2010 Spring Registration Information
LATE REGISTRATION FEE
Please remember a $100 charge will be assessed on all late registrations. Avoid paying this late registration fee by registering for your classes before 11:59 pm on January 4, 2010. Click here for more detailed information.
Registration Information
- Registration Dates and Deadlines
- Who is eligible to register?
- Registration Permit - Date & Time
- Web Registration Information
- Special Registration Information
- Registration Definition of Terms
Tuition, Fees and Expenses
- Important Dates and Deadlines
- Tuition and Fee Schedule
- Payment Options
- Student Health Insurance
- Withdrawal/Refund Policies
- Student Financial Responsibility
- Tuition and Fee Appeal Process
- Tuition Classification
Who is eligible to register?
- Continuing students in good standing and accepted applicants are eligible to register unless they have holds on their student record or their academic standing prohibits registration. First time, new and transfer students to view your status, go to Registration Permit - Date & Time
- You are academically and financially responsible for adding, dropping and wait listing classes according to procedures and deadlines.
- If you have not yet received a notice of acceptance or have other questions about registration, please call 303-556-3991.
Registration Permit - Date & Time
Registration dates and times are based on the total number of Metro State credit hours completed prior to the Fall 2008 term and any transfer credit hours you have received on your official Metro State transfer evaluation.
To Check your Registration Permit - Date & Time:
- Login to MetroConnect
- Click on the "My Services/Registration" tab in MetroConnect
- Click on "My Services "
- Click on "Registration, Credit Card Payment, Student Records, and Financial Aid Menu"
- Click on "Registration"
- Click on "Registration Permit-Date & Time"
- Select current registration term and click Submit
Web Registration Information
- Login to MetroConnect on or after your assigned day and time to register.
- Click on the "My Services/Registration" tab in MetroConnect
- Click on "My Services "
- Click on "Registration, Credit Card Payment, Student Records, and Financial Aid Menu"
- Click on "Registration" and follow the menu options to add, drop, waitlist your courses.
Need access to a computer?
As a Metro State student, you have access to computer labs with Internet access. For more information on the Metro State Computer Labs including locations and hours of operation visit: http://www.mscd.edu/~infotech/complabs/info/.
Special Registration
Concurrent Enrollment
Concurrent enrollment differs from inter-institutional enrollment in that the student is simultaneously enrolled at two different institutions. Students who find it necessary to be registered at Metro State and another college at the same time should check with advisors at Metro State concerning the acceptance of and application for transfer credits. Failure to do so may result in denial of transfer credit. Students concurrently enrolled are affected by the academic policies of the college, including course-load policy.
Inter-Institutional Registration
Inter-institutional courses will not satisfy academic residence requirements for a degree from Metro State. The total number of community college credits applicable to a degree from Metro State is limited to 64, which includes Inter-institutional as well as transfer credit. Only courses transferable to Metro State will apply toward a degree.
Students from Community College of Denver (CCD) may apply and register for courses at Metro State provided the inter-institutional application has been approved by the home institution and received by Metro State’s Office of the Registrar. The inter-institutional application deadline dates are published on the academic calendar.
Important Note: Students from CCD are not eligible to take any Off-Campus course offerings, including Correspondence and Tele-courses, at Metro North and Metro South. In addition, students from CCD may not place their names on wait lists for closed classes at Metro State.
Metro State students who wish to enroll at CCD must obtain the Inter-institutional application and registration forms from the Office of the Registrar (CN 105). Students should ensure that the coursework is transferable to Metro State by receiving approval from the related academic department.
Metro State students may register Inter-institutionally for a maximum of 6 credit hours; however, students may not register for more credit hours Inter-institutionally than they are taking at the home institution.
Community College of Denver students will be expected to pay a bond fee of and any program fees allocated to particular classes at Metro State.
Metro State/UC Denver (UCD) Pooled Courses
UCD common pool course titles and grades will appear on the Metro State transcript and will count in the Metro State GPA and hours toward graduation; however, common pool courses will not satisfy academic residence requirements for Metro State degrees. This restriction applies to the residence requirements of the overall degree (30 semester hours minimum), the major (8 upper-division semester hours minimum), and the minor (3 upper-division semester hours minimum).
Metro State students registering, withdrawing or dropping UCD pooled courses are expected to comply with all Metro State policies, procedures, and deadlines. Students registering for UCD pooled courses are responsible for course pre-requisites, which can be found in the UCD catalog/schedule.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the College of Arts and Media at UCD will require additional instructional fees for one or more classes.
Metro State/UCD non-pooled Classes
Students registering for UCD classes not listed in the Common Pool must follow the concurrent registration procedures:
1. Complete a UCD admission application
2. Register and pay for UCD courses at UCD
3. Request that official transcripts from UCD be sent to Metro State at the end of the semester.
SPECIAL NOTIFICATION:
1. Consult with their Metro State academic advisor to determine transferability of courses.
2. Consult with the Metro State Office of Financial Aid if receiving aid.
3. UCD students are restricted from registering for Metro State Online and Extended Campus classes.
4. Metro State students are restricted from registering for UCD Online classes.
Community College of Denver (CCD) - Basic Skills Courses
The Community College of Denver offers college Basic Skills Classes available to Metro State students needing additional preparation in the areas of English, mathematics, and reading. The CCD subjects are listed as “CCD” + the subject - EGL, MAT, REA.
All CCD basic skills classes require a co-requisite of AAA 099- Active Learning Skills course. Register for the AAA 099 course one time each semester you are enrolled for a CCD basic skills course(s).
CCD basic skills courses will not apply toward Metro State degree requirements or GPA.
Metro State students registering, withdrawing or dropping CCD basic skills courses are expected to comply with all Metro State policies and deadlines.
1. Students taking CCD courses are required to take the Accuplacer test and to place into the appropriate courses based on their test results.
2. Prior to registering for any preparatory CCD classes, students must consult with their Metro State academic advisor to determine appropriateness of the class(es).
3. Classes will be posted on your Metro State academic record with credit hours and the grade or notation earned. (Note: These cannot be applied to satisfy graduation requirements or academic residency requirements at Metro State, nor will they be computed in your Metro State GPA. CCD will also post the course, credit and grade earned on the CCD academic record.
4. Tuition and fees for these classes will be paid to Metro State.
Tuition and Fees
Financial Aid: After accumulating 30 credit hours of coursework that does not apply towards Metro State graduation, a student no longer can count these credits towards financial aid eligibility. The grades for these classes will not be used in your GPA to determine academic progress.
Veterans' Benefits: Students receiving veterans' educational benefits must document their referral to these CCD classes. Chapters 30, 31, 32, 35 and 1606 may include these documented classes in their total credit hours to be counted for payment of benefits. (Contact the Office of Veterans' Services).
Registration Terms
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Tuition, Fees and Expenses
Important Dates and Deadlines
You are academically and financially responsible for adding, dropping and wait listing classes according to procedures and deadlines this Class Schedule. Interested in monthly payments? See The Office of Student Accounts for details.
Monday, January 4: Registration occuring on or after January 4will incur the $100 charge.
Friday, January 15
Payment Deadline
Payment for tuition and fees must be received by the Office of Cashiering (CN 107)
before 5:00 p.m. or unpaid balance will incur a 4% service charge.
- Registration after Payment Deadline
Payment for tuition and fees must be received by the 7th business day of the following month. Any outstanding balances not paid with the Office of Cashiering (CN 107) before 5:00 p.m. will incur a 1.5% service charge. This includes payment for courses that you have been absorbed from a waitlist. - In-State students are reminded to apply for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) at cof.college-assist.org and Authorize the use of COF stipend towards the state portion of the student's tuition. COF is the portion of your resident tuition the state pays. If you do not apply you will be responsible for the total resident tuition-both your share and the state's! For details on the COF program go to www.mscd.edu and click on the COF logo at the bottom of the page. Enrollment will not be cancelled for non-payment; therefore, it is the students' responsibility to drop classes they do not plan to attend. Students are responsible for the percentage of tuition and fees charged according to the Withdrawal/Refund policy in this Class Schedule.
- Non-resident students must pay all tuition and fees by payment deadline, or have a signed payment contract on file at the Office of Student Accounts (CN 110), or their registration will be cancelled regardless of financial aid eligibility. New students who believe they have been classified as non-resident in error should contact the Office of Admissions at 303-556-3058.
- Military Certification forms are due in the Office of the Registrar (CN 105). Non-resident military personnel stationed in Colorado and their dependents can receive instate tuition rates by contacting their Base Education Officer for military certification. Military Certification students must apply for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) at cof.college-assist.org before or on payment deadline to avoid paying additional charges. COF is the portion of your tuition the state pays. If you do not apply you will be responsible for the total instate tuition – both your share and the state’s! For details on the COF program go to Office of the Registrar homepage. and click on the COF icon.
- Sponsorship authorization vouchers or letters of credit are due in the Office of Student Accounts (CN 110) by January 15. Sponsored students are responsible for all service charges incurred due to late submission of required documents. Sponsored students are also responsible for all charges not covered by their sponsorship as well as any payments refused, or deemed non-collectable, by their sponsor.
- Financial Aid students can avoid service charges by making sure aid is awarded by payment deadline. For information regarding financial eligibility, contact the Office of Financial Aid (CN 116) at 303-556-8593.
Monday, January 25
Last day to drop full-semester classes and receive 100% refund or reduction
of tuition and fees.
Monday, January 25
Deadline to submit residency petition to the Office
of the Registrar (CN 105) to receive in-state tuition rate.
Wednesday, February 3
Last day to drop full-semester classes and receive 50% refund or reduction
of tuition and 100% refund, or reduction, of fees.
Wednesday, February 3
HEALTH INSURANCE
THIS IS THE LAST DAY TO WAIVE OR REINSTATE THE MANDATORY STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE.
Payment Options
Credit Card Payment by Web
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Mail Your Payment
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| Other Methods of Payment |
Non-collectable Payments Anytime a payment of one semester is deemed non-collectable and student has since registered for a new semester, the new semester registration is subject to cancellation if the non-collectable payment is not made good within ten business days. |
Student Health Insurance
For complete information concerning student health insurance click here.
Student Account Payment Guides
Withdrawal/Refund Policies
Withdrawals
You may withdraw from classes (a “NC” notation) according
to the Registration Dates/Deadlines, through the MetroConnect portal
by selecting My Services/Registration or in person at the Office of
the Registrar using the NC/Withdrawal form, or by certified letter,
which must be received in the Office of the Registrar by the semester
deadline. Failure to attend class does not constitute withdrawal. If
you do not officially withdraw from class(es) you will be financially
responsible for the full price of tuition and fees and risk receiving
failing grades. Financial Aid recipients who withdraw or reduce credit
hours must consult with a financial aid counselor regarding repayment
of financial aid funds, if applicable.
Refund Policy for Full-semester Courses:
Reduction in total credit hours for full-semester classes:
- Monday, November 2 - Monday,
January 25.
100% refund or reduction of tuition and fees.
- Tuesday, January 26 - Wednesday, February 3.
50% refund or reduction of tuition, 100% refund or reduction of fees. If you drop a course and then register for another course through February 3 and the transaction does not result in a net reduction in credit hours, no penalty is assessed.
- Beginning Thursday, February 4.
No refund will be available. You will be charged the full tuition and fees for courses dropped or withdrawn. If you drop and add courses, you will be charged full tuition and fees for the courses dropped and full tuition and fees for the courses added.
Refund Policy for Part-of-term Classes:
The withdrawal dates are different for part-of-term classes. For specific
refund dates for these classes contact the Office of Student Accounts
(CN 110) at 303-556-6188.
Refunds
If you reduce your total credit hours or waive insurance following payment
of tuition and fees, you may be entitled to a refund. Refunds will be
issued according to the guidelines below.
If you paid with a credit card, your refund will be credited to back to the same credit card. Contact the Office of Cashiering at 303-556-4013 or go to CN 107.
If you paid with a personal check, your refund will be available at the Office of Cashiering (CN 107) two weeks after the processing of your check.
If a sponsor has paid any part of your tuition and fees, inquire at the Office of Student Accounts (CN 110) or call 303-556-6188.
For all other payments, you may pick up refund checks at the Office of Cashiering (CN 107) following adjustment to your account. Please call 303-556-4013 for any questions.
Student's Financial Responsibility
It is important for you to understand your financial responsibilities when registering for classes at Metro State.
- Full payment of tuition and fees is due by payment deadline, January 15. Any unpaid balance will incur a 4% service charge. Please see Payment Options.
- You are responsible for verifying the balance of tuition and fees. You may access your account at http://metroconnect.mscd.edu. Log into the MetroConnect portal and select My Services/Registration. Do not wait for a bill.
- Financial aid students without an award by payment deadline, January 15, must pay in full or unpaid balance will incur a 4% service charge. Please see Payment Options
- Student health insurance fees must be paid along with tuition and fees unless a waiver has been submitted to the Student Health Center. (PL 150). INSURANCE WAIVERS WILL NOT BE GRANTED AFTER THE PUBLISHED DATE OF February 3.
- Changes in registration that result in additional tuition and fees not paid by payment deadline, January 15, may incur a 4% service charge.
- YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FOLLOWING PROPER WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND CLASS.
If you do not fulfill your financial obligations by published deadlines
- A 4% service charge will be assessed on any unpaid balance after payment deadline, Friday, January 15.
- A 1.5% service charge will be assessed to any unpaid balance on the 7th working day of each month thereafter.
- Accounts not paid in full by Tuesday, March 9, are considered past due. A balance due hold will be placed on these accounts.
- Past-due accounts must be paid in full before registering for a new semester.
- Delinquent accounts will be turned over to the State of Colorado Central Collection Services in accordance with Colorado law, and collection costs will be added to your account balance. The collection agency reports delinquent accounts to the national credit bureau on a monthly basis.
- Students whose accounts have been sent to a state collection agency must pre-pay for any subsequent semester classes at the time of registration.
- Transcripts will not be issued for students with an outstanding balance.
- Diplomas will not be released to students with an outstanding balance.
Tuition and Fee Appeal Process
The tuition and fee appeal process is available to students who may warrant an exception to institutional Withdrawal/Refund policies due to extenuating circumstances such as severe medical illness, an employment situation beyond their control or death. Additional informationcan be obtained at the Office of Student Accounts (CN 110, 303-556-6188). The Appeal Form can be obtained below:
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Upon admittance to Metro State all students are classified as either residents or non-residents for tuition purposes based upon the Colorado statute of tuition classification. The initial classification is based upon information supplied on the admission application. See The Office of the Registrar homepage for further explanation