Newly Admitted MHA Student Resources

New Admit MHA Student Resources

As you prepare for your first semester as a MHA student, there are many important steps to complete! Please use the resources on this webpage and the information in your MHA Handbook to ensure success in the program and beyond.

Professional Organization Membership

Each MHA student, we sponsor your first year of membership in two professional organizations. The two organizations are American College of Health Care Executives (ACHE), and National Association of Latino Health Care Executives (NALHE)  After your first year of paid membership, you will be responsible in choosing to maintain the membership in these organizations. Below are the instructions to become a member and obtain your reimbursement.

American College of Health Care Executives (ACHE)

1. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR FALL START STUDENTS– Sign up for membership On SEPTEMBER 1 or later. If you sign up before September 1, you will only be charged for the remaining year. But if you become a member on September 1 or later, your membership will include the remaining year and the next calendar year.
2. Sign up for a student membership on ACHE’s website.
3. Once paid, Send the receipt of your membership to [email protected] and the MHA program will reimburse you for the cost as a scholarship on your msudenver account.
4. This membership is for both the National Organization and the Colorado Chapter.

National Association of Latino Health Care Executives (NALHE)

1. Visit their website and begin the student membership application.
2. Use this code to sign up for free when checking out: nalhe-vip2023
3. This membership is for both the National Organization and the Colorado Chapter.