🏠 University of Denver — Parent Guide

Helping parents understand dorm options, safety, accessibility, and what to expect at University of Denver.

💡 Tips for parents reviewing dorm options:

🏠 How housing selection works at University of Denver

Two-year residency requirement.First- and second-year DU students live in university housing.

Halls.Centennial Towers, Centennial Halls, Johnson-McFarlane (J-Mac), Nelson, Nagel.

As of May 8, 2026

📍 Location

Denver, CO

🏛️ College Type

Private research university

👥 Enrollment

12,000 total students

🏠 Housing

10 dorm buildings reviewed on DormScouter

📊 Dorm Comparison by Safety & Cleanliness

DormOverall ★Safety ★Cleanliness ★ReviewsFeatures
Centennial Towers 0
Centennial Halls 0
Johnson-McFarlane Hall (J-Mac) 0
Nelson Hall 0
Nagel Hall 0
University Apartments 0
Johnson-McFarlane Hall 0
Golda Meir House 0
Cableway Apartments 0
HRTM Living Learning Community 0

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🔗 DU Housing

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🔗 DU Athletics

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🎓 Class-Year Housing Guides

Year-specific advice for University of Denver dorms — what changes from freshman to senior year:

🎓 Freshman Guide📚 Sophomore Guide📖 Junior Guide🎉 Senior Guide

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