Mar 14, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Interinstitutional Registration


Interinstitutional registration applies to MSU Denver students taking courses at the Community College or Denver (CCD) and to CCD students taking courses at MSU Denver. Interinstitutional application deadlines are published in the Academic Calendar . During any semester, a student may not be registered interinstitutionally for more than 50% of the total number of hours carried for that term.

For MSU Denver students:

MSU Denver students may register interinstitutionally for a maximum of 9 credits (6 credits in Summer) and may not register for more interinstitutional credits than they are taking at MSU Denver.

MSU Denver students wishing to enroll at CCD must complete the Interinstitutional Application.

MSU Denver students are restricted from registering for:

  • Certain Colorado Community College (CCC) Online classes at CCD
  • Remedial classes through the interinstitutional registration process

Interinstitutional courses will not satisfy academic residence requirements for a degree from MSU Denver. Only courses transferable to MSU Denver will apply toward a degree.

For CCD students:

CCD students must be degree-seeking. Courses taken at MSU Denver must be transferrable to CCD and apply toward their degree.

CCD students may not place their names on waitlists for closed classes at MSU Denver.

CCD students are restricted from registering for CU Denver Pooled Courses.

Interinstitutional students enrolled at MSU Denver will be charged all extra fees such as additional class fees, etc.

Community College of Denver (CCD) - Basic Skills Courses

The Community College of Denver offers college Basic Skills Classes available to MSU Denver students needing additional preparation in the area of mathematics.

CCD basic skills courses will not apply toward MSU Denver degree requirements or GPA.

MSU Denver students registering, withdrawing or dropping CCD basic skills courses are expected to comply with all MSU Denver policies and deadlines.

  • Prior to registering for any preparatory CCD classes, students must consult with their MSU Denver academic advisor to determine appropriateness of the class(es). 
  • Students taking CCD courses are required to take the Accuplacer test and to place into the appropriate courses based on their test results. 
  • Classes will be posted on your MSU Denver academic record and will include semester hours and the grade/notation earned. CCD will also post the course, semester hours and grade earned on the CCD academic record.
  • Tuition and fees for these classes will be paid to MSU Denver.