Family Orientation
New Family Orientation
We begin Family Orientation with a summer webinar series that aligns with the DUBound Newsletter. Your student will receive information and action items through the newsletter and the online Canvas modules. The summer webinar series mirrors the new student checklist to ensure families are informed alongside their student before arriving to campus. Once on campus, join us Family Orientation sessions after Move- In on Tuesday, September 2nd! More details will be released as it becomes available for Fall 2025. Be sure you've created an account in the DU Family Experience. All communications about orientation for Fall 2025 will begin early May 2025. If it's past May and you're not receiving information about orientation, email families@du.edu and we'll make sure we have the correct email listed!
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable individuals of all abilities to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact us at families@du.edu or by phone at 303-871-6080. If you need information about parking or accessible entrances, please use our Digital Map: https://www.du.edu/site-utilities/maps
Schedule Overview for Family Orientation
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
More information to be added as sessions are finalized. Generally, families are present for all day Tuesday. Following move-in, family specific sessions are offered and will be listed below. The day ends with our Crimson Cookout on Campus Green to celebrate the new class and say your "see you soon" to your student. Starting Wednesday, September 3rd, your student will be busy with Discoveries Orientation and is encouraged to attend sessions with their small group to help settle into their new home at DU.
You can find an "At-a-Glance" schedule for Discoveries Orientation here.
| Time | Session |
| TBA | TBA |
College Ready Book Resource for Families
New Student & Family Programs is excited to share this complimentary digital download of the book College Ready 2024 with DU parents and families! Even though it is 2025, this book shares relevant information for any new parent or family member who is looking for extra support in preparation for college. More details about a 2025 version available this summer.
College Ready 2024 provides expert advice for parents to simplify the college transition and DU families can visit the website https://www.collegeready.guide/university-of-denver-2024 and enter the code crimson-gold to access their free digital download.
If families want a paper copy, the book is also available for purchase on Amazon.
Code: crimson-gold