Welcome to the DU Community! We’re thrilled to have you join us and want to make sure you feel confident and supported as you prepare to register for your Winter classes at DU. Our advising period for first-year students starting in Winter quarter starts November 2nd, 2026. During this time, you will receive an email to you DU email from an academic advisor inviting you to meet with them. They will include a link to book a meeting.
Don’t worry—you won’t mess this up! We’re here to help. Feel free to reach out to us at advising@du.edu anytime.
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Important Advising & Registration Dates
Advising Period for Winter Start
New Transfer & New First-Year Students: Starting November 2nd, 2026, students will receive an invitation from an Academic Advisor to schedule individual meetings to review credits and discuss course options.
Registration Period
Registration for Winter Quarter 2027 for new first year and transfer students starts October 30th, 2026. You must meet with an Academic Advisor first to have your advising hold removed.
***Please note: Registration time tickets are in Mountain Time. Please plan accordingly. Time Zone Converter.
Other Dates & Deadlines
Check the comprehensive Action Items & Important Dates checklist to make sure you’re on track for joining the DU community.
Required Actions before meeting with Academic Advising
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Complete Discoveries Winter Experience - Academic Advising & Student Success Canvas Module
The Canvas module (module 2) includes important information about the Common Curriculum, Academic Advising, and registration preparation. Allow at least 1.5 hours to complete this module. Taking your time with this module will set you up for success at DU!
Log into Canvas to start the course.
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Take the Language Placement Test
Language Placement test - Complete this as soon as possible
- Students who are continuing to study a language they started learning prior to DU take a placement test to determine their starting course level.
- Some degree programs are exempt from the language requirement which includes the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and all Engineering degree programs. Students with these declared degree types do not need to take the proficiency placement test.
- Contact cwlc@du.edu for questions regarding your placement test results.
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Review Math Advising Document (Business & STEM Majors)
Math Advising Document
- Document includes recommended math pathways based on major requirements for Business and STEM Major Students.
- Guidance using prior coursework, standardized test scores, and self-assessed readiness.
- Non-business and non-STEM students should review AI-Natural Requirements for the Common Curriculum. We encourage you to watch the Common Curriculum video to learn more.
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Review a sample course plan for your major area of interest
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Verify we have received your AP/IB Scores
AP and IB results are received in large batches starting in mid-July. It can take a couple of weeks to process these scores and award the appropriate transfer credit.
To verify you’ve received your transfer credits, please log in to My4D > Student tools widget > My Student Profile > Prior Education and Testing (left-hand side), where your scores are displayed.
If you have not requested your scores, please see directions below:
- Request that your AP Scores (if applicable) be sent to DU through the AP Portal (school code is 4842)
- IB graduates (if applicable) request your transcripts be sent directly to University of Denver through the IB Portal.
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Meet with Academic Advising
After completing the required action items above, you may meet with the Academic Advising team starting November 2nd.
Action Items before Registering for Classes
Registration & Advising Contact Information
For questions about registration issues including errors, contact imsoconfused@du.edu or call 303-871-4095.
For questions about academic advising or course planning, contact advising@du.edu.
