University of Denver

What is the history of University of Denver?

The University of Denver (DU) was founded in 1864 as Colorado Seminary, making it older than the state of Colorado. Methodist leaders, including territorial governor John Evans, established it to provide higher education in the young city of Denver.

The institution adopted the University of Denver name in 1880 and later moved to its present University Park location. It has since developed from a small seminary into a private university with undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Its early Methodist connection remains part of its history, but DU describes itself today as a private, nonsectarian university.

What are the faculties and departments at University of Denver?

DU organizes its academics across liberal arts and sciences, business, engineering, international studies, law, education, social work, and the arts. It offers bachelor's degrees as well as graduate and professional credentials; applicants should check the requirements of their intended school rather than assume that every program follows the same admissions process.

Undergraduate options span fields such as biology, psychology, computer science, finance, music, and international studies. Major academic units include the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences; the College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics; the Daniels College of Business; the Ritchie School of Engineering & Computer Science; the Josef Korbel School of International Studies; and the Lamont School of Music. Graduate and professional study also includes the Sturm College of Law, Morgridge College of Education, and Graduate School of Social Work.

DU operates on a quarter calendar for many programs. That structure can allow students to sample more subjects during an academic year, but quarter credits and deadlines need particular attention when comparing programs or planning a transfer.

What is the location of University of Denver?

DU's main campus is in Denver, Colorado, in the University Park area south of downtown. It has a neighborhood campus setting within a large metropolitan area, rather than a downtown location.

The University of Denver light-rail station provides a transit option for students traveling across the metro area. Denver's employers, cultural institutions, and public agencies may be relevant to internship searches, although travel time depends on the destination. Students considering a commute should account for transit schedules or parking costs; first-year students are permitted to register a car. Denver International Airport serves the region for students traveling farther afield.

What is the mission and vision of University of Denver?

DU states that its purpose is to be a private university dedicated to the public good. Its stated educational priorities connect learning and research with engagement beyond the campus.

For prospective students, that mission is most useful as a question to test against a particular program: its curriculum, research access, community partnerships, and opportunities for applied work. The university's Methodist founding is a historical affiliation, not a general requirement that students follow a religious tradition.