Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is in western Colorado. It surrounds part of a deep, steep-walled gorge carved through Precambrian rock by the Gunnison River. Roads and trails along the north and south rims have views of the Black Canyon’s dramatic drops and the striated Painted Wall cliff.
Rocky Vista University
Parker, Colorado
Climb high in colorful Colorado
Parker, CO
In a historic small town just 20 miles from Denver, our Colorado campus is surrounded by both rural and urban communities with the innovative spirit of the western frontier.
145,000
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campus building and clinic
1,029
Students
on campus
33+
Miles
of multi-use trails in town
5,870
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Elevation
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Degree Programs in Colorado
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
The Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Rocky Vista University consists of four years of full-time academic and clinical programs. The first two years comprise preclinical studies on campus integrating case-based learning followed by two years of clinical education.
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Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
Rocky Vista University’s Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) degree is the highest practice degree in nurse anesthesia. RVU offers a comprehensive and challenging curriculum designed to equip you with the knowledge and expertise needed for a successful career in anesthesia.
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Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Rocky Vista University’s PA Program is taught utilizing the competency-based medical education model. In the first two semesters (Didactic Phase) the learner will move from foundational concepts to clinically oriented content. The subsequent five semesters (Clinical Phase) are dedicated to advancing the student to the level of “competent” for all thirteen entrustable professional activities.
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Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences
Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences
The Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences is a 9-month (30 semester hour) degree program. The program provides an opportunity for students with diverse backgrounds and life experience to strengthen their educational foundation in the biomedical sciences, cultivate critical thinking skills, and prepare for careers in the health sciences.
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Fully equipped for experiential learning
- Clinical Assessment and Simulation Center
- Gross Anatomy Lab
- Clinical Skills Lab
- Two auditoriums
- Expansive library
Our Colorado campus also houses the Institute of Medical and Surgical Simulation, which is accredited by the American College of Surgeons. RVU is the only osteopathic medical school to hold such a designation.
We seriously stress a safe and secure learning environment
Every RVU campus has staff and systems in place to uphold comprehensive security measures that protect our community at all times.
Take a look around
There is a lot to explore at each of our campuses. Check out the virtual tour or reach out to request a tour in-person.
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Explore the building from start to finish or click a link below to visit a particular area of interest. For best viewing experience, click the square in the lower right corner of the tour to enlarge to full-screen.
Housing Opportunities
There are a lot of housing opportunities available near the Colorado campus, please view the websites below:
Please visit our Facebook Housing for the Colorado Campus Here
Help in Housing Search – RVU’s contract with WellConnect gives you access to Student/Life services, which includes housing search help. Give them a call 24/7 at 866-640-4777 to access this service.
It is also recommended to check out your RVU Facebook Class Page to see if someone is searching for a roommate or has a listing available.
Find what you need
Explore more information and resources to help you make the most of your time here in Colorado.
Take a study break
The town of Parker offers the best mix of active, social, and cultural activities—with its proximity to Denver and to the Rocky Mountains, there is no shortage of choices for how to spend your well-deserved respites.
National & State Parks
Enjoying the outdoors is one of the top ways that students at our Colorado campus can refresh and refuel. On the western slope of the Rocky Mountain range, our location boasts some of the nation’s best places to take in the views, stay active on the trails, or spend a peaceful moment in nature.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Castlewood Canyon State Park
Castlewood Canyon State Park is near Franktown, Colorado. The park retains a unique part of Colorado’s history, the remains of Castlewood Canyon Dam. Visitors can still see the remnants and damage from that dam which burst in 1933. Also contained within the park is the historic Cherry Creek Bridge.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park in northern Colorado spans the Continental Divide and encompasses protected mountains, forests, and alpine tundra. It’s known for the Trail Ridge Road and the Old Fall River Road, drives that pass aspen trees and rivers. The Keyhole Route, a climb crossing vertical rock faces, leads up Longs Peak, the park’s tallest mountain.
Cherry Creek State Park
Cherry Creek State Park consists of a natural prairie environment with an 880-acre reservoir at its center which is shared by powerboats, sailboats, and paddle craft. A large imported-sand swim beach is situated on the north-eastern side along with ample parking. The park has 12 miles of paved roads and 35 miles of multi-use trails open to runners, cyclists, and horseback riders.
Golden Gate State Park
Golden Gate State Park is a serene mountain escape 30 miles west of Denver. The park features 152 primitive and electric campsites, six cabins, two yurts, group camping and one horse-friendly guest house. There are 35 miles of trails, some are multi-use and some are for hikers only.
Shopping
Whether you’re grabbing supplies or just taking the afternoon off, there’s plenty of malls and shops nearby campus. From boutiques to department stores to local coffee shops, you’ll find anything you need within a short drive.
The Shops At Northfield Stapleton
Open-air shopping plaza with specialty shops, restaurants, comedy club and playhouse.
16th Street Mall
The Mall offers Denver’s best people watching. There are 42 outdoor cafes along the Mall, making it the perfect place to grab a bite to eat or have a drink. Denver Pavilions, near the south end of the Mall, is a shopping and dining complex with 12 movie theaters and more than two dozen shops and restaurants.
Park Meadows Mall
Park Meadows is an enclosed shopping mall in Lone Tree, Colorado. The mall features J. C. Penney, Dillard’s, Nordstrom, Macy’s, and Dick’s Sporting Goods as its anchor stores.
Golf Courses
For faculty, staff, and students alike—a tee time is always a good way to get off campus and spend the day under Colorado’s famous sunshine. Make friends on the course or bring your classmates for a laid-back study break!
The Ridge at Castle Pines North
The Ridge at Castle Pines North, located just south of Denver, Colorado is an award-winning example of Tom Weiskopf’s fluent, well-proportioned layout that present players with roomy fairways, sculpted bunkers, and large, rolling greens.
Arrowhead Golf Course
Nestled in the foothills of Colorado’s majestic Rocky Mountains in Littleton, Arrowhead Golf Club’s stunning championship golf course, upscale amenities, unmatched event capabilities and superb service offer guests a foursome of reasons to visit.
Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Course
Golf Digest described Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club as “one of the best places to play in Colorado.” Designed by Arthur Hills, the links-style 18-hole championship course makes use of the dramatic elevation changes, native areas, panoramic views and wide, accommodating fairways to appeal to players of all levels and ages.
Museums
Dive into all the interesting history and natural science that surrounds our Colorado campus. After all, we’re always learning here at RVU.
Denver Art Museum
The Denver Art Museum — DAM is an art museum located in the Civic Center of Denver, Colorado. The museum is one of the largest art museums between the West Coast and Chicago.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is a municipal natural history and science museum in Denver, Colorado. It is a resource for informal science education in the Rocky Mountain region.
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
The Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum is located on the former Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado, United States.
What’s happening on campus
RVU Dissected – COM & MSBS Applicants Welcome!
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8401 S. Chambers Road
Englewood, CO 80112
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