Welcome to the online orientation! Orientation is an opportunity to get off to a good start and become familar with the many resources and opportunites at Metropolitan State University so you can get the most out of your education. The content is organized in modules (tabs) located in the navigation bar above. An Online Orientation Checklist to guide you through the process and a brief overview is provided below.

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Welcome

To help you get off to a good start, below is the Online Orientation Checklist outlining five steps to compete to help you get the most out of your education.

Step 1: Compete all six Test Your Knowledge Self Assessments at the end of each module in preparation for the Comprehensive Quiz

Step 2: Complete the Academic Planning Activities found in the Planning module and create the Long-Term Academic Plan.

Step 3: Complete the Comprehensive Quiz by choosing the correct quiz and successfully passing it in D2L (Desire2Learn).

Step 4: Register for courses and make arrangements for payment by the tuition deadline including applying for financial aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov and http://www.metrostate.edu/msweb/pathway/aid/apply.html. Take a course load that balances work, school, family and friends.

Step 5: Gather your questions as you progress through the orientation and contact your advisor. Login NetDirect and find your advisor's contact information in the lower left hand corner of the portal.

Overview

 

  • Program addresses both general and detail questions about your academic program
  • Resources introduces you to the different services such as advising, financial resources, testing centers, tutoring and student organizations that are available to you.
  • Rights familiarizes you to the university's different policies and procedures.
  • Strategies introduces you to success tips that will help you either online or on campus, as well as a variety of ways to earn college credit.
  • Library explains how you can obtain a library card, access online databases and become a better researcher.
  • Registration helps you consider an appropriate course load and select the right courses.