Discoveries Orientation
Discoveries Orientation takes place before classes start and is required for all First Year and Transfer students.
New Student Orientation, or as we call it at DU, Discoveries Orientation, is your official welcome and overview to your DU experience. Discoveries Orientation consists of both online and in-person content. Our online content will be available in the months prior to arrival. To learn more about this content, visit our Discoveries Online tab.
Our in-person Discoveries Orientation programming begins with Move-In and programming is ongoing until the start of classes.
During this time, you can expect to learn how to be successful inside and outside of the classroom at DU, navigate campus, learn about valuable resources and support services while getting to know your peers!
Warm welcome from the DU community!
Before You Arrive
- Complete the Discoveries Online Experience in Canvas (available staring in May).
- Download the DU Crimson Connect app to learn more about Discoveries Orientation. You can now see the full schedule by switching to the Discoveries Orientation Fall 2025 Hub on Crimson Connect!
- View the full orientation schedule and get excited to connect with your 4D Peer Mentor and your peers!
Crimson Connect for iPhone Crimson Connect for Android
At a Glance Orientation Schedule Fall 2025
| Tuesday, September 2 | All times and locations available in Crimson Connect Discoveries Orientation Fall 2025 Hub 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) |
| Wednesday, September 3 | All times and locations available in Crimson Connect Discoveries Orientation Fall 2025 Hub Meet your 4D Peer Mentor Small Group Time with 4D Peer Mentor FSEM Time or Transfer Student Orientation Lunch Rotation and Campus Quest Tour DU Essentials DU Class Photo DU Resource Flash Talks Discoveries After Dark |
| Thursday, September 4 | All times and locations available in Crimson Connect Discoveries Orientation Fall 2025 Hub Meet your 4D Peer Mentor Small Group Time with 4D Peer Mentor FSEM Time or Transfer Student Orientation Lunch Rotation and Reflection Activity Discoveries Dialogues College Welcomes Discoveries After Dark |
| Friday, September 5 | All times and locations available in Crimson Connect Discoveries Orientation Fall 2025 Hub Meet your 4D Peer Mentor FSEM or Transfer Destinations Discoveries After Dark |
| Saturday, September 6 | All times and locations available in Crimson Connect Discoveries Orientation Fall 2025 Hub Discover Denver Discoveries After Dark |
| Sunday, September 7 | All times and locations available in Crimson Connect Discoveries Orientation Fall 2025 Hub Discover Denver Student Involvement Fair |
| Monday, September 8 | First Day of Classes |