University of Denver Top Questions

Investigate the school, its curriculum, its academics and its values. Talk to other students, other faculty and alumni. Research the school's standing within the university environment. Make sure that the school's values match your values. Make sure you ask the right questions so that your student knows what is expected of them. Research newspaper articles regarding the school, and look for comments about the school's culture. Talk to other students to find out if the school is a "party" school or a serious school. In summary, do your homework. What the school offers in terms of environment, academics and leadership in the community is important.

I am a non-traditional student, so this question is very interesting to me. My situation involved becoming a mother at a very young age. My parents did not stress continuing on immediatly after HS right on to college. I attende d community college, but never really felt a sense of belonging, nor did I enjoy it. At DU's Women's College, we are all non-traditional students with real lives. We are driven, passionate and are there to learn and absorb as mucn as possible because we are there voluntarily. We choose to be there. My advice to parents is to be there for their HS grad, and let them choose their path in their own time. It is THEIR path that they must follow. Parent's roles are for guidance and support of the students decision. Choosing to wait to attend college is more meaningful in the long run, in my opinion. Students need to understand that the college must fit into their beliefs, goals and ultimately what they want to do when they grow up will be decided here. And it might change a time or to, and it's ok! College is worth the wait.