Applicants 20 Years of Age or Older

Applicants who are 20 or older on September 15 for either summer semester or fall semester, or on February 15 for spring semester, will be considered for admission using the requirements described below.

Freshmen (first-time college students)

• Applicants will be admitted to MSU Denver by indicating on the application for admission they have graduated from high school or have earned an official GED (General Educational Development) certificate or the equivalent. GEDs issued through the military will be considered on an individual basis.
• The ACT or SAT is not required for admission but, if taken within five years of the semester start date, is highly recommended for advising and course placement purposes.

College Transfers

• Applicants 20 years of age and older will be admitted to MSU Denver, regardless of their cumulative college GPA, by indicating on the application for admission they have graduated high school or earned an official GED (General Educational Development) certificate or its equivalent.
• In place of these credentials, official college transcripts from each institution of higher education attended showing completion of 24 or more transferable semester credit hours with grades of “C-” or better will be accepted. College transfer students should request to have college transcripts sent directly to the Office of the Registrar for transfer credit evaluation. Degree-seeking applicants are required to have all college and university transcripts on file to receive a complete evaluation.
• The ACT or SAT is not required for admission but, if taken within five years of the semester start date, is highly recommended for advising and course placement purposes.