Metro Meritus

Through Metro Meritus, anyone who is at least 60 years old may audit courses at MSU Denver at no cost to them on a non-credit, space available basis. Participants must be 60 years of age the semester before they want to attend classes.

No. You only apply for admission IF you want to take the course for credit, which involves paying regular tuition and fees.  Metro Meritus participants do not formally register for the courses they wish to audit, nor do they need to apply to be admitted to the University.

Do not contact Admissions or Registration to enroll in the Metro Meritus Program. Contact the program at [email protected].

No, this is a non-credit program. If you wish to earn credit, then you should apply through the regular admissions process.

Access is usually available approximately 48 hours after your enrollment form is received either by email or in person.

No.  You will be provided an identification document via email that will contain your MSU Denver identification number after you enroll.  You will need to show the document, with a photo ID whenever you sell books back to the university bookstore.  You may also need to show it when you use the library for some of their services.

Your credentials consist of the following three items, which are used to access university systems and email:

MSU Denver Identification Number (also known as the student ID # or 900#)

MSU Denver Email Address – Example: [email protected]

MSU Denver Net ID – this is the portion of the email address before @msudenver, which in the example above is “pickles”.

New participants receive their credentials, via email, approximately 48 hours after the enrollment form is received by the Metro Meritus program. The credentials are used to set up your MSU Denver account, which must be completed prior to accessing Canvas.

If you are a returning participant who can’t access their email, or log on to your MSU Denver account, and need your credentials, please email [email protected] for assistance.

If you need assistance setting up your MSU Denver account, password reset, trouble accessing Canvas course(s), email issues, or other IT related concerns, please contact the Metro Meritus program at [email protected]. Please do not contact IT directly as they will contact the Metro Meritus program with your concerns, which will delay your request.

Download directions to learn how to Search the course catalog and schedule

You must set up your MSU Denver account before you can access Canvas.

Use this link to set up your account: https://msudenver.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/2313/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=120555

· Scroll down to the Instructions and begin at #2. Item #1 is intended for tuition paying students and employees.

· You should be able to follow the instructions to set up your account. If you have any problems doing so, please call the IT Help Desk at 303-352-7548 or visit them in West Classroom #243. Please take your Metro Meritus identification document and a photo ID with you, if you need to go to the IT Help Desk in West Classroom #243.

Once your account is set up you will be able to access Canvas through the Student Hub here: https://www.msudenver.edu/studenthub/. Click on “Web Services” then “Canvas”.

Canvas is the university’s learning management system (LMS) used by instructors to post course materials.

For best performance, Canvas should be used on the current or first previous major release of Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. Because it’s built using current web standards, Canvas runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, or any other device with a modern web browser.

1. Logging in to Canvas
· Navigate to the Student Hub on the MSU Denver webpage.

· Under Web Services, click Canvas.

· You will be asked to log in. (Use your NetID and University ID#)

2. Navigating Canvas
Inside Canvas, you will have access to the Canvas Student Training course. Access this course to learn how to use Canvas.

3. Canvas Tutorials:
· Overview Video
· How to view all of your courses
· Using the dashboard
· Using the course home page
· How to submit an assignment
· How to reply to a discussion

While the large majority of MSU Denver classes are available to Metro Meritus students on a space available basis, some classes with specific studio or technical requirements may not be.  Also, participants are restricted to attending two courses per semester.

Restricted Courses

• Courses with substantial fees
• Non-credit courses
• Correspondence courses
• Self-paced courses
• Art Studio Courses
• Private Music Instruction
• Courses requiring a lab or specialized equipment, including restaurant (RST) and beverage (BVG) management
• Field trips
• Master’s degree courses

Download the form from the website at Resources, or contact the Center for Individualized Learning at [email protected] to request an enrollment form.

If you want to attend an online course, on the first day of class, email the completed enrollment form to the instructor and request permission to attend the course. Participants are not permitted to enroll until the first day of the course.  If the instructor agrees to your participation, the enrollment form will be signed. Ask the instructor to return the form to your email account. Once you receive the signed form, forward it via email to [email protected] for processing. Please do not fax or mail the forms to the office. We no longer have a fax machine and mailing enrollment forms delays processing that ultimately provides you with access to Canvas and your MSU Denver email.

If you want attend an in person course, take your completed form to the professor on the first day of the course.  Introduce yourself and ask permission to attend.  If the instructor agrees to your participation, the enrollment form will be signed.  You can either email your signed form to [email protected], or hand deliver it to the Metro Meritus office located on the 3^rd floor of the Administration Building in Suite 360.

No, you do not. Participation is only for your personal enjoyment and satisfaction.

This service is offered at no charge.

No, the program does not provide RTD bus passes to Metro Meritus participants.

MSU Denver has many different course delivery options. For more information, visit the Office of the Registrar’s website.

General program information including restrictions and enrollment instructions.

Metro Meritus Enrollment Information and Instructions

This form contains the list of courses not supported by the Metro Meritus program. Please read, sign, and submit it with your enrollment form. The form must be signed and submitted every semester you take classes.  Also, participants are restricted to attending two courses per semester.

The Metro Meritus Course Restriction Form

Metro Meritus participants are permitted to sell back books to the Tivoli Station (formerly the Auraria Campus Bookstore). They buy back books year-round except for the first 2 weeks prior to and after the start of the school year.

Metro Meritus Enrollment Form

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• your Metro Meritus identification document
• photo identification (such as a state of Colorado driver’s license).

Please contact the Metro Meritus program at [email protected] if you need assistance or have questions.