Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I need to attend orientation?
2. Why do I have to attend orientation? What will I get out of it?
3. Do I have to sign up for an orientation session or can I just show up that day?
4. What if I can't attend any of the scheduled times?
5. Where should I park?
6. I attended MSU Denver's Open House. Do I need to come to orientation?
7. Do I have to attend orientation before I register for classes?
8. Can I take my assessment tests before orientation?
9. When can I register for classes?
10. How do I get to campus?
11. What is my student I.D. number?
1. Do I need to attend orientation?
All degree-seeking MSU Denver students, regardless of age, must attend an orientation session. This includes all first-time-to-college students, transfer students, post-secondary students, and teacher licensure candidates. Non-degree seeking students and readmitted students who have completed an orientation within the last five years are not required to attend an orientation, but it is always highly recommended.
2. Why do I have to attend orientation? What will I get out of it?
Orientation sessions provide valuable services and academic information critical for success. Orientation covers degree planning, academic concerns, student support programs, commuter issues, and more. Students will also receive the Student Handbook, and other essential informational guides. Additionally, topics of particular interest to transfer students will be covered in sessions designed for them.
3. Do I have to sign up for an orientation session or can I just show up that day?
You need to sign up in advance to ensure that there will be a space available for you. You can register through the web at www.msudenver.edu/nso/register.
4. What if I can't attend any of the scheduled times?
Call the Orientation office at 303-556-6931.
5. Where should I park?
For the day you attend your orientation session, we will validate for the Tivoli Garage lot only for a maximum of 6 hours. The Tivoli lot is located off of 9th Street and Auraria Parkway.
6. I attended Metro State's Open House. Do I need to come to orientation?
You still have to attend orientation. It is required of all new students, and it covers information more specific to succeeding at MSU Denver.
7. Do I have to attend orientation before I register for classes?
Yes.
8. Can I take my assessment tests before orientation?
Yes. It is recommended that you take your assessments first and then attend orientation. Please contact the Assessment and Testing Center.
9. When can I register for classes?
After you have completed the first two pre-enrollment steps (orientation and assessment), New Students or Transfer Students with less than 30 credit hours, will meet with an academic advisor and then register for classes with them. NOTE: After your first semester, your registration date will depend on how many credits you have completed.
- Directions to Metro State College by car:
- From the South:
- Take I-25 North to Auraria Parkway East (just past Mile High Invesco Field)
- Turn RIGHT onto 9th street
- Turn RIGHT into Tivoli Parking Lot
- From the North:
- Take I-25 South to Speer South (exit 212A)
- Turn RIGHT onto Auraria Parkway
- Turn LEFT at next light, 9th Street
- Turn RIGHT into Tivoli Parking Lot
- From the West:
- Take I-70 East to I-25
- Take I-25 South to Speer South (exit 212A)
- Turn RIGHT onto Auraria Parkway
- Turn LEFT at next light, 9th Street
- Turn RIGHT into Tivoli Parking Lot
- From the East:
- Take I-70 West to I-25
- Take I-25 South to Speer South (exit 212A)
- Turn RIGHT onto Auraria Parkway
- Turn LEFT at next light, 9th Street
- Turn RIGHT into Tivoli Parking Lot
- From the South:
- Directions to Metro State College by bus/lightrail:
- For routes and schedules, go to http://www.rtd-denver.com/
11. What is my student I.D. number?
- Please note your student I.D. will be at the top of your admissions letter. This number will be required for all transactions with the University.
- Another way of finding out your student I.D. number can be through Metroconnect.
