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Graduate students

Create, edit or submit your graduate application

Each graduate program has its own unique set of admission criteria and deadlines. Eligibility guidelines and application instructions are on the individual pages for Metropolitan State’s doctoral, master’s, and graduate certificate programs.

Questions about applying?

Read our Q & A on the graduate application process for more details.

Helpful information

Financial aid
Learn about the types of financial aid that may be available to you as a Metro State graduate student—and when and how to apply for it.

Tuition and fees
Please view Tuition and fees for graduate programs general and specialty tuition rates.

International students
Visit International degree-seeking students and click international graduate applicants tab on the left side of the screen to learn about additional documents needed to maintain compliance with visa requirements.

Information sessions

Doctoral programs

Metropolitan State offers high-quality applied doctorate graduate programs in Business Administration and Nursing Practice.

Master's programs

Metropolitan State’s master’s programs include a wide range of professional and technical programs, as well as programs in the liberal arts. All programs share a commitment to quality and accessibility, and most degrees may be earned through evening and weekend classes.

Graduate certificates

Earn a graduate certificates in a number of professional and technical fields. These programs are designed to provide you with advanced training through a focused collection of courses. Most certificates may be earned through evening and weekend classes.

Visiting Student Application*

Need to complete a graduate prerequisite course, or interested in taking a course to transfer into your current graduate program? Please complete the Visiting Student Application.

Approval to register is required from the Graduate Program Director.

*Most graduate programs require full admission into their program to register for graduate-level courses; however, in certain circumstances approval may be granted.