Transportation and Parking
It’s important to know where you’re going. CU Denver is located in downtown Denver and on the tri-institutional Auraria Campus.
Parking for Campus Visitors
Visitors who drive to campus have several convenient parking options:
- Metered street parking
- Covered parking garages
- Uncovered parking lots
Flat rate and hourly fee options are available. Fees vary slightly depending on location.
With buildings on both sides of Speer Boulevard, it’s helpful to look at parking options in advance to find the spot that’s closest to your destination. For a full list of options and parking locations, please visit the Auraria Higher Education Center’s parking website.
Helpful Parking Resources
Directions to Campus
From I-25, exit Speer Boulevard south. Our campus is bounded by:
- Speer Boulevard
- Auraria Parkway
- Colfax Avenue
Light Rail
If traveling by light rail, CU Denver is accessible from the Auraria West Campus Station.
Campus Tours
Tour Starting Location
Campus tours start at Undergraduate Admissions, located in the Student Commons Building (across the hall from Qdoba):
Tour Parking
Please park in the Spruce Parking Lot:
800 Walnut Street, Denver, CO 80204
You will receive a parking validation card when you check in for your tour.
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