Whether you’re new to college, transferring from another school, or returning after some time away, we’re glad you’re here. On this page, you will find answers to common questions about academic advising at MSU Denver, how to connect with an advisor, and how to use tools like Navigate360 to stay on track with your degree. It’s a great starting point for understanding what support is available and how to make the most of it. Take a look around, and if you have questions or need help, don’t hesitate to reach out.
If you’re not sure who your academic advisor is or how to get started, visit the Advising at MSU Denver homepage for more information.
At MSU Denver, academic advising is a partnership built to support your success – wherever you’re starting and wherever you’re headed. Advisors work with you to provide personalized, inclusive guidance that centers your background, goals, and experiences. They’ll help you explore your options, guide you as you shape your academic path, and connect you with the right resources so you can move forward with confidence.
Advising isn’t just about picking classes – it’s about building a relationship with someone who’s in your corner. In a typical advising meeting, you can expect a welcoming, supportive space where your questions and goals are the focus. You’ll talk through your academic progress, interests, and any challenges you’re facing. Together, you and your advisor will map out next steps – whether that’s choosing classes, exploring majors, planning for your career, or connecting with campus resources. It’s a conversation designed to help you feel confident, informed, and in control of your path forward.
Through this partnership, academic advising can:
Both students and advisors play important roles in making the advising experience meaningful and effective.
Academic Planner is an interactive tool within Navigate360 Student that allows for the creation of semester-by-semester course plans in a shared online space.
IMPORTANT: Adding classes to a plan does not guarantee they will be offered in your desired term or that you have/will have the required pre or co-requisites. If you are using a template in Academic Planner to create a plan, keep in mind they are currently only available for students on the 2024-2025 catalog. If there isn’t a template for your catalog year or program, you may still plan! Use information from your Degree Progress Report (DPR) or department as guides. You can find and add classes to a plan using the course search feature.
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Requirements, course offerings, and course descriptions may be modified at times. Some changes impact all students while others may only impact students on certain catalog years.
Changing your schedule, catalog year, repeating a course, completing a course with less than the minimum required grade, changing a major, minor, or concentration, or making any other changes to your academic record may impact your academic planning, recommendations, and degree progress. Make sure to review and update your plan frequently along with an academic advisor. Always check your Degree Progress Report to track your degree requirements and degree progress and ensure your plan is up to date.
6:12 minutes | Closed Captioned | Learn how to use Academic Planner (Video)
We use a lot of slang, jargon, and abbreviations in higher education. The College of Letters, Arts and Sciences put together definitions of some of the most used terms heard around campus.
Review Definitions of TermsDiscover Answers to Common Advising and Registration Questions
You'll be automatically connected with an advisor from your declared program when you schedule an appointment through Navigate Student. You can also find advisor contact information in the Advising Contact Sheet. If you are considering switching majors or want to learn about a minor, there are options in Navigate Student to schedule with a different advisor.
This error appears when there is an Academic Probation or Suspension status on your record. It's not a hold, but it does prevent registration. It most often needs to be resolved by meeting with an advisor.
No problem! We've got tons of resources to help you out.
The Registrar's Office registration guide includes tutorials and tips to help you out.
Some holds prevent registration. Learn how to check for your holds, and how to resolve them.
Waitlists allow you to request space in a full class if a seat opens up. Make sure to check your MSU Denver email daily if you waitlist classes.
This error may appear when you've already attempted a course multiple times, or you need specific permission to enroll in it. You will need to contact the department that teaches the course to learn more.
Some courses have a corequisite. Corequisites are classes that must be taken together in the same term. Copy the CRN for the other course listed in the error at the same time as the original course.
Your academic department's advising staff, or the staff in your college or school's advising office, can help! Scroll down to the bottom of the advising home page to learn about ways to connect with an advisor.
Sounds like meeting with an Advisor would be a great next step. If you are a current student, schedule an appointment through Navigate Student. If you are new to MSU Denver and don't have an MSU Denver login you may need to contact your Academic Department directly.
This can be a tough decision! Check in with an academic advisor and financial aid (if applicable) to learn about options you might have for completing your program. Make sure you check deadlines on the Student Detail version of your schedule or Academic Calendar, too.
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