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A **Foundation** of Learning

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At DU, we’re creating a better future, for all. We offer students the opportunity to build the skills, knowledge and perspective to make a difference in our world and create real, lasting change.

From our classrooms and labs in the city of Denver to our [one-of-a-kind campus in the Colorado Rocky Mountains](/kennedy-mountain-campus/about), we foster a [Four-Dimensional Experience](/4D) that focuses on intellectual growth, well-being, character and career skill-building. Here, you'll be part of a culture that enriches every member of the DU community and advances the greater good.

*   [Explore DU Academics](https://www.du.edu/academics)

*   [The 4D Experience](https://www.du.edu/4D-experience)

**Featured** News

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    ### University of Denver Graduate Programs Rank Among the Top in the Nation

    Several DU graduate programs placed in the top 100 in U.S. News and World Report's 2024-2025 rankings.

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    ### Daniel L. Ritchie, Visionary 16th Chancellor of DU, Remembered for His Lasting Impact

    Known as the “cowboy chancellor,” Ritchie was a tireless advocate for DU and an unparalleled leader whose dedication to excellence and the greater good will inspire generations to come.

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    ### Princeton Review Ranks DU No. 1 for ‘Students Love Their College’

    The University ranked as the most loved by its students, according to the Princeton Review’s survey of 168,000 college students.

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    ### A Constellation of Support

    How the University of Denver’s 4D Experience is shaping holistic student growth

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    ### Former Inmate Facing 300 Years Behind Bars Learned He Had a Traumatic Brain Injury — Now He’s Helping Others

    Marchell Taylor had been in prison nearly half his life when test results showed he'd been living with a TBI. Now, he speaks up for others with the condition.

    ](https://people.com/former-inmate-traumatic-brain-injury-helping-others-marchell-taylor-exclusive-8704366)

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    ### University of Denver Graduate Programs Rank Among the Top in the Nation

    Several DU graduate programs placed in the top 100 in U.S. News and World Report's 2024-2025 rankings.

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    ### Daniel L. Ritchie, Visionary 16th Chancellor of DU, Remembered for His Lasting Impact

    Known as the “cowboy chancellor,” Ritchie was a tireless advocate for DU and an unparalleled leader whose dedication to excellence and the greater good will inspire generations to come.

    ](https://www.du.edu/news/daniel-l-ritchie-visionary-16th-chancellor-du-remembered-his-lasting-impact)

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    ### Princeton Review Ranks DU No. 1 for ‘Students Love Their College’

    The University ranked as the most loved by its students, according to the Princeton Review’s survey of 168,000 college students.

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    ### A Constellation of Support

    How the University of Denver’s 4D Experience is shaping holistic student growth

    ](https://learningwellmag.org/article/a-constellation-of-support)

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    University News

    ### Former Inmate Facing 300 Years Behind Bars Learned He Had a Traumatic Brain Injury — Now He’s Helping Others

    Marchell Taylor had been in prison nearly half his life when test results showed he'd been living with a TBI. Now, he speaks up for others with the condition.

    ](https://people.com/former-inmate-traumatic-brain-injury-helping-others-marchell-taylor-exclusive-8704366)

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    University News

    ### University of Denver Graduate Programs Rank Among the Top in the Nation

    Several DU graduate programs placed in the top 100 in U.S. News and World Report's 2024-2025 rankings.

    ](/news/university-denver-graduate-programs-rank-among-top-nation)

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Two Campuses, **One DU**

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Every DU student receives a [Four-Dimensional Experience](/4D) at our Denver campus—125 grassy, sun-kissed acres just minutes from downtown Denver—and at our inspiring [mountain campus](https://www.du.edu/kennedy-mountain-campus) nestled in the Colorado Rockies.

You'll draw on Denver's thriving startup scene and vibrant arts culture and learn why it's one of the best cities in the nation for new careers—and why over 70% of our undergraduates decide to make Colorado their home after graduation. At the same time, the Kennedy Mountain Campus will offer you the chance to reflect, connect and explore Colorado's stunning natural landscapes.

Through this unique, two-campus learning experience, you will enjoy new and exciting opportunities to build life-long bonds with your peers and apply and deepen the knowledge you gain in our classrooms. You will connect to a sense of confidence in yourself, the value of your skills and your ability to change the world.

*   [Explore the Kennedy Mountain Campus](https://www.du.edu/kennedy-mountain-campus)

Discover Your Purpose

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Through our signature [4D Experience](/4d), you will thrive at DU supported by a network of mentors and advisors invested in your success. And you will be prepared for life after you graduate, equipped with knowledge, a sense of purpose and a valuable set of skills. 

You'll take part in transformative, hands-on educational experiences that provide you with excellent opportunities to grow intellectually and build the skills you'll need for a life and career of purpose.

Our engaged, collaborative, inclusive culture will empower you to learn more about your own strengths and passions while exploring well-being from a big-picture perspective, from physical and mental to social, financial and spiritual.

### You Belong Here

You come to DU for the world-class education. You stay for the lifelong friendships, mentorship and supportive community. Here, our students discover a second home. Find your DU family in our state-of-the-art [Dimond Family Residential Village](https://www.du.edu/housing/index.html), at the [Kennedy Mountain Campus](https://www.du.edu/kennedy-mountain-campus "Learn About Kennedy Mountain Campus") or by joining one of [hundreds of clubs](https://crimsonconnect.du.edu/club_signup). Connect while helping meet our [sustainability goals](https://www.du.edu/sustainability/content/sustainability-our-commitment) or while serving the public good with one of our [centers and institutes](https://www.du.edu/research/institutes). Wherever you go and whatever you do, you'll be able to build relationships that define your experience and last a lifetime.

[Explore Student Life](https://www.du.edu/campus-life/overview)

### It's Your Future

#### Be Ready for a Dynamic World

At DU, you will deepen your understanding of the world and discover how you can make a positive impact. Our degree programs serve you as a multidimensional, unique individual. Start with our liberal arts program and gain the broad view, then build a custom plan from our formal degree programs to get the first-hand learning you need to make real change.  

In addition, our recognized status as a Very High Research University (or “R1”) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education means you'll have the opportunity to conduct groundbreaking research in fields ranging from sustainable energy distribution to peace and conflict.

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### Making a Difference

#### For a Better Tomorrow

At DU, our commitment to serving the public good begins with improving lives and communities here in Denver and Colorado. We accomplish this through groundbreaking student and faculty research, community initiatives and effective partnerships with the organizations and individuals making positive change right now. Throughout their studies, DU students will have the opportunity to help lay the groundwork for a better future here in Colorado.  

[Explore Local Involvement](/about/local-involvement)

Greet the Future with Confidence

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With a Four-Dimensional Experience, you will graduate with more than a degree. You will build a comprehensive and dynamic set of skills that will serve you throughout your entire life. You will leave DU knowing the value you bring to every opportunity, confident in your ability to make a difference in your life, your communities and the world.

[Apply for Admission](/admission-aid/undergraduate/how-to-apply)

### Disclosures

_The University of Denver admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.  

If interested in more information, please explore DU’s [Consumer Disclosures](https://du.edu/ir/reporting/disclosures.html "Consumer Disclosures webpage") and the [Office of Equal Opportunity & Office of Title IX](https://www.du.edu/equalopportunity/policies_procedures/index.html "Equal Opportunity policies webpage")._

Start Your **Application**

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##### Undergraduate Applicants

We accept the Common App, a universal application that can be sent to many schools.

###### Common App

[First-Year Students](https://apply.commonapp.org/login?m=78 "Start a Common App for First Years") [Transfer Students](https://apply.commonapp.org/login?m=78 "Start a Common App for Transfer Students")

###### Bachelor Completions

[All Students](https://gradadmissions.du.edu/apply/ "Start an Application")

##### Graduate Applicants

Go to the graduate admission application to submit your information. For information on admission requirements, visit the graduate academic programs page and locate your program of interest.

###### Apply Now

[Graduate Application](https://gradadmissions.du.edu/apply/ "Start a Graduate Application")

###### Explore Programs

[Graduate Academic Programs](/academics/graduate-programs "Explore Graduate Programs")

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Start Your **Application**

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##### Graduate Applicants

Go to the graduate admission application to submit your information. For information on admission requirements, visit the graduate academic programs page and locate your program of interest.

###### Apply Now

[Graduate Application](https://gradadmissions.du.edu/apply/ "Start a Graduate Application")

###### Explore Programs

[Graduate Academic Programs](/academics/graduate-programs "Start a Graduate Application")

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Take The **First Step**

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#### Undergraduates

Contact Undergraduate Admission

[Request Info](https://admission.du.edu/register/requestinformation "Request Info from Undergraduate Admission")

#### Graduates

Request Graduate Program Information

[Request Info](/admission-aid/graduate-admission/request-information "Request Info from Graduate Admission")

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Start Your **Application:**

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##### Undergraduate Applicants

We accept the Common App, a universal application that can be sent to many schools.

###### Common App

[First-Year Students](https://apply.commonapp.org/login?m=78#_ga=2.113481415.1531125134.1525784382-2023974254.1479322633 "Start a Common App for First Years") [Transfer Students](https://apply.commonapp.org/login?m=78#_ga=2.149485558.1531125134.1525784382-2023974254.1479322633 "Start a Common App for Transfer Students")

###### Bachelor Completions

[All Students](https://gradadmissions.du.edu/apply/ "Start an Application")

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See Our **Campus**

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#### Undergraduates

View our visit options and schedule your trip to DU.  

[Schedule a Visit](https://www.du.edu/admission-aid/undergraduate/visit "Schedule your undergraduate visit")

#### Graduates

Find your graduate program representative and schedule a visit.

[Schedule a Visit](https://www.du.edu/admission-aid/graduate/visit "Schedule your graduate visit")

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Disclosures

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The University of Denver admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.  

If interested in more information, please explore DU’s [Consumer Disclosures](https://du.edu/ir/reporting/disclosures.html "Consumer Disclosures webpage"), the [Office of Equal Opportunity & Office of Title IX](https://www.du.edu/equalopportunity/policies_procedures/index.html "Equal Opportunity policies webpage") and [HEERF Disclosures](https://www.du.edu/public-health/communications/heerf-disclosure).

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Important Links for Navigating COVID

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#### Government Bodies

[Centers for Disease Control & Prevention](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html)

[Colorado Department of Health & Environment](https://covid19.colorado.gov/)

#### Healthcare Services

[Kaiser Permanente](https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/)

[DU's Health & Counseling Center](https://www.du.edu/health-and-counseling-center/)

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