If you鈥檙e looking to cheer on top professional sports teams, explore the vibrant arts scene, or just enjoy over 250 days of sunshine a year, Denver鈥檚 got it all. It鈥檚 also one of the best cities in the nation to launch your career鈥攊t鈥檚 no wonder more than 70% of DU graduates choose to make Colorado their home.

From fall afternoons on the greens to winter snowball fights and spring days in the sun, campus life thrives in every season. With five , diverse dining, and easy access to the city of Denver, this is where your path begins.

Whether you visit as a first-year student for First Ascent or take advantage of one of our 4D Wellness Weekends, DU鈥檚 James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus provides opportunities for growth, exploration, and adventure in the heart of the Rockies. The 720-acre campus is just two hours from Denver and, thanks to our generous donors, accessible to all students at no extra cost.

We鈥檙e committed to creating a community where every individual, group, and voice feels like they belong. At DU, true inclusiveness means seeking out diverse perspectives and bringing them together through events, groups, dialogues, and dedicated support services. DU is about discovering yourself鈥攁nd finding people and passions that challenge you along the way.

As the premier private R1 research university in the Rocky Mountain West, DU demonstrates a deep commitment to advancing discovery and innovation. We take pride in providing and graduate students with exceptional opportunities for hands-on research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and faculty mentorship.

College is about more than classes鈥攊t鈥檚 about discovering who you are and finding your community. At DU, you can join more than 100 spanning everything from outdoor adventures and arts to academics and service. And if you don鈥檛 find the club you鈥檙e looking for, we鈥檒l help you start your own.

DU empowers students to explore the world while pursuing their degree. Consistently ranked in the top 10 for undergraduate study abroad participation, with guidance from the and support like the initiative, you鈥檒l immerse yourself in new cultures, gain fresh perspectives, and strengthen both your academic work and future career.