmigrant visa and, as such, am not required to be registered with the U.S. Selective Service Commission.

I have read and understand the instructions and the requirements for admissions contained in this application. I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that failure on my part to provide complete and accurate information or to keep the college informed about changed or additional information becomes sufficient cause for rejection, loss of credit, or dismissal. I further understand that if I am accepted and choose to enroll, I will complete a full-time course of studies each fall and spring semester and make satisfactory progress toward a degree.

By entering your name, today's date and checking the box at the end of this block, you are certifying that you are the person who has completed the information on this Web application for admission, and that you have read the instructions at the beginning.

*First Name
Middle Name
*Last Name
*Date (January 1, 2000)
*Email (required)
* Check this box to certify that you are the student indicated above and that you agree to the Statement of Certification.

APPLICATION FEE PAYMENT
Payment of the nonrefundable $40 application fee is required of all applicants. To submit the application online you must include credit card information. If you are not paying by credit card, please print out this application and mail it to Metropolitan State University of Denver, International Student Admissions, P.O. Box 173362, Campus Box 16, Denver, CO 80217-3362 with a check or money order for $40 US. International Student applications submitted without payment of the required $40 application fee will not be processed. The only exception to the application fee requirement is for readmission applications. A readmission applicant is a person who has previously completed courses at Metro State paying tuition at our college.

Check this box to authorize payment of the $40.00 application fee by credit card:
Visa Master Card
Name on the Card:
Card Number:
Exp. Date: