Admissions General Information
We are pleased that you are applying for admission to Metropolitan State University of Denver. To ensure timely notification, be sure to fill out the application completely and submit all required documentation.
If you are admitted but do not choose to enroll for the stated term, your file will remain active for one year. After that time a new application, fee and required credentials must be resubmitted.
The University offers services for disabled students through the Disability Services Office. For information, call 303-556-8387 or TTY 303-556-8484.
The University uses two categories for classifying applicants: those who are 19 years old or younger and those who are 20 or older.
Based on the University's modified open admission system, each category has its own admission requirements and procedures. Complete admission requirements may be found in the current University Catalog.
Applicants holding temporary visas should fill out the International Student Application for Admission which must be completed instead of this application. The International Student Application details specific requirements applicable to international students.
Click on this Admissions link for detailed information.
CLEP: College Level Exam Program
Students at MSU Denver can earn up to 30 credits of general studies and up to 60 credits through CLEP. Each test is $80 (paid to CLEP), which students will pay for when they register through our office. In addition, we will be charging an administrative fee of $25 (waived for active duty military per CLEP policy), paid when the student arrives at their testing time. CLEP testing for veterans (on the GI Bill) is currently paid for by the GI Bill. For more information, contact the Office of Assessment and Testing.
For details regarding HTE, contact the department directly:
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Department of Hospitality, Tourism and Events
P.O. Box 173362
Campus Box 60
Denver, CO 80217-3362
(303) 556-5638
(303) 556-556-8046 FAX
http://www.msudenver.edu/hospitality/
Department of Hospitality,Tourism and Events
"Service Oriented with a Hospitality Attitude"
The HTE Department is uniquely situated being located in the center of downtown Denver. We are directly in the heart of Denver's hospitality industry.
The Hospitality industry is the 2nd largest industry in Colorado. Everyone eats, drinks, sleeps and interacts with others. Our programs are specifically designed to facilitate the above activities, arm you with skills in the latest technology, education, and assist you in effective delivery of customer service. When you graduate from our program you can be confident you are well prepared to enter the hospitality industry.
Our program is ever changing to meet the student's needs. We are continuing to add online courses, as well as weekend and night courses. Our faculty have years of actual experience. They continue to update their education and are an active part of the hospitality industry.
Please take a moment to check out our website, or come in to the Plaza building, room 124. We would be happy to meet with you and answer any questions you might have.
Mission
The mission of the Hospitality, Tourism and Events Department is to provide demonstrated leadership and excellence in its baccalaureate, professional and technical programs and to render service to the students, citizens, and hospitality industry of the State of Colorado. The Hospitality, Tourism and Events Department provides flexible and individualized interdisciplinary major programs with concentrations to include hotel, restaurant, and tourism events management.
Goals:
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Provide instruction and professional assistance to students
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Assist students in the development of professionalism and an attitude of continued professional growth and individual development.
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Assist students to recognize their responsibilities as members of the hospitality industry and society.
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Prepare students for graduate study in Hospitality, or Tourism and Events and related fields.
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Provide seminars and workshops for the hospitality industry within Colorado and beyond.
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Conduct applied research in the field of hospitality.
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Increase the quality and accessibility of hospitality education to citizens of Colorado and beyond.
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Provide professional assistance to the hospitality industry and citizens of Colorado.
