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Application FAQ's
You can apply online via the Roadrunner Application or the CommonApp.
For international students, we recommend completing the Roadrunner Application. If you complete the CommonApp, we will require additional information that we need for your I-20 form, if admitted.
No, we use the same application for all students applying to MSU Denver. Again, you can apply online via the Roadrunner Application or the CommonApp.
The International application fee to MSU Denver is $50. There is no waiver for the fee.
Our admission requirements vary based upon your student type. You can review our Undergraduate International Student webpage and Required Documents FAQ section for more information.
For International Graduate students, you can contact the Office of Graduate Studies.
You can log in to your application account at any time to check your status.
MSU Denver offers nearly 100 academic programs for you to choose from to best fit your goals and interest.
However, our on-campus Aviation and HEP-programs are restricted for F-1 students as they do not support the enrollment requirements of the F-1 visa.
Yes, you must choose a degree program (major) on your application. This is required to issue an I-20 Form. You cannot choose “Exploratory” or “IDP” as your program.
*Note: You can change your major to another degree program if you change your mind later on.
- 19 years old and under: you must have a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- 20 years old and over: we do not have a GPA requirement. You must submit evidence of at least a U.S. high school graduation or equivalent
** Our International Admissions team will review any international high school-level documents to determine if the 2.0 GPA requirement is met for applicants 19 years old and under.
All academic dates and deadlines are available on the MSU Denver Academic Calendar.
MSU Denver offers classes in the Fall, Summer, and Spring Semesters.
Yes, you can apply and enroll for the Summer term.
However, please be aware that Summer is a shortened term. Because there is less class time in the Summer, the courses are intensive and fast-paced.
International students are required to take a minimum of 12 credits to maintain their visa status, even in the Summer term. Many of our MSU Denver students, both domestic and international, can find these courses challenging, but the credit requirement can add to the difficulty of successfully completing your courses.
It is ultimately your decision, but we want you to be aware of this information when deciding the term to start your program of study.
Yes – if you want any university-level coursework to be considered for transfer credit, you must submit your official university level documents.
- U.S. Universities: official university transcripts sent to MSU Denver by the school
- International Universities: an offical credential evaluation by a NACES-accredited service AND university documents.
** We recommend that you ask the evaluator to send your verified academic documents together with the evaluation report to MSU Denver.
We offer a variety of tours and events. You can review our calendar here.
- Yes, you can take a virtual reality campus tour through our YouVisit webpage. You can also sign up to attend one of our virtual webinars which gives some information about our university and student experience.