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Lynx Summer Academy
June 19th, 2023 - July 30th, 2023
Lynx Summer Academy fills up quickly, be sure to apply early!
The academy provides newly admitted first-year first-generation students who will start in the fall semester the opportunity to enroll in four credit hours over the summer. Students selected for Lynx Summer Academy must also have accepted their fall admission to CU Denver. And here's the added bonus—summer academy students don't have to pay tuition or fees!
If you are a first-year incoming Fall 2023 student who indicates you are first-generation on your CU Denver Fall 2023 application, or if you are part of the CU Denver Pre-Collegiate Program, you should have received an interest form by now.
The interest form has officially closed - if you submit an interest form after April 1st, you can be considered for our waitlist.
Space is limited and a spot in the program is not guaranteed.
The Lynx Summer Academy provides three different tracks for students to choose from to help them get a head start for college.
- Learn the most effective ways to study and take tests
- Utilize small class sizes to engage with faculty and peer mentors
- Engage in learning experiences beyond the classroom
- Explore majors and careers
- Get an Introduction to research
Questions? Feel free to email us.
Summer 2023 Track Options
Track One: Major and Career Exploration (In-Person)
| Course | University Elective | Day | Time | Total Credit Hours |
UNIV 1110: College Success | Elective Class | Tuesday (class time) Thursday (out of class requirements) | Tuesdays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | 1 credit |
UNIV 1112: Career and Major Exploration | Elective Class | Wednesday (class time) Thursday (out of class requirements) | Wednesdays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Thursdays: 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | 1 credit |
Track Two: Financial Literacy (In-Person)
| Course | University Elective | Day | Time | Total Credit Hours |
UNIV 1110: College Success | Elective Class | Tuesday (class time) Thursday (out of class requirements) | Tuesdays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | 1 credit |
UNIV 2110: Financial Literacy | Elective Class | Wednesday (class time) Thursday (out of class requirements) | Wednesdays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Thursdays: 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | 1 credit |
Interested in joining Lynx Summer Academy? Applying is easy!
Interest form information was sent to all admitted Fall 2023 first-year students who indicated they are first-generation. As of April 1st, the interest form has closed. Any submissions after April 1st, 2023 will be considered for our waitlist.
- Apply to CU Denver and accept your offer of admission
Reply to Admissions - If you are selected for Lynx Summer Academy, respond to your acceptance and follow the next-steps outlined by the First-Year Experience Office. Offers for a spot in Lynx Summer Academy will be sent out in April 2023
- Attend Lynx Summer Academy Welcome (Dates TBD)
Also, make sure to complete your Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA​) to receive fall and spring financial aid.