Coronavirus Update

Update: March 17, 2020

In an effort to protect the health and safety of our community, all University College academic courses for spring quarter will be delivered online for the entire term.

If you registered for online courses, your course(s) will continue as normal.

If you are registered for a spring quarter campus, hybrid, or hyflex course, your course will now be offered entirely online. Your instructor will offer an opportunity for the class to engage in synchronous learning from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on the day your course was scheduled to meet on campus. Your instructor will provide additional details about synchronous sessions at the start of the term.

Additionally, in alignment with CDC and University of Denver guidelines about social distancing, most University College staff and appointed faculty will transition to working remotely beginning this week. The health and safety of our community remains our top priority, along with delivering an exceptional student experience.

We will maintain our normal operational continuity, and you will likely not notice any difference in the level of responsiveness and service you have come to expect. We continue to be available by phone and email, with the opportunity to meet virtually via Zoom.

Because we are working remotely, University College offices located at 2211 South Josephine will be closed until further notice. If you need to reach us, please contact our Student Support Center at 303-871-2291 or 1-800-347-2042 or ucolsupport@du.edu.

You may continue to make an appointment with your academic advisor by contacting your academic advisor – you may find your academic advisor here. You may also call our Student Support Center at 303-871-2291, email ucolsupport@du.edu, or make an appointment via PioneerWeb.

Starting March 17, access to most University of Denver campus buildings will be restricted, including Financial Aid, the University Bursar, and Registrar. You may contact these offices through the following channels.

The University Libraries are open, but are observing adjusted hours. We strongly encourage accessing the online resources available through the Anderson Academic Commons. If you do need to physically access University Libraries, please bring your DU student ID card. For more information related to the library and its response to COVID-19, visit the library website.

University of Denver continues to work with the appropriate government agencies to ensure minimal impact to international students. If you have questions, please contact International Student & Scholar Services at 303-871-4912 or isss@du.edu. ISSS offices remain open Monday through Friday between 8 -12 noon and 1-4 p.m. Mountain Time.

If you are a veteran student receiving educational assistance under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, you may question how the decision to proceed to online learning affects monthly housing stipends.

On March 16, 2020, the United States Senate passed S3503, an Act to authorize the Secretary of Veteran Affairs to treat certain programs of education converted to distance learning by reason of emergencies and health-related situations in the same manner as programs of education pursued at educational institutions, and for other purposes. Under the Act, the Secretary may continue to provide educational assistance including with respect to paying any monthly housing stipends. As passed by the Senate, this Act is applicable beginning March 1, 2020 and ending December 21, 2020. Now that the Act has passed the U.S. Senate, the measure will be advanced to the U.S. House of Representatives for its consideration. If the House of Representatives approves the bill, it will be advanced to the President for his signature to become law.

The university will keep you informed as this legislation is acted upon by Congress and the President. If you have additional questions regarding GI Bill benefits, including housing benefits, please contact DU's Veteran Services.

Update: March 19, 2020

As the University of Denver responds to the rapidly evolving challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the health and safety of our community remains our top priority. As a result, and in an effort to limit and prevent exposure to COVID-19 among members of our community, all University College academic courses for the spring quarter will be delivered entirely online, including campus, hybrid, and hyflex courses.

As you consider your enrollment plans, please reach out to your academic advisor so they can assist with next steps that are best for you, including:

In these unprecedented times, we must take unprecedented action. Thank you for your flexibility and strength as we continue to navigate this challenging event. We are thinking of you and your families, and hope you stay safe and healthy.

Update: March 17, 2020

As the Chancellor just announced, in an effort to protect the health and safety of our community, University of Denver academic courses for spring quarter will now be delivered online for the duration of the term.

Spring quarter campus, hybrid, or hyflex courses will now be offered entirely online with weekly synchronous meetings at some point during the time originally scheduled to meet on campus. Your academic director will be following up shortly with additional details about this shift to online delivery. Courses originally scheduled as online delivery will continue as normal.

Additionally, in alignment with CDC and University of Denver guidelines about social distancing, most University College staff and appointed faculty will transition to working remotely beginning this week. The health and safety of our community remains our top priority, along with delivering an exceptional student experience.

We strive to maintain continuity of operations, meaning students should not be greatly impacted by our shift to working remotely. Our Student Support Center and academic advisors will continue to be available by phone and email, with the opportunity to meet students virtually via Zoom. Starting March 17, the University of Denver will restrict building access and close the Ritchie Center until further notice. If you need to come to campus, please bring your faculty ID card.

In these unprecedented times, we must take unprecedented action. Thank you for your flexibility and strength as we continue to navigate this challenging event. We are thinking of you and your families, and hope you stay safe and healthy.

Update: March 18, 2020

In an effort to protect the health and safety of our community, all Center for Professional Development offerings will be moved to online delivery, postponed, or cancelled through at least June 2020 in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. See below for a list of current courses either being moved online or postponed:

Update: March 18, 2020

In an effort to protect the health and safety of our community, all University of Denver boot camp offerings will be moved to online delivery through at least June 2020 in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Your student success manager will be connecting with you soon to discuss your options.

Update: March 18, 2020

In an effort to protect the health and safety of our community, and in alignment with guidance provided by the University of Denver, we are cancelling all remaining courses in our winter/spring term. While University of Denver academic courses move to an online delivery, this is not a viable option for Enrichment Program courses.

Full refunds for cancelled courses are being issued. We are considering all of our options for rescheduling classes in the fall, though recognize some classes may not be rescheduled due to the subject matter or their related trip/performance which will not be available at that time.

Additionally, in alignment with CDC and University of Denver guidelines about social distancing, our staff has transitioned to working remotely beginning this week. We will maintain our normal operational continuity, and you will likely not notice any difference in the level of responsiveness and service you have come to expect.

Because we are working remotely, our offices located at 2211 South Josephine will be closed until further notice. Also, please note that access to most University of Denver campus buildings will be restricted in the coming weeks.

Thank you for your flexibility and strength as we continue to navigate this challenging event. We are thinking of you and your families, and hope you stay safe and healthy.

Update: March 13, 2020

In an effort to limit and prevent exposure to COVID-19 among members of the community and in alignment with the University of Denver, OLLI at DU Spring term has been cancelled at all sites.

This decision was not made lightly and our goal is to minimize the need for large gatherings in close proximity. This decision aligns with recommendations from local, state, and federal officials, along with consultation with our members. Your health is our main consideration. No amount of lifelong learning is worth compromising any member's health.

To streamline the refund process, you will be hearing from the Site Manager of the site you paid within the next day.

Please continue to participate in your courses for spring as usual. We will decide by April 1, 2020, if the residency classes will need to move online for the spring quarter. If you are currently considering not attending the residency due to travel policies that are impacting you, please let Program Manager Jerry Ceja know by emailing Jerry.Ceja@du.edu.