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 Winter 2027 schedule!
At a Glance Orientation Schedule Winter 2027
| Date | Time & Details |
| Saturday, January 2, 2027 | 8:30am-11:30am: New Student Move In 11:30-1:00pm: Lunch in Community Commons 1:00-1:30pm: Check In 1:30-2:00pm: Welcome Session 2:00-3:00pm: Student Panel 3:00-4:00pm:Breakout Sessions
4:00-5:00pm- Student & Family Hot Cocoa + Tea Social & Happy Hour
Discoveries After Dark activity provided by 4D Peer Mentor |
| Sunday, January 3, 2027 |
10:30am-1:30pm: Brunch Other program details TBA Discover Denver and What DU Like Student Meetups offered during the day for students to connect! Discoveries After Dark activity provided by 4D Peer Mentor |
| Monday, January 4, 2027 | First Day of Class |
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.