There are numerous free resources available to support students in their academic journey. We recommend encouraging your student to utilize these resources, especially if they encounter challenges or desire additional support in their classes. The university provides dedicated offices and services that can significantly contribute to their success.
The Access Center
The Access Center partners with students who experience any type of disability (mental health, chronic health, physical, sensory, and neurological) or temporary impairment (concussion, broken wrist, pregnancy, etc.) to provide needed accommodations and support to ensure equal opportunity to demonstrate their academic abilities and receive equal access and inclusion to all the University’s programs, activities and services.
Website: The Access Center
Email: [email protected]
Location: Plaza Building, Suite 122
Phone: 303-615-0200
Office of Testing Services
The testing center offers a variety of other testing services in addition to placement exams, our exam services include:
- Test proctoring service for “mostly online” courses (click here to schedule for an online class exam appointment)
- Departmental Testing (CPCE, ISA, Senior Exit Exams, etc.)
- HESI Nursing Admissions Exams
- CLEP testing
Website: Office of Testing Services
Phone: 303-615-1700
Writing Center
The MSU Denver Writing Center can help students with any writing assignment, at any stage of the writing process. They also support writers across all writing levels and in any discipline. They can help with summary/response papers, journals, case studies, research projects, collaborative projects, digital projects, resumes, applications, presentations, and more!
Website: The Writing Center
Students can make an appointment online.
Tutoring Center
The Tutoring Program at MSU Denver supports students by offering a variety of free services. This program is not just for students having difficulties with course material but also for those looking to better excel in their academic pursuits.
Website: Tutoring Center
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 303-615-1919
Supplemental Instruction
Supplemental Instruction (SI) program at MSU Denver supports students enrolled in traditionally difficult courses by offering free, regularly scheduled group study sessions that are facilitated by SI Leaders (current students who have previously succeeded in the course). Note that not all courses have a supplemental instructor.
Website: Supplemental Instruction
Student Success Coaching
Student Success Coaching at MSU Denver is a personalized and holistic approach to supporting students’ social, emotional, and mental well-being during their college experience. Student Success Coaches support students by helping them build skills they will use to successfully navigate university systems, policies, and procedures. Coaches empower students to define, design and direct their college experiences and lives to meet their academic, professional and life goals.
Website: Student Success Coaching
Knowledge Check
Test your understanding of the material on this page with the questions below. Consider your answer to each multiple choice question, then click “Check Your Answer” under each question to learn whether you were right!
- What services does the Office of Testing Services provide?
- It provides counseling services to students
- It offers a variety of testing services including placement exams and test proctoring
- It helps students with writing assignments
- It organizes group study sessions for difficult courses
- What is the purpose of the Tutoring Program at the university?
- It provides financial aid to students
- It offers a variety of free services to support students in their academic pursuits
- It helps students with writing assignments
- It organizes sports events for students
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It offers a variety of testing services including placement exams and test proctoring
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It offers a variety of free services to support students in their academic pursuits