Discoveries Orientation
Discoveries Orientation takes place before classes start and is required for all First Year and Transfer students.
New Student Orientation aka Discoveries Orientation, is your official welcome to DU! Discoveries consists of both online and in-person content.
- Online content will be available in the months prior to arrival. To learn more about this content, visit our Discoveries Online.
- In-person Discoveries Orientation programming begins with Move In and programming until the start of classes.
You’ll discover how to thrive both inside and outside the classroom, explore campus with confidence, access valuable resources and support services, and build meaningful connections with your peers!
Warm welcome from the DU community!
Before You Arrive
- Complete the Discoveries Online Experience in Canvas
- Download the DU Crimson Connect app to learn more about how to get involved on campus with student organizations!
- Stay tuned to this website for more information on your Discoveries Orientation Fall 2026 Schedule!
At a Glance Orientation Schedule Fall 2026
| Prior to Tuesday, September 1 | The weekend prior to Move In some specific programs offer pre-orientation programs. Stay tuned to communication from those groups to learn more. |
| Tuesday, September 1 | 9:00am-2:00pm: Move In 9:00am-5:00pm: Family Orientation 3:30-4:30pm: Residential Floor Meetings & Commuter Mingle 5:00-6:00pm: New Student Convocation & Family Spirit Tunnel 6:00-800pm: Crimson Cookout (open to all DU Community members) Discoveries After Dark All times and locations available in Crimson Connect Discoveries Orientation Fall 2026 Hub |
| Wednesday, September 2 | 8:30am-9:00am: Meet your 4D Peer Mentor 9:00am-9:45am: Small Group Time with 4D Peer Mentor 10:00am-10:50am: DU Essentials 11:00-11:30am: DU Class Photo 11:30am-1:30pm: Lunch Rotation and 4D Reflection Activity 1:45pm-3:15pm: FSEM Time or Transfer Student Orientation 3:30pm-4:45pm: DU Resource Flash Talks Discoveries After Dark All times and locations available in Crimson Connect Discoveries Orientation Fall 2026 Hub |
| Thursday, September 3 | 9:00am-10:00am: Small Group Time with 4D Peer Mentor 10:00am-11:30am: Discoveries Dialogues 11:30am-1:30pm: Lunch Rotation and Reflection Activity 1:45pm-3:15pm: FSEM Time or Transfer Student Orientation 3:30pm-5:30pm: College Welcomes Discoveries After Dark All times and locations available in Crimson Connect Discoveries Orientation Fall 2026 Hub |
| Friday, September 4 | Meet your 4D Peer Mentor FSEM or Transfer Destination Day (Time to be determined by FSEM Faculty member) Discoveries After Dark All times and locations available in Crimson Connect Discoveries Orientation Fall 2026 Hub |
| Saturday, September 5 | 9:00am-2:00pm: Returning Student Move-In Discover Denver (optional activities) All times and locations available in Crimson Connect Discoveries Orientation Fall 2026 Hub |
| Sunday, September 6 | Student Meetups Discoveries After Dark All times and locations available in Crimson Connect Discoveries Orientation Fall 2026 Hub |
| Monday, September 7 | Student Involvement Fair Discoveries After Dark All times and locations available in Crimson Connect Discoveries Orientation Fall 2026 Hub |
| Tuesday, September 8 | First Day of Classes for Fall Quarter 2026 |
Incoming Student Resources
DU Bound Newsletters
You can find all the Fall DU Bound Newsletters emailed to students here.
You can find the Winter DU Bound Newsletters emailed to students here.