Metropolitan State University of DenverMove-In Guide

Denver, Colorado

🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1965🔗 www.msudenver.edu

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a public, open-admission university on the shared Auraria Campus in downtown Denver, known for affordability and a largely commuter student body. It has no residence hall of its own yet: students use a housing partnership with CU Denver's Lynx Crossing and City Heights, and MSU Denver's first residence hall, Summit House, is under construction for a move-in date of Aug. 21, 2027.

Enrollment

18,336

Total Students

Freshman Class

1,962

Approx.

Move-In Dates

TBA

Acceptance Rate

99%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Move-in dates haven't been published yet - check back closer to the semester.

Move-in day tips

Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.

Housing & Dorms

City Heights (CU Denver partnership)
Traditional residence hall · Coed
Lynx Crossing (CU Denver partnership)
Suite-style apartments · Coed

Housing Links

Who can live where

Residence halls:: Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
Apartments:: Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.

Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.

Orientation

Orientation dates haven't been published yet - check back closer to the semester.

Orientation tips

Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.

Costs

Room & Board

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Not available

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with Metropolitan State University of Denver's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

Nearby Essentials

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Checklists

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