Admitted Student Information

• DU ID Number

  You have been assigned a DU ID number which was included in your admission email. This ID number, which starts with “87…” is used to uniquely identify your records at the university. Having this number handy will help various offices on campus look up your student record.

• MyDU

  MyDU is our online student portal. It will serve as a gateway to information and resources for DU students, faculty, and staff. MyDU will allow you to submit your admissions deposit(s), check your financial aid status/award, waive health insurance, pay your bill, access online registration, and more.

  Admitted students will access MyDU using your DU ID number and your 6-digit DOB (MMDDYY) as your login credentials.

  After your second admissions deposit is submitted, your login credentials will change and you will need to activate your MyDU student account. You will receive an email that includes updated login credentials including your username and a one-time password (OTP). You will be prompted to set your own password and asked to set up security questions should need to change your password in the future.

  If you forget your password, you can click on the "Forgot your password?" link at login and answer two of your security questions to set a new password.

  If you did not receive an email containing your DU ID and temporary password or you are encountering problems logging in to MyDU, please contact the DU IT Help Desk at 303-871-4700.

   

• Admissions Deposits

  To confirm your intention to attend Denver Law, you will need to submit two admissions deposits. The first admissions deposit, in the amount of $500, is due by Thursday, April 10, 2025 and the second admissions deposit, in the amount of $300, is due by Thursday, June 5, 2025. Students admitted after mid-April may have different deadlines, please check your admission letter.

  Transfer and Advanced Standing students pay only one $300 admissions deposit, the due date is outlined in your admission letter.

  Admissions deposits will be credited toward your first tuition payment and are non-refundable.

  Your deposit can be paid via an electronic check (ACH) or credit card.

  • To pay your admission deposit(s) online: 
    • Login to MyDU
    • Using the search bar at the top of the page, type “DUPay” to access the DUPay Payment Portal.
    • Click on the “Deposits” tab in the gold navigation bar.
    • First year students select the “Fall Sem 2025” term in the drop-down menu and press select.
    • Select “Admissions Deposit” + your choice of payment (ACH, Visa, etc…) in the drop-down menu and press select.
    • Enter your specific deposit amount:
      • First Year JD Applicants
        • 1st Admissions Deposit: 500
        • 2nd Admissions Deposit: 300
        • Full Admissions Deposit: 800
      • Advanced Standing/Transfer Applicants
        • Admissions Deposit: 300
    • Follow the remaining prompts to enter your payment information and submit your deposit.
    • A transactional receipt from the Bursar’s Office will be emailed to you when the payment has processed.
• Official Transcripts

  A final, official degree-granting transcript is required prior to the first day of class. If your graduation date occurs after the submission of your transcripts to LSAC, you will be required to submit an official transcript to Denver Law, including final grades, degree conferral and degree conferral date.
  
  It is your responsibility to request an official copy of all required transcripts to be sent to either Denver Law or LSAC directly from the registrar’s office of your institution OR from one of the following approved electronic transcript transfer sources: National Student Clearinghouse, Credentials Solutions, Scrip-Safe, or Parchment. If your school does not participate in delivery via Electronic Transfer, you must request that your official transcript be mailed to one of the following addresses:
  
  University of Denver Sturm College of Law
  Office of Admissions
  2255 E. Evans Ave., Ste. 115
  Denver, CO 80212
  
  Or
  
  Law School Admission Council
  662 Penn Street
  PO BOX 2000-M
  Newtown PA 18940-0993
  
  If your LSAC file includes all your transcripts with degree(s) conferred, you do not need to send updated transcripts.

• Billing Agreement

  The Bursar’s Office requires an electronic signature for the Billing Agreement. 
  
  Complete this requirement by logging into your MyDU account. Click on the ‘Student Resources’ link on the left column, then the ‘Financial Account Management’, and then ‘Billing Agreement’ to sign. Your signature is required for your class registration.

• Immunizations

  The University of Denver is committed to ensuring the health and safety of the entire community. University of Denver policy and Colorado State Law require most students to show proof of immunization against measles, mumps, rubella, and meningitis. The University of Denver Health and Counseling Center (HCC) is responsible for ensuring student compliance with both state and university vaccination requirements.

  Detailed information regarding those requirements, as well as information on where to get vaccinated and how to submit proof of immunization or requests for exemptions is available on the HCC website.

• Academic Calendar

  The academic calendar is published annually by the Registrar’s Office.

• Financial Aid

  Financial aid is important to most students attending law school. Our Office of Student Financial Management is here to help you understand your options and help you prepare for a successful law school career.

  Their website lists a lot of information about the financial aid process, including information about:

  Financial Aid Process

  Understanding Your Financial Aid Award and Next Steps

  Scholarship Information

  Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Financial Management at 303.871.6557 or Law-FinancialManagement@du.edu.

• Cost of Attendance

  Students can receive financial aid up to their Cost of Attendance (or Student Budget). The cost of attendance includes both direct costs (tuition and fees) which are billed by the university and indirect costs (living expenses, books, etc) which are not billed directly to you but are a part of the costs of attending law school. It is meant to provide an estimate of the cost of one academic year at Denver Law; each students actual expenses, especially living expenses, will vary.

  Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition Payment Options

  For more information on tuition and tuition payment options, please visit the Financial Management or Bursar’s Office websites.

• Admitted Student Info Sessions

  Congratulations on your acceptance to Denver Law! Now what? A series of admitted student info sessions will be available in winter, spring and summer. If you are unable to attend, schedule a meeting with admissions to discuss next steps, academic programs and opportunities, the Sturm College of Law community, and any other questions or concerns.
  
  These sessions will cover the next steps on your journey to law school as well as provide an opportunity to connect with other admitted students.

  Info Session Registration

• Deferred Admission

  Standard Deferral Policy

  We expect all applicants to matriculate in the fall semester of the year they apply. That said, we understand that individual circumstances related to your ability to enroll can change after submitting an application.

  Deferrals are typically reserved for candidates who experience unexpected situations that prevent their intended matriculation. We will review requests for a one-year deferment on a case-by-case basis.

  To apply for a deferral, you must prepare a written statement detailing your reason(s) for your request. Submit the statement to law-admissions@du.edu.

  Terms of an Approved Deferral

  1. You confirm that you have withdrawn applications to all other law schools.
      
  2. You will remit four admissions deposits to hold your seat in the class. Two admissions deposits for the current admissions cycle (in the amounts of $500 and $300, as outlined in your admission letter) and two for the next admission cycle (in the amounts of $500 and $300). The total sum of $1,600 will be credited toward your first tuition bill at the time of your matriculation. However, if you do not attend, these monies are non-refundable.
     
     a. If the deferral is approved prior to the second admissions deposit deadline, only this year’s deposits are due at the time of deferral. The additional deposits will be due during the next application cycle.
     
     b. If the deferral is approved after the second admissions deposit deadline, both admissions deposits (in the amount of $800) for the next cycle will be due at the time of the approval.
      
  3. You agree to update the Office of Admissions promptly with any new information pertinent to your admission, including, but not limited to, new grades, transcripts, or changes related to your admissibility to practice.
      
  4. You understand that you must reconfirm your intent to at Denver Law in writing by or before December 1. If you do not, your deferral will be canceled, and you must re-apply for admission.
      

  * If your deferral request is granted, you will be removed from this year’s class, and you cannot be assured of reinstatement should your plans change.

  * If awarded at the time of admission, scholarship will be considered for deferral. The Chancellor’s Scholarship and the Sturm Law Scholarship are exempt from this policy – both are competitive scholarships that candidates can be reconsidered for in the next application cycle. 

• Housing

  We encourage you to plan early and consider a variety of options as you prepare for your arrival in the fall.
  
  A housing guide for incoming students created by a partnership between the Sturm College of Law and the company Very Apt.

• Parking

  Parking permits for incoming students are sold online starting in July. There is no deadline to purchase a permit; however, permits must be purchased by the end of July if you want them added to your fall semester bill. After this point, permits must be paid for at the time of purchase.

  A DU Parking Map is available online. Lot L is a Restricted Permit lot that is located just North of the Ricketson Law Building and is the closest parking lot to the law school. For Part-Time Professional JD program students, a ‘Night & Weekend Permit’ is also available in Lot L.

  For information about parking permits or to purchase a permit contact:

  Parking Services
  parking@du.edu
  303.871.3210

• Health Insurance & Health & Counseling Fee

  All students enrolled in one or more hours of graded, on-campus coursework at the University of Denver are required to carry personal health insurance coverage. DU offers its own convenient health insurance plan designed specifically for our student body — the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) is ideal for the vast majority of students in the DU community.

  The Health & Counseling Fee supports prevention education and wellness services available to all students, such as 24/7 medical and mental health consultations, Health Promotion education events and supplies, and no-cost services as needed from CAPE (the Center for Advocacy, Prevention, & Empowerment) and the Collegiate Recovery Program.

  You may waive the DU Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) if you provide proof of adequate alternate health insurance and submit a SHIP waiver.

• Orientation

  Orientation is mandatory for incoming first-year, transfer and visiting students. It is structured to allow you to learn about the law school, meet fellow students, faculty, and administrators, and take care of administrative tasks before classes begin.

  The Office of Student Affairs will provide additional information about orientation in the summer.

• Class Schedule

  First-year and advanced standing students are automatically enrolled for their classes by the Law Registrar’s Office for their fall and spring semesters. The full-time division is divided into three sections and the part-time division is its own section. Students in each section take their first-year required core courses together and divide into even smaller groups for the school’s unique Lawyering Process course, which gives first-year students early, hands-on exposure to the crucial skills of research, writing, negotiation, and persuasion.

  Registration for courses usually begins in July. Once you are registered, you can view your class schedule online on MyDU.

  Transfer and visiting students will be contacted by the Office of the Registrar with registration information once your deposit/letter of intent are received.

• Books

  Law books for incoming first year students will be available for purchase in August. Please be aware that, although unlikely, your class schedule may change up to and including the first day of orientation. In the event that your class schedule changes and you need to return or exchange your books, please do not take books out of their original packaging or write in them until you receive your final schedule.

  The DU Bookstore is located in Driscoll Student Center South. If you have your schedule, you can look up required books online or in-person.

• Laptop Requirement

  All first-year students are required to have a laptop to support their educational experience at Denver Law.
  
  Read more about the minimum specifications for the laptop requirement and visit the Educational Technology website for additional information about technology resources.
  
  Windows PC and Apple Macintosh operating devices are compatible with University requirements.

• Student Handbook

  The Law School Student Handbook covers academic policies and other important student information. Please read at your earliest convenience.

• Law School Resources
  • Academics
  • Career Development and Opportunities
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Academic Advising
  • Practical Experience Opportunities
  • Professional Mentoring Program
  • Student Affairs
  • Westminster Law Library

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