Graduate Students
Graduate Student Orientation
The University of Denver offers a campus-wide New Graduate Student Orientation to support incoming graduate students as they transition to the university. This program is in addition to the individual college and program orientations offered by your respective units.
Graduate Student Orientation Fall 2026 will take place on Friday, September 4, 2026.
Information on how to register will be provided via email. The schedule below provides a general overview.
Feel free to reach out to orientation@du.edu for any additional questions. We look forward to welcoming you to DU!
International Graduate Student Orientation
International Graduate Student Orientation will be hosted on Thursday, September 3 from 1:00-3:00pm in CCOM 2600.
Graduate Student Orientation
Friday, September 4, 2026
Event | Location |
Check-in & Resource Fair + Lunch, 11:30am-1:00pm Students will check in to Graduate Student Orientation, participate in the resource fair and optional lunch. Students will be provided a lunch voucher upon check-in if they are attending the lunch. Resource Fair Description: Meet representatives from a wide range of campus services to support your success at DU — including academic support, career development, financial aid, health and wellness, student life, and more — all in one place at the Resource Fair! | Community Commons, Grand Forum, 1700 |
Welcome Address, 1:00-1:45pm
| Sturm Hall 248, Davis Auditorium |
Graduate Student Panel, 2:00-2:45pm Hear from current graduate students about their DU experience and learn more about Graduate Student Government. | Sturm Hall, Davis Auditorium |
Graduate Student Mingle, 2:50-3:30pm Spend time connecting with your fellow graduate student peers and the members of the Graduate Student Panel | Sturm Hall, Davis Auditorium No Zoom Option Available |
First Ascent Check-in & Departure- 3:30pm Graduate students participating in First Ascent must check in. Bring your items for the weekend. The bus departs promptly at 4:00pm. | Community Commons, Gallery, Room 1001 (across from Starbucks) |
Discoveries After Dark- 5:00-7:00pm Join us for a tailgate before the DU Men's Soccer Game. More details on Crimson Connect! | Location on Crimson Connect |
Discoveries After Dark
Graduate Students are welcome at Discoveries After Dark events that can be found on Crimson Connect. We want to highlight the Welcome Back concert on Sunday, September 6. Discoveries After Dark presents: The Dirty Turkeys | Welcome Back Concert.