Thursday, May 29th we hosted the first part of our seven-part webinar series aimed to orient incoming DU families to the structure and requirements of the university, as well as provide support to help you better support your student's journey at DU. A huge thank you to the Dean of Students office and Office of the Registrar for joining and welcoming the newest class at the University of Denver.
Below you will find the recording of the webinar and a PDF of the slide deck.
The first webinar detailed an overview of your student's orientation and first-quarter experience at DU. We introduce you to our entire New Student and Family Programming Team (NSFP) to outline the new student experience and family orientation. We were joined by the Dean of Students Office providing an overview of many of DU's most important student support programming and support systems. The Office of the Registrar discussed the implications of FERPA and how students can release some of their educational records. We covered your student's new student summer timeline and gave an overview of all components required for your student to start in the fall.
We understand how busy our families can be, so if you are unable to attend any of the live webinars and want to review the information, please utilize the links provided below or the provided PDF. After each webinar, we will upload a copy of the slides and audio recording to our DU Family Experience portal AND to our DU Family Webinar Series webpage.
Click Here for May 29th's Webinar Recording
Top Questions Asked During Webinar:
Are there any tasks my student should be doing over the summer?
Students need to complete the Summer Discoveries Online Course through Canvas. There are four modules that release monthly. If your student has not completed the May module yet, there's still time! It is strongly encouraged that students complete modules 1 and 2 before their small group advising appointments in July to be fully prepared. All modules need to be completed before their arrival on campus in September. You can find more information about modules and content within the course in the attached slide deck.
Is there a checklist for all these tasks?
Yes! New students have a widget on their My4D portal titled "2025 New Student Checklist." Here they'll find action items, links, and more capturing all their steps to transitioning to DU. Families can utilize this website for important dates and deadlines for new students.
When will students learn their housing, roommate, and move-in assignments?
The housing application closes June 20th and housing assignments will be released on July 29th. DU operates on the quarter system and we are still in school - Housing and Residential Education are working to successfully move out this school year's residents before they assign next year's!
How long should I be on campus during orientation?
Families are encouraged to stay on Tuesday, September 2nd to attend Family Orientation! This includes our Family Wish Wall, New Student Convocation and the Crimson Cookout! Find more info here. After Tuesday, your student will be in orientation sessions the rest of the week and we recommend families transition back home.
What are the dates for Family Weekend?
DU Family Weekend occurs in the spring quarter! We announce our event dates at Homecoming (October 2025) and if you're planning ahead, it will be either the second or fourth weekend of April 2026.
What is the registration timeline for new students?
Registration for new students takes place July 21–25, 2025. Students will receive guidance through small group advising appointments over Zoom the weeks before advising. For the month of June, students will complete Module 2 of the Online Summer Discoveries course in Canvas. Within module 2, students will learn important background knowledge to support the small group advising sessions that will take place in July. All advising information will be shared with families during our Advising Kickoff webinar on July 15th. Registration Here!
Join us for the next webinar on June 12th at 2 pm MT and covers DU Money Management: Billing, Payment Options, and Financial Aid Basics. Registration Here!
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