Advising FAQs for Students

Advising Quick Guide
Common Questions
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Advising Quick Guide

This Advising Quick Guide goes over expectations for students and advisors during the advising process. It includes some great resources, too. Check it out!

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Feeling stuck? We'll help you get unstuck.

Check out these common advising and registration questions and answers.

How do I find my advisor?

You'll be automatically connected with the correct advisor when you schedule an appointment in Navigate Student. You can also find your advisor in the Advising Contact Sheet

Find contact information on the advising home page

"Academic Standing Prohibits Registration"

This error appears when you're on Academic Probation or Suspension. It's not a hold, but it does prevent registration, and most often needs to be resolved by meeting with your advisor.

Visit the Student Intervention Services page to find resolutions

General Studies Questions

We've got tons of resources to help you out.

Visit the General Studies Page

Registering for Classes

The registration guide offers instructions on how to get into classes at MSU Denver

Open the registrar's registration guide

Holds

Some holds prevent registration. Learn how to check for your holds, and how to resolve them.

Open the registrar holds page

Course Waitlists

Waitlists allow you to be first in line when a spot in a full class opens up.

Open the registrar's waitlist site

"See Department" Error

This error appears when you've already attempted a course before, or you need specific permission to enroll in it.

Find the department for the COURSE in the A-Z

"Corequisite Required" Error

Some courses have a co-requisite. Copy the CRN for the other course listed in the error at the same time as the original course.

If it's still not working, contact the department for the COURSE in the A-Z

Having Trouble Scheduling an Appointment?

Your advising office can help! Scroll down to the bottom of the advising home page to get connected.

Advising Homepage

Just really need to talk to a live person?

We understand, happy to help! Just call 303-605-5650

Click here to make the call

Need Registration support? See our new video created by our CHAS student employee!

Navigate Student

Open Navigate Student via the Advising Button in the Student Hub

Online appointment scheduling with academic advisors, success coaches, and more
An interactive Academic Planner, which allows advisors and students to collaborate on what courses to take
Mobile push notifications specific to a student’s campus “path”
Major and career exploration tools for the student who’s still deciding
Announcements about campus events, clubs, and ways to get involved

You can download the app on the App Store or Google Play

Learn about the whole app here! (2 Minute Video) Learn how to schedule an appointment

Make sure you're on track to graduate!

Visit the Rowdy Pit Stop!

Have Questions? We have answers.