Veterans Services & Programs
A four-year degree from Metro State will impact
your life and your community
Welcome to Metro State’s diverse community of learners. We thank you for
your service. Now please allow us to return the favor.
As you transition from being a member of the United States Armed Forces
to life as a Metro State student, please take note of the following services
and
programs that will help maximize your success.
| Veterans Services |
Veterans Upward Bound |
Veterans Support Services |
|---|---|---|
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Central Classroom Room 203 303-556-2993 • Assistance in applying for educational benefits, including the GI Bill • Tracks student academic performance each semester • Functions as a liaison for veterans between Metro State and the Department of Veteran Affairs |
Saint Francis Center Second Floor 303-556-3946 • Referral services to campus and community service agencies • Housing referral to veterans and/or family • Tutoring exclusively for veterans • Offers college courses and preparatory courses for students attempting to receive a high school diploma or GED |
Tivoli Student Union Room 311 303-556-3559 • Assists Metro State veterans with educational transition • Provides referrals to services on and off campus |
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Education Benefits for Veterans National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Area Veterans Resource CentersDenver |
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Metro State Counseling Center
Tivoli Student Union, Room 651
303-556-3132
- Short-term individual, couples and group counseling
- Crisis management
- Stress management
- Treatment for PTSD, depression, anxiety and bereavement issues
- Peer Education Program
Health Center at Auraria
Plaza Building, Room 150
303-556-2525
- Illness/Urgent care and First Aid
- Health physicals and screenings
- Medications/prescriptions
- Immunizations
- Weight control/nutrition/cholesterol and fitness analysis
- Tobacco cessation
Access Center for Disability Services
Auraria Library, Room 116
303-556-8387
- Assistance for students with documented disabilities
- Academic accommodations
- Computer laboratory with adaptive software and resources
Student Support Services
Central Classroom, Room 101
303-556-4722
- Academic advising
- Individual and group tutoring
- Assistance with financial aid application
- Scholarship and grant opportunities
- Graduate school counseling
- Student advocacy
- Computer Lab
- Workshops
Tutoring Center
Tivoli Student Union, Room 124
303-556-6439
- Free tutoring for all Metro State students
- Group and individual tutoring available in most subjects
Writing Center
King Center, Room 310
303-556-6070
- Helps students develop writing skills
- Assists students in writing academic papers
Academic Advising Center
King Center, Room 310
303-556-3680
- Walk-in Advising
- CAPP reports
- Assistance in selecting academic advisors
Office of Career Services
Tivoli Student Union, Room 215
303-556-3664
- Individual career counseling
- Career library and resources
- Career tests
- Job postings
- Workshops on resume writing, interviewing, job search skills, graduate school and more
Campus Recreation at Auraria
PE Event Center
303-556-3210
- Free for Metro State students with valid ID card
- Partner Dancing - salsa, swing and more
- Group Fitness - aerobics, water fitness, indoor cycling and more
- Informal Recreation - cardio and weight training, racquetball, tennis and swimming
- Intramural Sports - basketball, volleyball, flag football and more
- Outdoor Adventure - kayaking, rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking, service learning programs and an equipment rental shop
- Personal Training
- Physically Challenged Program - Provides one-on-one personal training program for members with disabilities.
Judicial Affairs - Helps students to understand and adhere to Metro State’s Student Code of Conduct.
Student Conflict Resolution Program - Helps students to resolve conflicts and build effective communication skills.
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT) Student Services at Auraria - Offers students and their families resources and activities to explore sexual orientation and gender identity issues.
Institute for Women’s Studies and Services - Provides students with referrals to campus and community services, and sponsors programs and advocacy related to women’s issues and concerns.
Center for Individualized Learning - Helps students to design their own major or minor through a combination of courses from different disciplines and/or relevant prior learning.
The Internship Center - Helps students to get placed in internship opportunities with area businesses, often times for pay and/or course credit.
Center for Innovation (School of Business) - Helps students and the community discover entrepreneurship opportunities and enhance their knowledge through academics, workshops and guest speakers.
Student Government Assembly - Provides student advocacy and offers leadership opportunities.
Student Media - Provides students with opportunities to publish, broadcast and produce content through a number of print and online mediums.
Student Travel - Provides funding for students to attend educational conferences.
Student Activities - Assists with student clubs and organizations, and provides leadership and community service opportunities.
Army ROTC (Reserves Officer Training Course) - Provides students with leadership opportunities and commissions officers for the United States Army.