Discoveries Orientation: Winter 2025
University of Denver, Community Commons 1700
Community Commons Suite 3200 2055 E Evans Avenue , Denver, Colo 80210, United States
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New Student Orientation, or as we call it here at the University of Denver, Discoveries Orientation, is our introduction to the DU experience. Our in-person Discoveries Orientation programming begins on your Move In Day, Friday, January 3, and programming is ongoing until the start of classes on Monday, January 6. 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!
All new students are required to attend. Be sure to Register for Discoveries Orientation by December 18! Parents, families, and support systems are welcome.
Friday, January 3
- 8:30am-11:30am: Residence Hall Move In (Residence Halls)
- 11:30am-1:00pm: Lunch
- 1:00pm-4:00pm: Discoveries Orientation - Day 1
- 4:30pm-7pm: Dinner & Discoveries After Dark: Hockey Watch-Party (evening social programming)
Saturday, January 4
- Discoveries Orientation - Day 2
- 11:00am-12:30pm: Mandatory Intervene Training (Community Commons, Room 1700)
- 12:30pm-2:00pm: Lunch
- 1:30pm-2:30pm CampusQuest Tour
- 5:00pm-7:00pm: Dinner & Discoveries After Dark: Game Night! (evening social programming)
Sunday, January 5
- Returning Student Move In
- 11:00am-1:00pm Brunch
- 11:45pm Discover Denver: South Pearl Street
Monday, January 6
- First day of class; Fall term start
For additional information or questions please reach out to discoveries@du.edu or by telephone at 303-871-6080. Follow us on Instagram @uofdenvernsfp for more information.
Agenda
Past Events
11:45 AM – 2:00 PM
Join 4D Peer Mentors on a trip over to the historic South Pearl Street area for some snacks, shopping, and fun!
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
As part of the Undergraduate Student Government 2017 resolution, all new and incoming students are required to attend an active bystander skills workshop before February 4th, 2025. This session covers strategies for appropriate interventions in cases of potential sexual assaults, hazing, mental health, sexual harassment, intimate partner violence, and alcohol and other drug-related emergencies. If you do not register for and complete Intervene: DU by February 4th, 2024, a hold will be placed on your account and will prohibit registration for Spring quarter.
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Join us for a fun game night and food as you conclude Discoveries Orientation!
4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Join us in cheering on the DU Men's Hockey Team at Maine at the Pio! Appetizers will be provided. Families and new incoming students are welcome.
Where
University of Denver, Community Commons 1700
Community Commons Suite 3200 2055 E Evans Avenue , Denver, Colo 80210, United States