The University of Colorado Denver requires all first time UCD Downtown Denver Campus freshmen under the age of 21 not living with their parent(s) or legal guardian(s), to live in the Campus Village Apartments.

In an effort to improve the quality of our undergraduate experience, the Downtown Denver Campus has a live-in requirement for first time freshmen and first time international students.

Research has shown that living in student housing during the first year has numerous benefits for students both academically and socially. 

First time freshmen students wishing to live with their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) or who qualify under at least one of the exemptions listed below must submit the "Exemption Form" to be considered for exception from the live-in policy.

Exemptions to this policy will be evaluated and made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please call the Office of Student Life at 303.556.3399 or via email at housing@cudenver.edu.

Exemptions to the First Time freshmen Live-in Requirement:

2. You are a veteran of the armed forces.

3. You are married or a parent with dependent(s).

4. You are a part time undergraduate student enrolled for less than 10 credit hours
per semester.

5. You are deemed medically excusable by the Office of Student Life (must be supported in writing by a doctor and with appropriate medical documentation).

6. You are over 21 years of age

7. All other requests will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Benefits of Student Housing

* Higher graduation rates than students who live off campus.

* A higher level of satisfaction with their college experience.

* A higher level of involvement in clubs and activities on campus.

* More frequent interaction with faculty members and peers.

First time freshmen at UCD are required to live in the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath units with Efficiency Kitchen.  These units comprise an entire wing of the project and are designed with the unique needs of first year students in mind:   

Additional Staff – this wing of the complex will have a higher ratio of staff to students to help provide additional support, guidance and resources for first time students.   http://www.aoinc.com/ros/universal/handbook/index.cfm?fuseaction=section&section=6&page=1

Special Programming – Many of the programming efforts sponsored by the University will be taking place in this wing of the Village.  Programs will focus on study skills, navigating the University and Community, living with a roommate and a variety of other topics.

Connections with other First-Year Students - First year students share many of the same challenges and anxieties as they begin their college careers.  Living in a community of students going through the same types of experiences provides a built in support network and can lead to lasting friendships.

First Year Experience Seminars – We are working on providing sections of the First Year Experience Seminars comprised of students living in the Campus Village at Auraria.  Ideally these sections will take place at the Campus Village and will help to form additional connections between students and faculty.