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 28, 2025 - Honors Open House/Office Warming
October 3, 2025 - Chancellor's Reception for UHL
October 8, 2025 - Donut Day
October 22, 2025 - Portugal, vivo! Honors Study Abroad Information Session
October 31, 2025 - Honors Treats
November 3, 2025 - Dinner with a Leader
November 7, 2025 - Registration for Spring Classes
November 13, 2025 - Donut Day
November 24-28, 2025 - Fall Break
December 8-12, 2025 - Stress-Free Finals @Honors
February 13, 2026 - Valentine's Day Party
March 2, 2026 - Registration for Maymester & Summer Classes
March 24-28, 2026 - Spring Break
May 11-15, 2026 - Stress-Free Finals @Honors
May 15, 2026 - Honors Graduation Celebration
May 18-June 4, 2026 - UHL Maymester Course
June 28-July 9 - Portugal, vivo! Honors Study Abroad
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.