CCD + MSU Denver Transfer Summit

Summit Goals

The summit serves as a collaborative effort between MSU Denver and the Community College of Denver to strengthen pathways for student transfer, enhance post-graduate outcomes and align institutional goals to address Colorado’s workforce needs.

Our vision is to provide a high-quality, seamless experience for students shared by the Community College of Denver (CCD) and Metropolitan State University of Denver. To realize this vision, we will establish a transformative partnership between CCD and MSU Denver that is both an extension of best practices for public institutions across the country and an implementation of the vision that created our Auraria campus. The state of Colorado strategically placed the Community College of Denver and Metropolitan State University of Denver on the same physical campus to create a shared community.

This shared space and mission alignment allows our institutions to focus on efficiently delivering academic excellence and student support services, from non-credit offerings through bachelor’s degrees and beyond, that align to the labor market needs of our community. Our partnership aims to break down barriers to higher education and to empower students from diverse backgrounds to transition seamlessly between CCD and MSU Denver. Our joint goal is to foster a culture of academic excellence, inclusivity, and opportunity for Colorado students seeking economic mobility through higher education.

Full Vision Statement (pdf)