New Student Admissions

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New Student

Student with no prior college classes or a student with fewer than 16 semester college credits, and planning to earn a degree 

New Student Admission is based on one of the following:

• High school class rank in the upper 50th percentile

• ACT, PSAT, or SAT Composite score at or above national median

• A GED diploma

Steps

• Although not required, students are encouraged to arrange a visit with an admissions counselor, or attend a free University Information Meeting conducted by an admissions counselor.

• Apply for Admission
  1.  Apply Online or complete PDF Application (print and send to the Admissions Office). Please Note: The Admissions Office does not accept faxed applications.
  
  2.  Request Official Transcripts from high school and any previously attended post-secondary institutions be sent to Metropolitan State University.
  
  3.  Submit $20 non-refundable application fee, your application will not be processed until you pay the application fee.

• Apply for financial aid, if applicable

• Note: Some majors/programs have additional requirements for acceptance

After Admissions to the University 

• Activate your NetDirect Account
  Following the initial transcript review for admission an acceptance letter and packet is sent that includes information about activating NetDirect and your University email, completing diagnostic assessments, and completing new student orientation.

• Schedule diagnostic assessments
  Needed in reading, writing and math if applicable 

• Complete New Student Orientation either online or on campus
  Students admitted to Metropolitan State University must complete New Student Orientation.

• Review your DARS report and register for courses
  During orientation or anytime after, students can register for classes. If you have transfer courses, you will typically receive your DARS report, or transfer evaluation, approxmately 4 weeks after receiving your admission letter, which may be before or after you complete orientation, so you may need to adjust your registration based on the transfer evaluation results. View information about coursework that transfers to Metropolitan State University.

• Arrange for payment before the tuition deadline
  This might include Financial Aid, FACTS payment plan, second party reimbursement, direct payment or other options.

• Contact your academic advisor when you need additional assistance
  Admitted students are assigned to an academic advisor based on the program of interest indicated at the time of application. Check your NetDirect account for contact information.

Questions?  View FAQs about Admissions in Ask Us.
Email Admissions through Ask Us or call Gateway at 651 793-1302.