University of Denver

The University of Denver is committed to the safeguarding and accurate maintenance of student records. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 provides students with a number of rights regarding their educational records. General questions, concerns or informal complaints should be directed to the Office of the Registrar.

Occasionally, students will need to release part or all of their student records to third parties such as parents, attorneys or employers. The University of Denver will not release student records without the written consent of the student.

DSF wants you to succeed as you pursue your education, and in partnership with University of Denver DSF Scholars are provided with additional support on campus to help you be successful. DSF Scholars must meet certain Student Success Requirements to maintain scholarship eligibility. 

Click on the button below to download a PDF of the Student Success Requirements at DU, plus details on reaching your campus contact.

Considering transferring to DU and not sure where to begin? We have put together this Transfer Checklist to help your transfer to DU go smoothly. Click on the button below to download the Transfer Checklist. 

Isaiah Otero-Tercero
Academic Advisor
isaiah.oterotercero@du.edu

Andrew Carver
303-871-4020
andrew.carver@du.edu

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University Hall 255
2197 S. University Blvd
Denver, CO 80208

303-871-4020
finaid@du.edu 

DSF wants every college student to successfully complete a college degree or certificate. Below are some helpful resources and programs that are available at DU.

• Learning Effectiveness Program (LEP) – a nationally recognized fee-for-service program that provides individualized academic support for University of Denver students with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), students on the Autism Spectrum, or a history of learning differences.

• Pioneer Leadership Program (PLP) – PLP is a unique academic minor and Living and Learning Community at the University of Denver that emphasizes leadership ignited by community, curiosity, courage, and action. Each year PLP selects 88 incoming students who are ready to embrace the ever-increasing challenges of our world. PLP is a transformational learning experience that combines course work, a residential community, civic engagement, and professional networks to equip 21st century citizen leaders. Through the study and practice of leadership, you will acquire the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to become an effective, collaborative leader in whatever field you choose.

• 1GenU – a four-year developmental and community-building program that focuses on assisting first-generation students and their families in navigating the institution while providing mentorship and academic resources to ensure their success at DU and post-graduation.

• DU STEM–

  University of Denver’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (DU-STEM) is four year academic success program serving undergraduate students from various backgrounds and experiences who elect to major in the STEM fields. 

  The DU-STEM program is focused on developing a strong, welcoming STEM community that developing self-confidence, creates a sense of belonging and fosters an atmosphere of academic success among DU-STEM scholars at DU. Through education navigating the STEM fields, along with weekly success sessions, peer mentorship, intensive advising, guidance, and support, DU-STEM helps provide the tools necessary to excel academically and thrive professionally in STEM.

• Volunteers in Partnership (VIP) – DU’s Volunteer database to help navigate ways to educate, engage, and equip yourself to help improve lives of the people in our communities.

• Honors Program at DU – a program for students who want a curriculum passed what is already being offered to students at the Unviersity of Denver. The aim of the program is to challenge students to cultivate strong habits of critical thinking, creativity, and scholarship. Students will get smaller class sizes, a small community as well as scholarship opportunity.

• Issues to Impact (i2i) – The Issues to Impact (i2i) Communities (formerly known as the Living & Learning Communities) bring together first-year students who care about the same issues and want to create meaningful change while building life-long community and skills along the way. Through mentoring, field experiences, guest speakers, and a community of peers, you’ll explore real-world challenges and discover how your unique interests, skills, and talents can help you make an impact at DU and beyond.

• Colorado Women’s College Scholars (CWC) – provides a multidisciplinary academic and co-curricular program for undergraduate women identified students. Program model is cohort learning experience, learning along 12-15 other women. Requires 24-credit hour Leadership minor.

• Excelling Leaders Institute (ELI) – consists of a multi-day pre-orientation experience that focuses on areas of academic preparation, leadership development, social identity development, campus networking, and many other key components to ensure overall student success. This includes the ability to move into the residence halls early.

• Student Disabilities Services – The Disability Services Program (SDS) is committed to providing equitable opportunities to all students in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable laws. Students with disabilities deserve to participate in all of the University of Denver’s courses, programs, and activities. We, at the SDS, help to facilitate this participation by approving and providing accommodations at no extra cost for any student who has a documented disability.

• First@DU – FIRST@DU is dedicated to helping first-generation, minoritized, and other underrepresented students succeed. We provide an array of opportunities for all first-generation students to network and build support through community activities, mentoring, success sessions, resource referrals, leadership development, and more.

• CAHSS First-Generation College Student Program – The CAHSS First-Generation College Student Program seeks to address educational inequity by offering comprehensive mentoring for CAHSS students who are the first in their immediate family to attend college. Through support, direction and connections with faculty and peer mentors, students learn how to navigate academic and social barriers to improve their college and career success.

• Student Success Coaching – At Student Success Coaching, we want you to DU It for You! Take your DU experience into your own hands with the help of our Student Success Coaches. Student Success Coaches are graduate students at DU who provide personalized support during your journey at DU. We are a program for students, by students. Your coach will support you, challenge you, and hold you accountable through individualized one-on-one coaching sessions. Topics are customized to meet your needs and may include goal setting, time management, organization, study skills, and stress management.