Move-In Updates - City Heights

With 5 weeks until Move-In, it's time to start thinking about what to pack! Please see the City Heights Packing List - 2023-2024 for our updated Packing List. While this is a great start, this is not an extensive list of the items you may need. For clarification on any items you are considering packing, please email residence-life@olucdenver.onmicrosoft.com with your questions.

If you are considering Shipping some of your items, please review the below information.

Mailing Address:

Packages will only be held for our Fall Students starting Tuesday, August 8th. Any Packages received before this date will be Returned to Sender.

Residents can pick up all packages directly at the Front Desk. Package delivery for residents will be available starting at 8:00 PM on their Move-In Day and continuing daily when the front desk is open. Due to volume and staffing restrictions for facilitating Move-In operations, we will not be issuing packages prior to 8:00 PM on any of the Move-In Days above. Please plan accordingly.

As we get closer to the start of the year, we start seeing more questions about billing and how payments can be made. Here are some of our more frequently asked questions and resources to assist with any financial concerns you may have.

1. Where can I see and pay my Bill for Housing and Dining?
   1. You are able to access your Bill through UCDAccess. Housing and Dining will post alongside your tuition and fees.
2. When will Charges for Housing and Dining be Posted?
   1. Charges are posted prior to the start of the term. Housing and Dining aims to have all charges posted by August 1st for the Fall Term, January 5th for the Spring Term, and May 1st for the Summer Term. Any student that signs a contract after charges have been posted will be updated within a week of being booked for Housing and Dining.
3. When is my Payment Due?
   1. Payment dues dates can be found on the Bursar's Billing Calendar. These dues dates will be updated per term. For any questions on these Due Dates, please email Lynx.Central@ucdenver.edu.
4. Is there a payment plan option rather than all at once?
   1. Yes, there are payment plans available through the UCDAcess Portal. More information on payment plans can be found on the Payment Plans Page under Student Finances.
5. Can Financial Aid and/or Scholarships help pay for Housing?
   1. Some forms of Financial Aid and Scholarships can be applied to your Housing and Dining Bills. To find out if you have Financial Aid or Scholarships available to you, please email Lynx.Central@ucdenver.edu for more information.
6. I need to complete the FAFSA. How do I do that?
   1. To complete the FAFSA, you will need to go to the Federal Student Aid website. If you need assistance with completing the FAFSA, please email Lynx.Central@ucdenver.edu.
7. I'm receiving VA Benefits. How do I use these to pay for my housing bill?
   1. If you are utilizing VA Benefits to pay for some or all of your education, please see the VMSS Benefits Checklist to start the certification process. Please note that VA Benefits can take longer to pay out in some instances, so please ensure you are able to complete the certification process earlier rather than later.

For any questions about payment, timelines, or available aid, please contact Lynx Central.

As we are getting closer to move-in day, you may be thinking about making some last-minute contract changes. Below are the changes that students may make at this time:

Meal Plan Changes:

You may request One (1) Meal Plan Change Per term. Requests made prior to the Start of Classes will have their billing updated to the correct amount for the entire term. For Requests made after the Start of Classes up until Census Date, September 6th, will be prorated. Meal Plan changes will be made within 24 business hours, while billing will be updated each Friday based on the date of the request.

Parking Changes:

If you are still interested in Parking for the 23-24 academic year and either did not sign up or missed your offer, you are able to add yourself to the waitlist by accessing the Request Changes Tab in the CU Denver Housing Portal. Please note that we send offers via email, so keep an eye out for this information. Receiving an offer will be subject to availability.

Waitlists:

Trying to secure a different space? You may add yourself to the room waitlists for your building. Please note that these spaces are offered via email as we have availability. Offers expire within 48 hours of the initial offer email, so please keep a close eye on your email.

All available contract changes can be found on the Request Changes Tab in the CU Denver Housing Portal. This Tab will be available at 9 am on Tuesday, August 1st.

**Room Assignment Changes**:

We are NOT accepting requests for any room changes prior to Move-In at this time. We will continue to make offers to our waitlist residents, as we have availability. Those will be updated prior to move-in.

NAVIGATING TO CAMPUS

City Heights Residence Hall is located at 1191 Larimer St, Denver CO, 80104*. Residents will be directed to enter campus at the intersection of Auraria Parkway and 11th Street. 

*Please note this is the physical address of the building. Below you will find your mailing address. Students should never use the 1191 Larimer St. address for any mail. 

If you are approaching campus from 1-25 South:

• Take Exit 212B for Speer Boulevard 
• Use any lane to turn left onto Speer Boulevard
• Continue on Speer Boulevard for ¾ of a mile
• Turn right onto Auraria Parkway
• Turn left onto 11th Street to enter campus

If you are approaching campus from 1-25 North:

• Take Exit 210B for Auraria Parkway 
• Continue onto Auraria Parkway
• Turn right onto 11th Street to enter campus

STUDENT ID CARDS

The University ID card is also your access card for the residence halls, as it is your bedroom key and meal plan card, so it is important that you have it in your possession and readily available on move-in day.   

If you are unable to pick up your ID before Move-In Day, you will be able to pick it up on Move-In Day, as early as 8:00 AM. Again, you will not be able to check in or begin moving in until you have picked up your student ID. Student IDs can only be picked up by the student.

CHECK-IN PROCEDURES

Students must check-in at the check-in table located near the entrance to City Heights to receive access to their bedroom and other essential information. 

Each student must check-in in person. Family members and other guests will not be able to check in their student(s) and/or receive keys. 

Engage with your Residence Life Team