MSU Denver Basics
Orientation Insider
OA Basics
MSU Offices and their functions
Fun and not so fun facts
100

This year MSU Denver was founded.

1965

100

This is the official name of the program that welcomes new Roadrunners.

Orientation, Transfer, Reengagement

100

What are the steps to opening the office? AKA Opening Checklist?

1. Use Student ID to open office door (8am)  

> Turn on the lights in the office  

2. Open Cabinet with key located on the white board in the back area 

3. Take main 2 phones off “DND” 

> Click on “more” and click “DND” 

4. Bring the OA supply cart to the front  

5. Log in

100

This office helps students plan how to pay their tuition and fees by assisting with applications for scholarships, student loans, grants, and work study. 

Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships

100

This person has never broken a bone.

Alex

200

This bird is MSU Denver’s official mascot.

Rowdy the Roadrunner

200

This group of students helps lead orientation sessions and answer questions.

Orientation Leaders

200

What times do we pull the OA Report?

9am, 1pm, 4pm

200

Some of the main functions of this office include recruiting students and reviewing and accepting applications to admit them to the university

Office of Admissions 

200

This person can make their eyes shake - SCARY!

Amaia

300

MSU Denver shares its campus with these two institutions.

University of Colorado Denver and Community College of Denver?

300

What is the primary goal of orientation?

To help new students transition to MSU Denver

300

What is the password to the orientation email?

Roadrunner2023@!

300

This office focusses on assisting students who have transfer credits, adult students, and readmitted students with their onboarding steps after being admitted. They also offer support to these students during their time at MSU. 

Office of Transfer and Adult Student Success

300

This person's biggest fear is cockroaches 

Briana

400

MSU Denver was originally known by this name.

Metropolitan State College of Denver

400

Who supervises Orientation Leaders?

Andrea, Carina, John

400

How do you pull the OA Report?

VZ > Reports > Student Reports > OA Report - Thrice Daily > "online orientation complete date > Run Report

400

One of the things this office does is receive, evaluate, and apply transcripts and credits for students who have transferred from another institution. 

Office of the Registrar 

400

This person drank hand sanitizer as a kid.

Sovereign

500

The main academic building that houses the President’s Office and many classrooms for first time college students?

Jordan Student Success Building

500

How many orientation leaders do they typically hire?

14-15

500

What paper do you include in the colorful packets?

-Registration Guide

-General Studies

-English and Math Placement

-New Student Test Placement

-Navigate

500

This office processes payments and keeps student accounts up to date.

Office of the Bursar 

500

This person is terrified of mice.

Kim