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Will my credits transfer? All the tools you need to find out.
Explore tools including the new Transfer Credit Portal. See how credits from colleges and universities will transfer and how they apply to your bachelor’s degree.
Transfer
The process to apply to MSU Denver in three easy steps!
Apply
Take a look at the admissions requirements below and apply online before the posted deadline with a $25 dollar application fee.
Admit
Get an admissions decision in as little as three days.
Submit
If you are admitted, follow the 'After You've Been Admitted Next Steps' which includes submitting your official transcripts and test scores.
Plan
Maybe you have time to plan your transfer or maybe you don't. Regardless of your situation, the Transfer Services Team within the Office of Admissions is here to assist you. You can start planning your transfer early on to ensure your credits will transfer to an MSU Denver program or use tools like the all new Transfer Portal to see how credits you already have earned will be applied towards your degree.
Explore tools including the new Transfer Credit Portal. See how credits from colleges and universities will transfer and how they apply to your bachelor’s degree.
Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships for Transfer Students
Not Ready to Apply Yet?
Start your checklist on the Transfer Portal and keep track of your steps.
Apply
At MSU Denver, we want to ensure you have a smooth and seamless transition. Your admission is simple!
Apply Online In One Of Two Ways
- Roadrunner Application: This is the online application specific for MSU Denver.
- CommonApp: MSU Denver accepts the Common Application (CommonApp) where many students apply in one seamless application process to multiple colleges and universities.
Application Fee
Submit your $25 application fee, you will submit this at the end of either online application method.
Application Deadlines
Starting Semester |
Deadline |
|---|---|
| Summer 2021 | May 17, 2021 |
| Fall 2021 | July 1, 2021 |
| Spring 2022 | Dec. 15, 2021 |
Admit
Get an admissions decision in as little as three days.
- You will receive an admissions decision via email. You will need to log in to your admissions application account to view your admission decision.
- You will also receive a decision letter mailed to the address you listed on your application.
- To check the status of your application at any time, log in to your admissions application account or contact admissions.
Submit
If you are admitted, submit your official documents.
As a transfer student, it is best to submit official transcripts as soon as possible. However, MSU Denver does not request your official documents when you apply. You are admitted based on the information you enter on your application and/or unofficial documents that you upload, so you should make sure all information is as accurate as possible.
If you are admitted, you will need to submit your official transcripts or GED score (and official test scores if applicable) to complete your file. Enrollment and financial aid can be impacted if you do not submit, so be sure to request them. If you will graduate from your current institution before you begin at MSU Denver, please wait to submit your transcripts until your final grades and graduation date have posted.
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REMINDER
Submit an official transcript from each college or university attended.
International
Find out about how to submit international application materials here. Click on the “College/University Transcripts” drop-down menu for instructions on how to submit non-U.S. college or university transcripts. Please note that other contents, including TOEFL, visa, etc do not apply to non-F1 students.
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Other Things To Know
54%
New Students are Transfers
38%
25 Years of Age or Older
#1
Transfer Destination for Coloradans
What is a Transfer Student?
A transfer student is any student who has earned college credit after graduating from high school or receiving a GED. The number of credits completed determines what is required in the admission process.
What You Should Know
Apply early for quicker processing times and best selection of classes.
The Transfer Services Team within admissions helps students successfully transfer from other colleges to MSU Denver. They also visit community colleges and college fairs. Check out when we will be in your area.
Review the guidelines which explain how MSU Denver determines elegibilty of transfer credits.
Why MSU Denver?
MSU Denver is proud to offer a high-quality education without the high-end price tag. Experience an urban campus and be part of one of the most diverse student communities in Colorado where learners connect with leaders and classrooms lead to careers.
- Visit Campus
- Explore what it means to Reimagine Possible
- Learn more about MSU Denver
- Take a look at the online viewbook
- Explore more than 100+ programs in formats that fit your life
Test Optional
You may be eligible for admission without standardized test scores. However, if you have test scores less than 5 years old (ACT or SAT), it is still a good idea to submit them as these scores can be helpful for advising purposes and course placement. If you do not have standardized test scores, you may need to take a placement test with the Office of Testing Services.
MSU Denver Made The List
Phi Theta Kappa's 2020 Transfer Honor Roll
This distinguished honor is awarded to the top 25% of colleges who earned the highest transfer friendliness rating nationwide