
Catholic college
Regis University
- LocationDenver, CO
- Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 4,631 students
- SponsorSociety of Jesus (Jesuits)
- TraditionJesuit
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)
- 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.”
“Beginning Aug. 23, Sunday Masses will be offered at 10 a.m and 5:30 p.m. in the St. John Francis Regis Chapel.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
Catholic churches nearby
- Saint John Francis Regis Chapel — 0.3 mi
- Community of the Beatitudes — 1.0 mi · 2924 West 43rd Avenue, Denver
- Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church — 1.0 mi · 4200 Federal Boulevard, Denver
- Holy Family Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 4380 Utica Street, Denver
- Holy Family Parish Hall and Chapel — 1.1 mi · 4358 Utica Street, Denver
- 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.
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)
- 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.”
- Regis University Ministry | Jesuit Catholic Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/student-resources/university-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
- 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)
- 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.”
- Regis University Ministry | Jesuit Catholic Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/student-resources/university-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
- 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)
- 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.”
- Regis University Ministry | Jesuit Catholic Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/student-resources/university-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
- 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)
- 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.”
“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.”
- Meet the Jesuits | Regis Universityregis.edu/about/jesuit-education/meet-the-jesuits · verified Oct. 7, 2026
- 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)
- 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.”
- Regis University Ministry | Jesuit Catholic Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/student-resources/university-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
- 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).
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)
- 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”
“Regis College Core Transfer Guide from Regis Catalog 2025-26”
- 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.”
- Regis College Core Transfer Guide (Catalog 2025-26)regis.edu/_documents/admissions/transfer-guides/regis-college-trad-core.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
- 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)
- 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”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- Regis College Core Transfer Guide (Catalog 2025-26)regis.edu/_documents/admissions/transfer-guides/regis-college-trad-core.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
- 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)
- 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”
- 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.”
- 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”
- Regis College Core Transfer Guide (Catalog 2025-26)regis.edu/_documents/admissions/transfer-guides/regis-college-trad-core.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
- 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)
- 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:”
- B.A. Religious Studies and Theology | Regis Universityregis.edu/academics/majors-and-programs/undergraduate/religious-studies-ba · verified Oct. 7, 2026
- 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.
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)
- 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 silent retreat is held at Sacred Heart Retreat Center in Sedalia, CO. Contact Dolores Martinez Hernandez (herna639@regis.edu) for more information.”
“The retreat is Christian in nature, with the opportunity for Catholic sacraments available.”
- Regis University Ministry | Jesuit Catholic Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/student-resources/university-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
- 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)
- 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!”
- 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.”
- Clubs and Organizations | Regis Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/student-activities/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 7, 2026
- 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)
- 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”
- 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”
- DeSmet Hall | Regis Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/campus-life/student-housing/desmet-hall · verified Oct. 7, 2026
- 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)
- 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”
“Residents are limited to hosting overnight guests,”
- The Ranger Guide (Regis Student Handbook)regis.edu/_documents/policies-and-procedures/regis-student-handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
- 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)
- 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.”
- 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”
- On-Campus Housing | Regis Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/campus-life/student-housing/on-campus-housing · verified Oct. 7, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes
Sources (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.”
“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.”
- Regis Office of Mission | Jesuit, Catholic Traditionregis.edu/about/history-mission/office-of-mission · verified Oct. 7, 2026
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)
- 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.”
- Center for Service Learning | Regis Universityregis.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/regis-college/academic-opportunities/center-for-service-learning · verified Oct. 7, 2026
- 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)
- 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.”
- 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.”
- Service Opportunities | Regis Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/student-activities/service-opportunities/index · verified Oct. 7, 2026
- 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)
- 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.”
- 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.”
- Religious Studies and Theology Programs | Regis Universityregis.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/regis-college/religious-studies · verified Oct. 7, 2026
- 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)
- 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:”
- Pregnant and Parenting Student Policy and Accommodation Process | Regis Universityregis.edu/policies/pregnant-and-parenting-student-policy · verified Oct. 7, 2026
- 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)
- 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.”
“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.”
- 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.”
- 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 University Ministry | Jesuit Catholic Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/student-resources/university-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
- 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)
- 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.”
“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.”
- 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.”
- Regis University Ministry | Jesuit Catholic Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/student-resources/university-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
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)
- 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.”
“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.”
- Regis University Ministry | Jesuit Catholic Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/student-resources/university-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
- A named Jesuit priest serves as a University Ministry chaplain, and a Jesuit community lives beside the campus chapel.
Sources (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.”
“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.”
- Meet the Jesuits | Regis Universityregis.edu/about/jesuit-education/meet-the-jesuits · verified Oct. 7, 2026
- University Ministry offers three retreats (including Kairos and an Ignatian silent retreat) and justice immersions to Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles.
Sources (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 silent retreat is held at Sacred Heart Retreat Center in Sedalia, CO. Contact Dolores Martinez Hernandez (herna639@regis.edu) for more information.”
“The retreat is Christian in nature, with the opportunity for Catholic sacraments available.”
“Every fall, University Ministry takes 10 Regis University students as delegates to participate at IFTJ in Washington, D.C.”
“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.”
- Regis University Ministry | Jesuit Catholic Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/student-resources/university-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
- The student handbook requires overnight guests in residence halls to be of the same sex as their hosts.
Sources (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 Ranger Guide (Regis Student Handbook)regis.edu/_documents/policies-and-procedures/regis-student-handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
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)
- 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”
- Regis College Core Transfer Guide (Catalog 2025-26)regis.edu/_documents/admissions/transfer-guides/regis-college-trad-core.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
- The religious studies requirement is a general Religious Studies and Theology course.
Sources (2)
- 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”
- 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.”
- Regis College Core Transfer Guide (Catalog 2025-26)regis.edu/_documents/admissions/transfer-guides/regis-college-trad-core.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
- Residence halls are co-ed by wing or suite.
Sources (2)
- 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”
- 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”
- DeSmet Hall | Regis Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/campus-life/student-housing/desmet-hall · verified Oct. 7, 2026
- An adoration schedule for fall 2026 had not been published.
Sources (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.”
- Regis University Ministry | Jesuit Catholic Universityregis.edu/life-at-regis/student-resources/university-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
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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
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Catholic clubs and student life
10 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 7 off campus
Faith formation 3
- Romero HouseOff campusYear-long intentional living community near campus with weekly service and communal spirituality sessions.
- Peer MinistryOn campusStudent Peer Ministers live in the residence halls and lead faith-based programming for University Ministry.
- Ignatian Spirituality Program spiritual directionOn campusIndividual spiritual direction offered through the Office of Mission.
Retreats 3
- Connections RetreatOff campusOct. 2-3, 2026Retreat for first-year traditional undergraduates at Ponderosa Retreat Center in Larkspur, CO.
- Silent RetreatOff campusOct. 9-11, 2026Ignatian silent retreat at Sacred Heart Retreat Center in Sedalia, CO.
- Kairos RetreatOff campusMarch 12-14, 2027Christian retreat with Catholic sacraments available.
Service 3
- Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice delegationOff campusNov. 13-16, 2026University 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 campusFeb. 28-March 6, 2027University Ministry immersion trip to Boyle Heights, East Los Angeles.
- Regis University Service Society (RUSS)Off campusStudent service programs including food street walks, tutoring at Catholic schools and meal service.
Clubs and groups 1
- Regis Catholic (Ranger Catholic)On campusStudent 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)
- 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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Beginning Aug. 23, Sunday Masses will be offered at 10 a.m and 5:30 p.m. in the St. John Francis Regis Chapel.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Regis University 3333 Regis Boulevard Denver, Colorado 80221-1099”
- 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.”
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Academic Excellence
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.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 2,680 |
|---|---|
| Total students | 4,631 |
| 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 retention | 71% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $72,105 |
| Admission rate | 86% |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 32% |
| Average SAT | 1220 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | — |
| SAT math | — |
| ACT composite | 22–29 |
| Test policy | Considered 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
The Most Reverend James R. Golka, Archbishop of Denver
Formal address: “Your Excellency”
Source: archden.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 127918
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral/professional university
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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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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