University of Colorado DenverMove-In Guide
Denver, Colorado
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1912🔗 www.cudenver.edu
The University of Colorado Denver is a public research university on the shared Auraria Campus in downtown Denver. Its two residential communities are City Heights, a traditional residence hall with an on-site dining hall, and Lynx Crossing, with apartment-style suites. First-year residents sign up through the housing portal and move in on one August day.
Enrollment
13,853
Total Students
Freshman Class
2,299
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 12, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
78%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Move-in is Aug. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Immunization records are required before keys are issued, and your student ID is your room key and meal card. A mandatory Fire and Life Safety meeting follows on Aug. 13 at 6 p.m.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 12. Late arrivals after Aug. 16 at 5 p.m. should contact Housing.
- Parking
- Lynx Crossing: enter the lot on the west side of the building. City Heights: enter campus at Auraria Parkway and 11th Street.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
City Heights
Traditional residence hall · Coed
Lynx Crossing
Apartment-style suites · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$18,740
Estimated / Year
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Dates last checked October 2026.