Explore Hillel of Colorado
Hillel of Colorado, one of over 500 North American affiliates of Hillel International, is the Jewish home-away-from-home for over 2,000 Jewish students in metro-Denver with its hub at the University of Denver Hillel, and in northern-Colorado with its hub at Colorado State University in Ft. Collins. Both hubs reach out as possible to students at a dozen other colleges in metro-Denver and northern Colorado. We help our students grow into leaders through student-run and staff supported activities: Shabbat dinners, holiday programs and social justice trips connect Jewish students with mentors, with Jewish tradition and with each other; Birthright Israel and educational programs round out our offerings. Our Hillels provide students with a safe place to relax, learn, and socialize with other Jewish college students as they navigate the often-rocky transition from the Jewish world of childhood to that of Jewish adulthood.This Hillel serves: Colorado State University; University of Denver; Colorado School of Mines; University of Northern Colorado
Undergraduate Enrollment
25,148 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
7,299 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience
Whether you are Jewish, Jew-ish, Jewish-leaning, Jewish-learning or Jewish-exploring - welcome! Most of the 2,000 Jewish undergraduates in metro-Denver and northern Colorado come from liberal Jewish backgrounds, so whether you grew up in the Reform, Renewal, Conservative, Reconstructionist, Humanist or secular Jewish movements - or in no movement at all - our Colorado Hillels are the place for you. For students who lean Modern Orthodox - and for any student who is exploring - our campus Chabads are is wonderful partner for Hillel with whom we partner and collaborate often.
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available Yes
- Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator No
- Kosher Food Available Yes
- Birthright Israel Participation Yes
- Alt Break Participation No
- Jewish Studies Offered Yes
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor Other
- Study Abroad in Israel University sponsored program, University approved programs, Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
- Israel Fellow No
- JLIC Educator No
- Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff No
Campus Climate for Jewish Students
- Hillel CCI Antisemitism Training Participant No
- Open Title VI Investigation No
- Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution None
Kosher Dining
Hillel has two kitchens (meat and dairy) supervised by the Campus Director.
Options: University meal plan-no extra cost;Meals available on shabbat/holidays only;Kosher food available nearby
Religious Services
Hillel of Colorado is the biggest Jewish tent on campus - offering a home away from home for all denominations: from humanistic and secular to Conservative. Our worship services are pluralistic and gender sensitive, and we encourage students to connect to tradition or ritual aspects of Judaism as they desire.
Frequency: Contact this hillel
Wellness, Inclusion, and Activism
We recognize that mental health and wellness is critical to a successful college experience. Our Hillels assure we provide a safe space for students to be themselves, discuss their challenges, find professionals who have their back, and obtain referrals to clinical professionals
Additional Campus Information
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- Private/Public Public
- Acceptance Rate 81%
- U.S. Region Western
- Commuter/Residential Residential
- Tuition In-State $10,300
- Tuition Out-of-State $31,055
- Out-of-State/Int’l 40% / 2%
- Greek Life Yes
Trips & Experiences
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