DU Academic Resources

As a student at the University of Denver, you have access to a wealth of resources to help you succeed in the classroom. View the tabs below to explore some of those resources.

DU Writing Center

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The University Writing Center works with all University of Denver students, staff, and faculty as part of the Writing Program's mission to create and sustain a robust culture of writing on the DU Campus.

In our free 45-minute consultations, we work with writers individually and in groups to discuss their work and to help them hone their skills and practices, with an eye both on the texts at hand and on the writers' goals and needs.

The Writing Center is accessible to both online and on-campus students.

Visit the Writing Center website for more information on consultations, hours, and how to make appointments.

Address: Anderson Academic Commons Rm 280 or Online Assistance
Phone: 303-871-7456
Email: wrc@du.edu

University College Open Write Nights

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Looking to enhance your writing skills? Have questions regarding the Turabian citation guide? Do you want to become a better, more confident writer? We are here to help! Each quarter University College will be offering Open Write Night, which will provide drop-in writing support whether you are on campus or online. You will be able to get one-on-one writing assistance from University College faculty. Check the Open Write Night page on the University College blog for an overview of dates for the upcoming term.

Online students will be able to join through Zoom using this link: https://udenver.zoom.us/j/678561976 (when prompted, please input the meeting ID: 678 561 976).

Questions or difficulty logging in? Please let us know by reaching out to the Student Support Center (ucolsupport@du.edu or 303-871-2291).

DU Research Center

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The Research Center offers expert guidance through the research process:

From refining a topic → to finding and evaluating relevant sources → to creating a bibliography.
A consultation session can ease anxiety about a project or paper and teach research and evaluation skills for life-long learning.
One-on-one research consultations are available to current DU students, faculty, and staff at any stage of the research process.

The Research Center is available for both in-person and online consultations.

Visit the Research Center website for more information on hours and how to chat instantly with a research consultant.

Location: Anderson Academic Commons (Main Level, room 240) and Online
Phone: 303-871-2905
Email: Research@du.libanswers.com

DU Libraries

Anderson Academic Commons

The University of Denver Libraries strive to provide outstanding collections and services to the University community. The Anderson Academic Commons brings together the University of Denver's main library and popular Academic Support Services in one convenient location.

Visit the DU Libraries website to learn more information on hours, databases, and resources available.

Online students have full access to all library databases and resources.

Location: Anderson Academic Commons, 2150 E. Evans Avenue Denver, CO 80208 and Online
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Canvas Support

The University of Denver has 24/7 Canvas support for all faculty and staff at the university. If you need Canvas support, you can access key resources in the Global Navigation bar. See an overview of commonly referenced support resources below.

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Ask Your Instructor a Question. Ask your instructor a question about course content, course assignments, grades, and more. You can also click the "Inbox" icon to directly email your instructor.
Search the Canvas Guides. Canvas has curated an amazing library of online video, text, and multimedia guides to help students understand how to use the platform.
Call the Canvas Support Hotline. This hotline is available 24/7 and will connect you to a Canvas help desk support person any time.
Chat with Canvas Support. Engage in a live chat with Canvas support to discuss any technical issues that you are experiencing.

DU Tech Support

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The University of Denver IT Department provides many services to support students in technology-related matters and challenges such as resetting passwords, obtaining device support, downloading antivirus software, and more.

Visit the DU Information Technology Student Support website for more information on the types of IT support you will find at DU.

Location: Anderson Academic Commons, Room 270
2150 E. Evans Ave. Denver, Colorado 80208
Phone: 303-871-4700
Request Help Online

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