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Party Rockers

There is a stretch of pubs and a couple bars within walking distance of campus, but once you hit senior year, they seem pretty old. If you want to go out at night, most DU students jump on the light rail and head to LoDo, which is full of restaurants, clubs, and microbreweries. LoDo bars are very strict about underage drinkers, so many underage students stay around DU, going to the local spots, movies, or house parties

Greeks Love Community Service!

Greek Life at DU is mostly focused on community service and campus engagement. They put on fun activities and bar parties throughout the year to help with fundraising. Only 20% of DU students participate, so it isn't overbearing, but the sororities can get very wrapped up in their own cliques.

Mile High City!!

Denver is an amazing city - we have a light rail stop on campus that will take you almost anywhere you want to go, be it a Rockies game, a musical at the Performing Arts Center, or the clubs and bars in LoDo.

Business Internships

Daniels College of Business has its own career/internship counselor and a vast majority of students have at least one internship while at DU, whether a business major or not. As a statistics major, I have had numerous internships in roles such as a data analyst, marketing analyst, and social media intern.

Totally Connected and Wireless

DU requires all students to have their own laptop, and the entire campus is wireless (which is super nice on a hot day sitting outside!). DU also has computer labs in most academic buildings and every residence hall, in case you forgot your laptop or it's not working. If you like super-fast internet, you can also use an ethernet cord in your dorm room or in class. You get LOTS of printer money so no need for a printer. Lastly, UTS (University Technology Services) is available if you have any computer trouble and it's FREE!

Sick of Sodexo

Sodexo runs the dining on campus, and it's not horrible, but it's nothing to rave about. I got sick of the dining hall within the first quarter of DU, and because I had the smallest meal plan I was able to switch unused meals to meal dollars to use in Nagel Hall Market, The Pub, or any cafe in the academic buildings. Nagel hall market is my favorite because it is more customizable and it seems much healthier (I'd take a chicken breast and salad over grilled cheese and fries any day!)

Convienient and Relatively Inexpensive

If you plan to drive to campus at all, it is imperative that you get a parking permit. Hourly parking is a complete rip-off and the campus police are very fast to ticket those who do not pay. Permit parking lots are very convienient and relatively cheap - ranging from about $125-$650 for the whole year. Obviously, if you want heated garage parking, it is on the higher end compared to general lot parking on the perimeter of campus. You definitely do not need a car, though, because we have a light rail stop right on campus, and numerous bus lines that stop around campus (both of which are FREE)

Inclusive Excellence

DU lives and breathes "Inclusive Excellence" meaning wherever a student comes from, he/she will have the opportunity to succeed and grow at DU. This is entirely true. We have an increasing number of racially diverse students on campus - if that's your measure of diversity - but it's not stressed on campus. Everyone finds their niche very easily and there is never a lack of stimulating conversation between different ideas and values between students.