DePaul University

What are the popular events and traditions at DePaul University?

DePaul's recurring events include FEST, a student-focused spring music event, and Vincentian Service Day, which brings members of the university community together for service activities. They reflect different sides of campus life: social programming and an organized expression of DePaul's service tradition.

Welcome activities at the beginning of the academic year and athletics events create other occasions for students to gather across programs. Specific performers, locations and schedules change, so an event's past format should not be treated as a promise about a future year.

What are the student housing and dining options at DePaul University?

DePaul offers university housing, including residence-hall and apartment-style options, primarily connected with its Lincoln Park campus. Students should not assume a place is guaranteed merely because they have been admitted: housing involves a separate application, availability and deadlines.

First-year and continuing students can have different housing choices. Students comparing a residence hall with an apartment should consider contract length, roommates, access to kitchens and the trip to their classes. Off-campus housing is another common option, especially for commuters and students who want a different location or lease arrangement.

Dining options include campus food service and meal plans, with offerings that differ by location. Before choosing a plan, students should check where it can be used, whether unused balances carry over, and whether their housing arrangement requires a particular plan. Those details can matter as much as the advertised plan price for someone whose classes are split between Lincoln Park and the Loop.