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Transfer Students

Transfer Student Orientation

New student orientation supports the transition of students and families into the DePaul community. Orientation for new transfer and adult students includes two required portions: (1) an academic advising appointment, and (2) a Transition DePaul orientation session organized by the Office of New Student & Family Engagement. Visit the Transfer Student Orientation​ webpage to learn more.​​​​​​​

Transfer Success Network 

The Transfer Success Network aims to jumpstart your success at DePaul by ensuring a successful transition. You will be guided through your first year at DePaul with a one-on-one Peer Support Coach. 

Visit the Transfer Success Network​ webpage for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Transition DePaul is our mandatory orientation program for incoming transfer and adult students. Transition DePaul programs are offered in the summer for students entering DePaul in Fall Quarter, in the winter months for students entering in Winter Quarter, and in March for students entering in Spring Quarter.

We recognize that you may have attended an orientation already as a freshman at another institution, and we also understand that your needs are different from that of a freshman student. The one-day Transition DePaul program is designed so that students have all their student-related business taken care of prior to the start of classes. 

At Transition DePaul, you will:

  • Meet with an academic advisor from your college
  • Select and register for courses
  • Get your Blue Demon Card (DePaul ID)
  • Meet other new students
  • Tour campus
  • Learn about campus resources and services
  • Attend sessions with helpful, relevant information about life at DePaul

1. 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 Blue Demon Domain with your user ID and password. NOTE: It can take up to two business days for placement tests to process.

2. Register for Transition DePaul

One or two business days after you complete the placement process, return to Blue Demon Domain to sign up for the orientation session most convenient for you. NOTE: Registration for orientation closes 5-7 days before the program.

3. Receive Your Confirmation Details 

Once we receive your Transition DePaul reservation, a confirmation email will be sent to you with the date, time, and location of your session. If you do not receive a confirmation email within 24 hours, please email orientation@depaul.edu. DO NOT make any travel arrangements prior to receipt of the confirmation email.