Application Checklist for First-Year Applicants

Stay on Track to Start Your DU Journey

To support a seamless, stress-free college application process, we’ve created a checklist that walks you through each step and connects you to essential resources. The University of Denver is here to help you manage all of the requirements, steps, and deadlines.

Have questions along the way? We encourage you to contact DU’s Undergraduate Admission by email at admission@parkviewhousebb.com, by phone at 303-871-2036, or find your admission counselor. Our staff and counselors stand ready to answer all of your application questions and help you prepare for your time at the University of Denver.

Application Checklist

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Review Admission Standards

Review Admission Standards

Before beginning your application, you should first review DU’s admission standards for first-year applicants

We uphold high academic achievement standards to ensure you can meet DU’s academic expectations and excel in our rigorous degree programs. However, at DU, we also take a holistic approach to admission. While academic performance is the primary focus of our applicant review, we assess you as a whole person, not merely for your grades and test scores. We want to see how you engage with your peers and community through service projects, extracurriculars, student government, and other activities. 

We additionally consider your involvement with the University of Denver, such as meeting with admission counselors or attending in-person or virtual visits. This demonstrates your willingness to invest in the DU community and your academic success. 

As a test-optional school, we do not require you to SAT or ACT scores. If you opt to submit your score, they will be considered alongside your other materials during the review process.

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