Discoveries Orientation
Discoveries Orientation takes place Tuesday, September 3-Sunday, September 8, 2024 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 May. To learn more about this content, visit our Discoveries Online tab.
Our in-person Discoveries Orientation programming begins on the Tuesday of 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
Download the apps below to view the full orientation schedule, register for orientation, and connect with your 4D Peer Mentor!
At a Glance Orientation Schedule
Thursday, August 29 -Monday, September 2
- Pre-Orientations (full details to come)
- FLYTE (Learning Effectiveness Program)
- First @DU
- International Student Orientation
Tuesday, September 3
- Residence Hall Move In
- Population Specific Orientations
- Family Orientation
- Residential Floor Meetings + Commuter Mingle
- New Student Convocation + Family Farewell
- Crimson Cookout
- Discoveries After Dark
Wednesday, September 4
- Breakfast
- FSEM & Transfer Group Time
- Transfer Student Orientation
- Discoveries Orientation Rotations
- Lunch
- DU Class Photo
- Dinner
- Discoveries After Dark
Thursday, September 5
- Breakfast
- FSEM & Transfer Group Time
- Transfer Student Orientation
- Lunch
- DU Resource Flash Talks
- College Welcomes
- Dinner
- Discoveries After Dark
Friday, September 6
- Breakfast
- FSEM & Transfer Destinations
- Graduate Student Orientation
- Lunch
- First Ascent Trip (Sept. 6-8): Transfer, Exchange, & Graduate Students
- Dinner
- Discoveries After Dark
Saturday, September 7
- Breakfast
- Returning Student Move In
- Discover Denver
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Discoveries After Dark
Sunday, September 8
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Student Organization Involvement Fair
- Dinner
- Discoveries After Dark
Monday, September 9
- First day of class; Fall term start