Your Home Away From Home

Still waiting for your Hogwarts letter? No worries. You'll get Great Hall vibes the moment you step into our dining and social halls. Our collegiate gothic architecture is one of the things that stands out when students visit. 

With 35+ clubs and activities, 14 NCAA division III sports, and a steady stream of of campus events, including live music, improv comedy, theater and movies, there's always something to do at DU.

A short walk from campus puts you in the heart of Oak Park, the hip, fun suburb just west of Chicago. Hop between lively cafés and restaurants, nightlife and music venues, festivals and free happenings, museums and culture.

The Green Line will zip you to Millennium Park before you can finish that podcast (20 minutes). And Oak Park’s transit stops are an easy shuttle ride from campus. Check out your reflection in the Bean. Then venture out into historic neighborhoods like Bronzeville, kayak the river road between the world’s oldest (and newest) skyscrapers, work through your foodie bucket list and cheer on your favorite pro sports team.

When we say forest campus, we're not kidding. We're surrounded by the scenic, beautiful Thatcher woods and deer regularly make an appearance on campus. Walk, run, ride, snowshoe or skip along the scenic Des Plaines River Trail, which begins steps from campus, and runs 56 miles up to the Wisconsin state line.