Meet with Academic Advising

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 runs from November 3rd - December 19th. During this time, you can book a virtual meeting with an Academic Advisor to ensure you’re well-prepared. You will receive an email from the Office of Academic Advising with booking instructions for this meeting. 

We will send these email instructions on a weekly basis, but you should feel free to reach out to us at advising@du.edu anytime.

Click the links below to navigate this page or jump to a section:

• Important Advising & Registration Dates
• Required Actions before meeting with Academic Advising:
• Get Connected with an Academic Advisor
• Registration & Advising Contact Information

Important Advising & Registration Dates

Advising & Registration Period

First-Year Students: November 3rd - December 19th - Opportunities to participate in virtual individual meetings with an Academic Advisor. You will be guided on class registration during this meeting. 

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:

• Complete Discoveries Winter Experience - Academic Advising & Student Success Canvas Module

  The Canvas module includes important information about the Common Curriculum, Academic Advising, and registration preparation. Allow at least 2 hours to complete this module. Taking your time with this module will set you up for success at DU!

  Start the Course on Canvas

• Take the Language Placement Test

  Language Placement test

  • Students who are continuing to study a language they started learning prior to DU take a placement test to determine their starting course level. Transfer students should speak with an Academic Advisor if they have transfer language credit and next steps. 
  • 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. 
• 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.
• Review a Sample Course Plan

  Review a sample course plan for your major area of interest

• Verify we have Received your AP/IB Scores

  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.