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Regis University: St John Francis Regis Chapel at Regis University in Denver Colorado
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Catholic college

Regis University

  • LocationDenver, CO
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 4,631 students
  • SponsorSociety of Jesus (Jesuits)
  • TraditionJesuit
Official website

Regis University is a Jesuit Catholic university in Denver founded by the Society of Jesus in 1877. University Ministry publishes Mass on every weekday and twice on Sundays in the campus chapel, weekly confession, and a Jesuit chaplain. The traditional Regis College core (2025-26) requires one religious studies and theology course and one philosophy course.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 5

  • Sunday10:00 AMSt. John Francis Regis Chapel · Beginning Aug. 23, 2026.
  • Sunday5:30 PMSt. John Francis Regis Chapel · Beginning Aug. 23, 2026.
  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday12:00 PMMadonna de la Strada side chapel · Beginning Aug. 24, 2026.
  • Wednesday5:15 PMMadonna de la Strada side chapel · Beginning Aug. 24, 2026.
  • Friday2:00 PMMadonna de la Strada side chapel · In Spanish; beginning Aug. 24, 2026.

Confession 1

  • Thursday11:15 AMNewland Prayer Room · Beginning Aug. 27, 2026; also by appointment.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Regis University Ministry | Jesuit Catholic Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/student-resources/university-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Beginning Aug. 23, Sunday Masses will be offered at 10 a.m and 5:30 p.m. in the St. John Francis Regis Chapel.”
    Two Sunday Masses are celebrated in St. John Francis Regis Chapel during the fall 2026 semester.
    “Beginning Aug. 23, Sunday Masses will be offered at 10 a.m and 5:30 p.m. in the St. John Francis Regis Chapel.”
    Two Sunday Masses are celebrated in St. John Francis Regis Chapel during the fall 2026 semester.
    “Beginning Aug. 24, daily masses are scheduled Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at noon; Wednesday at 5:15 p.m.; and Friday at 2 p.m. (en español). Daily masses are held in the Madonna de la Strada side chapel.”
    Mass is celebrated on campus every weekday in the Madonna de la Strada side chapel; the Friday Mass is in Spanish.
    “Beginning Aug. 24, daily masses are scheduled Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at noon; Wednesday at 5:15 p.m.; and Friday at 2 p.m. (en español). Daily masses are held in the Madonna de la Strada side chapel.”
    Mass is celebrated on campus every weekday in the Madonna de la Strada side chapel; the Friday Mass is in Spanish.
    “Beginning Aug. 24, daily masses are scheduled Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at noon; Wednesday at 5:15 p.m.; and Friday at 2 p.m. (en español). Daily masses are held in the Madonna de la Strada side chapel.”
    Mass is celebrated on campus every weekday in the Madonna de la Strada side chapel; the Friday Mass is in Spanish.
    “Beginning Aug. 27, confessions are available on Thursdays at 11:15 a.m. in the Newland Prayer Room and by appointment. To request a confession time, email umin@regis.edu or call 303.458.4153.”
    Confession is scheduled once a week (Thursdays) and by appointment; University Ministry's email and phone are published.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Regis University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSaint John Francis Regis Chapel: 0.3 mi1Community of the Beatitudes: 1.0 mi2Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church: 1.0 mi3Holy Family Catholic Church: 1.1 mi4Holy Family Parish Hall and Chapel: 1.1 mi5Guardian Angels Catholic Church: 1.2 mi6Regis University (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint John Francis Regis Chapel — 0.3 mi
  2. Community of the Beatitudes — 1.0 mi · 2924 West 43rd Avenue, Denver
  3. Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church — 1.0 mi · 4200 Federal Boulevard, Denver
  4. Holy Family Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 4380 Utica Street, Denver
  5. Holy Family Parish Hall and Chapel — 1.1 mi · 4358 Utica Street, Denver
  6. Guardian Angels Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 1843 West 52nd Avenue, Denver

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

85 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Mon, Tue, Thu at noon. Wed 5:15 PM. Fri 2 PM (Spanish), beginning Aug. 24, 2026.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Regis University Ministry | Jesuit Catholic Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/student-resources/university-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Beginning Aug. 24, daily masses are scheduled Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at noon; Wednesday at 5:15 p.m.; and Friday at 2 p.m. (en español). Daily masses are held in the Madonna de la Strada side chapel.”
      Mass is celebrated on campus every weekday in the Madonna de la Strada side chapel; the Friday Mass is in Spanish.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Two or more weekend Masses (Sundays 10 AM and 5:30 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Regis University Ministry | Jesuit Catholic Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/student-resources/university-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Beginning Aug. 23, Sunday Masses will be offered at 10 a.m and 5:30 p.m. in the St. John Francis Regis Chapel.”
      Two Sunday Masses are celebrated in St. John Francis Regis Chapel during the fall 2026 semester.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Scheduled confession on campusOne or two scheduled times per week (Thursdays 11:15 AM plus by appointment.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Regis University Ministry | Jesuit Catholic Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/student-resources/university-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Beginning Aug. 27, confessions are available on Thursdays at 11:15 a.m. in the Newland Prayer Room and by appointment. To request a confession time, email umin@regis.edu or call 303.458.4153.”
      Confession is scheduled once a week (Thursdays) and by appointment; University Ministry's email and phone are published.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adorationNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (Fr. Dan Finucane, SJ, is named as a chaplain for University Ministry (he also assists the Jesuit novice director); a Jesuit community lives on campus.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet the Jesuits | Regis Universityregis.edu/about/jesuit-education/meet-the-jesuits · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Fr. Dan Finucane, SJ, is a chaplain for University Ministry at Regis University as well as an assistant to the novice director for the Jesuit Novitiate of the US Central Southern Province here in Denver.”
      A named Jesuit priest serves as a chaplain for University Ministry.
      “Faber Jesuit House is located directly west of St. John Francis Regis Chapel and is home to a community of Jesuits of the Central and Southern Province of the Society of Jesus. Several are assigned to Regis University, serving in administrative, academic and pastoral ministry roles.”
      A resident Jesuit community lives next to the campus chapel, with several members assigned to the university, including in pastoral ministry.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes (Daily Mass is celebrated in the Madonna de la Strada side chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Regis University Ministry | Jesuit Catholic Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/student-resources/university-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Beginning Aug. 24, daily masses are scheduled Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at noon; Wednesday at 5:15 p.m.; and Friday at 2 p.m. (en español). Daily masses are held in the Madonna de la Strada side chapel.”
      Mass is celebrated on campus every weekday in the Madonna de la Strada side chapel; the Friday Mass is in Spanish.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (8 weekly times documented: 7 Mass, 1 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
DTheology and core curriculum: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

48 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (The traditional Regis College core (2025-26 catalog, per the official transfer guide) lists 3 credits of Religious Studies and Theology.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Regis College Core Transfer Guide (Catalog 2025-26)regis.edu/_documents/admissions/transfer-guides/regis-college-trad-core.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Frontiers of Faith and Reason Philosophical Explorations GT-AH3 Philosophy 3 Religious Studies and Theology GT-AH3 Religious Studies and Theology 3”
      The traditional Regis College core requires 3 credits (one course) of religious studies and theology and 3 credits (one course) of philosophy.
      “Regis College Core Transfer Guide from Regis Catalog 2025-26”
      The core transfer guide is based on the 2025-26 Regis catalog.
    2. Our Catholic Identity | Regis Universityregis.edu/about/jesuit-education/our-catholic-identity · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “All Regis students complete core requirements in religious studies, philosophy, ethics and justice, while adult undergraduates also complete a Leading Lives That Matter course. A wide range of elective Catholic courses and a Catholic Studies minor are available for students who want to explore their faith in greater depth.”
      All students complete core requirements in religious studies and philosophy; Catholic electives and a Catholic Studies minor are available.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (The core lists a generic Religious Studies and Theology course; the department describes itself as rooted in Catholic tradition but engaged with diverse traditions, and Catholic electives are available.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Regis College Core Transfer Guide (Catalog 2025-26)regis.edu/_documents/admissions/transfer-guides/regis-college-trad-core.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Frontiers of Faith and Reason Philosophical Explorations GT-AH3 Philosophy 3 Religious Studies and Theology GT-AH3 Religious Studies and Theology 3”
      The traditional Regis College core requires 3 credits (one course) of religious studies and theology and 3 credits (one course) of philosophy.
    2. Religious Studies and Theology Programs | Regis Universityregis.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/regis-college/religious-studies · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Rooted in Catholic tradition, the Religious Studies and Theology department engages in dialogue with diverse traditions and academic approaches to the study of religion.”
      The department describes itself as rooted in Catholic tradition and engaged with diverse religious traditions.
    3. Our Catholic Identity | Regis Universityregis.edu/about/jesuit-education/our-catholic-identity · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “All Regis students complete core requirements in religious studies, philosophy, ethics and justice, while adult undergraduates also complete a Leading Lives That Matter course. A wide range of elective Catholic courses and a Catholic Studies minor are available for students who want to explore their faith in greater depth.”
      All students complete core requirements in religious studies and philosophy; Catholic electives and a Catholic Studies minor are available.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (Regis College core lists one 3-credit Philosophical Explorations course; the nursing transfer guide lists Health Care Ethics instead of a separate philosophy line, while the university states all students complete core requirements in philosophy.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Regis College Core Transfer Guide (Catalog 2025-26)regis.edu/_documents/admissions/transfer-guides/regis-college-trad-core.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Frontiers of Faith and Reason Philosophical Explorations GT-AH3 Philosophy 3 Religious Studies and Theology GT-AH3 Religious Studies and Theology 3”
      The traditional Regis College core requires 3 credits (one course) of religious studies and theology and 3 credits (one course) of philosophy.
    2. Our Catholic Identity | Regis Universityregis.edu/about/jesuit-education/our-catholic-identity · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “All Regis students complete core requirements in religious studies, philosophy, ethics and justice, while adult undergraduates also complete a Leading Lives That Matter course. A wide range of elective Catholic courses and a Catholic Studies minor are available for students who want to explore their faith in greater depth.”
      All students complete core requirements in religious studies and philosophy; Catholic electives and a Catholic Studies minor are available.
    3. Bachelor of Science in Nursing CHOICE and Traditional Transfer Guideregis.edu/_documents/admissions/transfer-guides/bs-nursing-choice-trad.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Health Care Ethics Regis University 3 Religious Studies PHI 1014, 1015, 1016, 1042, 2003, 2014 3”
      The nursing (CHOICE and Traditional) transfer guide lists a religious studies course and Health Care Ethics in its core, without a separate philosophy line.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. B.A. Religious Studies and Theology | Regis Universityregis.edu/academics/majors-and-programs/undergraduate/religious-studies-ba · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Within the Religious Studies and Theology major, students may choose from three different areas of focus:”
      A Religious Studies and Theology major is offered, with Christian Theology, Lay Ministry and Religious Studies emphases.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
BCampus culture and residence life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture and residence life

76 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearOne to three (Connections (first-year), Silent Retreat, and Kairos; immersions (IFTJ, Dolores Mission) are counted under V5.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Regis University Ministry | Jesuit Catholic Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/student-resources/university-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Connections will be at Ponderosa Retreat Center in Larkspur, CO.”
      The Connections retreat for first-year students is held at Ponderosa Retreat Center.
      “The silent retreat is held at Sacred Heart Retreat Center in Sedalia, CO. Contact Dolores Martinez Hernandez (herna639@regis.edu) for more information.”
      University Ministry offers a silent Ignatian retreat at Sacred Heart Retreat Center; Dolores Martinez Hernandez is the contact.
      “The retreat is Christian in nature, with the opportunity for Catholic sacraments available.”
      University Ministry offers a Kairos retreat with the Catholic sacraments available.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsOne or two (Regis Catholic (Ranger Catholic) club and the Peer Ministry program.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs and Organizations | Regis Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/student-activities/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Ranger Catholic is a place for Christians and Catholics to unite and grow in community, faith, and fellowship!”
      A Catholic student club (Regis Catholic / Ranger Catholic) is listed among religious and spiritual clubs.
    2. On-Campus Housing | Regis Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/campus-life/student-housing/on-campus-housing · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Peer Ministers (PMs) are student leaders who live in the residence halls and serve as a bridge between University Ministry and the student community.”
      University Ministry places live-in Peer Ministers in the residence halls.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex floors or wings only (DeSmet and O'Connell halls are co-ed by wing.)
    Sources (2)
    1. DeSmet Hall | Regis Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/campus-life/student-housing/desmet-hall · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Co-ed by wing with common restrooms, showers and gender-neutral restrooms located on each wing”
      DeSmet Hall is co-ed by wing.
    2. O'Connell Hall | Regis Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/campus-life/student-housing/oconnell-hall · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Co-ed by wing with common restrooms and showers located on each wing”
      O'Connell Hall is co-ed by wing.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsOvernight guests of the opposite sex not permitted (Overnight guests must be of the same sex and/or gender as the host (family excepted), up to two nights in 30 days with roommate approval.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Ranger Guide (Regis Student Handbook)regis.edu/_documents/policies-and-procedures/regis-student-handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Overnight guests must be of the same sex and/or”
      The handbook requires overnight guests to be of the same sex and/or gender as their hosts (family members excepted).
      “Residents are limited to hosting overnight guests,”
      Residents may host overnight guests only within stated limits (two nights in 30 days, with roommate approval).
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Yes (Live-in Peer Ministers in the halls. Romero House intentional community with communal spirituality sessions.)
    Sources (2)
    1. On-Campus Housing | Regis Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/campus-life/student-housing/on-campus-housing · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Peer Ministers (PMs) are student leaders who live in the residence halls and serve as a bridge between University Ministry and the student community.”
      University Ministry places live-in Peer Ministers in the residence halls.
    2. Romero House | Regis Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/student-activities/service-opportunities/romero-house · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Explore issues of faith and justice through communal spirituality sessions”
      Romero House is a student intentional community that includes communal spirituality sessions on faith and justice.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Regis Office of Mission | Jesuit, Catholic Traditionregis.edu/about/history-mission/office-of-mission · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Office of Mission works to build a culture committed to the Jesuit mission and supports opportunities to deepen understanding and live out the ideals rooted in our Jesuit, Catholic tradition.”
      An Office of Mission supports the university's Jesuit, Catholic mission.
      “Regis provides opportunities such as retreats, learning communities and special events so that all employees can deepen their understanding of the mission and explore their own values and commitments.”
      The Office of Mission runs mission formation for faculty and staff.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

75 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Center for Service Learning | Regis Universityregis.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/regis-college/academic-opportunities/center-for-service-learning · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “For more than 25 years the Center for Service Learning at Regis College has partnered with students, faculty and the community to educate, engage and connect with the public as positive agents of change for local and global justice.”
      Regis College has a staffed Center for Service Learning.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service Opportunities | Regis Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/student-activities/service-opportunities/index · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Center for Service Learning serves as a hub that connects students, faculty and community partners through meaningful, reflection-based service learning opportunities designed to deepen academic learning, strengthen community relationships and put Jesuit values into everyday practice.”
      Service-learning opportunities are connected to academic learning.
    2. Center for Service Learning | Regis Universityregis.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/regis-college/academic-opportunities/center-for-service-learning · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “For more than 25 years the Center for Service Learning at Regis College has partnered with students, faculty and the community to educate, engage and connect with the public as positive agents of change for local and global justice.”
      Regis College has a staffed Center for Service Learning.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (Catholic Studies minor framed by Vatican II teaching on dignity and justice; no required CST course found.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Religious Studies and Theology Programs | Regis Universityregis.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/regis-college/religious-studies · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Its development will be guided above all by the focus on human culture, dignity and justice articulated by the Second Vatican Council in its discussion of the Church in the modern world.”
      A Catholic Studies minor is offered, focused on human dignity and justice as articulated by the Second Vatican Council.
    2. Our Catholic Identity | Regis Universityregis.edu/about/jesuit-education/our-catholic-identity · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Catholic social teaching holds that every person has inherent dignity and that communities have a shared responsibility to protect it. At Regis, that conviction is not left in the classroom.”
      The university frames its service and community engagement in terms of Catholic social teaching.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)One (Pregnant and Parenting Student Policy and Accommodation Process.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Pregnant and Parenting Student Policy and Accommodation Process | Regis Universityregis.edu/policies/pregnant-and-parenting-student-policy · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Pregnant and parenting students are entitled to reasonable accommodations under the following circumstances:”
      A university policy provides accommodations for pregnant and parenting students.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice delegation, Dolores Mission spring immersion, Alternative Spring Break, Laudato Si' Action Platform.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Regis University Ministry | Jesuit Catholic Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/student-resources/university-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Every fall, University Ministry takes 10 Regis University students as delegates to participate at IFTJ in Washington, D.C.”
      University Ministry sends a student delegation to the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice each fall.
      “Each spring, University Ministry accompanies students on a spring break immersion trip to Dolores Mission Parish and Homeboy Industries in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of East Los Angeles.”
      University Ministry runs a spring break immersion trip to Dolores Mission Parish and Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles.
    2. Service Opportunities | Regis Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/student-activities/service-opportunities/index · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Alternative Spring Break immerses you in issues of social justice through cultural engagement and direct service, living out the Regis mission of being for and with others during a week that goes far beyond a typical break.”
      Alternative Spring Break trips are offered.
    3. Regis Office of Mission | Jesuit, Catholic Traditionregis.edu/about/history-mission/office-of-mission · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Laudato Si’ Action Platform is an initiative of the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.”
      Regis participates in the Laudato Si' Action Platform.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (University Ministry runs justice immersions; service is framed by Catholic social teaching.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Regis University Ministry | Jesuit Catholic Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/student-resources/university-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Every fall, University Ministry takes 10 Regis University students as delegates to participate at IFTJ in Washington, D.C.”
      University Ministry sends a student delegation to the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice each fall.
      “Each spring, University Ministry accompanies students on a spring break immersion trip to Dolores Mission Parish and Homeboy Industries in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of East Los Angeles.”
      University Ministry runs a spring break immersion trip to Dolores Mission Parish and Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles.
    2. Our Catholic Identity | Regis Universityregis.edu/about/jesuit-education/our-catholic-identity · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Catholic social teaching holds that every person has inherent dignity and that communities have a shared responsibility to protect it. At Regis, that conviction is not left in the classroom.”
      The university frames its service and community engagement in terms of Catholic social teaching.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Mass is celebrated on campus every weekday, including a Spanish-language Mass on Fridays, and twice on Sundays.
    Sources (1)
    1. Regis University Ministry | Jesuit Catholic Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/student-resources/university-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Beginning Aug. 23, Sunday Masses will be offered at 10 a.m and 5:30 p.m. in the St. John Francis Regis Chapel.”
      Two Sunday Masses are celebrated in St. John Francis Regis Chapel during the fall 2026 semester.
      “Beginning Aug. 24, daily masses are scheduled Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at noon; Wednesday at 5:15 p.m.; and Friday at 2 p.m. (en español). Daily masses are held in the Madonna de la Strada side chapel.”
      Mass is celebrated on campus every weekday in the Madonna de la Strada side chapel; the Friday Mass is in Spanish.
  • A named Jesuit priest serves as a University Ministry chaplain, and a Jesuit community lives beside the campus chapel.
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet the Jesuits | Regis Universityregis.edu/about/jesuit-education/meet-the-jesuits · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Fr. Dan Finucane, SJ, is a chaplain for University Ministry at Regis University as well as an assistant to the novice director for the Jesuit Novitiate of the US Central Southern Province here in Denver.”
      A named Jesuit priest serves as a chaplain for University Ministry.
      “Faber Jesuit House is located directly west of St. John Francis Regis Chapel and is home to a community of Jesuits of the Central and Southern Province of the Society of Jesus. Several are assigned to Regis University, serving in administrative, academic and pastoral ministry roles.”
      A resident Jesuit community lives next to the campus chapel, with several members assigned to the university, including in pastoral ministry.
  • University Ministry offers three retreats (including Kairos and an Ignatian silent retreat) and justice immersions to Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles.
    Sources (1)
    1. Regis University Ministry | Jesuit Catholic Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/student-resources/university-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Connections will be at Ponderosa Retreat Center in Larkspur, CO.”
      The Connections retreat for first-year students is held at Ponderosa Retreat Center.
      “The silent retreat is held at Sacred Heart Retreat Center in Sedalia, CO. Contact Dolores Martinez Hernandez (herna639@regis.edu) for more information.”
      University Ministry offers a silent Ignatian retreat at Sacred Heart Retreat Center; Dolores Martinez Hernandez is the contact.
      “The retreat is Christian in nature, with the opportunity for Catholic sacraments available.”
      University Ministry offers a Kairos retreat with the Catholic sacraments available.
      “Every fall, University Ministry takes 10 Regis University students as delegates to participate at IFTJ in Washington, D.C.”
      University Ministry sends a student delegation to the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice each fall.
      “Each spring, University Ministry accompanies students on a spring break immersion trip to Dolores Mission Parish and Homeboy Industries in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of East Los Angeles.”
      University Ministry runs a spring break immersion trip to Dolores Mission Parish and Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles.
  • The student handbook requires overnight guests in residence halls to be of the same sex as their hosts.
    Sources (1)
    1. The Ranger Guide (Regis Student Handbook)regis.edu/_documents/policies-and-procedures/regis-student-handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Overnight guests must be of the same sex and/or”
      The handbook requires overnight guests to be of the same sex and/or gender as their hosts (family members excepted).

Concerns

  • The traditional Regis College core requires one religious studies and theology course and one philosophy course; many Catholic colleges require two or more of each.
    Sources (1)
    1. Regis College Core Transfer Guide (Catalog 2025-26)regis.edu/_documents/admissions/transfer-guides/regis-college-trad-core.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Frontiers of Faith and Reason Philosophical Explorations GT-AH3 Philosophy 3 Religious Studies and Theology GT-AH3 Religious Studies and Theology 3”
      The traditional Regis College core requires 3 credits (one course) of religious studies and theology and 3 credits (one course) of philosophy.
  • The religious studies requirement is a general Religious Studies and Theology course.
    Sources (2)
    1. Regis College Core Transfer Guide (Catalog 2025-26)regis.edu/_documents/admissions/transfer-guides/regis-college-trad-core.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Frontiers of Faith and Reason Philosophical Explorations GT-AH3 Philosophy 3 Religious Studies and Theology GT-AH3 Religious Studies and Theology 3”
      The traditional Regis College core requires 3 credits (one course) of religious studies and theology and 3 credits (one course) of philosophy.
    2. Religious Studies and Theology Programs | Regis Universityregis.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/regis-college/religious-studies · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Rooted in Catholic tradition, the Religious Studies and Theology department engages in dialogue with diverse traditions and academic approaches to the study of religion.”
      The department describes itself as rooted in Catholic tradition and engaged with diverse religious traditions.
  • Residence halls are co-ed by wing or suite.
    Sources (2)
    1. DeSmet Hall | Regis Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/campus-life/student-housing/desmet-hall · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Co-ed by wing with common restrooms, showers and gender-neutral restrooms located on each wing”
      DeSmet Hall is co-ed by wing.
    2. O'Connell Hall | Regis Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/campus-life/student-housing/oconnell-hall · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Co-ed by wing with common restrooms and showers located on each wing”
      O'Connell Hall is co-ed by wing.
  • An adoration schedule for fall 2026 had not been published.
    Sources (1)
    1. Regis University Ministry | Jesuit Catholic Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/student-resources/university-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Adoration is offered during the traditional, on-campus schedule. A new Adoration schedule will be made available later in the Fall 2026 semester.”
      Adoration is offered, but the fall 2026 schedule had not yet been published.

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Campus ministry home

University Ministry, St. John Francis Regis Chapel

  • Address: 3333 Regis Boulevard, Denver, CO 80221-1099
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, side chapel (Madonna de la Strada), prayer room (Newland Prayer Room), lounge (UMin lounge), prayer labyrinth

Source: regis.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026, regis.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026, regis.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026, regis.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 7 off campus

Faith formation 3

  • Romero HouseOff campus
    Year-long intentional living community near campus with weekly service and communal spirituality sessions.
  • Peer MinistryOn campus
    Student Peer Ministers live in the residence halls and lead faith-based programming for University Ministry.
  • Ignatian Spirituality Program spiritual directionOn campus
    Individual spiritual direction offered through the Office of Mission.

Retreats 3

  • Connections RetreatOff campus
    Oct. 2-3, 2026
    Retreat for first-year traditional undergraduates at Ponderosa Retreat Center in Larkspur, CO.
  • Silent RetreatOff campus
    Oct. 9-11, 2026
    Ignatian silent retreat at Sacred Heart Retreat Center in Sedalia, CO.
  • Kairos RetreatOff campus
    March 12-14, 2027
    Christian retreat with Catholic sacraments available.

Service 3

  • Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice delegationOff campus
    Nov. 13-16, 2026
    University Ministry takes 10 students to the Teach-In in Washington, D.C., with advocacy on Capitol Hill.
  • Spring Break Immersion (Dolores Mission Parish and Homeboy Industries)Off campus
    Feb. 28-March 6, 2027
    University Ministry immersion trip to Boyle Heights, East Los Angeles.
  • Regis University Service Society (RUSS)Off campus
    Student service programs including food street walks, tutoring at Catholic schools and meal service.

Clubs and groups 1

  • Regis Catholic (Ranger Catholic)On campus
    Student club for Catholic and Christian students focused on community, faith and fellowship.

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Regis University Ministry | Jesuit Catholic Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/student-resources/university-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Beginning Aug. 23, Sunday Masses will be offered at 10 a.m and 5:30 p.m. in the St. John Francis Regis Chapel.”
    Two Sunday Masses are celebrated in St. John Francis Regis Chapel during the fall 2026 semester.
    “Beginning Aug. 24, daily masses are scheduled Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at noon; Wednesday at 5:15 p.m.; and Friday at 2 p.m. (en español). Daily masses are held in the Madonna de la Strada side chapel.”
    Mass is celebrated on campus every weekday in the Madonna de la Strada side chapel; the Friday Mass is in Spanish.
    “Beginning Aug. 27, confessions are available on Thursdays at 11:15 a.m. in the Newland Prayer Room and by appointment. To request a confession time, email umin@regis.edu or call 303.458.4153.”
    Confession is scheduled once a week (Thursdays) and by appointment; University Ministry's email and phone are published.
    “Beginning Aug. 23, Sunday Masses will be offered at 10 a.m and 5:30 p.m. in the St. John Francis Regis Chapel.”
    Two Sunday Masses are celebrated in St. John Francis Regis Chapel during the fall 2026 semester.
    “Beginning Aug. 24, daily masses are scheduled Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at noon; Wednesday at 5:15 p.m.; and Friday at 2 p.m. (en español). Daily masses are held in the Madonna de la Strada side chapel.”
    Mass is celebrated on campus every weekday in the Madonna de la Strada side chapel; the Friday Mass is in Spanish.
    “Beginning Aug. 27, confessions are available on Thursdays at 11:15 a.m. in the Newland Prayer Room and by appointment. To request a confession time, email umin@regis.edu or call 303.458.4153.”
    Confession is scheduled once a week (Thursdays) and by appointment; University Ministry's email and phone are published.
    “Regis University 3333 Regis Boulevard Denver, Colorado 80221-1099”
    The university's published campus address.
  2. Meet the Jesuits | Regis Universityregis.edu/about/jesuit-education/meet-the-jesuits · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Faber Jesuit House is located directly west of St. John Francis Regis Chapel and is home to a community of Jesuits of the Central and Southern Province of the Society of Jesus. Several are assigned to Regis University, serving in administrative, academic and pastoral ministry roles.”
    A resident Jesuit community lives next to the campus chapel, with several members assigned to the university, including in pastoral ministry.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
69 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.61%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.71%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,220 · ACT 25.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.11 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$11,821

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
2,680
Total students4,631
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$18,397
Cost of attendance (per year)$54,800
Median federal debt at graduation$25,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
61%
First-year retention71%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$72,105
Admission rate86%
Students receiving Pell grants32%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1220
SAT reading & writing—
SAT math—
ACT composite22–29
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 63 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Denver

The Most Reverend James R. Golka, Archbishop of Denver

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: archden.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is Regis University a Catholic college?
Yes. Regis University is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Denver. Its sponsor is Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
What is Regis University’s Compass Score?
70 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Regis University?
Mass is listed at St. John Francis Regis Chapel and Madonna de la Strada side chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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