City Heights Community

Nestled in the heart of campus, City Heights is more than just a dorm—it's a vibrant, community-focused space designed to help students thrive. Located just steps away from classes and the lively energy of Larimer Street, City Heights is the perfect home base for underclassmen to connect, grow, and make lasting memories.

This page is your one-stop hub for everything happening at City Heights! Stay up-to-date with event calendars, browse flyers for upcoming activities, and discover ways to engage with your neighbors. Whether it’s a game night, study group, or campus-wide celebration, there’s always a way to get involved on campus at City Heights!

Need Assistance?

Front Desk

Open 7am-12am, the front desk is there to help with lockouts, packages, questions about housing and contracts, and to direct you to the appropriate member of full time staff to more help!


City Heights Front Desk: (303) 315-5250

RAs On-Call

RAs are on call from 5pm-8am on weekdays, and 24 hours on weekends and holidays. RAs on call are there for resident emergencies, for non emergencies please call the front desk during business hours or email housing@ucdenver.edu.

RA On-Call 1: 720-670-6741

RA On-Call 2: 720-670-6401

Emergencies

If you are having a medical emergency, fear for your safety or the safety of others, please dial the main emergency dispatch number or 911.

Auraria Campus Police Department

Main Number – Emergency Dispatch
303-556-5000
Text-a-Tip
720-593-TIPS (8477)
Campus Information Hotline
1-877-556-EMER (3637)

City Heights Event Calendar

Please note: Some CU Denver Campus Activities events may be exclusive to CU Denver Students or have limited capacity.

Please check the CU Denver Student Events Calendar for details on events.

Please email housing@ucdenver.edu to receive a screen reader friendly copy of the calendar.

What is an RA?

One of the many things that make City Heights community so vibrant is our wonderful Resident Assistants (also known as RAs)! Our Resident Assistants are there to help make your on-campus living experience easier, from helping resolve roommate conflicts and answering general questions about your housing to being a listening ear and finding resources for students going through a tough time, our Resident Assistants are here to help!

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