Self-Paced Online Courses

Self-Paced Online (SPO) courses allow students more flexibility to complete an MSU Denver education, as they can work at their own pace without worrying about frequent deadlines and check-ins.

Marrying the best of content and technology, these online, self-paced learnings are designed to fit busy schedules. SPO courses run for 8 or 18 weeks in the spring and fall semesters and ten weeks in the summer semester. Students taking an SPO course have access to materials two weeks before the traditional semester begins.

Students can complete the course in as little as four weeks or take the entire duration. There are no required on-campus meetings.

Students can use financial aid toward self-paced online courses. Visit msudenver.edu/financialaid for more information.

Browse through our course calendars below  and discover a variety of flexible online learning options accredited through The Higher Learning Commission.

18-week courses:

• Courses run: 1/6/25 – 5/17/25
• Last day to self-register: 2/6/25
• Last day to withdraw: 4/4/25

Students taking a self-paced online course have access to materials two weeks before the traditional semester. Students can complete a course in as little as four weeks or take the semester.

8-week courses:

• Courses run: 1/21/25 – 3/15/25
• Last day to self-register: 1/24/25
• Last day to withdraw: 3/7/25

10-week courses:

• Courses run: 5/27/25 – 8/2/25
• Last day to self-register: 6/17/25
• Last day to withdraw: 7/25/25

Students can complete a course in as little as four weeks or take the semester.

18-week courses:

• Courses run: 8/4/25 – 12/13/25
• Last day to self-register: 9/3/25
• Last day to withdraw: 11/20/25

Students taking a self-paced online course have access to materials two weeks before the traditional semester. Students can complete a course in as little as four weeks or take the semester.

8-week courses:

• Courses run: 8/18/25 – 10/11/25
• Last day to self-register: 8/26/25
• Last day to withdraw: 10/3/25

Through MSU Denver’s SPO Courses, you can attend college courses online and learn at your pace.

SPO courses are conducted online in Canvas LMS (Learning Management System). Students log on to view a welcome video, syllabus, list of required tests and instructions about completing coursework. The instructor evaluates assignments, quizzes and exams and is available for questions. Communication is via Canvas LMS or email.

Students have 18 weeks to complete undergraduate coursework for the fall and spring semesters. During the Summer, students have ten weeks to complete.

1. Visit the Student Hub web page.
2. Click the Register for Classes button.
3. Enter your login credentials, if prompted.
4. Click on the Add/Drop/Withdrawal Classes link.
5. Select the term.
6. Under Advanced Search, select Self-Paced Online (Delivery Method) and Innovative and Lifelong Learning (Campus) then click Search. You do not need to complete the other fields.
7. Scroll for the class you would like to enroll in, and click Add.
8. When done, click Submit.

The undergrad rate of tuition is $307.95 per credit hour.

The mandatory fees (per credit hour) consists of an Online fee, Technology fee, Metro bond fee, and one-time Health and Wellness fee.

Visit msudenver.edu/bursar/tuitionandfees for additional information. The tuition is per semester and subject to change.

To begin or continue your education journey with accredited self-paced online college courses with MSU Denver, click here to apply or see course enrollment deadlines.