Admission of International Students

Applicants who are international students (as determined by the Office of Admissions) seeking admission or to transfer need to submit the online Application for Admission. In addition, they are required to submit:

• A minimum of an official high school transcript/diploma that is comparable to a U.S. high school transcript/diploma. Any high school credential issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a word-for-word certified English translation. This requirement is waived if the student can transfer 24 or more college credits to MSU Denver. Students must submit official college transcripts to qualify. For non-U.S. college/university transcripts, a professional course by course translation and evaluation completed by a professional transcript evaluation service, in addition to the official transcript(s), will be required. The service agency must be a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES.) 
• English language proficiency as determined by the Office of Admissions.

Applicants who are current F-1 visa holders seeking to transfer or who are seeking initial F-1 student status in addition to the above, are required to submit:

• Documents demonstrating sufficient financial support to cover the costs of attending the university for one academic year as determined by the Office of Admissions.
• Travel documents and proof of nonimmigrant status as requested by the Office of Admissions.

Application deadlines for F-1 international students are typically earlier than those for other applicants. Please refer to the Office of International Admissions website for more information.