Metropolitan State University of Denver

What are the popular events and traditions at Metropolitan State University of Denver?

Homecoming and commencement are recurring MSU Denver events that bring students, alumni and supporters together around athletics and academic milestones. Homecoming is associated with Roadrunners activities; commencement marks completion of a degree rather than admission to a particular profession.

The university and student groups also organize cultural, academic and community events throughout the year. On a shared campus, an event held at Auraria is not necessarily an MSU Denver tradition or open under the same rules to students at all three institutions. The current university events calendar and student-organization listings are the best guides to what is actually scheduled in a given term.

What are the student housing and dining options at Metropolitan State University of Denver?

MSU Denver does not operate its own undergraduate residence halls. Students should therefore plan for commuting or arrange housing independently rather than assume a first-year residence requirement or a guaranteed campus room.

Private apartments and other housing options exist around Denver, but their leases, costs and eligibility are separate from admission to MSU Denver. Students comparing options should include utilities, deposits and travel time, not just advertised rent. Food service is available in and around the Auraria Campus; dining locations and payment options may vary by operator. A published room-and-board amount in a cost-of-attendance budget is an estimate of living expenses, not evidence that the university will supply housing or a meal plan.