Join us for Blue Demon Welcome on Tuesday, September 9! Blue Demon Welcome is DePaul's annual New Student Convocation that celebrates the beginning of the DePaul journey for all new undergrads including freshman and transfer students. This celebration at the start of the academic year welcomes new students to DePaul.
As part of the celebration, new students and all international students will participate in the New Student Cavalcade from McGrath-Phillips Arena (2323 N. Sheffield Avenue) to the Quad. Along the way, returning students, faculty, and staff will line the pathway to celebrate the expansion of our campus community. Once at the Quad, the annual academic welcome will be delivered by university leadership, including President Robert Manuel, Provost Salma Ghanem, the Student Government Association President, and others. Following the welcome ceremony, attendees are invited to stay for our Chicago food festival, performances, photo stations, and more.
Schedule of Events:
- 10:00 a.m. Blue Demon Welcome Check-In begins in Student Center Atrium
- 3:00 p.m. Doors Open at McGrath-Phillips Arena and on the Quad
New first-year students, new graduate students, new transfer students, and all international students meet in McGrath-Phillips Arena
Returning students, faculty, and staff meet on the Quad
- 3:45 p.m. New Student Cavalcade from McGrath-Phillips Arena to Quad
- 4:15 p.m. Academic Welcome
- 4:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Chicago food festival, performances, and interactive stations
RSVP for Blue Demon Welcome 2025
Registration for Blue Demon Welcome 2025 is now open via DeHUB! An RSVP is requested, but not required. Active BlueKey credentials are required to register. All attendees will receive a DePaul t-shirt.
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