Current Students

  • Orientation

    In-Person Orientation WeekendÌý

    We're looking forward to greeting you in-person at the ºÚÁÏÃÅ's campus on September 19-21st!

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    We'll celebrate the launch of our program at a Friday evening happy hour and then dive into content at an intensive, two-day weekend workshop. Please find more information about our orientation events below. *Reminder: Your participation in the orientation weekend events on Sept. 20th and 21st is mandatory for the completion of the certificate program.

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    ORIENTATION WEEKENDÌý| Welcome Happy Hour (Optional)
    • When: Friday, September 19, 2025 from 5:00-7:00 PM
    • Where: Community Commons | 4th Floor Overlook | ºÚÁÏÃÅ | 2055 E. Evans AveÌýºÚÁÏÃÅ, CO
    • What: We'll celebrate the launch of our year together on the rooftop of one of DU's favorite spots.
    • Note: Participation in the Friday welcome reception is entirely optional and not required for course completion.
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    ORIENTATION WEEKENDÌý| DAY 1 Bootcamp
    • When: Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 7:30 AM-5:00 PM
    • Where: Daniels College of Business | Collaboratory (Room 305) | ºÚÁÏÃÅ | 2101 S. University Blvd, ºÚÁÏÃÅ, CO
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    ORIENTATION WEEKEND |ÌýKick-Off Reception & DinnerÌýÌý
    • When: Saturday, September 20, 2025ÌýfromÌý5:30-6:30 PM (Cocktail Reception) 6:30-8:30 PM (Dinner)
    • Where: Joy Burns Center | Tuscan Ballroom | ºÚÁÏÃÅ | 2044 E. Evans Ave, ºÚÁÏÃÅ, CO
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    ORIENTATION WEEKEND | Day 2 BootcampÌý
    • When: Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 7:30 AM-4:00 PMÌý
    • Where: Daniels College of Business | Collaboratory (Room 305) | ºÚÁÏÃÅ | 2101 S. University Blvd, ºÚÁÏÃÅ, CO

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    Hotel & Parking Information:

    Program participants are responsible for booking their own lodging. For a list of DU's partner hotels, click here.

    On-campus parking information and passes will be emailed to you before the Sep. 19-21st events.

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    Important Dates

    In-Person Orientation Weekend
    • Friday, September 19, 2025 | Welcome Happy Hour (Optional)
    • Saturday, September 20, 2025 | Day 1 of Weekend Workshop
    • Sunday, September 21, 2025 | Day 2 of Weekend WorkshopÌý

    At the ºÚÁÏÃÅ. See details above.

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    Synchronous Online Class Dates:Ìý

    Online classes will be held on Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 PM (MST) on the following dates:Ìý

    • October 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 (2025)

    • November 5, 12, & 19 (2025)

    • January 7, 14, 21, & 28 (2026)

    • February 4, 11, 18, & 25 (2026)

    • April 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 (2026)

    • May 6, 13, & 20 (2026)

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    In-Person Capstone Project:Ìý
    • Friday, June 5, 2025 | (Optional) Happy Hour/Evening ReceptionÌý
    • Saturday, June 6, 2025 | Day 1 of Capstone Project
    • Sunday, June 7, 2025 | Day 2 of Capstone Project

    At the ºÚÁÏÃÅ. Details to follow.

  • Online Learning Platform

    NovoEd | Our Online Learning Platform

    In early September, you will receive an email with log-in information and details about how to use NovoEd, our online learning platform.Ìý

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    NovoEd will be your hub for receiving important program updates and communications, reviewing assigned pre-work like readings and presentations, and accessing synchronous online classes. Check back for soon for more details!Ìý

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    Program Fee Payments

    For the total amount you owe, please see your admissions offer letter, or email us at: affordablehousing@du.eduÌý

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    To pay in full:Ìý

    Please submit your payment by September 1, 2025.

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    To pay in installments:ÌýÌý

    Please submit your payments by:

    • September 1, 2025
    • November 1, 2025
    • December 1, 2025
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    To pay by check:
    • Please make checks out to: Burns School (The ºÚÁÏÃÅ)Ìý

    • Please mail checks to:ÌýÌý

      Sturm College of LawÌý - The ºÚÁÏÃÅÌý

      Attn: Rocky Mountain Land Use InstituteÌý

      2255 E. Evans Ave., ºÚÁÏÃÅ, CO 80208

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    To pay by credit card:

    Please click to make a payment.Ìý

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    To pay by bank transfer:

    Please email us at affordablehousing@du.edu to set up a bank transfer.

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    To receive an invoice:

    Please email us at affordablehousing@du.edu to request an invoice.

  • Requirements

    Program Requirements

    This is a non-degree, non-credit program. Upon completion of the program, you will receive an Executive Certificate in Affordable Housing from the ºÚÁÏÃÅ.Ìý

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    Completion of the program will require:Ìý

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    In-Person Participation at Two Residencies:Ìý

    In-person participation at both the Orientation (September 20-21, 2025) and the Capstone (June 6-7, 2026) is mandatory for completion of the certificate program and cannot be made-up. These events will take place at the ºÚÁÏÃÅ's campus in ºÚÁÏÃÅ, Colorado.

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    Pre-work for each class:Ìý

    Pre-work should take no more than 2 hours each week and will include viewing multi-media presentations and limited reading. It may also include periodic quizzes and evaluations that help measure the program’s success.ÌýÌý

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    Substantial participation (75% attendance) in each of the remaining online modules.Ìý

    Specifically, we expect every participant not to miss more than one synchronous online class per module. These synchronous classes will be held online on Wednesdays from 6-8 PM (MST) on the dates listed above.

    If necessary, participants will be allowed an additional year to make up any incomplete/missed online modules.Ìý

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    Contact Information

    Please don't hesitate to reach out to us with questions.Ìý

    • Email us at: affordablehousing@du.edu

    • Phone us at: (303) 871-6319

    • For immediate assistance, please contact: Cindy Lane at (303) 921-1718 or cindy.lane@du.edu

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