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 25, 2026 - Honors Contract In-Person Workshop
August 26, 2026 - Honors Contract Virtual Workshop
August 27, 2026 - Honors & Leadership Suite Open House
September 8, 2026 - Honors Crafts & Games
September 25, 2026 - Honors Craft & Donut Day
September 25, 2026 - Chancellor's Reception
October 9, 2026 - Nintendo Switch Tournament
November 12, 2026 - Honors Fall Social
December 3, 2026 - Finals Prep De-Stress Day
December 11, 2026 - Honors Fall Graduation Mini Reception
February 5, 2027 - Valentine's Bag Decorating
February 17, 2027 - Valentine's Day Party
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
- Paula Stone Williams, internationally known speaker on gender equity, LGBTQ advocacy and religious tolerance (2024)
- Vicki Cowart, CEO of Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains and Colorado State Geologist (2024)
- Leanna Clark, Girl Scouts of Colorado CEO (2023),Joe Neguse, Colorado Representative (2023)
- Denver Mayor Michael Hancock (2022)
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.