University of Denver Fall 2020: Courses, Housing, Activities & Expectations

University of Denver is preparing for Fall 2020 with instructions for move-in, orientation, and student activities. Students are advised to pack light, participate in a hybrid orientation experience, and engage in a mix of in-person, online, and hybrid activities on campus. Housing options are still available, and various resources and support services are being provided for students during this unusual semester.

• University of Denver
• Fall 2020
• Student Activities
• Orientation
• Housing

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1. What will fall be like? Courses, Housing, Activities and Expectations University of Denver August 17, 2020

2. MOVE-IN Pack Light We STRONGLY encourage you to pack light clothes, bedding, backpack, computer and medications Each student living in DU properties has been assigned a move-in time, date and arrival location If you show up early You will be asked to wait until your time comes If you show up past your move-in time: You will be asked to return later Parking During move-in parking available No parking permit Please move your vehicle to another paid parking structure after assigned move-in time. Students moving in can have 2 guest helpers Only 2 people per elevator Housing options still available Please continue to check your email for move-in details and updates Once your move-in time is up, your guests will not be able to re-enter the building 90 min for 1st years 60 min for everyone else

3. ORIENTATION We have developed a hybrid experience of in person and virtual experiences for students on campus and a virtual experience for our students who are remote With their FSEM Faculty and Discoveries Orientation Leaders Students will be able to attend a mix of in-person and virtual programming evenings to meet other current students outside of their orientation groups Students will learn more about their intended majors and minors with college receptions that also introduce them to faculty and staff within each college Students will be able to attend virtual resource fairs that showcase resources on campus academics, health and well-being, cultural and spiritual life, and finances and career services. Students will learn about campus involvement through a virtual involvement fair and be able to connect with clubs who participate in hosting weekend meet ups for incoming students

4. STUDENT ACTIVITIES Steady mix of in-person, online, and hybrid opportunities Discoveries Week: varied daily and "After Dark" (late night) events Multiple virtual involvement and resource fairs Registered Student Organization (RSO) meetings and events Programming Board (DUPB) working on larger events Residence Hall staff focusing on community-building, social activities for floors and full buildings Facilities installing additional outdoor shade and seating areas Download/check CrimsonConnect.du.edu platform for latest!

5. STUDENT ACTIVITIES These are just highlights plenty more is in the works! Student Clubs and Organizations are encouraged to continue connecting and building communities around common interests. The Office of Student Engagement is supporting Student Organizations in planning engaging virtual, hybrid, or physically distant in-person events Students should download/check CrimsonConnect.du.edu platform for events and resources

6. DANIEL L. RITCHIE CENTER FOR SPORTS & WELLNESS Sports and Wellness opportunities have been modified; in-person and virtual opportunities are available for students Coors Fitness Center: open daily, reduced capacity (50), equipment modified multiple virtual fitness and wellness programs available at ritchiecenter.du.edu Club Sports: no competition and travel; modified activities by club, if possible Alpine Club: working on virtual events, clinic opportunities, and local programming Intramural Sports: merged into open recreation activities for fall (reservation needed) Open Recreation: Tennis, Outdoor basketball, Stick & Puck (Hockey), Swimming, etc. will be available with modifications (reservations are made for these opportunities and students will call 303.871.3845) University of Denver Golf Club: open daily, tee-time reservation process Weekly schedule of sports and wellness opportunities coming soon.

7. ANDERSON ACADEMIC COMMONS / UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES Physical collections available for contactless curbside pickup Digital collections fully available via https://library.du.edu All consultation services converted to online modality to allow for close collaboration Research Center Writing Center Center for World Languages and Culture IT Help Center Digital Media Center Math Learning Center Science and Engineering Tutoring Some services available by appointment Limited study space available to students enrolled in courses being taught in the AAC Detailed information on library plans: https://library.du.edu/covid19/index.html

8. CLASS MODALITY There will be four types of courses at DU for Fall 2020: Online (synchronous and asynchronous) Hybrid (in-person and online) Hyflex (in person and online at the same time) In-person (face-to-face) Details about a course and the delivery are determined by the instructor. Therefore, students should consult with their instructors prior to the start of the term with any questions about the modality of a specific course. Academic departments determined the best teaching modality for each course- according to content, pedagogical requirements, and teaching availability. In some cases there are multiple sections of class, spread across modalities.

9. CLASS MODALITY: MISSING CLASSES As always, students should contact faculty about specific concerns if they need to miss class All in-person face-to-face classes and the in- person portions of hybrid classes can be streamed and/or recorded to allow students who become ill or who need to self- isolate temporarily or who cannot attend for some other short-term reason to keep up and continue to make progress. Instructors, however, may not be able to fully engage online students as if the course were designed a hyflex course since that requires specific in room technology. Work with your faculty! We want you to be successful in your classes!