Join our growing community of students pursuing excellence and innovation at the University of Denver.
This page serves as a guide for all undergraduate students applying to DU and connects you to additional resources that support your application process.
For more information on DU’s undergraduate admission, please contact us or connect with our admission counselors . Our staff members want to see you succeed and are eager to answer your questions and help you achieve your goals.
Whether transferring from a local community college or beginning your undergraduate studies, there are fundamental steps to applying to the University of Denver that each undergraduate student must complete that support an efficient application process and set you up for success.
Before submitting your application, it is important to research all that DU has to offer, including degree programs, student life opportunities, resources, housing options, and more. Not only does this help confirm that you will enjoy the next four years of your undergraduate experience, but it also ensures that DU can support you in reaching your long-term personal and professional goals.
We encourage all prospective undergraduate students to explore our bachelor’s programs , visit DU’s campus in person or take a virtual tour , attend an information session, or meet with an admission counselor . The more you engage with our institution and community, the more certain you can be that DU is the right place for you.
After deciding that DU suits your academic needs and selecting your degree program of choice, be sure to review our admission criteria. This essential step ensures your previous experience aligns with our standards.
Depending on whether you are a first-year applicant or a transfer applicant, you'll have different standards to follow:
Additionally, admission eligibility varies by student enrollment type and degree program.
DU is one of hundreds of colleges and universities in the U.S. and internationally that use the Common Application. Common App simplifies the application process, saving you time and effort.
Along with the Common App, we require certain supplemental materials, including:
Please read more about each of these supplemental materials on our Application Checklist page.
Additionally, depending on your degree program, you may need to provide other supplemental materials. As you prepare your application, we encourage you to check with your academic department to ensure you have all the necessary documents.
We have two important application deadlines for first-year applicants:
What's the difference between the deadline options?
Please note that transfer applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
No matter which deadline suits you best, you will apply via the Common App. After reviewing your application for any errors and double-checking that you have correctly submitted all required documents, you can submit your Common App and pay the $65 nonrefundable application fee.
Start your college journey at the University of Denver. First-year applicants find our admission process straightforward, allowing them to spend more time planning for their degree and their future.
Finish strong at DU. We are committed to helping hundreds of transfer students earn their bachelor’s degrees and continue to make major impacts in their communities.
Before embarking on the application process, please review the admission standards for transfer applicants and the complete transfer application checklist . Once you complete all steps, submit your application and await your admission decision.
DU warmly welcomes international applicants into our growing student community. While the international admission process involves more eligibility requirements and supplemental documentation, we work hard to make the transition to studying in the U.S. easy.
The University of Denver strives to make higher education accessible and inclusive. If you are an undocumented or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) student and want to earn your degree at DU, your application process resembles the international student admission process.
Looking to explore new academic or professional development opportunities? DU encourages individuals to take courses even if they’re not enrolled as a student.
Interested in completing your bachelor's degree? To help you finish your education, DU offers degree completion programs through our University College.
Through the program, you can transfer up to 96 quarter credits (64 semester hour credits) toward your BA at DU, and we add a service learning component that allows you to develop and fully take advantage of the skills gained from your coursework. Many of our bachelor completion programs are available entirely at night or online for maximum flexibility.
