Admitted Applicants
Visit Us | Tuition Deposits | Official Transcripts | Immunizations | Incoming Graduate Student Handbook | Academic Calendar | Financial Aid | Cost of Attendance | Tuition Payment Options | Housing | Parking | Health Insurance | Health Fee | Orientation | Class Schedule | Books | Laptop Requirement | Student Handbook | Denver and CO | Intro Law Materials
Visit Us!
We encourage you to visit the Sturm College of Law at your earliest opportunity. If we know when you are planning to visit us, we can arrange for your tour to include visits to various classes and meetings with student leaders and faculty members. To schedule a visit, please contact the Admissions Office at 303.871.6135.
Important Reminders
Tuition Deposits
In order to confirm your intention to attend the Sturm College of Law, you will need to submit your first $300 tuition deposit by April 29, 2010 and a second tuition deposit of $300 by June 10, 2010. These deposits are non-refundable and will be credited toward your first tuition payment. Our tuition payment center allows you to pay your deposit using electronic check (ACH) for no fee or a credit card with a nominal fee. You may also send in a check directly to the Office of Admissions.
To pay your tuition deposit online:
1. Go to: http://webcentral.du.edu
2. Use your DU ID# (listed at the top of your acceptance letter) as your username
3. Use your six digit birthday (mmddyy) as your password
4. Click on the “Incoming Graduate Student” tab at the top of the WebCentral screen
5. Follow directions under the “Submit Admission Deposit” in the center column
Mail checks and tuition deposit form to:
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Office of Admissions
2255 E Evans Ave, Suite 115
Denver, CO 80208
Official Transcripts
Admitted applicants must complete their file by furnishing the Admissions Office with official transcripts from all educational institutions attended since high school. Official transcripts must be sent to the Admissions Office directly from issuing institution and must indicate your final grades and any degrees received. They will need to arrive before the start of school. LSDAS copies are not official transcripts.
Immunizations
Colorado State Law and University of Denver policy require two (2) doses of vaccine against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR). Both doses must have been received after 12 months of age and at least one month or more apart. Students born after December 31, 1956, who are enrolled in traditional University programs, both undergraduate and graduate, including law, must comply with this requirement.
A hold preventing fall registration will be applied to students’ accounts on July 20th, 2009. Students that submit proof late will be charged $25. The late fee will be applied to Law Students on July 30th, 2009.
If proof of immunity is not provided to the HCC, you will not be allowed to register for classes. In the event of an outbreak of one of these viruses on campus, you will be withdrawn from classes by the Health Department until the outbreak is contained (this can take 6 to 8 weeks!). You will not be eligible for a tuition credit under these circumstances.
Proof of adequate immunization can be submitted in several ways:
- The form provided by DU, completed with immunizations dated (month, day, year), and signed by your physician or the physician’s representative.
- A photocopy of your previous school immunization record, signed by a school nurse.
- A physician’s immunization record, with signature.
- Proof of immunity through blood testing. A copy of the lab results must be included.
Please note that, according to Colorado regulations, a history of having had measles, mumps, or rubella disease is not acceptable proof of immunity, even if documented by a physician.
The MMR vaccination is available at the Health & Counseling Center for a $65 fee. The Health & Counseling Center administers the vaccinations between 9.00am – 11.00am and 1.00pm and 3.00pm, Monday – Friday.
Mail your documentation to:
DU Health and Counseling Center
Attn: Immunizations
Ritchie Center, 3rd Floor North
University of Denver
Denver, CO 80208
For more information, contact us:
Mail: Address above
Phone: 303.871.7463
Fax: 303.871.4242
E-mail: info@hcc.du.edu
Website: www.du.edu/duhealth
Incoming Graduate Student Handbook
It is also a good idea to read through our Incoming Graduate Student Handbook for helpful information in making an easy transition to the University of Denver.
Academic Calendar
Financial Aid
It is wise to apply for financial aid as early as possible. A variety of financial resources are accessible to you through the Office of Financial Management at the College of Law. Please contact them at 303.871.6557.
Cost of Attendance
2009 – 2010 Cost of Attendance
Tuition Payment Options
Fall semester tuition is the week before classes begin. Net bills will be mailed mid-July reflecting the amount due after financial aid has been applied. For more information on tuition and tuition payment options, please contact the Bursar’s Office.
Housing
We encourage you to plan early and consider a variety of options as you prepare for your arrival in the fall. Please contact the On-Campus Housing Office on the University Campus at 303.871.2246. Off-campus housing resources are also available. Map of Denver neighborhoods .
Parking
Permits are sold on a first-come, first-served basis starting in May. There is not a deadline to purchase a permit; however, the last day to purchase a parking permit for 2009-2010 and have the fees placed on your student tuition bill is Sunday, July 12, 2009 by midnight. After this date the only payment method online is credit card. Cash and checks will be accepted at the Parking Office.
Keep in mind that high demand Restricted permits are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore, the earlier you purchase your permit the more likely it is that you will get your desired lot choice.
For instructions on how to purchase your parking permit click here.
Health Insurance
All students attending the University of Denver are required to participate in the Student Health Insurance plan if they do not have adequate personal health insurance coverage. The 2008-2009 semi-annual premium is $1,075.00. You may waive participation in this plan if you have other coverage. However, in order to waive the charges, you will need to complete a waiver form at the beginning of each semester that the charges are assessed. Health insurance may be waived on myWeb. Once you’ve logged in click on Student & Financial Aid then on Registration. The Waive Health Insurance and Fee link is third from the bottom.
Health Fee
Sturm College of Law students are eligible to use the Student Health & Counseling Center located in the Ritchie Center, 3rd Floor North. The Health & Counseling fee is $150.00 per semester. The Health Fee may be waived on myWeb (see instruction under “Health Insurance”).
Orientation
Orientation is mandatory for incoming first year day and evening students. It is structured to allow you to learn about the law school, meet fellow students, faculty, and administrators, and take care of all necessary business before classes begin. Orientation is currently scheduled for August 10-14, 2009. More information about Orientation will be available in the upcoming months.
Class Schedule
First Year Day and Evening students are automatically scheduled for their first year classes. The day division is divided into three sections and the evening division is its own section. The students in a section take their 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. Class schedules will be sent out in early August.
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 for a full refund, please do not take books out of their original packaging or write in them until you receive your final schedule at orientation. The bookstore is located in Driscoll Center South.
Laptop Requirement
All first year students are required to have a laptop to support their educational experience at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. To read more about the laptop requirement and how you can purchase a laptop at a discounted price please click here.
Student Handbook
Our student handbook covers academic policies and other important student information at the Sturm College of Law.
Denver and Colorado
Denver is located on high, rolling plains, approximately 15 miles from the “Foothills” (a gentle series of peaks ranging from 7,000 to 11,000 feet high). Just beyond the Foothills is the Continental Divide and a series of peaks as high as 14,000 feet, known locally as the “Front Range.” Contrary to popular belief, Denver has a mild, dry and arid climate. Denver boasts over 200 parks, 450 miles of paved, designated bike trails, over 70 golf courses, and more than 143 free tennis courts. A short drive from Denver are opportunities for skiing, snowboarding, hiking, fishing, camping, horseback riding, sailing, or mountain biking. For more information about Denver and Colorado, please click here.
Helpful Introductory Law Materials
The following books are provided to help incoming first year law students adjust to and become more familiar with the law school experience. They are intended as merely a guide to assist students and are not required readings.
- Bridging the Gap between College and Law School: Strategies for Success, by Ruta Stropus and Charlotte Taylor, April 2001.
- Getting to Maybe: How to Excel on Law School Exams, by Michael Fischl and Jeremy Paul.
- The Law School Experience: Law, Legal Reasoning, and Lawyering, edited by Lissa Griffin and Bennett L. Gershman, 2000.
- May It Please the Court!, by Leonard Rivkin with Jeffrey Silberfeld.
- Starting Off Right in Law School, by Carolyn Nygren.
- A Woman’s Guide to Law School, by Linda Hirshman, 1999.