Undergraduate Students – Career & Professional Development | University of Denver https://career.du.edu Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:09:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Student Employment Calendar 2025-2026 https://career.du.edu/resources/student-employment-calendar-2025-2026/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:58:27 +0000 https://career.du.edu/?post_type=resource&p=220513 Important note on international student dates: The dates below assume students are using summer as their vacation term (allowing them to be full time during that particular term). If they chose a different academic term to take off then they would need to be part time during the summer term and could be full time during one of the other terms. If you have any questions about a student’s particular situation, please email International Student Scholar Services at isss@du.edu.


2025-2026 Academic Year

Summer Session 2025  
F-1/J-1 students can work full-time on-campus (SCOL only) May 16 – August 15
F-1/J-1 students can work full-time on-campus (UCOL only) June 7 – September 7
F-1/J-1 students can work full-time on-campus (programs other than SCOL and UCOL) June 13 – September 7
Classes begin June 14
Juneteenth, university closed June 19
Federal Work-Study Hire Form Available July 1
Start date for using 2025-2026 work-study awards July 14
Independence Day, university closed July 4
Classes end August 22
Fall Quarter 2025  
Deadline to accept Federal Work-Study funds via MyDU in your Financial Aid package September 1
Labor Day, university closed September 1
Classes begin September 8
FAFSA Form Available October 1
Last day of classes November 15
Thanksgiving, university closed November 27 – November 28
Winter Break, F-1/J-1 students can work full-time on campus (programs other than SCOL and UCOL) November 21 – January 4
F-1/J-1 students can work full-time on-campus (UCOL only) November 15 – January 4
F-1/J-1 students can work full-time on-campus (SCOL only) December 18 – January 2
Winter Holiday, university closed December 25 – December 31
New Year’s Day January 1
Winter Quarter 2026  
Classes begin January 5
FAFSA Priority Deadline for Early Decision I & II, Early Action, Regular Decision, and New Graduate & Law Students January 15, subject to change, please go to https://www.du.edu/admission-aid/financial-aid for more info
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, university closed January 19
Last day of classes March 16
Spring Break, F-1/J-1 students can work full-time on campus (programs other than SCOL and UCOL) March 21 – March 29
F-1/J-1 students can work full-time on-campus (UCOL only) March 14 – March 29
Spring Quarter 2026  
Classes begin March 30
FAFSA Priority Deadline for returning Undergrads, Graduates, & Law Students April 15
Last day of work-study employment for the 2025-26 academic year (SCOL students only) May 14
F-1/J-1 students can start working full-time on-campus (SCOL only) May 15
Memorial Day, university closed May 25
Last day of classes June 7
Last day to use Federal Work-Study for the 2025-26 academic year (all students except SCOL) June 11
Summer Session 2026  
Classes begin June 13
Juneteenth, university closed June 19
Independence Day, university closed July 4
Classes end August 21
F-1/J-1 students can work full-time on-campus (SCOL only) May 15 – August 14* (estimate pending release of academic calendar)
F-1/J-1 students can start working full-time on-campus (UCOL only) June 6 – September 7* (estimate pending release of academic calendar)
F-1/J-1 students can start working full-time on-campus (programs other than SCOL and UCOL) June 12 – September 7

 

]]> 220513 Build Your Own Generative AI Coach for Personal Development (No Code Required) https://career.du.edu/classes/build-your-own-generative-ai-coach-for-personal-development-no-code-required/ LinkedIn Learning # urn:li:lyndaCourse:2024754]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://career.du.edu/classes/build-your-own-generative-ai-coach-for-personal-development-no-code-required/ Did you know you can use generative AI to grow as a person and meet your long-term goals? In this course, discover how to build your own generative AI coach with AI role play expert and instructor Toby Sinclair. Develop the skills you need to leverage the power of generative AI to enhance personal growth and customize your AI coach for insights and self-reflection. Along the way, get tips on creating structured exercises that support more effective decision-making and goal setting.

]]> 220615 Oracle Autonomous Database Professional Workshop https://career.du.edu/classes/oracle-autonomous-database-professional-workshop-2/ LinkedIn Learning # urn:li:lyndaCourse:2043015]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://career.du.edu/classes/oracle-autonomous-database-professional-workshop-2/ In this course, deep dive into Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) terminology and focus on four main ideas:

  • Core Infrastructure
  • Database
  • Solutions, Platform and Edge
  • Governance and Administration

    • Use lesson slides, corresponding videos and demonstrations, hands-on labs, and exams to build your understanding. Learn how to use the features, workflows, and architecture of an Autonomous Database, as well as how to develop an Autonomous Database. This course helps you prepare for the Oracle Autonomous Database Certified Professional exam.

    This course was created by Oracle University. We are pleased to host this training in our library.

    ]]> 220617 Professional Scrum Product Ownership: An Introduction https://career.du.edu/classes/professional-scrum-product-ownership-an-introduction/ LinkedIn Learning # urn:li:lyndaCourse:2133460]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://career.du.edu/classes/professional-scrum-product-ownership-an-introduction/ In this course, Dave West, the CEO of Scrum.org, presents a thorough introduction to the world of Professional Product Ownership. Learn how to effectively navigate the intersection of business, technology, and stakeholder management and guide your Scrum team to new heights of productivity and value delivery. Discover how to use Scrum techniques to make informed decisions, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing environments. Explore ways you can craft a compelling product vision and align it with business strategy. Dive into the nuances of balancing short-term demands with long-term goals, while fostering innovation and creativity within your team. Gain invaluable insights backed by real-world experience. Plus, build a deeper understanding of how to leverage your role for maximum impact. Whether you’re new to Scrum or looking to enhance your skills, this course equips you with the tools and strategies to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of product ownership.

    ]]>     220619     Analyzing Data with an Equity Lens https://career.du.edu/classes/analyzing-data-with-an-equity-lens/ LinkedIn Learning # urn:li:lyndaCourse:2736157]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://career.du.edu/classes/analyzing-data-with-an-equity-lens/ In this course, experts Mareisha Reese and Mary-Frances Winters explore the importance of equity in data practices to ensure fair, unbiased, and inclusive outcomes. It highlights how inequities in data collection, analysis, and reporting can perpetuate harm and skew results, particularly in areas like healthcare, HR, and AI applications. Learners will uncover sources of bias, such as sampling and algorithmic bias, and discover practical strategies to address these challenges. Through discussions on equity-focused methodologies and the role of AI and data ethicists, participants will gain tools and insights to incorporate equity into their data projects. By the end, learners will be equipped to create more just and inclusive data practices in their organizations.

    ]]>     220622     Integrating Lottie Animations with Figma https://career.du.edu/classes/integrating-lottie-animations-with-figma/ LinkedIn Learning # urn:li:lyndaCourse:3982090]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://career.du.edu/classes/integrating-lottie-animations-with-figma/ In this course, join expert Tom Green to learn how to integrate Lottie animations into Figma projects. Tom covers the scope and workflow for creating Lottie animations, then shows you how to install the Lottie plugin into Figma for direct integration. From there, learn how to create animations in Lottie and configure their properties, use Lottie Creator for deep editing and configuration of animations, and optimize Lottie files for handoff to developers.

    ]]>     220625     Extending Figma Design with Adobe Creative Cloud https://career.du.edu/classes/extending-figma-design-with-adobe-creative-cloud/ LinkedIn Learning # urn:li:lyndaCourse:3984727]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://career.du.edu/classes/extending-figma-design-with-adobe-creative-cloud/ In this course, learn how to supplement and extend your Figma design work with Photoshop, Illustrator, Dimension, and Premiere Pro as part of Adobe Creative Cloud. Instructor Joseph Labrecque shows you how to use Figma and Adobe apps together, exploring common ways in which Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud software can work together and expand creative design workflow. Join Joseph as he guides you through the intersections of a Figma design project alongside popular Adobe tools.

    ]]>     220627     Excel: The Complete Guide to Combining Data https://career.du.edu/classes/excel-the-complete-guide-to-combining-data/ LinkedIn Learning # urn:li:lyndaCourse:3997457]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://career.du.edu/classes/excel-the-complete-guide-to-combining-data/ In this course, Microsoft MVP Nabil Mourad guides you on a comprehensive journey to master data combination in Excel. Learn how to seamlessly integrate data from multiple sources using functions like CONCAT, TEXTJOIN, and Power Query. Explore consolidating, merging, and appending data techniques to optimize your workflow. Discover how to use Power Pivot for analyzing massive datasets that exceed Excel’s row limit. Enhance your skills by developing dynamic queries and custom functions to handle data inconsistencies. Gain insights into using Excel’s full potential to address complex business questions. This course is perfect for intermediate Excel users, analysts, data enthusiasts, or anyone looking to streamline their data processes. Advance your skills and be prepared to tackle real-world data challenges efficiently.

    ]]>     220629     Introduction to Oracle Cloud Essentials https://career.du.edu/classes/introduction-to-oracle-cloud-essentials-2/ LinkedIn Learning # urn:li:lyndaCourse:4066016]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://career.du.edu/classes/introduction-to-oracle-cloud-essentials-2/ In this course, dive into Oracle Cloud Interface (OCI) and Oracle Cloud Applications. Get an introduction to the complete Oracle Cloud Solution with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Oracle Cloud Applications. Learn about the key features and components of OCI, identify the core OCI service offerings, and build your understanding of the OCI security model. Explore the complete cloud solution, OCI architecture, and key components of OCI. Then get started with Oracle Cloud Applications. Learn how to define SaaS, discuss key advantages of SaaS applications, and review the complete Oracle SaaS portfolio of applications. Explore enterprise resource planning, supply chain management, human capital management, advertising, customer experience, and more. Learn about the SaaS Model and the complete Oracle SaaS portfolio of applications. Product tours throughout the course help you experience the capabilities of Oracle’s OCI and SaaS platforms.

    This course was created by Oracle University. We are pleased to host this training in our library.

    ]]>     220632     The AI-Driven Customer Service Representative https://career.du.edu/classes/the-ai-driven-customer-service-representative/ LinkedIn Learning # urn:li:lyndaCourse:6043038]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://career.du.edu/classes/the-ai-driven-customer-service-representative/ Explore the powerful role of AI in reshaping customer service operations. In this course, instructor Brad Cleveland shows you how AI can act as your new supportive teammate—handling repetitive tasks, generating personalized insights, and offering real-time coaching—to improve service quality and deliver. The course also covers critical aspects of AI such as multilingual support, ethical use, and how to manage escalations when human intervention is needed. By examining examples across diverse industries, you’ll gain practical strategies to balance technology with authentic human empathy. Upon completing this course, you’ll be equipped with the skills you need to stay ahead in an ever-evolving AI-driven landscape.

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