Campus Resources
This free on-campus food pantry is located in Tivoli 271 and is open to all MSU Denver students Monday through Friday.
Rowdy's Corner
To be considered for most need-based scholarships in the MSW Program, students must complete this form.
The FAFSA
How often should you be checking your MSU email?
Daily
If you have questions about which classes to take, you would ask your _____ advisor.
Academic
This person is your first point of contact when you need support during your internship.
Faculty Internship Liaison (FIL)
If you need immediate mental health support on campus, you can walk into this center located in the Tivoli Student Union, Suite 65 — or call their 24/7 crisis line at 303-615-9911 after hours.
The MSU Denver Counseling Center / Walk-in Crisis Center
This MSU Denver Department of Social Work scholarship dedicates about 60% of its scholarship funds to offsetting tuition costs for MSW students with demonstrated financial need.
The Elevate Education Scholarship
This MSU Denver resources is where you find dates and deadlines related to registration and changing your class schedule.
MSU Denver’s academic calendar
Who is your academic advisor while you’re in the MSW Program?
Hannah Higgins
The minimum number of internship hours Foundation MSW students must complete per academic year.
400 hours
The Social Work Lounge is located in this room and building on campus, open Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with badge access required.
West Classroom 235
The Department of Social Work offers travel grants ranging from $600–$1,200 for students in good academic standing who want to attend conferences or conventions. What is one thing that strengthens your application?
Presenting, moderating, or volunteering at the conference OR having a plan to share what you learned with the campus community
What is the step you should always take before you drop or withdraw from a class?
Consult with your academic advisor
If you have questions about working in the field of Social Work, you would ask your ______advisor.
Faculty
What happens if you complete your minimum internship hours before the end of the semester?
You must stay at your internship through the end of the semester anyway
If you are an undocumented, DACA, immigrant, or refugee student needing academic support, degree planning, financial aid guidance, or peer mentoring, this program at MSU Denver is your go-to resource.
The Immigrant Services Program
This Department of Social Work scholarship awards $3,500 to Advanced Standing MSW students who are MSU Denver BSSW graduates committed to working in Colorado's multicultural communities.
The Roadrunners Rising Scholarship
What’s the best email address to reach your academic advisor?
msw@msudenver.edu
This person oversees the MSW Program and is your go-to for program-level concerns, student issues, and big-picture questions about your academic journey.
The MSW Program Director (Kris Atkinson)
What is the earliest point at which you can begin accruing hours toward your Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensure?
After fully completing an accredited MSW program
This student-led council at MSU Denver brings together social work student leaders to represent diverse student voices, collaborate with faculty and staff, and provide input on key department decisions.
The Student Advisory Council (SAC)
Students who receive this workforce stipend through the Colorado Child Welfare Scholars Consortium must complete one year of work in this type of setting for each year of funding received.
A Colorado county department of human services (or Colorado Tribal child welfare agency)
If you’re waitlisted for a class and a seat opens, how long do you have to accept the open seat before it is offered to the next student?
24 hours
What is the likely consequence of quitting your internship without first consulting your FIL and the Office of Social Work Internships?
Delayed degree completion and graduation