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What is the Student Success Roadmap?
Students in the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences are encouraged to follow this roadmap and engage in the highlighted activities to find success at MSU Denver. This page outlines items students should consider completing during pivotal times in their journey, specifically the beginning (Year 1-2), middle (Year 2-3), near the end (Year 3-4) and at the end (Year 4) of their academic career.
Additionally, we list activities students should complete every semester (Year 1-4) to help you achieve every success!
Interested in having the print version of this page? Feel free to download the short or long version of the Roadmap to refer to later.
How to Use this Tool
To use this tool to the fullest, follow these steps:
- Click on the button to view associated activities.
- Read the steps listed in each category and click on box for more information.
- Check out additional activities in the “Don’t Forget” dropdown boxes.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page to download and print the short or long version of the roadmap.
I want to view activities and experiences I should complete...
Every semester (Year 1-4)
Every Semester Roadmap Activities
At the beginning of my journey (Year 1-2)
Beginning of Journey Roadmap Activities
In the middle of my journey (Year 2-3)
Middle of Journey Roadmap Activities
Near the end of my journey (Year 3-4)
Near the End Roadmap Activities
At the end of my journey (Year 4)
End of Journey Roadmap Activities
Every semester you should...start off strong!
Year 1-4
Meet with your Academic Advisor
Register for Classes Early
Need a refresher on how to sign up for classes?
Check your Student Hub
Register for Classes, Find Resources,
Read your Degree Progress Report
Check in with Financial Aid
Connect with the C2 Hub
Regularly check-in to your Canvas, Navigate Student, and email accounts: Be in the know on all dates, holds, financial aid information, academic advising, and more.
Use the Academic Calendar for important dates and deadlines.
Complete the College Opportunity Fund (COF) application (Colorado residents): Want free money? Authorize the COF stipend on our Student Hub portal if you are a Colorado resident.
Submit a Health Insurance Opt-Out Waiver: Already have health insurance? Submit your “Opt-Out Waiver” by the deadline every semester you take nine or more credits.
If you haven’t already done so…
Become friends with your peer mentor: They know the ins and outs of MSU Denver. Check your email for their contact information.
The Journey Begins
Year 1
Attend Orientation
Register for Classes
Complete Financial Aid Applications
Meet with your Academic Advisor
Check your Degree Progress Report
Complete General Studies
Get to know your Instructors
Start Career Preparation
Connect with Peer Mentoring
Follow us!
Bookmark the Student Hub page: This will be your BFF during your time at MSU Denver. You can even check your registration date and time through the Register button.
Complete the College Opportunity Fund (COF) application (Colorado residents): Want free money? Authorize the COF stipend on our Student Hub portal if you are a Colorado resident.
Submit a Health Insurance Opt-Out Waiver: Already have health insurance? Submit your “Opt-Out Waiver” by the deadline every semester you take nine or more credits.
Know Where to Go!
Year 2
Meet with a Career Counselor
Ask your Faculty about their Career Path
Get Involved with your Department's Activities
Join a Student Organization or Club
Learn about Financing your Education
Connect with Student Engagement and Wellness
Hit a roadblock or feeling stressed?
Learn to use online tools like: Student Hub, Canvas, and Degree Progress Report.
Use your FREE resources like supplemental instruction, tutoring, learning assistants, teaching assistants, and the Writing Center to help you succeed.
Still undecided or exploring majors? Meet with an Exploratory Academic Advisor.
Invite your fam to campus for a weekend of fun during Family Weekend!
Keep it up and Kickstart your Career!
Year 2-3
Declare your major
Find Hands-On Experiences
Build your Resume
Don’t be a follower! Explore leadership opportunities, become a peer mentor, work on campus.
Have some fun! Attend the Fall Fest and Spring Fling between classes
Almost There!
Year 3-4
Apply for an Internship
Become a Mentor
Complete Career/Interest Assessments
Check In with Student Engagement and Wellness
If you haven't already...
Talk to your Professor
Explore career options or what's next...
Explore Graduate School
Explore Job Opportunities
Stay Engaged! As your career path becomes clearer, you’ll need to engage in activities that help you get relevant experience through internships, leadership programs, undergraduate research, service learning, job shadowing, studying abroad, volunteering and career-related jobs.
Polish up that resume by using Vmock to get personalized feedback.
Set up a LinkedIn profile to start building your network with classmates, co-workers and alumni.
Set up your CareerLink account to apply for jobs and internships, upload and manage your resume, sign up for workshops, career fairs and other campus recruiting events!
Verify you’re on track for graduation with your academic advisor.
The Finish Line. You did it, Congratulations!
Year 4
Complete your Capstone or Senior Experience
Apply for Jobs
Apply for Graduation
Learn about Repayment
Get a drink at Tivoli
Attend Commencement
Congrats Graduates!
Connect with Alumni Relations
Collect your Graduation Gift and tell us What's Next
More information on how to pick up your gift will be added here.
Time to focus on your career! Review job postings through Career Link and attend job fairs and hiring events. If you are graduating in May, start search for jobs in the Fall.
Identify references for jobs or graduate school among faculty, advisors, and employers. Seek their permission so you can use them as a reference.
Get prepped! Participate in mock interviews for employment or graduate school admission.
Download the Roadmap - Print Versions Available Below
CLAS Student Success Roadmap - One Pager, Short Version
Download the Student Success Roadmap One PagerCLAS Student Success Roadmap - Booklet, Detailed Version
Download the Student Success Roadmap BookletCollege of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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