New Students
Welcome to MSU Denver! As a new student beginning at the university, you will have many questions. Here in Academic Advising, we’re here to help you find answers and connect you to the best resources on campus to ease your transition to college and MSU Denver.
Before you see an Academic Advisor, you must take a few steps to be prepared for advising and to be ready to choose your classes:
- Apply and be accepted through MSU Denver Admissions.
- Complete required placement testing.
- If you have taken college coursework at any other schools, see Transfer Student info.
- Understand guidelines for Alternative Credit
- Access your ConnectU account at http://connectu.msudenver.edu. Use the “New User” link to get your username and password.
- Complete a New Student Orientation.
- Prepare for and see an Academic Advisor before registration.
If you are Non-Degree Seeking, then you must take copies of your previous college transcripts to the academic departments offering the courses that you want if you need prerequisite-override permissions for any class.
