Work hard, play hard

When it's time to close the books, you can take full advantage of the unsurpassed natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains and the more than 300 days of sunshine a year. You'll choose from unlimited recreational opportunities, including world-class skiing, mountain climbing, hiking, white water rafting and camping all within a short drive.

As the biggest city in the Rocky Mountain region, Denver is a center for professional sports, nightlife and culture. Within minutes, you can be at a professional football, basketball, baseball or hockey game. You can also explore Denver's lively downtown, with its cosmopolitan restaurants; world-class ballet, symphonic music, opera and theater; popular and folk music scenes. In addition, the city is home to a vast array of international communities that brings you everything from Thai cuisine to Cinco de Mayo celebrations. An extensive network of parks and bike trails, plus a light-rail line and bus system, makes the entire city accessible from the DU campus.