Admitted high school students

Here’s one more roar of congratulations on your acceptance to ��Ժ!

When you’re ready to make a leap toward becoming a Panther, we’ve mapped out your next few steps. Additionally, we’ve prepared some quick resource links for your smooth transition into the ��Ժ community.

Step 1 | Schedule a campus visit!

Learn why hundreds of students like you choose ��Ժ every year — and get all the answers to your burning questions.

Choose an event or schedule a personalized visit

Step 2 | File your FAFSA to learn about what financial aid and scholarships you qualify for.

Did you know that 100% of incoming freshmen qualify for a scholarship?

Complete your FAFSA

Quick tips and reminders:

*The 2025-2026 FAFSA is anticipated to be available on December 1, 2024.

Questions? We are here to walk you through every step of the way. .

Step 3 | Register for housing (application opens Dec. 1)

Housing is available on a first-come-first-serve basis, and space is limited! Living on campus means you’ll be in the center of everything — a short walk to your classes, dining, recreation, events and much more.

Step 4 | Register for orientation (application opens Dec. 1)

Secure your place in the freshman class by registering for orientation. During this jam-packed event, you will schedule classes, learn about campus life and meet your support team so you can have the best college experience.

Quick links

Early college credit

Campus life

Log in to your DU student connection

What is your student connection? It’s your personalized portal to access your email, view your class schedule, review your financial aid and much more.

Set up your student connection page and ��Ժ email by following these steps:

Go online to and click on the “Forgot Password?” link.
Enter your username — this was sent to your personal email and was also placed within your acceptance letter — and select “Search."
Confirm the email address is correct and select “Continue.”
- If this email is not correct, contact your admissions representative directly by text, email or phone. Or, you can reach the admissions office by phone at 800.686.1600.
You will receive an email with a link to finish your password reset.
Once your password is established, log in at .

Financial resources

We know that financing college can sometimes be challenging. If you have any questions along the way, one of our admissions representatives would be more than happy to help.

When completing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), enter ��Ժ’s code (002249) so we receive your information directly.

Scholarships

Financial aid forms

Review our payment process

Explore your financial aid options

Housing and residence options

If living on campus is the plan for you, please complete your housing application, pay your security deposit and . Explore housing options by clicking the corresponding button below.

Housing & residence options