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What does it mean to be Accepted with Requirements?

Students areÌýaccepted with requirementsÌýto theÌýMSW Program at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï when they have additional obligations to fulfill. This could include, but is not limited to, undergraduate degree completion, prerequisite course completion, low undergraduate GPA, or other items that are not in compliance with program eligibility standards. A student who is accepted with requirements must complete the specified criteria within the first six credit hours of enrollment or, in the case of undergraduate degree completion and prerequisite course completion, prior to the start of MSW Program coursework. Students who do not fulfill their acceptance requirements may be dismissed from the MSW Program. Certain requirements may affect the student’s ability to register – please refer to the criteria of your specific requirement for details.

Listed below are all possible acceptance requirements for the MSW Program – not every requirement may apply to you. Please refer to your admissions letter for your specific situation. Click on the appropriate link above or scroll down to find your requirement(s) for more information and next steps.

Official Transcripts Required

Terms of Requirement

Students who submit unofficial transcripts for MSW Program admissions are accepted with the “Official Transcripts Required” requirement. This requires that official transcripts from all institutions attendedÌýmust be received by ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï prior to the end of your first term in the MSW Program (summer for Advanced Standing admits, fall for Regular Program admits).

If official transcripts from all institutions attended are not received prior toÌýthe end of your first term,Ìýa registration hold will be placed on your account prohibiting registration for future terms until official transcripts are received. You may also face withdrawal from any courses during your second term that you are already registered for.

The Office of Social Work Student ServicesÌýhighly encouragesÌýMSW Program students to submit official transcripts from all institutions attended prior to the start of their first term of the MSW Program.

Required Next Steps

Submit official transcripts to the Office of Graduate Studies. Transcripts can be submitted in one of the following methods. Please do notÌýsubmit any materials to the Office of Admissions at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï. Failure to submit using one of the options below may result in a delay in processing your transcripts.

If you have any questions about what official transcripts are still required or are currently on file, please emailÌý[email protected].

  • Submit Transcripts Electronically (Preferred Method): Request official transcripts be sent electronically toÌý[email protected].
  • Submit Transcripts by Mail:ÌýRequest official transcripts be sent by mail to
    Metropolitan State University of Denver
    Office of Graduate Studies
    PO Box 173362, Campus Box 48
    Denver, CO 80217-3362

ImportantÌýNote ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Ordering Transcripts

If you are ordering your transcripts and select to send them to a school, you may be forced to choose from a list of schools and will not be able to enter theÌý[email protected]Ìýemail or mailing address. If this is the situation,Ìýdo notÌýselect ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï as this will have your materials sent to the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Office of Admissions and will delay processing. Instead, you shouldÌýselect to send the transcripts to a third party at which point you should be able to directly enter our information. Sending to a third party and directly entering the email or physical address you want them sent to should be an option at all institutions. We have had transcripts from all schools in Colorado and from schools across the U.S. sent to us via the [email protected]Ìýaccount and Office of Graduate Studies mailing address.

Completion of Undergraduate Degree

Terms of Requirement

This requirement will be met when an official transcript showing the completion of an undergraduate degree and the date conferred is received by the Office of Graduate Studies. The degree must be completed prior to starting the program and proof of completion must be provided prior to the end of the student’s first term in the MSW Program (summer for Advanced Standing admits, fall for Regular Program admits). If this item is not met per the specified timeline, the student will be dismissed from the Program.

Required Next Steps

  • If you are receiving your undergraduate degree from ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï:
    • The Office of Graduate Studies will verify the conferral of your degree from the internal system. No additional steps are required from the student.
  • If you areÌýreceiving your undergraduate degree from aÌýschool other than ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï:
    • Upon conferral of the undergraduate degree, submit official transcripts to the Office of Graduate Studies showing the degree has been conferred. Transcripts can be submitted in one of the following methods. Please do notÌýsubmit any materials to the Office of Admissions at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï. Failure to submit using one of the options below may result in a delay in processing your transcripts.
      • Submit Transcripts Electronically (Preferred Method): Request official transcripts be sent electronically toÌý[email protected].
      • Submit Transcripts by Mail:ÌýRequest official transcripts be sent by mail to
        Metropolitan State University of Denver
        Office of Graduate Studies
        PO Box 173362, Campus Box 48
        Denver, CO 80217-3362

Upon receiving proof of degree conferral, the Office of Graduate Studies will verify the cumulative undergraduate GPA and, in the case that the GPA is below 3.0, the Department of Social Work may alter your admission decision or requirements.

ImportantÌýNote ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Ordering Transcripts

If you are ordering your transcripts and select to send them to a school, you may be forced to choose from a list of schools and will not be able to enter theÌý[email protected]Ìýemail or mailing address. If this is the situation,Ìýdo notÌýselect ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï as this will have your materials sent to the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Office of Admissions and will delay processing. Instead, you shouldÌýselect to send the transcripts to a third party at which point you should be able to directly enter our information. Sending to a third party and directly entering the email or physical address you want them sent to should be an option at all institutions. We have had transcripts from all schools in Colorado and from schools across the U.S. sent to us via the [email protected]Ìýaccount and Office of Graduate Studies mailing address.

Cumulative Undergraduate GPA under 3.0

Terms of Requirement

This requirement will be met after the student earns a cumulative graduate GPA of at least 3.0 during the first 6 credits or the first term (whichever is more credits) in the MSW Program at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï. If this item is not met per the specified timeline, the student will be dismissed from the Program.

Contact the Office of Social Work Student Services atÌý[email protected] if you have any questions about this requirement.

Mandatory Prerequisite Requirements

Terms of Requirement

This requirement has generated a registration hold on your student account. The registration hold will be lifted after proof of registrationÌýfor all missing prerequisites is received by the Office of Social Work Student Services. You doÌýnotÌýneed to complete all missing prerequisites to have the registration hold lifted from your account, however prerequisites must be completed prior to the start of MSW Program courses in Fall 2026.

The requirement will be met after the student submits official transcripts to demonstrate successful completion (grade of “C-” or above or adequate test score) of required prerequisite(s) to [email protected]. This must be completed prior to starting the MSW Program in Fall 2025. Students who are missing one or more mandatory prerequisite at the beginning of the Fall semester may be dismissed from the MSW Program, placed on a revised academic plan, or forced to defer their acceptance.

If you believe a course you have already completed would fulfill a missing prerequisite requirement, pleaseÌýemailÌý[email protected]Ìýwith the institution the course was taken at, the course name and number, a course description, and the prerequisite you believe it should count for. We will review the course description and let you know if it meets our requirements.

Required Next Steps

  • A registration hold has been added to your account.ÌýYou will not be able to register for MSW Program classes until you have provided proof of registration for each missing prerequisite. Please email proof of registration toÌý[email protected].
  • Provide proof of successful completion to the Office of Social Work Student Services by emailingÌý[email protected] prior to the start of the Fall 2026 semester.

2025 Admissions Cycle MSW Program Prerequisite Requirement & Completion Options

If you would like to take any missing prerequisites at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï, please email [email protected] for information about enrolling for the summer term.

BSW Degree Older Than 6 Years

Terms of Requirement

This requirement will be met after the student earns a cumulative graduate GPA of at least 3.0 during your first 6 credits or first term (whichever is more credits) in the MSW Program. If this item is not met per the specified timeline, the student will be dismissed from the Program.

Contact the Office of Social Work Student Services atÌý[email protected] if you have any questions about this requirement.