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Office of New Student & Family Engagement implements new student orientation to aid in the transition of students and families into the university. The information provided here is designed to make parents and family members feel confident and excited as their student begins their first quarter at DePaul!
Our orientation programs, Premiere DePaul for freshmen and Transition DePaul for transfer and adult students, provide students with the tools for a successful first year. Parent and Family Orientation provides an opportunity for parents and family members to connect with university staff and current students, while also becoming familiar with the resources available to support their student during their time at DePaul. New student orientation includes two required portions: an academic advising appointment and a Premiere or Transition DePaul orientation session.
To learn more about orientation for incoming freshmen students, visit the Freshman Orientation webpage.
To learn more about orientation for incoming transfer students, visit the Transfer Student Orientation webpage.
Students are required to participate in all portions of orientation. During the academic advising appointment, students will meet with an academic advisor to register for courses. In the Premiere or Transition DePaul session, students will learn about the university and participate in small and large group sessions with current and fellow students.
When it comes to selecting a Premiere or Transition DePaul orientation session, we encourage students to select a date that works for their schedule. We recommend that they select the earliest date possible. The in-person program takes place from 8:00am until approximately 6:15pm. However, if you are traveling from out of state or coming in from an international location, we offer several Premiere DePaul orientation dates just prior to the start of the fall term in late August/early September. Students can select one of these dates so that theydon’t need to travel to campus twice this summer.
Parents and other family members are not required to attend but are welcome to join their student at the Premiere or Transition DePaul session.
If you have questions or need advice on which program to select, please reach out to us to consult at 773-325-7360.
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