Are you ready to apply? First, determine which type of applicant you are:
A freshman applicant is one entering university directly after secondary school (high school). If you are applying as a freshman,
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A transfer applicant is a student applying for a bachelor's degree who has completed high school and has taken additional coursework in one or more post-secondary institutions (college or university). If you are a transfer student, please
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DePaul also has
formal transfer agreements with several international institutions, allowing you to begin your degree in your home country before transferring to DePaul.
A graduate applicant is a student who has completed at least a bachelor's degree or an equivalent higher education degree, and is interested in applying for a master's or a PhD program. Graduate admission is coordinated by each of the nine academic colleges graduate admission offices. To learn about the application process, please
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If you currently possess low to intermediate English skills and would like to elevate your English speaking ability, the Intensive English Program offers five levels of academic English to help you meet your goals. Learn more about studying English at DePaul
here.
DePaul University offers conditional admission to qualified applicants in select disciplines. Conditional admission may be offered to students whose academic record qualifies them for admission, but whose level of English proficiency is lower than the admission requirements. Conditionally admitted students will attend
DePaul's English Language Academy (ELA) before enrolling in their academic studies. To learn about the application process, please
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A visiting undergraduate applicant is a student that would like to study at DePaul University full time, for one academic year or less, and plans to graduate from their home university. To learn about the application process, please
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Students currently enrolled in a partner institution are qualified to take part in our exchange program. Learn more about eligibility and requirements here.