Current UHL Students
The University Honors and Leadership (UHL) program has a variety of offerings that provide our participants with educational experiences beyond the standard classroom environment. From conducting cutting-edge research with CU Denver faculty members to study abroad experiences to internships, the UHL program provides a variety of opportunities that complement your academic program.
Upcoming UHL Events
August 15 - UHL Orientation
August 22 - Block Party
September 10 - UHL Craft Day
September 25 - UHL Donut Day
October 1 - Spring 2025 Advising Begins
October 18 - UHL Pumpkin Carving
October 31 - Honors Halloween Hullabaloo
November 1 - Spring Registration Begins
November 15 - UHL Service Deadline
TBA - Dinner with a Leader
December 11 - UHL Craft Day
Spring 2025 - Chancellor's Reception for UHL
Experiences, Opportunities and Activities
Undergraduate Research
Be a researcher. Our students have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research under the guidance of faculty mentors.
- Compete for Undergraduate Research Grants
- Participate in the Research and Creative Activities Symposium (RaCAS)
- Apply for a MARC U-STAR scholarship
Annual Events
Be an active participant. We celebrate our community with a number of annual events.
- UHL Graduation
- UHL Community Activities Such as Doughnut Days and Seasonal Celebrations
- The Chancellor's Reception
- Community Service Group Projects
Dinner with a Leader
Past speakers include Denver Mayor Michael Hancock (2022), Colorado Representative Joe Neguse (2023), Girl Scouts of Colorado CEO Leanna Clark (2023), and CEO of Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains and Colorado State Geologist Vicki Cowart (2024). Stay turned for upcoming speakers!
Community Service
The University Honors and Leadership community is more than an academic one and the cohort-based nature of the UHL program offers unique opportunities for interaction beyond the classroom. One core value of UHL is making a positive contribution to the wider community. This includes CU Denver and the Auraria Campus, our city, our state, and beyond.
Giving back is a key component of being part of UHL and students are required to complete a minimum of one community engagement project each semester. Our community service activities are student directed and community oriented.