Undergraduate Admission

Step towards your future with the Ritchie School’s innovative undergraduate degree programs in engineering and computer science. Dive into dynamic classroom experiences led by renowned faculty members, personalized career guidance, and an inclusive atmosphere that fosters growth and exploration.

The best part? You are not required to submit a separate application to our undergraduate programs.

Undergraduate Applicant Information

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We offer lab and classroom tours and welcome students at Friday@DU events.

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10:1 Student to Faculty Ratio

$182m+ $182 million+ in annual undergraduate financial aid

79% of students participate in experiential learning

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Friday@DU

Friday@DU are half-day visitor programs that offer a more in-depth visit, including an info session, student panel, campus tour, resource fair, and lunch! 

Upcoming Friday@DU Events: 

  • February 14, 2025 at 9 AM
  • March 7, 2025 at 9 AM
  • March 14, 2025 at 9 AM
  • April 4, 2025 at 9 AM
  • April 11, 2025 at 9 AM
  • April 18, 2025 at 9 AM
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Journey to DU

In-person Journeys to DU are invitation-only programs for our admitted students. Spend the day immersed in DU campus culture with interactive sessions on academics, support services, student life and much more.

Upcoming Journey to DU event:

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Undergraduate Research

Learning takes place both inside and outside the classroom. We encourage students to pursue undergraduate research opportunities to enhance their education. You may have the opportunity to work on original research projects alongside leading engineering and computer science faculty members.

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Research Opportunities

Summer Undergraduate Research Experience 
Summer research funding can be obtained either through the Undergraduate Research Center or directly through faculty funding. These opportunities typically last 2-3 months and includes a student stipend and faculty-led research coaching.  

Partners in Scholarship (PINs) and Undergraduate Research
Students wishing to participate in faculty research projects during the school year may be eligible for participation in Partners in Scholarship (PINS), a university-wide program where students research in conjunction with a faculty member, or Undergraduate Research Assistantships (URA's). 

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Study Abroad

Maybe you’ve heard that engineering and computer science curricula don’t carve time for study abroad. That might be true elsewhere, but not at DU! At the Ritchie School, we share the university’s commitment to international learning and strongly encourage our students to participate in study abroad programs.  

  • Engineering curricula are structured so that you can study abroad in the fall quarter of your fourth year. 
    • The University of Denver’s Cherrington Global Scholars Program allows you to study abroad for about the same cost as a term at DU.  
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Student Clubs & Organizations

Our students engage in an extensive variety of clubs and organizations, fostering connections and camaraderie among peers interested in fields ranging from game development to engineering. For further details on any of our affiliated clubs, contact Sabrina Degroot sabrina.degroot@du.edu.   

Featured Clubs & Organizations:

  • DU Game Development Society (DUGDS)
  • National Society of Black Engineers
  • Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers
  • Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
  • Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
  • Women in STEM
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