Undergraduate Academics
At the Â鶹Çø, your education goes far beyond the classroom. DU’s quarter system and a wide range of majors, minors, and concentrations gives you flexibility to shape an academic path that reflects your passions and prepares you for what’s next. Rigorous coursework is paired with personalized support and mentorship, helping you build critical thinking skills, broaden your perspective, and pursue meaningful goals.Ìý
Learning at DU isn’t confined to lectures and labs—it’s rooted in exploration and real-world impact. Whether you’re hiking at the James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus, studying abroad in a global capital, or interning in downtown Denver, you’ll gain the kind of perspective that only comes from stepping outside your comfort zone. And through our holistic approach to student development—what we call the 4D Experience—you’ll be supported as you grow in and out of the classroom.
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66% Participation in study abroad programs
9:1 Student-faculty ratio
4D Experience
At DU, you won’t just prepare for a career – you'll shape a life of purpose. Through your personalized 4D Experience, you’ll:Ìý
Deepen intellect by exploring big questions, embracing complexity, and thinking across disciplinesÌý
Develop well-being by building healthy habits, strong relationships, and inner resilienceÌý
Discover character by leading with empathy, engaging across difference, and living their values with authenticityÌý
Design a career and life of purpose by connecting your experiences, applying your strengths, and setting intentional goalsÌý
Curious how the 4D Experience could shape your time at DU?Ìý
Study Abroad
Study abroad is an integral part of the DU experience, with 66% of our undergraduate students participating. With more than 100 programs offered in 55 countries, choose a program that meets your academic interests and passions. Learn another language, view the world from another perspective, and gain experiences that will shape the rest of your time at DU and your future career. Our Cherrington Global Scholars program will help you see the world, usually at no extra cost. Our office of International Education will guide you through your selection and application, and will be there to make sure all your questions are addressed before you depart abroad.
Education Beyond the Classroom
Whether it's through service, internships or research projects, your DU education will ensure you'll have the chance to develop your skills and make the world a better place. 72% of our undergraduates participate in at least one internship. With internships taken for college credit, you can gain valuable real-world experience that enhances your class work.ÌýOpportunities are not just limited to internships, join a Living and Learning Community, register for interterm courses, get involved in a service project you’re passionate about through the Center for Community Engagement to advance Scholarship & Learning (CCESL). We'll be here to provide info and support as you tailor your experiences to your ownÌýacademic and personal goals.Ìý
Explore Undergraduate Programs
As an undergraduate, you can choose from over 100 degree programs and focus on what inspires you. Our programs are built for exploration, meaning you can complement your degree with courses across subjects—take engineering classes as a biology major or explore international business through the lens of world history. We'll help you customize your college learning experience to match your interests and build a foundation for a career you'll love.
Everything You Want to Know Before Applying to DU
Complete your bachelor’s degree at DU
We accept transfer credits. Speak with an admissions counselor for a degree audit for your program of interest.
Navigate your way to DU as an international student
Work closely with our staff in Undergraduate Admissions for everything from visa application steps to info for when you arrive in Denver.
How to apply to DU
Admission information for prospective undergraduate students