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By DePaul Housing & Residence Life /
April 7, 2023 /
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It’s hard to believe that Spring Quarter is already here! Students living on campus are encouraged to review DePaul Housing & Residence... read more
By EJ Reed /
April 6, 2023 /
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Looking for another way to stay connected with DePaul? President Rob Manuel has Twitter and Instagram accounts that DePaul students and... read more
By DePaul Public Safety /
April 5, 2023 /
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Students are encouraged to download a new phone app created by the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications. This OEMC... read more
By Emily Littlejohn /
April 4, 2023 /
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Did you know that DePaul University has a crowdfunding site just for student-, faculty- and staff-led projects? From student... read more
By Grace McKinney /
April 3, 2023 /
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DateEventSaturday, March 25, 2023Begin SQ2023 ClassesFriday, March 31, 202311:59 PM Deadline to add classes to SQ2023 scheduleFriday, April... read more
By Emily Littlejohn /
April 2, 2023 /
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Share My Information is a feature in Campus Connect that provides students the ability to allow parents, guardians or others (their... read more
By Emily Littlejohn /
April 2, 2023 /
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Save the date for DePaul's annual Alumni and Family Weekend! It will take place on October 13-15, 2023.
By Emily Littlejohn /
April 1, 2023 /
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Commencement is a special time for students to commemorate their academic achievements, the life experiences they’ve gained and the... read more
By Grace McKinney /
December 1, 2022 /
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The winter here in Chicago is a beautiful, yet brutal season. It may be safe to assume that the only Chicagoans enjoying the lake-front... read more
By Grace McKinney /
November 24, 2022 /
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If you haven't already, please consider joining the Parents @ DePaul Facebook page . This is a social space for parents to... read more
By Christian Saulog /
September 1, 2022 /
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If you haven’t already, please consider joining the Parents @ DePaul Facebook page. This is a social space for parents to respectfully ask... read more
By Carolyn Brinckwirth /
April 6, 2021 /
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As usual, registration for next quarter is not far away. Course enrollment begins on Thursday, April 29. To view their specific enrollment... read more
By Carolyn Brinckwirth /
April 6, 2021 /
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Congratulations to the Class of 2021! As many parents and families now know, the university decided to host this year’s commencement... read more
By Carolyn Brinckwirth /
April 6, 2021 /
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The Spring COVID-19 Updates and Guidance website is a one-stop-shop for students to access important updates and resources related to the... read more
By Carolyn Brinckwirth /
April 6, 2021 /
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Six Ways to Support Your Student’s Career JourneyStudents often identify their families as a primary source of career information and... read more
By Carolyn Brinckwirth /
April 6, 2021 /
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Saturday, March 27Begin spring quarter classesFriday, April 2Good Friday – University officially closedSaturday, April 3Easter Holiday –... read more
By Carolyn Brinckwirth /
April 6, 2021 /
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Students who will be sophomores or in their second year of classes in fall 2021 may be familiar with D2L, financial aid, advising and other... read more
By Carolyn Brinckwirth /
April 6, 2021 /
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Many parents and families are curious about in-person events during spring quarter as vaccines are distributed throughout Chicago.... read more
By Carolyn Brinckwirth /
April 6, 2021 /
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After a year of remote learning and very limited on-campus housing, it’s hard to imagine full residence halls and a bustling campus this... read more
By Carolyn Brinckwirth /
September 18, 2020 /
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Reporting cases of COVID-19 on campus is integral for everyone’s safety. If your student is either on- or off-campus in Chicago and... read more
By Carolyn Brinckwirth /
September 18, 2020 /
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DePaul’s COVID-19 Dashboard reports new COVID-19 cases on campus in which the individual was potentially infectious to students,... read more
By Carolyn Brinckwirth /
September 18, 2020 /
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Health Monitoring, DePaul is requiring students, staff and faculty to conduct daily health screenings using... read more
By Carolyn Brinckwirth /
September 18, 2020 /
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Since the beginning of the pandemic, when residence halls closed, courses switched to online modalities and many students moved home with... read more
By Carolyn Brinckwirth /
September 18, 2020 /
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Many parents and families have been voicing concerns over how their student can connect with others at DePaul. While there aren’t going to... read more
By Carolyn Brinckwirth /
September 18, 2020 /
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See important dates for fall quarter 2020 below!DateEventOctober 15Begin December Quarter/Graduate Intersession 2020... read more
By Carolyn Brinckwirth /
September 18, 2020 /
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Mark your calendars! Virtual Alumni and Family Weekend 2020 is coming up and begins on Thursday, October 15 and runs through Sunday,... read more
By Carolyn Brinckwirth /
September 18, 2020 /
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When your child goes to college, there are a lot of changes. They are off starting a new chapter in life as young, independent adults--but... read more
By Carolyn Brinckwirth /
September 18, 2020 /
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For parents and guardians with students living on their own or with roommates in the city, whether on- or off-campus, it can seem... read more
By Carolyn Brinckwirth /
September 18, 2020 /
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With the ongoing pandemic, it can be easy to forget about other personal or medical issues that your student may be going through. Aside... read more
By Carolyn Brinckwirth /
September 18, 2020 /
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In previous years, students were returning to DePaul for autumn quarter after spending their summers working and having fun with friends... read more
By Carolyn Brinckwirth /
September 18, 2020 /
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Brighten up your student’s day with some DePaul apparel--they will love it! Just because your students won’t be around campus as much... read more
By Carolyn Brinckwirth /
September 18, 2020 /
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The DePaul community has seen many of our students working feverishly to balance their degree progress and work obligations while... read more
By Carolyn Brinckwirth /
September 18, 2019 /
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Being far away from your student is difficult, especially when they're under the weather or having medical issues. If your student... read more
January 18, 2019 /
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Most parents and their students will begin thinking about different housing options for the upcoming school year as Winter Quarter... read more
January 17, 2019 /
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The Stress-Free College Student: Natural Tips for a Happier Campus LifeAlthough this book is geared toward stressed-out college students, it... read more
October 2, 2018 /
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The following description of the book Off to College was taken from Amazon.comFor many parents, sending their child off to college can be a... read more
By Jessica Peterson /
March 26, 2018 /
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If your student is thinking about moving from home or the residence halls to an off-campus location near the Loop or Lincoln Park... read more
By Ziena Miller /
January 23, 2018 /
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Book review: Straight A's Aren't Enough
Vicki Nelson of College Parent Central... read more
By Ziena Miller /
September 25, 2017 /
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Book review: How to Raise an Adult
In How to Raise an Adult, Julie Lythcott-Haims draws on research, conversations with... read more
By Ziena Miller /
August 25, 2017 /
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We have worked to develop a site for parents and families to access resources, information, or communications we’ve created or shared... read more
By Ziena Miller /
August 25, 2017 /
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Book review: You’re On Your Own: But Call Me If You Need Me
This review offers a perspective on a book... read more
By Ziena Miller /
April 17, 2017 /
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Emptying the Nest: Launching Your Young Adult toward Success and Self-RelianceBrad Sachs (2010)
In today's rapidly changing world... read more