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First-Year Student Orientation

Winter 2013 Orientation

If you are a new student and plan to start at the University of Denver in winter quarter 2013, please visit the Winter Orientation page.

 

Fall 2013 Orientation

Fall 2013 Discoveries Orientation will be September 2nd-September 9th. Details regarding fall Discoveries Orientation 2013 will be sent to all deposited domestic students in early June. A general schedule of the week is posted on the left hand side of this page.

Your orientation group will be determined by the First-Year Seminar you register for. This is the only fall course you'll register for before you arrive in September. Registering for your First-Year Seminar registers you for Discoveries orientation. Registration for First Year Seminars will open at 8:00 MST June 15th and close July 15th. For registration information, visit the FSEM website.

Important Information for INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

International Students will not receive a packet in the mail. Instead, you will register for your First Year Seminar when you arrive on campus in September for International Student Orientation. Please see their website for further details.

 

Video produced by and featuring current Discoveries Orientation Leaders.

 

Throughout the week you'll participate in activities such as:

  • small group discussions,
  • large group presentations,
  • interaction with faculty,
  • academic advising,
  • fun social activities
  • registration for the rest of your fall quarter courses,
  • and much more!

So prepare to be busy! In fact, you should not plan to do anything that week that isn't DU-related—missing Discoveries could have an impact on your fall registration. The goal is to help you get to know the University of Denver and what it means to be a part of our community. Also, during evening activities, you’ll have a chance to meet other students and sample just a few of the many different extracurricular opportunities available at DU.

 

Checklist Before You Arrive

  • Arrange Housing - If you are living on campus, new student check-in begins at 8:00 a.m. Sunday, September 2nd, 2012. Students may see their room assignments beginning July 16th on myWeb. You must be registered for a First Year Seminar in order to view your assignment. http://www.du.edu/housing
  • Send Final Transcripts - Request to have your final high school and college transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admission by August 1st. If you have questions about how courses transfer into DU, it will be helpful if you can bring copies of official course descriptions to orientation. These must be printed or copied from the institution's course catalog, either hard copy or online. www.du.edu/registrar/transfercredit
  • Take the Math Proficiency Survey - All first year students are encouraged to take this survey prior to attending Discoveries Orientation.  www.du.edu/mathproficiency
  • Take the Language Placement Exam- All First Year students taking Spanish, French, German, or Italian are required to take this exam online by July 31st. Students taking planning to take a language other than those listed here will take a placement exam during Discoveries Orientation week. http://www.du.edu/cwlc/testing/undergrad_placement.html
  • Take the Know the Code Quiz- Honor Yourself, Honor the Code. Curious about “the rules” at DU? Make sure you Know the Code and go to www.du.edu/studentconduct and click on the “Know the Code” icon– this contains important information you’ll want to know as a DU student. Scroll through the slide show and then show that you Know the Code by taking a brief online quiz. If you get at least 18 out of 20 answers correct you will be entered into a drawing for $150 at the DU Bookstore.
  • Accept or Waive Health Insurance - DU requires that all students have coverage. Please determine if you need coverage from the University or are able to waive this service due to coverage through your own policy. www.du.edu/duhealth/general/insurance
  • Prepare Your Laptop - Make sure your computer has the appropriate antivirus software.  Once you arrive on campus, you will receive information for how to connect to the DU networks.  www.du.edu/uts/helpdesk/newstudent
  • Campus Safety- While the University of Denver has been recognized as one of the safest campuses in the country, it's always important to be prepared for emergency situations. Educate yourself by visiting Campus Safety's resources.