Discoveries Orientation

Discoveries Orientation takes place Friday, January 3-Sunday, January 5, 2025 and is required for all first year and transfer students at the University of Denver.

New Student Orientation, or as we call it here, Discoveries Orientation, is your official welcome and overview to your DU experience. Discoveries consists of both online and in-person content. Our online content will be available beginning in October. To learn more about this content, visit our Discoveries Online tab.

Our in-person Discoveries Orientation programming begins on Friday 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!

Before You Arrive

  1. Download the DU Crimson Connect app!
  2. Log in using your DU credentials (DU email and password).
  3. In Events, search "Discoveries Orientation: Winter 2025"
  4. View the full orientation schedule, register for orientation, and connect with your 4D Peer Mentor!

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At a Glance Orientation Schedule

Friday, January 3

Saturday, January 4

  • Breakfast
  • New Student Orientation Sessions
  • Lunch
  • CampusQuest & Highlights Tour
  • Dinner
  • Discoveries After Dark

Sunday, January 5

  • Returning Student Move In
  • Brunch
  • Discover Denver

Monday, January 6

  • First day of class; Fall term start
  • Community Commons Birthday Bash!

Incoming Student Resources

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