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DU First-Year Student Programs

Overview

The first-year seminar exists solely to focus on the success of our first-year students. The seminar is dedicated to providing both academic and social support during the sometimes difficult transition into college life.

Ana Rodriguez, a PhD student at DU, along with Crystal Bustillos (sophomore), Courtney Paiz (senior), Alan Diaz (senior), and Jacque Andrews (graduate student), meet with the students once a week to provide a solid foundation in order to be successful throughout their college careers.

Students in first-year seminar:

  • Denver Center for International Studies (DCIS): Matahira Ali, Elliot Clough, Ana Gutierrez, Vanessa Teck
  • Denver School of Science and Technology (DSST): Evan Boucher, Jesus Pena, Zeke Perez
  • Lincoln High School: Michael Diep, Khoa Nguyen, Ruby Lopez
  • Pinnacle Charter School: Zachary Kohama
  • West High School: Oscar Baez

First-Year Testimonials

  • "The seminar was great and beneficial!"

  • "I really enjoyed the seminar. Thanks to all!"

  • "The seminar helped me transition into college."