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University of Denver - Campus Housing - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Campus Housing

Quick Stats

On-Campus Housing Available? Yes
Campus Housing Capacity 2,250
Average Housing Costs $5,828
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? Yes
Undergrads Living On Campus 41%
Number of Dormitories 5
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments 4
Best Dorms
  • J-Mac
  • Nagel
  • Nelson Hall
Worst Dorms
  • Centennial
  • Halls Towers

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Although you’re forced to live in either Halls or J-Mac as a freshman, the experience is what you make it. Halls is known to be a bit wilder and louder than J-Mac, which offers a delicate balance of partying and studying. Towers is a good place to live if you want more of an apartment feel while living on campus, but being on the north outskirt of campus, some Towers residents complain they feel disconnected from the rest of the school. With the exception of Nelson, the dorms at DU are in need of a serious makeover. Many of the rooms and hallways seem dirty, dark, and uninviting. Even so, living in the dorms is a great opportunity to meet new people and make some friends. There always seems to be something interesting going on. Besides, after living on campus for two years, finally moving into off-campus housing will seem so sweet.

If you’re a social person who wants to meet people with interests similar to your own, take advantage of DU’s LLC program. It’s a great chance to interact with others and develop a solid group of friends. LLC’s floor themes vary from international affairs to pop culture, so you’re likely to find at least one floor that suits your interests.

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Campus Housing at University of Denver

wheelandsnipe

'15

Biology and Biological Sciences

4.2
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Housing

Can't complain about housing. The dorms are actually pretty nice. Towers is where most athletes live and each suit has a kitchen and bathroom you share with 3 other people, the walk everywhere is a bitch. Halls (freshmen only) has a tone of people, community bathrooms, some coed floors, and a dinning hall, but the walk to the science buildings is a bitch. Nagel and Nelson are both incredibly nice with a bathroom and kitchen to share with 3 other people and both have great locations. Jmac (freshmen only) has all code floors, community bathrooms and the best location on campus, unless you're going to the light rail or a sports game.

Feb 08, 2012

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Campus Housing at University of Denver

Denver91

'14

International Studies

4.6
A

Yay for Dorms!

I would definitely encourage everyone to live in the dorms for at least freshman year, and I'm definitely having a good time living in them sophomore year as well! It's such a good opportunity to get to know your class, and make a bunch of friends. Most of my friends all came from the dorms! They are fairly reasonably cost, and DU does a good job with housing grants and scholarships. There isn't a ton of room in the dorms, but absolutely you can make it work!

Jan 31, 2012

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Campus Housing at University of Denver

EllenMC

'14

Geography

4.6
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Live on Campus!

Living on campus is required for your freshman and sophomore years. The dorm options are great, and everyone seems to be happy with their on-campus living situation. The sophomore dorms are located right in the middle of campus and are extremely convenient. One of the freshman dorms is near these two dorms, but the other is on the complete opposite side of campus. That's a little unfortuante, but most freshman become very close with the other students in their respective dorms, and honestly, it's only an 8 minute walk from one ot the other. Living on campus makes seeing friends, eating, and gettting to class without much stress very easy.

Jan 19, 2012

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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Facts

Room Types
  • The majority of residence rooms are doubles. In most cases, students share a central bathroom, but some of the suites offer semi-private bathrooms.
  • On-campus apartments, limited to juniors and seniors, are studio, one-, or two-bedroom units with common lounge areas and outdoor spaces.
Bed Types
  • Bunkable beds
  • Twin-sized beds measuring 78 inches by 38 inches
What You Get
  • Cable TV
  • Closet
  • Desk and chair
  • Dresser
  • Ethernet access
  • Local telephone service (phone not provided)
  • MicroFridge
  • Shelves
  • Twin-sized bed
Also Available Students are placed in halls based on interest. Interest halls include Collegiate Hall, Community Service Hall, Creative Arts Hall, Cyber Hall, Health and Fitness Hall, Honors Hall, Intensive Academic Hall, International House, Multicultural Hall, Substance-Free Hall, 24-Hour Quiet Hall, and Upperclass/Transfer/Graduate Hall.

Cleaning Service

Public areas are cleaned regularly. Shared and semi-private bathrooms are cleaned twice a week. Staff does not clean University-owned apartments.

Did You Know?

First-year residents are invited to participate in a program called Living and Learning Communities (LLC). LLC designs themed floors such as the Performing and Visual Arts Floor and the Pop Culture Floor. The arrangements allow students with similar academic and social interests to live together. Other themes include leadership, global studies, and wellness.

DormitoriesWhat's This?

Centennial Halls
Floors: Twin 10-story buildings
Number of Occupants: 640
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Honors House and International Living-Learning Community, 24-hour staffed front desk, combination refrigerator/freezer/microwave unit in every room, cafeteria serving three meals Monday through Thursday, breakfast and lunch on Friday and dinner on Sunday, convenience store, first floor television lounge with big-screen TV, laundry facilities on each floor, carpeted rooms, smoke-free facility, computer lab and presentation classroom, in-room network connections for your personal computer, free local telephone service (you provide the phone), free basic cable television service.

Centennial Towers
Floors: 10
Number of Occupants: 400
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: 450 square feet suites with single and double rooms
Special Features: Suite-style kitchens and baths, air-conditioning, laundry and storage facilities on each floor, 24-hour staffed front desk, lounge on all odd numbered floors, first-floor lounge with big-screen TV, fully carpeted, smoke-free, computer lab, in-room network connections for your personal computer, free local telephone service (you provide the phone), free basic cable television service.

John-McFarlane (J-Mac)
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 410
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Pioneer Leadership Program, Social Justice, Wellness and the Environmental Awareness Living-Learning Community, 24-hour staffed front desk, combination refrigerator/freezer/microwave unit in every room, convenience store, first floor television lounge with big-screen TV, laundry facilities, carpeted rooms, smoke-free facility, computer lab and presentation classroom, in-room network connections for your personal computer, free local telephone service (you provide the phone), free basic cable television service.

Nagel Hall
Floors: 5
Bathrooms: Shared by every 2 bed rooms
Coed: Yes
Residents: First 3 floors, Sophomores, Last two for juniors and seniors
Room Types: Doubles, Quads
Special Features: Every bedroom has a freezer, microwave, and mini fridg. Top floors include a kitchen, living room, and four single bedrooms. All are air conditioned.

Nelson Hall
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 430
Bathrooms: Shared between two to four rooms
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Doubles; two- to four-bedroom deluxe suites
Special Features: Underground parking with space for 220 cars, central courtyard, grand dining hall, outdoor dining patio, private dining rooms in certain rooms, shared kitchen space, seminar/conference room, lobby lounge area, technology center, fully air conditioned, high-speed Internet connections, free local phone service (you provide the phone), free basic cable television service.

Campus-Owned ApartmentsWhat's This?

Aspen, Skyline, and Hilltop
Floors: 3
Number of Units: 140
Bathrooms: In-room
Coed: Yes
Residents: Juniors and seniors
Room Types: One- and two-bedroom apartments
Special Features: Private living room and kitchen, living room furniture, dining table and chairs, picnic areas with barbecue grills, a TV lounge, laundry facilities, community rooms, options for married students, fully carpeted, smoke-free, in-room network connections for your personal computer, free local telephone service (you provide the phone), free basic cable television service.

Cavalier Apartments
Floors: 3
Number of Units: 25
Bathrooms: In-room
Coed: Yes
Residents: Graduate, married, and nontraditional students
Room Types: Cavalier is for graduate students and students with children. Available units are studio, one- and two-bedroom. All units are unfurnished.
Special Features: Individual security systems and private kitchens, secured laundry and lounge area, wireless Ethernet connections available

La Chateau Apartments
Floors: 4
Number of Units: 46
Bathrooms: In-room
Coed: Yes
Residents: Graduate, married, and nontraditional students
Room Types: La Chateau is for graduate and non-traditional undergraduate students. Units are one- and two-bedroom. All units are unfurnished.
Special Features: Private kitchens with electric range and refrigerator, carpeting, blinds, bathrooms and living areas, off-street parking (with a permit), laundry room, one block from the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness, and wireless Ethernet connections available.

University Apartments
Floors: 3
Number of Units: 60
Bathrooms: In-room
Coed: Yes
Residents: Graduate, married, and nontraditional students
Room Types: Units are studio, one- and two-bedroom. All units are unfurnished.
Special Features: Private kitchens with electric range and refrigerator, carpeting, blinds, bathrooms and living areas, off-street parking (with a permit), laundry room, one block from the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness, wireless Ethernet connections available.

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