First Year Writing
First Year Writing questions, including testing and placement should be directed to the Director of First Year Writing.
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Department of English Academic Advising
As an English student, you have access to professional academic advisors and faculty advisors that can help you navigate college. Whether you’re needing help with general academic advising, deciding on a major, sorting out transfer credit, looking for referrals, choosing classes for next semester, or exploring careers, we’ve got you covered.
It is common for students to have more than one advisor during their time at MSU Denver.
English students generally work with their professional academic advisor first and then transition to working with faculty advisors.
When to meet with a Professional Academic Advisor...
- If you are exploring the English major or minor
- If you have questions about your General Studies requirements
- If you need help with registration systems or tools like the Degree Progress Report
When to meet with a Faculty Advisor...
- If you have questions about major, area of emphasis, or concentration requirements
- If you are an English Major, B.A. with Secondary English Teacher Licensure Concentration
- If you need assistance with internship opportunities, career or graduate school advice
Current Advising Options and Formats
Professional academic advisors and faculty advisors offer different advising options and formats. We suggest checking with your advisor before scheduling.
In-person drop-in advising is where you can talk one-on-one with an advisor during scheduled drop-in times. Drop-in sessions typically last 10-15 minutes and should be used for quick questions and small requests. During in-person drop-in, you will connect with your advisor face-to-face in a physical location such as an office, or a meeting or conference room.
Pro tip: No appointment is needed for drop-in times, however, there may be a limited number of spots each day. Come early, as advising spots are first come, first served.
Virtual drop-in advising is where you can talk one-on-one with an advisor during scheduled drop-in times. Drop-in sessions typically last 10-15 minutes and should be used for quick questions and small requests. During virtual drop-in, advisors will connect with students online for video call appointments (either through Microsoft Teams or Zoom). Your advisor will most likely send you a personalized link when you’re ready to connect.
Pro tip: No appointment is needed, however, there may be a limited number of spots each day. Come early, as advising spots are first come, first served.
An in-person advising appointment is where you can talk one-on-one with an advisor during a pre-scheduled appointment time. Advising appointments typically last 30 minutes and should be used for more in-depth questions and larger requests. During in-person advising appointments, you will connect with your advisor face-to-face in a physical location such as an office, or a meeting or conference room.
Pro tip: Schedule early as appointment times fill up fast.
A virtual advising appointment is where you can talk one-on-one with an advisor during a pre-scheduled appointment time. Advising appointments typically last 30 minutes and should be used for more in-depth questions and larger requests. During virtual advising appointments, advisors will connect with students online for video call appointments (either through Microsoft Teams or Zoom). Your advisor will most likely send you a personalized link when you’re ready to connect.
Pro tip: Schedule early as appointment times fill up fast.
A phone advising appointment is where you can talk one-on-one with an advisor during a pre-scheduled appointment time. Advising appointments typically last 30 minutes and should be used for more in-depth questions and larger requests. During phone advising appointments, advisors will connect with you via phone.
Pro tip: Schedule early as appointment times fill up fast.
Meet your Professional Academic Advisors
Jennifer (Jenni) Kilian, Academic Advisor III for the Department of English
Contact Info:
- KC 462
- Email: [email protected]
Advising Appointment Hours:
- Monday & Tuesday 9:00am-4:00pm (Virtual & Phone only)
- Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday: 9:00am-4:00pm (In-person, Virtual, & Phone)
Drop-In Advising
- Monday & Tuesday 9:00am-10:00am (Virtual & Phone only)
- Wednesday & Thursday 2:30pm-3:30pm (In-person)
Note. The best way to contact Jenni is by email, appointment, drop ins or a direct message on Teams. Please include your 900# and major when emailing and/or scheduling an advising appointment.
Meet your Faculty Advisors
Check out the Faculty Advising Hours to schedule with the Faculty advisor in your area of emphasis.
Find Faculty Advisors Office HoursFirst Year Writing and Transfer Questions
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Transfer Questions
Transfer questions, including credits and official transfer evaluations should be directed to English Transfer Team.
Don't Forget...
- First Year Writing: When corresponding regarding First Year Writing, please use your MSU Denver email address and include your Student ID (900 Number). With this information, we can assist you quicker.
- Transfer: Remember to send your MSU Denver official transfer evaluation/transcript along with a course description or syllabus when emailing the English Department Transfers Team.
Still have questions?
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Campus Location:
King Center
4th floor
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 173362
Campus Box 32
Denver, Colorado 80217-3362
Phone: 303-615-1800
Fax: 720-778-5760
Email:
- English Department Chair: Dr. Andreas Mueller, [email protected]
- English Transfer Courses: [email protected]
- First-Year Writing Courses: [email protected]