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Welcome! If you are an adult learner looking to finish what you started by completing your bachelor’s degree or going on to obtain your master's or doctorate, Metropolitan State University should be your choice!
We offer over 50 majors, 9 graduate programs and a doctorate.
Spotlight
Metropolitan State 2010 Census Campaign
We are committed to ensure that all of our students, faculty and staff are counted in the 2010 Census which determines federal allocations for our state, cities and schools for the next ten years. The results affect congressional representation and decisions on how Minnesota’s share of over $400 billion federal dollars is allocated for infrastructure and services.
Learn more including a calendar of special Census events.
Metropolitan State art gallery to be named in honor of Gordon Parks
Famed photojournalist, author, filmmaker and composer, Gordon Parks, would have well-identified with the university’s students, faculty, staff and alumni in embracing our emphasis on diversity and bringing quality, affordable education to a variety of underserved populations.
Learn more about Parks’ story and how you can help support the gallery.
Metropolitan State participates in national “United We Serve” day
Sixty-three Metropolitan State students, faculty and staff recently participated in "United We Serve," a national initiative that called on all Americans to help in our nation's recovery by volunteering in their communities to help lay a new foundation for growth by engaging in sustained, meaningful community service. View the Video!
Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Education Center construction now underway
A Construction Celebration of the new Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Education Center was recently held at the building site on the Brooklyn park campus of Hennepin Technical College. Featured speakers included Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system Chancellor James McCormick and Minnesota State Attorney General Lori Swanson.
