The 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 students feel confident and excited as they begin their
first quarter at DePaul!
Freshman orientation includes two required portions: an academic
advising appointment and a Premiere DePaul orientation session. Together
these orientation portions provide students with the tools for a
successful first year.
When an admitted student registers for their
academic advising appointment, they will have the option to choose an
online or in-person meeting. This appointment will last approximately one hour and includes course registration.
Premiere DePaul orientation must be attended
in-person. The program includes an introduction
to DePaul's campus, important resources for success, and the opportunity
to meet other new students. Admitted students will attend a two-day
overnight program. Parents and family are welcome at Premiere DePaul.
Frequently Asked Questions by Freshmen
- Complete the required placement process. At DePaul, students complete their required placement process online before registering for orientation. To complete the placement process, log in to the Blue Demon Domain with your user ID and password and follow the next steps checklist to complete the placement process. Please note – it can take up to two business days for placement tests to process.
- Complete the pre-orientation online module. This module is part one of your DePaul orientation. The online module will provide you with information about the university and prepare you for advising and course registration. To complete the module, log in to Blue Demon Domain with your user ID and password and select pre-orientation online module from the Next Steps checklist. You must complete it prior to registering for an academic advising appointment and Premiere DePaul. Please note – it can take up to two business days for the pre-orientation online module to process.
- Register for orientation. After you complete placement exams and your pre-orientation online module, return to the Blue Demon Domain and click on Register for Orientation (Premiere DePaul) to sign up for your academic advising appointment and Premiere DePaul orientation. Note – registration for academic advising appointments and Premiere DePaul sessions close 7 days before the session dates.
- Receive your confirmation details. Once you register for academic advising and Premiere DePaul, you will receive two confirmation emails. These emails will include the dates and times of your sessions, and further directions. If you do not receive these confirmation emails, please email orientation@depaul.edu.
Incoming students can choose an in-person or online option for the academic advising appointment. The Premiere DePaul orientation will be in-person only. All incoming students must attend an academic advising appointment and Premiere DePaul orientation prior to starting at DePaul.
Yes, attendance at all portions of orientation is required. This is how all first time DePaul students register for their first quarter of classes. Orientation enables you to learn more about the requirements of your college program, meet with an academic advisor, register for classes, interact with current DePaul students, and find out more about being a student at DePaul.
During the advising appointment portion of orientation, you will meet with an advisor from your college. This meeting will be the first of many advisor meetings you will have as a student at DePaul and will focus on getting you set up with classes for your first quarter. While there will not be time to dive into your graduation plan, once you start at DePaul you will be matched with your permanent advisor and can begin those conversations.
To help you prepare for advising appointment and course registration we recommend reviewing the registration and degree planning tools available here.
Before attending orientation, you are required to submit your official, final transcript(s) to the Office of Admission. Your academic advisor can help you better select classes if your final transcript information has been evaluated before you attend orientation.
Academic advising appointments and Premiere DePaul sessions are based on your college of enrollment. Please note that a limited number of students can attend each session and space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Orientation registration will be available in early April 2024.
Attendance at both your academic advising appointment and Premiere DePaul is required. The information shared during the program sessions is critical to your success.You can modify your registration in Blue Demon Domain up to 7 days prior to the session If you need to cancel your registration within the week prior, kindly contact us (orientation@depaul.edu, 773.325.7360) before your orientation session so that we can try to reschedule you for another program.
Students complete their required placement process online before registering for orientation. The results of this process will be shared during academic advising to determine proper course selection.
The placement process will be completed online. When you are ready to begin your placement process, log on to the Blue Demon Domain and click the next steps to complete placement.
For detailed information about the placement process and exemptions, visit here. For specific questions about the placement process, please contact Student Records at dpcl@depaul.edu or 312.362.8610.
Students who take action early and select an earlier orientation date do have an advantage when it comes to selecting classes. While every student will leave their academic advising appointment with a complete class schedule with classes that will fulfill Liberal Studies or major requirements, the greatest selection of course offerings will be available to those who attend orientation early.
Parent(s) or family member(s) can assist you when reviewing the Degree Planning Tools prior to coming to orientation. However, when meeting with an advisor during the academic advising appointment, parents/guests are discouraged from attending sessions with their students.
If you have decided not to attend DePaul University, please update your application in Blue Demon Domain, inform the Office of Admission (admission@depaul.edu), and New Student and Family Engagement (orientation@depaul.edu) as soon as possible.
Bed linens, a blanket, pillow, and towel will be provided. Lunch and dinner on the first day and breakfast on the second day will also be provided.
Please bring the following items with you:
- Your Campus Connect user ID and password
- Picture ID
- Pen and a note pad
- Casual clothing & comfortable walking shoes
- Sweatshirt or light jacket (meeting rooms can be cold)
- Umbrella (in case of rain)
- Toiletries, including hand soap
- Snacks (in case you get hungry)
- Spending money
Have a Question?
New Student and Family Engagement can answer your questions about freshmen student orientation at DePaul. If you have any questions please email orientation@depaul.edu or call us at 773-325-7360.
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