Newly Admitted MHA Student Resources

Register for MHA Fall 2025 Orientation!

All new students are required to attend orientation. Fall 2025 MHA Orientation is on campus, on Thursday, August 14 from 12 p.m. – 4 P.M. MT.  You can register for orientation at this link: https://msudenver.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3DUGfVTKm371WFo

This orientation will provide critical information to be successful in the Fall semester and beyond! In addition, its a wonderful opportunity to meet your fellow classmates & faculty in person and have receive a professional headshot.

Complete your MHA Onboarding Advising Session

Complete an Onboarding Advising Meeting with the MHA team to determine your program progression and plan for your first semester registration. Please set up this appointment within two weeks of your admission date.

1. Set up your MSU Denver Credentials
2. Schedule your appointment with Amber Paugh, MHA Graduate Advisor, on Navigate: Academic Advising Portal. 
3. You can also request an advising appointment on our Academic Advising Webpage . 

MHA Handbook

The MHA Handbook is your ultimate guide to the program from Admission to Graduation and beyond! At admission, each student received a customized MHA Handbook that has information specific to their admission requirements. But you can download the General MHA Handbook for your use as needed here.

DOWNLOAD MHA HANDBOOK

MHA Academic Advising

It is required that each MHA student complete at least one advising session per semester. You can request advising using the instructions of the MHA Academic Advising webpage. 

REQUEST ADVISING

Fall Start Program Progression

For all students in the program, there is a standard Program Progression. The Program Progression is the order in which you will take your courses and the timeline to complete the program. For students who are Full time, you can download your MHA Academic Plan below.

MHA Academic Plan