Campus Life

DU’s newest students arrive with diverse backgrounds, impressive academic achievements, and a head start on their college coursework.

Whether you need a student ID or the best iced latte on campus, here are the places every DU first year should know—and how to find them.

With 100+ student organizations and 30 club sports, this upcoming DU event is the place to meet people, explore your interests, and find your campus community.

Experienced students and recent graduates reflect on their early moments at DU and offer heartfelt advice for incoming first-year students.

Izzy Knaus, a graduate student studying international security, was one of four students selected to represent DU at the 2026 Aspen Security Forum. 

Through performances, classroom visits, and hands-on experiences with world-class artists, the Newman Center’s educational programs connect K-12 students with new cultures, musical traditions, and creative possibilities.

What's true, what's not, and what falls somewhere in between? From ghost stories to campus conspiracies, we investigated DU’s most legendary tales.

A new pilot program called Class@Work brought business students face to face with professionals from local companies.

The University of Denver’s Debate Across the Curriculum initiative fosters critical thinking, open dialogue, and respectful disagreement.

Master’s and doctoral students from across the University of Denver made their way to Magness Arena on June 12 to celebrate a milestone years in the making.

As the University of Denver celebrates its graduate students on June 12, five students look back on the experiences, lessons, and ambitions that shaped their time at DU—and the impact they hope to have in the future.

From a packed MusicFest to carnival games, a climbing wall, and a dive-in movie, DU students made the most of the University’s longest-running tradition.

Whether they’re studying in Prague, balancing jobs with online classes, or getting ahead on credits, DU students are discovering the benefits and opportunities that Summer Session offers.

From answering questions about housing and career services to sharing what they love about the University, this all-important welcome crew helps prospective students feel right at home.

DU’s 4D Purpose Dinners bring students, faculty, staff, and alumni together for informal conversations that challenge career expectations, build connections, and open doors.

With a 14-game winning streak and a slew of standout freshmen, the Pioneers head to Las Vegas to face top-seeded Michigan in a clash of college hockey titans.

Seven student acts took the stage at Battle of the Bands 2026, with the crowd voting for post-punk band Exhaler as the winner—earning them a spot at MusicFest in May.

From festive campus gatherings to fresh powder at Winter Park, students enjoyed every moment of this favorite DU tradition.