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ariMetropolitan State University is for people with real world goals - people like you, who are reaching to achieve more in their lives and in their careers. Metropolitan State University understands the challenges you face. We have developed an educational experience that takes into account your life and learning experiences.  Interested in Key Facts about the University?

 

Select Your Profile

  • New Undergraduate Student
    If you are a high school graduate or student with no prior college classes, or a student with fewer than 16 semester college credits either earned or attempted, and planning to earn a degree.
  • Graduate Student
    If you are interested in pursuing one of our graduate degrees, 
    contact the program in which you are interested for admission requirements and application.
  • Transfer Student 
    If you attended another institution and earned or attempted at least 16 semester credits.
  • Re-admit
    If you are a returning student who never registered for a course within 1 year of admission, or you have had 3 years without any registration activity, complete the printable admission application form and add 'READMIT' on the top. You will not need to pay the application fee again.  New official transcripts are required at the time of admission.
  • International
    Non U.S. citizen or permanent resident. (A non-immigrant individual in the U.S., engaging in a full-time/part-time course of academic student in an accredited educational institution. Individuals with visas F, J, H, L, M, TN, etc., who are studying in the U.S. are considered international students.) 
  • Power of YOU 
    Academic and financial support to students transferring from the Power of YOU programs at MCTC and Saint Paul College. 
  • Non-degree Seeking
    Taking classes for personal enrichment/professional development.
  • PSEO
    Post Secondary Enrollment Option program.
  • Online Programs
    If you are interested in online programs (undergraduate or graduate), you can view the list of available programs.  Applicants for undergraduate online programs still need to complete the standard admissions application.  Applicants for graduate online programs should contact the Graduate Program directly.
  • Second Degree/Second Major 

Useful Tips

  • Students are encouraged to apply early.
  • All application materials including all official transcripts and $20 application fee, must be received by the application deadline in order to be processed for admission for that semester.
  • Students asked to provide missing transcripts should complete the Omitted Transcript Explanation Form.
  • Incomplete applications will be deferred for consideration for the next semester.

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