Don't forget these upcoming deadlines!

July 15: First-Year Seminar registration ends
July 31: Deadline for taking the Language Placement Exam
August 1: Immunization records due
August 1: Submit your photo for your Pioneer ID card
Laptops at DU: Important Info
Research transportation options, including the WeCar
Register for Parent & Family Orientation

Value of a DU Experience

What can you expect from your experience at the University of Denver? Small classes and personal attention from faculty? Certainly. An unbeatable location with access to world-class mountain activities? No question. But what are the qualities that truly set DU apart from the rest? What will set you apart once you have graduated?

In today’s job market, it has become increasingly imperative to be able to say you’ve actually done something. At DU, we understand that “doing something” can take many different forms. Whether you study abroad, pursue an internship, lead a community organization, relate research to a business plan, or conduct important fieldwork under the tutelage of one of our renowned professors, DU uniquely and meaningfully prepares you to apply your education right away.

Some recent statistics:

Each year DU allocates more than $375,000 in student research grants at the undergraduate level.
70% of our students study abroad, ranking us 3rd in the nation.
78% of our students contribute a collective 540,000 hours of volunteer service annually, and DU has earned a national spot on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.
65% of our students complete an internship during their time at DU.
22% of our graduates go on to enroll in advanced degree programs within one year of graduation (Want to find out where our students are pursuing their graduate degrees and recent graduate employment statistics? Download the class of 2011 survey results).

Our students are taking advantage of the many resources available to them both on and off campus. Make sure to join them in their endeavors and make the most of your time at the University of Denver!

DU students enjoy one of the many open spaces on campus

Campus at sunset with city skyline in distance

Registration now opeN: First-year seminars

It is important that you register for your First-Year Seminar by Friday, July 15th!

Registration for this first course also registers you for the Discoveries Orientation Program. You will register for all remaining fall quarter courses during Discoveries week. Please note: you will not receive your housing assignment information until you have registered for a First-Year Seminar course. You can view course descriptions and frequently asked questions on our First-Year Seminar website.

in this issue:

Action Items & Deadlines
Value of a DU Experience
First-Year Seminar
Student Profile
Academic Commons
Video: Stories of Success
Smoke-Free Campus
Center for Multicultural Excellence
Drew Babb: The Essence of a Pioneer
Ask DU: What are FSEMs?

DU STUDENT PROFILE

DU's Fullbright Scholars

We are honored to announce that five DU students have been awarded the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship for the 2012-13 year! One of our main campus news sources, DU Today, published an article on the students and where they will be teaching or studying throughout the next year. Yet another example of DU students becoming active global participants!

academic commons

Want to know more about the massive renovation taking place on the DU campus? Check out this update on the Academic Commons at Penrose Library.

Video: stories of success

Hear directly from our students about the opportunities they are pursuing and the value they have found in their DU education! Watch the video.

smoke-free campus

Did you know that, as of January 1, 2010, the University of Denver has been a smoke-free campus?

center for multicultural excellence

The Center for Multicultural Excellence (CME) offers relevant programming and support for the DU community in continuous efforts to advance inclusiveness and increase awareness of the importance of diversity in all forms. Take a look at some of the events offered throughout the year!

Drew Babb: The Essence of a Pioneer

Drew Babb, one of the many talented Division I lacrosse players at the University of Denver, has a compelling story to share about triumph over adversity. Read more.

Ask DU

What are First-Year Seminars?

As an entering student, you will enroll for a 4-credit First-Year Seminar (FSEM 1111); completion of this course is one of the graduation requirements for all first-time, first-year students. It is the first quarter of a three-quarter First Year Inquiry and Writing sequence.

First-Year Seminars are designed to provide you with an in-depth academic experience that is both rigorous and engaging. You will develop the kinds of academic skills that prepare you for successful college work, including writing, critical reading and thinking, discussion, argument and debate. Faculty members have selected course topics about which they have particular expertise and enthusiasm. For you to be able to engage with faculty in the exploration of these topics is an extraordinary opportunity for academic and personal growth.

Read more about FSEM courses in our ‘Ask DU’ blog.

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