At Campus Recreation, we encourage an inclusive, open and welcoming atmosphere by designing and offering challenging programs for all skill levels. We endeavor to maintain programs that include and welcome people of all races, creeds, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, learning styles, economic levels, ages, regions of origin and physical abilities. We recognize that all participants bring a level of experience, skill and ability. We will not make assumptions about others’ ability, interest or experience. We will continually evaluate our policies and practices to ensure equitable access to the full range of services we provide. This statement is the result of the collaborative efforts of Campus Recreation student and professional staff.

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Mission: Metropolitan State University of Denver’s mission is to provide a high-quality, accessible, enriching education that prepares students for successful careers, post-graduate education and lifelong learning in a multicultural, global and technological society. To fulfill its mission, MSU Denver’s diverse university community engages the community at large in scholarly inquiry, creative activity and the application of knowledge.
Vision: Metropolitan State University of Denver’s vision is to become the preeminent public urban university in the nation.
Values: MSU Denver’s mission, vision, ongoing operations and strategic planning are informed by a core set of values that define who we are—and aspire to be — as a University. They are: Diversity, Access, Entrepreneurship, Respect, and Community.

MSU Denver acknowledges the indigenous people and land of Auraria and the broader Denver area.

As we gather here today, we honor and acknowledge that we are on the traditional territories and ancestral homelands of the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Nations. This area was also the site of trade, hunting, gathering, and healing for many other Native Nations: The Lakota, Ute, Kiowa, Comanche, Apache, Shoshone, and others.

We recognize the Indigenous peoples as the original stewards of the land, water, the plants, and animals who called this place home.  As these words of acknowledgment are spoken and heard, the ties that these nations have to their traditional homelands are renewed and reaffirmed. Let us also acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. We respect the many diverse Indigenous peoples still connected to this land on which we gather. We pay our respect to them and give thanks to all Tribal Nations and the ancestors of this place.

We also want to recognize the community and families of Auraria displaced by the creation of this campus for MSU Denver to have a place that we now call home.

Here are departments, offices and groups we work with:

Access Center

Admissions

Alumni Relations

Athletics

Brother to Brother (B2B)

CARE Team

Classroom to Careers (C2Hub)

College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)

Counseling Center – here to address your mental health and psychological needs. We pay close attention to your issues; help you to explore options that assist in your resolution; and connect you to other resources when appropriate. Do not worry alone; we are here for you.

Diversity and Inclusion Office

Financial Aid and Scholarships

First Generation Initiatives – serves as a resource hub for current First-Generation students (57.7% of our undergrad population) as they navigate campus.

Fraternity and Sorority Life

Graduate Studies Office

Health Center at Auraria – an accredited multi-practice office on the Auraria Campus that provides treatment of illness, injuries, COVID-19 testing and vaccines, immunizations, mental health, physical exams, virtual appointments, and more for the students and employees of the Campus.

Human Performance and Sport (HPS) majors

Immigrant Services – here to ensure that immigrant, refugee, DACA, and undocumented students have a place to ask questions and get 1-on-1 help with financial aid, writing assignments, dropping or adding classes, and anything else that might come up!

International Student Support

Journey Through our Heritage (JTOH)

LGBTQ Student Resource Center – focused on enhancing LGBTQ student experiences through community-building, academic and professional development, and support in navigating the various challenges they may experience.

Marketing majors – our AACSB-accredited Marketing program offers small classes—packed with ambitious business students, and led by professors with years of relevant industry experience. Students complete real, hands-on marketing projects—including solving real problems for actual businesses; so students don’t just LEARN marketing, they DO marketing!

Met Media

Nutrition majors

Pathways to Possible – provides Success Coaches to support incoming first year students (students of color or low-income) throughout their entire time at MSU Denver with individualized supports to help students adjust to college (including major and career exploration, understanding financial aid, workshops, laptops, stipend for participating in our program, and much more!).

Roadrunner Food Pantry

Student Organizations

The Gender Institute for Teaching and Advocacy (GITA)

TRIO Student Support Services – provides personal and academic support services and a small scholarship to students who identify as first-gen, low-income, or who have a documented disability; application opens every fall and spring semester.

Veteran and Military Student Services (VetMil)