Introduction
Like you many adult learners wonder how they can start or re-start their college education. At the College of Individualized Studies we have dedicate team of advisors who are here to help you. Our advisors have come up with the key stages to your college life, and who will be there to help you get through these stages.
University Admission
You need to get admitted into Metropolitan State University before you can do anything. Meeting with a Admission Counselor is your first step. Admissions Counselors can tell you which of your post-secondary education credits (if you have any) will transfer over, and give you general information about Metropolitan State University.
To arrange a visit with a Metropolitan State University admissions counselor call the Admissions Office in St. Paul at 651-793-1302 or e-mail at admission.metro@metrostate.edu
College of Individualized Studies Admission
As part of your admission into Metropolitan State you will be required to attend new student orientation. As part of the orientation, you will have the chance to attend a College of Individualized Studies information meeting where learn more about the College of Individualized Studies, its policies and procedures, and the philosophy of Individualized Learning.
Once you declared your desire to earn an Individualized Degree, you will be assigned a College of Individualized Studies advisor to help you through your academic journey.
You will be required to take Perspectives: Educational Philosophy and Planning in your First Semester. This course will help you in designing your Individualized Degree.
Seeking Your Degree Through College of Individualized Studies
As your adult learner journey takes you toward achieving your degree, a College of Individualized Studies advisor is there for you. Need to change your degree plan? Want advice on classes to take? Just need a willing listener? A College of Individualized Studies advisor is there for you.
Graduation
Congratulation! You have reached your goal. However, you need to make sure following are taken care of before you make plans for your graduation party.
All Graduating Seniors are required to take the College of Individualized Studies Capstone course. Also students must contact their College of Individualized Studies advisor at the beginning of their final semester, so planning can begin for your graduation.
Keys dates for graduation planning are listed on academic events page. Be sure you familiarize yourself with them, so you don’t miss any of the graduation deadlines.
Degreed Life Long Learner
Once you get your degree remember your learning never stops. We hope you continue to learn from the various wonderful resources offered by the community you are involved in!
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Contact Us
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College of Individualized Studies is located in St. John's Hall on the St. Paul Campus.
