The Regis Neighborhood
Join the Vibrant Community Around Regis University
Regis University is nestled between the bustling heart of Denver and the majestic Rocky Mountains. This prime location allows for easy access to city amenities and outdoor adventures. Situated in northwest Denver, the Regis neighborhood offers a perfect blend of urban convenience and suburban tranquility. This charming area provides our students and visitors with a unique Denver experience — complete with coffee shops near campus, local restaurants and vibrant community spaces to explore.
Neighborhood Restaurants
Enjoy a variety of local eateries and coffee shops. Student favorites include Bakewell, Brooklyn's Finest Pizza, Dubbel Dutch, Little Wolf, The Ginger Pig, Billy's Inn and Tocabe, all within walking distance. For even more dining options, nearby neighborhoods like Tennyson Street and Olde Town Arvada offer diverse restaurants, cafes and bars that showcase Denver’s lively food scene.
Grocery and Retail
From everyday essentials to specialty items, students have access to several nearby grocery stores, including Safeway, Sprouts Farmers Market, Leevers Locavore, Super Target and Natural Grocers. For retail shopping, local boutiques and unique finds are just a short drive or bike ride away on Tennyson Street and in Highland Square.
Living Off Campus
Living off campus at Regis offers the perfect blend of independence and connection, with a variety of housing options in student-friendly neighborhoods just minutes from campus. Enjoy easy access to both the mountains and downtown Denver while staying closely tied to the Regis community.
Get Involved in the Community
A spirit of service is central to who we are, and we’re proud to provide students, faculty and staff with meaningful opportunities to give back, support their communities, and grow as engaged, compassionate leaders.
Easy Access to Downtown
Just five miles from downtown Denver, Regis University makes it simple to get to campus and into the city. Commuting students enjoy flexible on-campus parking options close to classrooms, along with convenient RTD bus stops and nearby light rail service. Plus, students receive free weekly RTD ride booklets for added flexibility. If you live on campus, you can still take advantage of all Denver has to offer — whether you drive, catch public transit or bike into the city.
Things to Do in Denver
Denver is home to all 6 major professional sports teams — Broncos, Nuggets, Rockies, Avalanche, Mammoth and Rapids — offering students year-round access to big-league action and hometown pride.
Denver’s vibrant music scene spans iconic outdoor amphitheaters like Red Rocks, historic theaters like the Ogden and Fillmore, intimate jazz clubs and underground venues — offering live performances in every genre and setting.
Colorado offers year-round outdoor adventures — from hiking, biking, and climbing to skiing, kayaking and camping — all easily accessible from the city and surrounded by stunning mountain landscapes.
Denver boasts a vibrant theater and touring-show scene, anchored by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and its Buell, Wolf, Galleria and Off‑Center venues.
The local art scene features a dynamic mix of world-class museums like the Denver Art Museum, contemporary galleries in the Santa Fe Arts District, public installations across downtown, and street art in RiNo, creating a citywide canvas of creativity.
The Denver area offers endless outdoor recreation, including expansive parks like City Park and Sloan’s Lake, scenic trails along the Cherry Creek and South Platte Rivers, mountain access for hiking and skiing, and over 200 urban green spaces for everything from paddleboarding to pick-up soccer.
Take a Stroll Around the Block at Regis
Caden, B.S. Finance, '25There are tons of parks in Denver, you could literally walk in any direction and hit a park in two to three minutes. There are also tons of different cool food places. My friends and I like to try different pho restaurants around here, it's cool to just explore Denver.
Get a Jump Start on Your Career
The Regis Center for Career and Professional Development connects students with Denver-area internships, micro-internships, networking events, and personalized career support to gain valuable professional experience and build meaningful connections during their time at Regis.
*ADP Research, 2024
**First Destination Survey, 2024
A Top City for Early Career College Graduates
Denver is an ideal city for college graduates, offering strong job growth and competitive opportunities in health care, technology, business and environmental sciences. Its diverse economy and expanding industries provide a supportive environment for new professionals to launch and grow their careers.
Colorado ranks in the top 10 states for job growth and overall economic strength (U.S. News & World Report, 2024)
Denver’s job market is strong and diverse, with growing opportunities in tech, health care, energy and finance.
Denver’s public transportation system offers reliable bus and light rail service throughout the metro area, providing accessible and affordable transit options for commuters and students.
Denver International Airport is one of the busiest in the U.S., offering global connections and direct rail service to downtown.
Safety and Security
Regis University prioritizes the safety and well-being of our students through its dedicated Department of Campus Safety, which works closely with local law enforcement to ensure a secure environment in the surrounding neighborhood. Campus Safety officers are certified by the City of Denver and focus on proactive collaboration, outreach, and education to protect the community, supported by real-time multilingual emergency alerts and transparent reporting practices.