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YOU AND DEPAUL
DePaul offers more than 100 programs of study
plus numerous options including internships, study abroad and honors programs. Surveys showing high levels of satisfaction
and the success of our graduates across a broad array of careers are compelling evidence of the value of our person-centered,
value-based educational approach.
STUDENT SATISFACTION
The best judges
of DePaul are our students. In our most recent student satisfaction survey, here is what we learned:
96% of DePaul undergraduates said they are very satisfied with their
overall experiences at the university.
96% of DePaul undergraduates said they are very satisfied with their
academic experience.
91% of DePaul's new freshmen believe DePaul's academic reputation
is excellent.
87% of DePaul's new freshman agree tat students recieve personal attention
at DePaul.
DePaul consistently is ranked highly in publications that evaluate the
academic quality and educational value of colleges and universities. Moreover, Time Magazine and The Princeton Review
selected DePaul University from more than 2,500 U.S. institutions as one of seven finalists for the "1998 College of the Year."
DEPAUL & CHICAGODePaul and Chicago. Chicago and DePaul.
You can barely say one without thinking the other.
Chicago, with its innumerable resources, is an integral part of
education at DePaul. From renowned libraries and museums to world-class theatreand music-from an endless choice of internships
and employment opportunities to a huge population of experts in every field-the city has everything.
DePaul, the country's
largest Catholic university, has been educating the people of Chicago, the region, and the world for more than 100 years.
Its two city campuses are firmly intertwined with their neighborhoods, as are the more than 80,000 DePaul alumni are a virtual
"who's-who" of Chicago's business, educational, cultural, legal. political, and entertainment communities.
Barat Campus,
the newest addition to DePaul, will provide a quite, small college setting while still connecting students to the resources
of a large university and the city of Chicago.
We invite and encourage you to visit DePaul.
DePaul and Chicago. Chicago and DePaul. You can barely say one without
thinking the other.
Chicago, with its innumerable resources, is an integral part of education at DePaul. From renowned
libraries and museums to world-class theatreand music-from an endless choice of internships and employment opportunities to
a huge population of experts in every field-the city has everything.
DePaul, the country's largest Catholic university,
has been educating the people of Chicago, the region, and the world for more than 100 years. Its two city campuses are firmly
intertwined with their neighborhoods, as are the more than 80,000 DePaul alumni are a virtual "who's-who" of Chicago's business,
educational, cultural, legal. political, and entertainment communities.
Barat Campus, the newest addition to DePaul,
will provide a quite, small college setting while still connecting students to the resources of a large university and the
city of Chicago.
We invite and encourage you to visit DePaul.
Open houses are offered throughout the year as well as individual visits.
To arrange a visit, just pick up the phone. In Illinois call (312) 362-8300, outside Illinois call 1-800-4DEPAUL, or visit
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CHARACTER
DePaul University is a private, Catholic institution
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As a university, DePaul pursues the preservation, enrichment and transmission
of knowledge and culture across a broad scope of disciplines. It treasures its deep roots in the wisdom nourished in Catholic
universities form medieval times. The pricipal distinguishing marks of the university are its Catholic, Vicentian and urban
character.
1 East Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, Illinois 60604
(312) 362-8000
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THE CAMPUSES
DePaul's six campuses are strategically located throughout
the metropolitan Chicago area.
LINCOLN PARK A quadrangle and arced gateway
anchor this traditional-style campus, which is home to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the schools of Education,
Music and Theatre. The four-level, 120,000-square-foot Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Center, opened in 1999, features a
six-lane swimming pool, four basketball courts and weigt and fitness training space. other new facilities built since 1992
include a library, a science building and several residence halls.
THE LOOP In the midst of Chicago's downtown
business district , this campus is te site of the Colleges of Commerce and Law, the School of Computer Science, Telecommunications,
and Information Systems, and the School for New Learning. The exquisitely renovated DePaul Center houses modern classrooms,
high-tech student services, and a large library.
LAKE COUNTY (LAKE FOREST) Opened in 1998, this campus includes
six state-of-the-art technology-equipped classrooms, a fully networked library, a 20-station computer lab, faculty and administrative
offices.
NAPERVILLE This campus encompasses 60,000 square feet of state-of-the-art facilities, including 21
classrooms, library, bookstore, auditorium, interactive video rooms, computer equipment, and offices of adult student services.
O'HARE
(DES PLAINES) This campus offers a range of facilities, including various student services, library, computer labs and
a bookstore. Trough live two-way telecasts, faculty and students interactwith classes on the Lincol Park and Loop campuses.
The rapidly expanding curriculum includes certificate programs, courses and degree programs from many of the colleges and
schools of the university.
SOUTH (OAK FOREST) The substatially expanded and upgraded South Campus has networked
classrooms, a 21-station computer lab and faculty offices. Offered are various bachelor's and master's courses and ceritificate
programs.
UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGES
Barat College of DePaulCollege of Liberal Arts and Sciences
While the second largest of the colleges and schools, class sizes average
only 26 students, and half of all undergraduate classes have 20 students or less.
The curriculum features strong interdisciplinary programs, international
studies, environmental science, public policy, and women's studies, as well as a breadth of the traditional disciplines.
Special benefits of the College include an extensive honors program and
an innovative liberal studies program which combines critical thinking and learning skills with solid preparation for successful
careers.
College of Commerce
DePaul University was ranked among the top 25 business schools in America
by Success magazine.
School of Accountancy and
Management Information Systems
Bowman's Accounting Report lists DePaul's School of Accountancy as among
the top 10 sources in the country for partners in the top accounting firms.
School of Education
Accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education,
the school is widely recognized for its record in multicultural education, diversity, and urban commitment.
Graduates are prepared well beyond minimum standards to teac in a variety
of situations, including diverse and multicultural schools
Enriching course-related clinical experiences in Chicago-area schools
allow students to work with diverse populations.
The Theatre School
Since its founding in 1925 as the Goodman School of Drama, the School
has been known as a standard of excellence for American professional theatre training.
The oldest theatre conservatory in the Midwest, it is considered one of
the nation's best in terms of intensive, highly disciplined, practical instruction.
Faculty members are practicing artists; many work professionally as actors,
directors, playwrites, designers, theater technicians, and managers.
School of Music
Ranked among the nation's leading conservatories, the School offers six
professional programs; 23 faculty members are current or retired members of the Chicago, Symphony Orchestra or the Lyric Opera
Orchestra
Student groups include a symphony orchestra, wind and choral organizations,
large jazz bands, as well as jazz combos, choirs, and chamber music groups.
Alumni perform world wide in opera companies, symphony orchestras, jazz
and rock groups, choirs and chamber music groups.
School of Computer Science,
Telecommunications, and Information Systems
With the largest and most diverse curriculum of its kind in the Midwest,
the school offers four bachlor's degrees.
School for New Learning
The school is widely recognized for effectively serving adult learners
and offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in which students help design their concentrations. Programs are focused
on outcomes and integrate practical experience with the liberal arts.
The faculty of 33 resident and 180 adjunct professors represents a broad
range of experiences and expertise in business, non-profit organizations and community-based groups.
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor
of Science in Physical Education
Bachelor of Science in Commerce
ENROLLMENT (2000-2001)
Undergraduate students:
Full-Time, Day 8,552
Part-Time, Day 3,884
Graduate and Law Students 8,112
Total Enrollment
20,548
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT BODY DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
(Based on total Autumn 2001 enrollment of 12,436)
By
College:
Commerce 3,248
Computer Science, Telecommunications, and Information Systems 1,888
Education 698
Liberal
Arts & Sciences 4,082
Music 283
Theatre 300
School for New Learning 1,937
By Ethnicity:
Caucasion/Other 67%
Hispanic 12%
Asian/Pacific Islander 9%
African American
12%
By Gender:
Female 60%
Male 40%
By Geographic Origin:
Chicago 18%
Suburban 45%
Elsewhere in Illinois 6%
Out-of-State 18%
International
3%
*Based on undergraduate students only.
STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO
16 to 1. Average Class Size is
23. Seventy-seven percent of all undergraduate clsses have fewer than 30 students.
DEPAUL ACADEMIC CALENDAR
College
Credit is accumulated on the basis of quarter hours. The regular academic year consists of three 10 week quarters. The fourth
quarter (2 summer sessions) is optional.
| Autumn Quarter |
September-November |
| Winter Quarter |
January-March |
| Spring Quarter |
March-June |
| Summer Quarter |
Session 1 (June/July)
Session 2 (July/August) |
A 12 quarter hour course load is sufficient to maintain full-time
status. Full-time students typically take 4 classes per quarter (16 quarter hours). A minimum of 192 quarter hours is required
for graduation.
ACADEMIC MEASURES
| High School GPA: |
3.3 (based on a 4.00 scale) |
| ACT Composite: |
21-26 (middle 50% score range) |
| SAT |
V 510-610, M 500-610 (middle 50% score range) |
| Class Rank: |
top 25% |
These are not minimum requirements. These are mean scores for
2000-2001 admitted freshman. If credentials fall below the means we will consider other factors such as high school curriculum,
essays, extracurricular acrtivities and reccommendation letters.
ADMISSION
DePaul admits applicants on a
space available basis to all University colleges and schools except Theatre and Music. We reccommend that you complete your
application by February 1 2002. The application deadline for Theatre and Music is January 15, 2002. Admissions decisions will
be made in Late March.
To apply for admission do the following:
1. Send a completed application for admission and the
$35 application fee.
First-Time Freshman, Transfer Student, Adult Student, International Student 2. Provide official high school transcript and grades
through at least 6 semesters.
3. Send official SAT or ACT scores (Only if scores DO NOT appear on high school transcript).
4. Have a high school counselor or teacher complete
and return the reccommendation form in the admission application.
5. Transfer applicants with 33 semester (44 quarter)
hours of college work completed must have official transcripts sent from all colleges/universities attended. (If you have
eared fewer than 30 semester hours, please also complete steps 1-4).
6. Theatre and Music applicants must also schedule
an audition or portfolio review/interview.
EARLY ACTION PROGRAM
High school seniors who
wish to be considered for the Early Action Program (EAP) must apply by November 15, 2001, and will be notified of an admission
decision by December 24, 2001.
EAP applicants have the benefit of completing the DePaul Financial Aid Early Award Form
and are notified of their estimated financial aid by January 15, 2002. EAP students also recieve priority academic advising
and registration, as well as priority residence hall confirmation if the required application for on-campus housing and a
$500 prepayment are submitted by February 15.
Theatre and Music applicants are not eligible to participate in the Early
Action Program.
TUITION(2001-2002)
Barat College, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Commerce, Education, Computer
Science $16,500 per year
Music $20,000 per year (guaranteed for four years)
Theatre $20,500 per
year (guaranteed for four years)
Part-time $319/quarter hour
Fees $30
FINANCIAL
AID
In 2001-2002, nearly 67% of undergraduates recieved financail aid throug federal, state and university grants;
subsidize, unsubsidized and parent loans; and work-study opportunities totaling over 499 million. For financial aid consideration,
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required. FAFSAs are available after January 1, 2002 from the DePaul
Office of Financial Aid, your high school guidance office, or visit the Department of Education's website at www.fafsa.ed.gov. It is important to complete this form as soon as possible after January
1, 2002 but no later than April 1, 2002. DePaul's Title IV code for the FAFSA is 001671.
New Undergraduate: Freshman or Transfer, Adult Student
MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
Over 1,050 academic, service, and
talent scholarships are offered annually, totaling $2.5 million, are available for freshman and community college transfer
students applying for the fall term.
Some scholarship programs require additional information and/or interviews.
Freshman
Applicants:
No seperate application form for academic scholarships is required. For academic scholarship consideration,
students must submit a completed application before November 15, 2001. All scholarships are awarded by January 1st.
Transfer
applicants:
Academically eligible community college transfer students must have completed an application for admission
and a scholarship application postmarked by April 1, 2002 to be considered for scholarships.
DEPAUL WORLD
First-Time Freshman, Transfer Student, Adult Students, Inernational StudentsCAMPUS CONNECT: Guest
ALUMNI DePaul graduates can be found in all
50 states and in every major foriegn nation. In Chicago alone, more than 60,000 alumni are involved in every facet of Chicago
life from entertainment and politics to education and business, making DePaul and Chicago truly connected.
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Athletic Department (773) 325-7526
College of Commerce (312) 362-5358
School
of Computer Science (312) 362-8714
School of Education (773) 325-7740
Disabled Student Services (773) 325-7290
International
Student Services (312) 362-8376
Liberal Arts & Sciences (773) 325-7310
Multicultural Student Affairs (773) 325-7325
School
of Music (773) 325-7444
Project PLUS (312) 362-4239
Residence Life Office (773) 325-7196
School for New Learning
(312) 362-8001
Student Life (773) 325-7360
The Theatre School (773) 325-7999
Financial Aid (312) 362-8091
For
more information about scholarships, call the Coordinator of New Student Scholarships at (312) 362-8704
For more information
about DePaul clubs and organizations, call the Programs and Organizationas Office at (773) 325-7361
INFORMATION/APPOINTMENTS/TOURS
Office
of Admission-Loop Campus (312) 362-8300
Office of Admission-Lincoln Park Campus (773) 352-7500
Office of Admission-Barat
Campus (847) 295-4260
TOLL FREE NUMBER
Calls form outside Illinois 1-800-4DePaul, ext. 8300
DePaul University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin,m religion, gender, sexual orientation, or handicap in admission, employment, or provision of services.
DePaul
University os an equal opportuinty educator and employer.
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STUDENT LIFE
Over 120 student organizations are an integral part of student life at
DePaul. Clubs and organizations aim to make students aware of others from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and interesrts. Students
learn to work with each other in a diverse educational environment, to develop themselves into well-rounded individuals and
to acquire leadership skills for the future.
There are a variety of organizations to become involved with, such as:
Amnesty International
College Democrats
College Republicans
DePaul Activities Board
DePaul Ambassadors
DePaul Community Service Association
DePaulia
Residence Hall Council (RHC)
Student Government Association
Academic Clubs and Organizations
Accounting Organizations (3)
African-American
Greek Organizations
African-American Organizations
Asaian Student Groups (3)
DePaul Marketing Association
Environmental
Concerns Organization
Fraternities (9)
Habitat for Humanity
Intercollegite Athletics
Interfraternity Council
Intermural Sports
Latino Student Groups (9)
Mock Trial Team
Panhellenic Council
Peer Ministry Programs
Social Clubs and Organizations
Sororities (9)
WRDP
Threshold
ACADEMIC COMPUTING RESOURCES
DePaul University offers 800 computers in its student labs and classrooms
across all campuses. Other resources include:
Computer Labs
Residence hall rooms equipped with personal computers and high speed Internet
connections.
Windows workstations and current software packages in student computer labs. Macs available at some locations.
Numerous student services accessible via the Web including course descriptions, course registration, grades, financial
summaries, and more.
Supplemental web-based technologies to support student's academic careers including web-based
course syllabi, class notes, online discussion groups and more.
Optional Internet service for students who want to
connect when off campus.
Free e-mail accout issued to every student.
RESIDENCE LIFE
Residence Life
Fourteen residence halls/apartments are located on the Lincoln Park campus.
All are co-ed by wing or floor. Rates differ based on residence hall/apartment, type of room, meal plan, and health care fees.
The average costs for room and board is $7,300 per school year. Options include:
Traditional university residence halls: double or triple occupancy rooms
with connecting or community bathrooms.
Apatments and townhouses for upperclassmen. Occupancy ranges from 2-9 residents.
Approximately 2,500 students live on campus. Given the limited amount of
space, applicants for incoming student housing are accepted on a first come, first served basis. Students are encouraged to
apply for housing as early as possible since space is limited and housing for new students is not guaranteed.
The
Lincoln Park neighborhood in which the campus is located offers some of Chicago's finest and most popular theatre, dining,
and entertainment options.
DePaul's Barat Campus also has three newly updated residence halls which house approximately
350 students. All rooms are double occupancy with community bathrooms on each floor. The average cost for room and board is
$5,400 per school year. The Barat Campus is located in suburban Lake Forest--a short train ride from the city of Chicago.
THE CAREER CENTER
Career Center
The Career Center's suite or services is designed to help DePaul students
seek and secure rewarding work both during their undergraduate experience and after they have earned their degree. Students
build their career related knowledge and skills; gain work experience; access a variety of professional networks and take
advantage of job search services through:
Workshops on resume writing, job search strategies, and interviewing
Advising
services; mock interviews and self-assessment tests
Part-time on- and off-campus jobs--7,000 positions available each
year
Internship opportunities through the University Internship Program
Networking events, job fairs, corporate
presentations
Alumni professional contacts and Mentors Program
On-campus recruiting center
Resume
referral sevice--hundreds of requests annually
Full-time jobs listed online--25,000 positions posted annually
CAREER POSSIBILITIES
Each year an average of 800 organizations actively recruit DePaul Students
from a wide variety of programs and majors. Here's a brief sampling of some of those organizations, many of which also provide
internship opportunities for our students.
Abbott Laboratories
Accenture
Allegiance Healthcare
American Express
Arthur Anderson
Art Institute of Chicago
Bank One Corporation
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Chicago Cubs
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago Tribune
CNA Corporation
General Electric Company
Goldman, Sachs, and Company
Hewitt Associates, LLC
IBM
Kraft Foods
LaSalle National Bank
Lincoln Park Zoo
Motorola Corporation
Northern Trust
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
Quaker Oats
Software Architects
Sun Microsystems
Deloittle & Touche
KPMG Peat Marwick, LLP
Ortho-McNeill Pharmaceutical,
Inc.
Trans Union
Whitman Hart
UNIVERSITY MINISTRY/COMMUNITY SERVICE
University Ministry
University Ministry provides a broad array of programs and services designed
to help students grow through out-of-classroom learning and spiritual practice. Available to all students of many faiths are:
prayer and worship services
spiritual retreats
voluntary cummunity
service projects
pastoral counseling and spiritual direction support groups
discussions on spiritual and ethical issues
A wide variety of religious practice is available on campus, including:
Catholic liturgical services
Protestant Prayer and Fellowship
Sunday
morning Buddist Meditation
Wednesday night Catholic Student Union dinner and prayer
Friday Jum'ah Muslim prayer
Hillel
Shabbat service and dinner
The DePaul Community Service Association offers opportunities for volunteer
work in:
Soup kitchens and overnight shelters
Working with elderly and people
with disabilities
Habitat for Humanity
HIV & AIDS Awareness
Literacy tutoring
Women's issues
Amnesty
International
Environmental Action
Spring break service trips
ATHLETICS: NCAA DIVISION I
Women
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
Men
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track & Field
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS
http://condor.depaul.edu/~abroad/
The DePaul Study Abroad Program is committed to offering students the opportunity
to study as many areas of the world as possible. You may choose programs which last two weeks, one quarter, six months, or
a year.
Some locations where programs are offerd are:
Florence, Italy; Harare, Zimbabwe; Sheffield, England; Merida, Mexico;
Madrid, Spain; Budapest, Hungary; Athens, Greece; Bonn, Germany; Paris, France; Osaka, Japan
Foundations
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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Office of Admission
1 East Jackson Boulevard, Suite
9100
Chicago, IL 60604-2287
(312) 362-8300; Outside Illinois call 1-800-4DePaul, ext. 8300
E-Mail: admitdpu@depaul.edu
www.depaul.edu
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