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MSU Denver Class and Canvas Resources

What you need to know about your classes

CLASS FORMATS

In Person Classes:

• In person classes will be offered Fall 2021 Semester

Online Classes:

• No on campus requirement.
  

synchronous Classes:

• This is an online course that meets at a set time each week.

Hybrid Classes:

• Combination of face to face and online class sessions.

Synchronous and Asynchronous online classes:

• A synchronous online class meets at a set time each week in the same way an in-person class would. In contrast, an “asynchronous online class” is one in which students access course materials at a time of their choosing and are not required to interact with one another (or the instructor) at set times.

How to Use Canvas

Campus Information

What is Open on Campus Effective May 17, 2021

Tivoli Student Uniion Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:-00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Friday 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday card access only

Campus ID Station: Tivoli Student Union, Suite 269, 303-556-8352, Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Credit Union of Denver: Tivoli 211, 303-234-1700, Open Monday-thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Degree Metropolitan Food + Drink: Spring Hill Suites, 720-429-2890, Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 5:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Intermissions Café: Science Building, First Floor Atrium: Open Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Friday, 10:00 a.m – 2:00 p.m.

Los Molinos at Auraria: Mercantile Building: Open Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Friday

S’ONO! Asian Fusion: Tivoli 101E: Open Monday-Friday, 10P00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Tivoli Starbucks: Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Tivoli Station Bookstore: Suite 205, 303-556-4286, Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

ZGo’s Café: Administration Building 120, 303-825-3509, Open, Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Temporarily Closed

Biker Jim’s Gourmet Dogs
i-lov-iT Market Convenience Store (Convenience store items located inside the bookstore.)
i-Pie Pizza
Saffron Mediterranean Grill
Simple Fresh Market (reopening July 12th)
Subway
Tivoli Brewery Tap House (to-go beer is available)

Permanently Closed

McDonalds

Campus Parking

Information for Parking on Campus

Parking and Transportation Map

Fall 2021 RTD Pass Update

The RTD CollegePass for Auraria Campus students is available.

 To be eligible you must be currently registered for the fall semester and have a current Campus ID card.

 You can get the RTD CollegePass for the fall semester at the Campus ID Station (Suite #269) located in Tivoli Student Union just across from Barnes & Noble College Tivoli Station bookstore.

 If you are a returning student you can get your RTD CollegePass online.

MSU Denver Student Support Services

New Tuition Payment Plans

• Pay all or Part of your tuition in monthly installments

• Service charge waived first month, thereafter 1.5% service charge

Student Loan Repayment Policy

U.S. Department of Education is allowing borrowers to request administrative forbearance to temporarily stop making federal student-loan payments for 60 days without becoming delinquent. Borrowers must contact their loan servicer to request this forbearance.

Contact information: www.StudentAid.gov/login or call the Federal Student Aid system at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243); TTY: 1-800-730-8913.

As of March 13, the DoE plans to waive all interest on Federal Direct Loans, Federal Perkins Loans and Federal Family Education Loans held by the Department of Education. Interest rates will automatically be adjusted, and no action is required by borrowers.

What do I do If I Need Help Finding Food?

The Roadrunner Food Pantry is closed at this time; however, we are still here to support you. We understand this is an uncertain time. If you are in need of food assistance or other resources, please contact the Student Care Center to discuss your needs by calling 303-615-0006, emailing [email protected] or filing a CARE Referral so that a case manager can follow up with you.

You can connect with 2-1-1 (web-based resources, virtual live-chat or dial 2-1-1 by phone) for additional food resources in your home county, while Hunger Free Colorado is also maintaining an updated list of local community food pantries and  K-12 school-based meal programs. Visit  hungerfreecolorado.org/covid-19 or call the Food Resource Hotline (855-855-4626), weekdays from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., where bilingual staff are also available to assist.

What if I Do Not Have Internet?

Comcast is offering 60 days of free internet to low-income customers who live in a Comcast service area. Check Comcast’s Internet Essentials program.

What If I Do Not Have a Computer or Device?

If you don’t have a personal device other than a cell phone, the hotspot option doesn’t work, and you’ve tried using your cell phone for class but it isn’t working, call 303-352-7548 to request use of a loaned device. Note that these resources are limited and will be provided to those in greatest need.

In addition, there are programs available to purchase computers at low-cost based upon income:

Comcast’s Internet Essentials
PC’s for People

What Do I Do If I Lose My Job?

If you are not able to pay your bills you may be eligible for the Student Emergency Retention Fund. Review the qualifications to receive a stipend, fill out the application, and a case manager from the Student Care Center will follow up to discuss your situation.

Please note we are dispersing funds as funds are available for individuals whose situation meets the fund guidelines. If you would like to discuss your circumstances, please contact the Student Care Center by calling 303-615-0006, emailing [email protected] or filing a CARE Referral

You can connect with 2-1-1 (web-based resources, virtual live-chat or dial 2-1-1 by phone) to discuss available options in your area as well.

Update:

The Classroom to Career (C2) Hub is available to support students’ job search needs. Staff are working to incorporate new job postings into the Career Link. The Career Lab is also virtual as of March 23. The lab will be open on reduced hours next week (1-3 p.m. Monday, noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, 2-4 p.m. Thursday), but more information on extended hours will be available March 30. Students can schedule a virtual appointment by emailing [email protected].

Student Care Center

The Student Care Center is here to support you. If you would like to discuss your circumstances, please contact the Student Care Center by calling 303-615-0006, emailing [email protected] or filing a CARE Referral so that a case manager can follow up with you.

Student Support Services

DACA and Immigrant Services

A Message fro DACA recipients and Dreamers

Immigrant COVID-19 Local Resources

Dreamer Emergency Fund

Programs

CO-AMP Student Application
Eligibility: STEM Major, Underrepresented Minority

Noyce Scholarship and Stipends Grant
For STEM Majors interested in Teaching Middle School or High School

Internal Scholarship
Various types of scholarships you can receive to help fund your education

First Generation Initiatives
Support for First Generation Students