Welcome to Our Denver Center
The UNC Denver Center is located in the Lowry neighborhood, east of downtown Denver.
Contact the Denver Center
Center hours vary based on scheduled class times. Email is often the most efficient way to reach center staff.
Email: extended.campus@unco.edu
Phone: 303-637-4335 or 888-786-2336
Fax: 303-340-7229
Address: 1059 Alton Way, Denver, CO 80230
Map and Directions
About the Center
UNC centers provide a convenient local location to pursue select, high-quality UNC program options. Whereas the UNC campus includes living spaces, sports facilities and multiple classroom buildings, the UNC Denver Center focuses on access and simplicity. You don’t move in. You stop in for your class times – fitting your studies into your existing life.
- Free parking and Wi-Fi
- 12 classrooms
- Computer lab with 18 computers and printing available
- Kitchen with microwaves, refrigerator and vending machines
- Student lounge with couches, chairs and a flat-screen TV
- Access to public transportation within walking distance
The Lowry Area
The UNC Denver Center is located within the “Lowry Campus,” which occupies the former Lowry Air Force Base in Denver. From the center, you will have nearby access to…
- Restaurant options, from fast food to casual dining
- Hotels and apartment/condo complexes
- Gas/convenience stores and groceries
- Parks, playgrounds and running trails
Our center is also just minutes away from the Cherry Creek area and 15-20 minutes from downtown Denver. Be sure to explore the area using the “nearby” function at the Google map link above.
Student and Faculty/Staff Info
Resources and tips for your time at the center.
- Free parking!
- Access to public transportation within walking distance
- Kitchen with microwaves, refrigerator and vending machines
- Student lounge with couches, chairs and a flat-screen TV
- Campus security is always available and can be reached at 303-419-5557
- Service animals are welcome, but please do not bring emotional support animals, pets or children with you during class time.
- Classroom equipment: TV/VCR, Elmo machines, laptops, and classroom projectors. You can use the projectors to display from our devices or your own computers/devices (adapters are available).
The Denver Center is part of the UNC Wi-Fi network. Three network options are available.
- Students: UNC-STUDENT (requires login)
- Faculty and Staff: UNC-ENTERPRISE (requires login)
- Visitors: UNC-GUEST (requires user agreement)
Directions and Support: Students and Faculty/Staff can visit the UNC Wireless Networks help page for instructions on connecting. If you have difficulties connecting to any of the networks, please call 970-351-4357 for assistance.
- Computer lab: You can use the computers any time the lab is not reserved by a course (rare occurrences). Food and drink are not allowed in the lab. You may have food & drink in the regular classrooms.
- Printing is available whenever the center is open, if the classroom with the printer is not reserved by a course.
- All printing is done through the BearPrint printing system, via your Ursa username and password. For assistance, check the binder in the computer lab.
- Every August, a credit is put on your account for the academic year. If more money is needed, you can add funds to your account in the Financial/Billing section in Ursa. If a billing discrepancy occurs, please contact Technical Support.
- There is also a coin-operated copy machine.
The Denver Center is an accessible UNC location, and additional accommodation services are available via the UNC Disability Resource Center.
Photos of the Center
