All of my classes have been taught by brilliant and passionate professors who really care about teaching and want students to succeed, both on tests and in life. Regis provides you with a challenging academic curriculum, but professors and tutors are always very easy to get in contact with if you need help. The small class sizes create a close-knit academic community where you learn from each other as well. The honors program offers an even more rigorous curriculum and an even tighter community of students.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
The professors are really friendly and the students are nicer and more open-minded than I ever could have dreamed. Granted, you'll have your snobs or your political extremists (on either side) at any school, but don't ever let anyone tell you that Regis is just a school for rich conservative white kids; We have a great variety of students from all walks of life, and we get along great. There are tons of activities for weekends, and the clubs are always looking for people to get involved. Regis also has a lovely campus with lots of grassy areas where you can curl up under a tree to study or play frisbee with your friends when the weather is nice (or have a snow-ball fight when the weather isn't!) and all you have to do is walk off-campus to find yourself in the middle of Denver with a variety of restaurants and activities available to you.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
As others have said, this school comes with quite a price-tag, but you shouldn't let that discourage you. They offer a wide variety of scholarships, particularly to students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. It didn't take long at all before it was cheaper for me to go to Regis than it would have been for me to go to CU Boulder. In the honors program in particular, I know a lot of students who are going here on a full-ride!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
1. Apply for the honors program!
2. Take an English class with Dr. Palmer. (In fact, major in English and take a class with all of the Regis English professors; The entire department is amazing. But if you have to choose one, go with Dr. Palmer.)
3. Do not neglect your scholarship applications! This school really loves to give out scholarships (particularly to math and science majors), but you have to apply!
4. Get your work done early, and do the best you can, even on the little assignments. Teachers know when you're not giving them your best, and Regis teachers are not afraid to call you on it.
5. Get involved! Regis has so much to offer in terms of extra curricular activities, you just need to take advantage of it! Plus, clubs are a great way to meet people! I wouldn't have any of my current friends if I hadn't gotten involved my Freshman year.
6. Live in O'Connell Hall. I choose DeSmet Hall my Freshman year because the rooms are slightly bigger, but the rooms in DeSmet are arranged so ridiculously (particularly the heater and the shelves, which can't be moved) that in practice they're a lot smaller.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Catholics who are looking for a more liberal community but don't want to sacrifice the faith-based aspect of their eduction, people who support social justice and want to attend a school that will offer them many chances to work in the community, and people looking for individualized attention from their professors and a close community with their fellow students.
All of my classes have been taught by brilliant and passionate professors who really care about teaching and want students to succeed, both on tests and in life. Regis provides you with a challenging academic curriculum, but professors and tutors are always very easy to get in contact with if you need help. The small class sizes create a close-knit academic community where you learn from each other as well. The honors program offers an even more rigorous curriculum and an even tighter community of students.
The professors are really friendly and the students are nicer and more open-minded than I ever could have dreamed. Granted, you'll have your snobs or your political extremists (on either side) at any school, but don't ever let anyone tell you that Regis is just a school for rich conservative white kids; We have a great variety of students from all walks of life, and we get along great. There are tons of activities for weekends, and the clubs are always looking for people to get involved. Regis also has a lovely campus with lots of grassy areas where you can curl up under a tree to study or play frisbee with your friends when the weather is nice (or have a snow-ball fight when the weather isn't!) and all you have to do is walk off-campus to find yourself in the middle of Denver with a variety of restaurants and activities available to you.
As others have said, this school comes with quite a price-tag, but you shouldn't let that discourage you. They offer a wide variety of scholarships, particularly to students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. It didn't take long at all before it was cheaper for me to go to Regis than it would have been for me to go to CU Boulder. In the honors program in particular, I know a lot of students who are going here on a full-ride!
1. Apply for the honors program! 2. Take an English class with Dr. Palmer. (In fact, major in English and take a class with all of the Regis English professors; The entire department is amazing. But if you have to choose one, go with Dr. Palmer.) 3. Do not neglect your scholarship applications! This school really loves to give out scholarships (particularly to math and science majors), but you have to apply! 4. Get your work done early, and do the best you can, even on the little assignments. Teachers know when you're not giving them your best, and Regis teachers are not afraid to call you on it. 5. Get involved! Regis has so much to offer in terms of extra curricular activities, you just need to take advantage of it! Plus, clubs are a great way to meet people! I wouldn't have any of my current friends if I hadn't gotten involved my Freshman year. 6. Live in O'Connell Hall. I choose DeSmet Hall my Freshman year because the rooms are slightly bigger, but the rooms in DeSmet are arranged so ridiculously (particularly the heater and the shelves, which can't be moved) that in practice they're a lot smaller.
Catholics who are looking for a more liberal community but don't want to sacrifice the faith-based aspect of their eduction, people who support social justice and want to attend a school that will offer them many chances to work in the community, and people looking for individualized attention from their professors and a close community with their fellow students.