How to Apply

Submitting an Application Online:

Students interested in applying online can apply via the Common Application, or through DU's exclusive Pioneer Application.  The Pioneer Application is for first-year applicants only.  Transfer applicants can apply via the Transfer Common Application or using the Transfer Pioneer Application.

Submitting a Paper Application

If you prefer to fill out a paper application, we've provided forms you can download from here.

Common Application Forms
First-Year Application: (82 KB)
Transfer Application: (459KB)
Teacher Recommendation Form: (77KB)
Secondary School Recommendation Form: (84KB)

Pioneer Application Forms
Pioneer Application (1MB)
Counselor Recommendation (145KB)

If you would prefer that we mail you a paper application, please e-mail us at admission@du.edu, or call us at 303-871-2036 or 800-525-9495.

To access our paper application and recommendation forms, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. Please visit Adobe's site to download the free software.

 

Contact Information

Office of Admission
University of Denver
2197 S. University Blvd.
Denver, CO 80208
Telephone: 800-525-9495
Fax: 303-871-3301
E-mail: admission@du.edu

Non-Traditional students can learn more here.

Admission Timeline Student Reading

Incoming Freshmen:

Early Action

Apply by November 1
Hyde Interview: November
Decision letter: early January
Deposit by May 1

Regular Decision

Apply by January 15
Hyde Interview: February
Decision letter: mid March
Deposit by May 1

Transfer Students

Transfer students are admitted on a rolling, space available basis.  Applications for fall should be completed by August 1.

See a video about our admission process.