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

Senior Experience Graduation Requirement


To earn a bachelor’s degree, students must complete a 3-credit Senior Experience course or selection of Senior Experience courses that total at least 3 credits. 

The Senior Experience course provides a culmination of the undergraduate experience, allowing students to synthesize their learning, using critical analysis and logical thinking. Students may use the course to satisfy major or minor requirements if the course is approved for that use. Students should consult with their advisor and check prerequisites. Students must complete a Senior Experience course at the end of the undergraduate program and must take the course or courses at MSU Denver. Senior Experience courses include “senior standing” as a prerequisite in addition to other prerequisites designated by the department. In some cases, students may need to take two courses to satisfy the requirement. See an advisor in the major for specific degree requirements.

In their senior year, students may be required to participate in an assessment of their education. The faculty has determined educational goals or outcomes that it wants graduates to achieve. A copy of those goals and the methods by which their achievements are measured can be obtained from the department offices.

Senior Experience Courses


The following courses are approved to satisfy the Senior Experience requirement. Students should review the requirements of their specific degree program to see which Senior Experience course is required for that program. If uncertainty exists as to which Senior Experience course is appropriate, the student should consult the department offering the student’s degree program.