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Welcome to Family Engagement

Office of Student Transitions and Family Engagement

Join the Finances 101 Spotlight Session

Join us virtually on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 5:30 PM until 6:30 PM (MT)

Click Here to Register

Join our Family & Guest Orientation

Join us virtually on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 5:30 PM until 7:00 PM (MST)

Click Here to Register

Save the Date!

Family Day is Coming

Welcome to the Lynx Family! The CU Denver Family Engagement office recognizes the important role that parents and families play in supporting our students. We strive to provide you with engagement opportunities and invite you to our community.

We are committed to forming partnerships and providing resources for CU Denver parents, families, and support persons and offer a variety of ways for you to become familiar with current happenings and campus resources. We want to empower you to understand the CU Denver college experience to best support your student.

If you can't find what you're looking for or need additional support, please don't hesitate to contact us! 

Family & Guest Orientation

We welcome and strongly encourage family members and guests to participate in Family & Guest Orientation.

The Family & Guest Orientation is a way for you to get questions answered and learn how to support your student best as they transition to the university. As a student support person, we rely on you to encourage students to engage academically and socially.

When you attend the virtual orientation, you can expect the following content:

  • Mental Health Resources
  • Student Success Resources
  • Campus Resources
  • Q&A

We offer two Zoom sessions over the summer:

Click Here to watch the recording

CU Denver Spotlight Sessions

We welcome and strongly encourage family members, guests, and students to participate in our Spotlight Sessions.

 

Click Here to watch the recording from Tuesday, May 30th from 5:30 - 6:30 PM (MT)! 

Click Here to view the Financial Aid Spotlight Session!

Click Here to view the Billing Spotlight Session!

 

Stay Involved

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Newsletter Mailing List

Join our mailing list and stay connected. You’ll receive our monthly newsletter and other university communications. Just drop us an email with your first and last name, and preferred email address.

Provide Your Contact Information

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Family Advisory Board (FAB)

Want to be part of the conversation and work with us to support your student? Join FAB to help direct our mission, plan and volunteer at events, and get connected with other parents and families.

Email to Join the Advisory Board

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Facebook Group

Be sure to follow our Facebook page to learn more about CU Denver. Then, ask to be added to our Parent & Family group. The discussion board is a place for families to ask questions and connect.

Find Parent & Family on Facebook

Newsletters

May 2023

Finals week is here! We know it can be stressful, but remember, self-care is just as important as hitting the books.

April 2023

It is essential for your student to schedule an appointment with their advisors at least once a semester.

March 2023

This point in the semester induces stress and anxiety for students, leading to some behaviors, like procrastination.

February 2023

Brrr! Colorado's coldest months are still upon us. It's essential to pay attention to potential campus closures.

January 2023

Happy New Year! We hope everyone had an extraordinary Winter Break, and can't wait to have students back on campus!

December 2022

Finals week is here! You may notice more fatigued than usual - final exams, presentations, and projects are the likely culprits.

November 2022

We want to thank everyone who participated in activities and events! We look forward to hosting everyone again next year.

October 2022

We are headed into the halfway point of the semester, which means midterms are here for students!

September 2022

The Auraria campus is once again lively and full of excitement. Just because classes have started, that doesn't mean the fun has stopped!

August 2022

We are only a couple of weeks from the start of the fall 2022 semester and cannot wait to welcome students back to campus!

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First-year Experiences

Courses with a supportive environment for new students and transfer students.

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Pre-College Programs

Taught at CU to high-achieving, first-generation students who are planning to attend college.

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New Student Orientation

Welcoming new students and transfer students to campus with important information.

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TRIO Programs

Helping first-generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities reach their full potential.

Help Your Student Feel Supported on Campus

Lynx Central

"Lynx Central" is the hub of CU Denver. You can access information on financial aid, billing, important dates, Lynx Life stories, and more! We recommend you familiarize with this website, as it provides you direct access to resources and support systems.

Visit Lynx Central

First-Generation Resources

There are many opportunities available to help first-generation students have a successful college experience, by providing the tools needed to excel in the classroom, transition to college, succeed once you get to campus, and graduate.

Explore programs and resources

We CARE

Balancing life and school can be difficult. At CU Denver, every student matters. The CARE team was created to help students navigate a wide variety of life’s challenges by creating plans to confront difficulties while providing support and resources to keep them safe and successful. If you believe your student is facing challenges, we encourage you to submit at CARE report to connect them with our friendly and compassionate team. Together we can help them get through difficult times and get back on track​​.

Submit a CARE Report

Other Ways to Offer Your Support

Support the Parent and Family Fund

Donate to the Loving Lynx Fund

Parent and Family Program

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