Your first semester
If you're a new student, welcome to Metropolitan State University!
Here's a checklist of things to do to get ready for your first semester—and for ongoing success.
For current students
Get support for success
From tutoring to emergency grants to cultural programs, Metro State supports you when you need it—both in academics and in life.
Graduating soon?
If you're graduating in December, here's what you need to know, from the graduation workshop to the commencement ceremony. (And congratulations!)
Questions? Gateway can help!
News for students
Road closure on East Sixth Street starts week of Sept. 17
East Sixth Street between Mounds Boulevard and Maria Avenue near the Saint Paul campus is closed starting the week of Sept. 17
Maya Sullivan named Interim Dean of Students
The Interim Dean of Students will start on Sept. 4.
Featured Faculty: Erica Rasmussen
Erica Rasmussen is the director of the Gordon Parks Gallery, Library and Learning Center. Recently, she won the 2018 Minnesota Book Artist Award for her work The Love Affair.
Your 2018-19 Student Senate
Meet the new and returning members of the university's Student Senate.
Events for students
Constitution Day Campus Forum
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, professor Matt Filner and more discuss factors affecting political participation
Open Office Hours with Provost Amy Gort
Talk about your questions or concerns with Provost Dr. Amy Gort.
Disability Matters: Stories by People with Disabilities
Writers and advocates with disabilities from Baltimore, Boston, San Francisco and the Twin Cities read from an upcoming anthology
Beyond Binaries: Identity and Sexuality
Robyn Ochs discusses the labels around complicated experiences of sexuality.