Parents’ FAQs

The Regency: Auraria's Student Housing Community Welcomes Parents

We are very excited that your son or daughter has chosen The Regency and will be living in our community this year. Knowing the continued importance of your role, we've created these notes to assist in guiding, as well as informing, the resident and their family.

Activities & Programs

The Regency offers a variety of programs and activities each month for residents to get to know other residents and socialize. These events are advertised throughout the building on posters, signs, newsletters and flyers, and Facebook. Additionally, your students' Community Assistant is an excellent resource for information and events both on campus and within The Regency community.

Community Assistants (CA)

Each floor or floor area is assigned a specific Community Assistant. The primary role of these student staff members is to build community and enforce policy. They are a great resource for your son or daughter and can help with any concerns or questions that residents may have. Additionally, there is a CA on Duty within the building 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your student can call them for any concerns about their room, noise or after hour concerns.

Transition & Roommate Issues

Moving into a student housing community is a big deal for students. Even the most outgoing and excited student will have some adjustment issues to life at The Regency. Encourage your student to get involved, meet others and make good choices about life on their own. If your student chooses to live with a roommate, there are going to be some adjustment issues. Encourage your student to practice healthy communication with their new roommate. If unsolvable issues arise with a roommate, your student can speak with their Community Assistant or with the Director of Student Life.

When is rent due?

Rent is due the 1st of the month every month.

Rent Payments and Late Fees

Your payment schedule is detailed in your lease. If you are on a month-to-month payment schedule, your payment is due on the 1st of every month. If your payment is received late or incomplete, a late fee of 15% of the monthly rate is assessed. If rent is not received by the close of business on the 3rd of each month, the meal plan will be suspended until brought current.

If a meal plan is paid late, when we it be activated?

Meal plans paid after the due date, will be activated the following business day.

Payment Options

Online Payments

Mail – checks can be mailed to:
The Regency
3900 Elati St.
Denver, CO 80216

Payment drop box – The payment drop box is located on the first floor in the main lobby at The Regency. Your check can be dropped off in the slot or at the front desk in the lobby of The Regency.

Phone – You can also call the accounting office from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm to make a credit card payment by phone.

Important to note:
Rent checks should be made payable to The Regency.
Meal Plan payments should be made payable to Denver Dining Services, Inc.

Is family housing available?

Unfortunately, we do not offer family housing. The requirement for housing is that each resident be at least a part time college student.

Student Grants and Scholarships

There is sometimes some confusion regarding funding for off-campus student housing. Payment made to the school or through any other agency does not get transferred to your Regency account. Therefore, it is the tenant’s responsibility to make sure payment is made directly to The Regency.

What should my son/daughter bring to The Regency?

In general, we find that students need the following:

Mini fridge and microwave
Alarm clock
Computer (and Ethernet cable)
Iron
Hair dryer
Stereo
Surge protectors
Telephone
Television
DVD player
Bed & bath items
XL Twin sheets for all rooms except the 2 Bed/1 Bath units, which require Full XL sheets
Bedspread/comforter
Mattress pad (Required for all residents to bring)
Blankets
Pillow(s)
Pillow case(s)
Personal Toiletries
Shower items
Robe
Towels/washcloths
Shower caddy (to hold toiletries)
Cleaning supplies
Trash can(s)
Toilet paper
Toilet plunger
Laundry items
Detergent
Dryer sheets
Hangers
Laundry bag/basket
Sewing kit
Clothes drying rack
Stain remover
Miscellaneous items
Backpack
Sports equipment
Extension cord
Double stick tape
Camera
Lamps
Full-length mirror
Batteries
Telephone--required to allow guests in through the gate

What NOT to Bring!

Wireless router
Hot plates
Explosives
Candles or incense
Sunlamps
Weapons (of any type)
Drug paraphernalia
Pets
Appliances with open heating elements

Where to Buy It

Bed Bath & Beyond, Walmart, Target and a variety of grocery stores are all located a short distance from The Regency.

Closest Target to The Regency:

Address:

1985 Sheridan Blvd,
Edgewater, CO 80214
(720) 274-3665

Directions:

Start out going WEST on W 39TH AVE toward FOX ST.
Turn LEFT onto FOX ST.
Merge onto I-25 S / US-87 S via the ramp on the LEFT.
Take the COLFAX AVE / US-40 exit- EXIT 210A- toward DOWNTOWN.
Turn RIGHT onto I-70 BL W / W COLFAX AVE / US-287 W / US-40 W. Continue to follow I-70 BL W / W COLFAX AVE / US-40 W.
Turn RIGHT onto SHERIDAN BLVD / CO-95.

Closest Walmart to The Regency:

7800 East Smith Road
Denver, CO 80207
(720) 941-0411

Directions:

Start out going WEST on W 39TH AVE toward FOX ST.
Turn LEFT onto FOX ST.
Turn LEFT onto PARK AVE W.
Turn LEFT to take the I-25 N/I-70 E/I-70 W ramp.
Merge onto I-70 E toward LIMON.
Take the CO-35/QUEBEC ST exit, EXIT 278.
Merge onto QUEBEC ST/CO-35 S.
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT toward SMITH RD.
Stay STRAIGHT to go onto QUEBEC ST.
Turn LEFT onto E SMITH RD.
7800 East Smith Road, Denver CO, 80207, US

Total Est. Time: 11 min Total Distance: 6.59 mi

Closest King Soopers to The Regency:

5301 W 38th St
Wheatridge, CO 80212
(303) 425-7356

Directions:

Start out going WEST on W 39TH AVE toward FOX ST.
Turn LEFT onto FOX ST.
Turn RIGHT onto W 38TH AVE.
5301 W. 38th St, Wheatridge CO, 80212

Total Est. Time: 8 min Total Distance: 3.28 mi

Closest gas station to The Regency:

Conoco
3490 Fox St.
Denver, CO 80216
(720) 904-1853

Directions:

Start out going WEST on W 39TH AVE toward FOX ST.
Turn LEFT onto FOX ST.
Turn LEFT onto PARK AVE W.
Make a U-TURN at GLOBEVILLE RD onto PARK AVE W.
3490 Fox St., Denver CO, 80216

Total Est. Time: 2 min Total Distance: 0.43 mi

What are the rules about alcohol consumption at The Regency?

Only residents who are 21 years of age or older may possess and consume alcoholic beverages in their own bedroom. Open containers and bottles are not permitted outside of the bedrooms. All public spaces, including lounges, lobbies, hallways, computer rooms, etc., are alcohol free. Residents and guests are required to comply with all federal, state and local laws. In addition, residents are not allowed to possess beverage containers larger than those for single consumption purposes.