At the Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science, our mission is to enhance the quality of life for communities around the world through scientific and technical innovation. When you join us on our campus in the heart of Denver, you're joining a rich culture steeped in tradition as you work to anticipate the needs and improve the lives of future generations.
Curious about other academic opportunities? Explore our diverse, cutting-edge research efforts!
At the Ritchie School, we believe the best way for students to learn is through firsthand experience. Research, internships, cooperative education, study abroad opportunities and more offer the opportunity to develop knowledge through transformative personal experience.
We offer students a wide range of support resources. From faculty advisors and teaching assistants prepared to answer questions and provide guidance to a variety of academic and career support services, our students can be confident we're behind them every step of the way.
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Student Clubs & Organizations
Our students participate in a wide variety of clubs and organizations, with opportunities for connection and camaraderie among students with interests ranging from game development to entrepreneurship. For more information on any of our clubs, contact Ashley Sherman at ashley.sherman@du.edu.
ASME serves this wide-ranging technical community through quality programs in continuing education, training and professional development, codes and standards, research, conferences and publications, government relations and other forms of outreach.
Interested students should contact Andrea Francis (andrea.francis@du.edu).
DUCS works to build connections between faculty, students, and professionals in the field of Computer Science, as well as foster a passion for, and encourage engagement in the field.
DUDAD focuses on building friendships and connections through adventure and fun, offering campaigns that are suitable for all, from beginner to master of the game. Visit their Crimson Connect page or their Facebook page.
The DU eSports Club strives to provide an environment for gamers to discuss, play, and compete in the growing eSports industry, with the goal of connecting gamers on campus who have a shared interest in video games.
DUGDS strives to bring together students with a love for video-game development. Weekly discussions are held to explore how games make use of various design principles, as well as weekly development meetings in which club members work on creating new games.
IEEE inspires a global community to innovate for a better tomorrow through highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities. IEEE is the trusted “voice” for engineering, computing, and technology information around the globe. The IEEE DU Student Branch is a student led branch of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. As a professional organization, IEEE focuses on technological advancement, as well as professional networking, supporting its members, and making engineering fun.
NSBE is a national student and professional based organization, with the goal of the developing programs for increasing Black and other ethnic minority involvement in the field of engineering.
SHPE changes lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support, and development.
SWE is an organization devoted to stimulating women to achieve their full potential in careers as engineers and as leaders with the goal of building connections between past and present members, and to build a community of female engineers.
Tau Beta Pi is composed of the highest achieving students in the Ritchie School whom also exhibit good character. Students of “good character” put the community first because they understand its importance in the world.
WiT encourage and support women, as well as other underrepresented groups, in the field of Computer Science both within the DU campus and the Denver community.
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DU eSports Club has been home to many competitive eSports teams and several non-competitive gaming communities since 2013. They field competitive teams in games such as League of Legends, Rocket League, Overwatch, and Hearthstone. This year they field two new teams in Rainbow 6 Siege. The leaders of the DU eSports Club are actively coming up with new ways to further involve the community through online means in replacement to in-person events.
The 2019 Western Europe Summer Study Abroad trip focused on Sustainability and Engineering. Ten students traveled to different countries to learn about the different ways that sustainability was being pursued. The Sustainability Squad's final stop was in Paris, though they traveled to Berlin and Munich as well, and were able to have a whole new experience in each country.
Go to the graduate admission application to submit your information. For information on admission requirements, visit the graduate academic programs page and locate your program of interest.
