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Life at Regis University

A Community That Knows You and Challenges You to Serve

Student life at Regis is built around something most universities talk about but few actually deliver: a community where you are known, challenged and genuinely supported as a whole person. With our student-to-faculty ratio of 1 professor for every 11 students, relationships here are real, and the connections you build with faculty, staff and fellow students extend well beyond the classroom. Grounded in the Jesuit values of service, reflection and care for others, the Regis University community is a place where what you do outside of class matters just as much as what you accomplish inside it, and where every experience is an opportunity to grow, serve and discover what you are capable of.

What Shapes Life at Regis

The Regis experience is shaped by more than academics. The Jesuit principles of cura personalis, magis and service to others are not abstract ideals here. They show up in how students treat one another, how faculty invest in their students and how the entire community engages with the world beyond campus. From longstanding traditions and a close-knit residential community to service immersions and leadership opportunities, life at Regis is designed to form graduates who are not just career-ready but purpose-driven.

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Holistic Enrichment

Regis supports the academic, personal and spiritual well-being of every student through counseling services, medical care, fitness resources, career coaching and a campus culture rooted in cura personalis.

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Reflection and Purpose

Through retreats, spiritual direction and University Ministry programming, Regis creates intentional space for students to reflect, discern their values and connect their experiences to a deeper sense of purpose.

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Community and Belonging

With an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a campus community representing more than 20 religious affiliations, Regis is a place where every student is known, valued and supported.

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Service and Justice

Service and social responsibility are woven into daily life at Regis, where students log more than 60,000 service hours each year through community partnerships, service learning and immersive experiences.

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Living on Campus

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Campus Life

Life on the Regis campus is centered on connection, with a close-knit residential community, active student organizations, service opportunities and campus traditions that make the 90-acre Northwest Denver campus feel like a genuine home away from home.

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On-Campus Housing

Regis offers a variety of living options, from traditional residence halls to townhome-style apartments in the Residence Village, all designed to cultivate community, support academic success and give students a welcoming place to call home.

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Dining Services

From casual cafés like Claver Café and Regi's Roasts to full dining options in the Student Center, Regis offers flexible meal plans and a variety of on-campus gathering spaces where students can refuel, connect and take a break between classes.

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Get Involved

Getting involved is how friendships form, how leaders emerge and how students discover strengths they did not know they had. Whether you are drawn to student government, cultural organizations, athletics, ministry or something entirely your own, your student life at Regis and the Regis University community are richer for your participation.


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Ways Students Connect

From campus events and Ranger traditions to clubs, organizations and service opportunities, student life at Regis offers countless ways to find your people and make your college experience your own. Visit the Student Activities page to explore everything available and find the experiences that fit who you are and who you want to become.

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Student Well-Being

Regis supports the whole you through a comprehensive range of well-being resources, including counseling services, medical care through the Tepeyac Community Health Center partnership, physical therapy at RegisCARES and fitness and recreation programs designed to help you stay balanced, healthy and thriving throughout your time here.

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University Ministry

University Ministry at Regis offers worship, retreats, spiritual direction and community-building opportunities that are open and welcoming to students of every faith and background, creating space for reflection, purpose and connection at whatever level of involvement feels right for you.

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Service Opportunities

With more than 60,000 service hours logged by students each year, Regis connects you with meaningful community partnerships, service learning embedded in course work and immersive experiences like the Uganda Project and Alternative Spring Break that bring the Jesuit commitment to justice to life.

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Regis neuroscience students make an academic impact at undergraduate research conferences

Each semester at Regis, students take the plunge into the scientific community by attending and presenting at research conferences across the country.

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A Cookbook for Community: Regis students connect through cultural cuisines

Regis psychology students combined community-based research with meaningful recipes to create a cookbook celebrating belonging and supporting first-generation students.

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Regis students touch the edge of space with the NASA Colorado Space Grant Consortium

On April 4, 2026, the semester-long culmination of twelve Regis students’ work took to the skies during the DemoSat Quest launch in Deer Trail, Colorado.

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Regis University celebrates three graduating psychology and neuroscience students whose scholarship, service and commitment to justice earned them distinguished departmental awards.

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Enjoy the Outdoors as Part of Everyday Life

Denver's location at the foot of the Rocky Mountains puts world-class hiking, skiing, climbing and outdoor adventure within easy reach of campus, making Colorado's natural landscapes a natural extension of everyday life at Regis. Whether you are exploring nearby trails, heading into the mountains for a weekend or simply enjoying a run through the neighborhood, the outdoors is always close.

What's Happening at Regis

Regis University's campus is alive with lectures, performances, service opportunities, athletics and community gatherings that bring our mission to life. Explore the latest news and upcoming events to stay connected with everything happening at Regis.

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Contact Student Affairs

Student Affairs at Regis supports every dimension of student life, from health and wellness and community standards to leadership development and campus engagement, ensuring a safe, welcoming and purposeful environment for every student. Meet our team to learn more about how we can support you.