DePaul University

What is the accreditation of DePaul University?

DePaul University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Institutional accreditation applies to the university as a whole and is an important condition for participation in federal student-aid programs; it does not, by itself, establish that a particular degree satisfies a profession's licensing rules.

Some programs have separate professional accreditation. For example, the Driehaus College of Business holds AACSB accreditation, and the College of Law is approved by the American Bar Association. Applicants to fields such as teaching, nursing or other licensed professions should check the current accreditation and state-licensure information for the exact program and credential they intend to pursue. Another college decides whether to accept transfer credits, even when those credits come from an accredited institution.

What are the admission requirements at DePaul University?

First-year applicants generally submit an undergraduate application and secondary-school records showing graduation or an accepted equivalent. DePaul considers academic preparation, including grades and completed coursework, rather than operating an open-admission policy.

DePaul offers a test-optional route for first-year admission, so applicants should not assume SAT or ACT scores are mandatory. Applicants should follow the instructions for their application route concerning recommendations and any written materials; requirements can differ by program or applicant category. International applicants who have not met an applicable English-proficiency exemption may need to submit an approved test result, such as TOEFL.

Requirements for music, theatre and other selective programs may include an audition, portfolio or additional review. Early and regular application dates also differ, and scholarship consideration can have its own timing. The relevant deadline is the one published for the intended term, program and applicant category.

What are the application fees and waivers at DePaul University?

DePaul does not generally charge a fee for its undergraduate admission application. An applicant should still check the instructions for the particular application route and program before submitting, especially when applying to graduate or professional study, where fees and procedures can differ.

An application fee is distinct from an enrollment deposit or later housing charges. If a particular graduate or professional application carries a fee, its admissions office is the appropriate place to confirm waiver eligibility and whether a waiver must be approved before submission.

What types of ROTC programs are available at DePaul University?

DePaul students can pursue Army ROTC through an arrangement with a cooperating institution rather than an Army ROTC unit operated directly by DePaul. Participation may require travel to the host institution for military-science classes, training or other activities.

ROTC enrollment, scholarship eligibility and commissioning are different decisions: a scholarship is not automatic, and pursuing a commission carries military-service requirements. Students interested in Army ROTC should confirm the current host arrangement and scheduling with the participating program before building a course plan. They should separately verify any Air Force or Navy cross-enrollment option rather than assume that all ROTC branches are available through the same arrangement.

What are the requirements for transfer students at DePaul University?

DePaul accepts transfer applicants and generally considers credit from other accredited colleges. Transfer entry is available in fall, winter, spring and summer, giving applicants more possible start dates than a fall-only process.

Applicants should expect to provide official transcripts from every college attended; high-school records may also be relevant, particularly for applicants with limited college coursework. Admission requirements and deadlines can vary by program. Transfer admission does not mean every previous course will satisfy a DePaul degree requirement: course equivalencies, grades, major rules and remaining credits all matter.

DePaul provides transfer-planning resources and evaluates prior coursework, including certain exam-based credit. It also recognizes some ACE-recommended learning, subject to its policies. Students comparing offers should obtain an official credit evaluation and check how the accepted credits apply to their specific major - not merely how many credits transfer in total.

What types of study abroad programs are available at DePaul University?

DePaul offers study-abroad options that include shorter faculty-led experiences and longer programs, depending on the destination and academic term. The format matters: a brief program embedded in a course can fit a different degree plan from a semester away.

Students should work with study-abroad advisers and their academic department before applying to determine how courses will count toward major, general-education or elective requirements. Program charges, travel expenses, eligibility rules and the treatment of scholarships or other financial aid may differ from a regular Chicago term. Applicants should also distinguish a DePaul-run program from an approved partner or other external option when comparing credit and costs.