Newly Admitted Graduate Students
Frequently Asked Questions
I received my admission letter in the mail. What is my next step?
The next step is for you to complete the online Intent to Register form. This form notifies the office of graduate admission of your intent to register for courses at DePaul.
How do I choose my classes?
Contact your program's director for any questions regarding course selection. In addition you may view the online Course Catalog for specific course information.
Am I assigned an advisor?
In most cases, your advisor is the director of your graduate program. However, there are a few exceptions depending upon which program you are admitted. You should contact your program office to determine who your advisor will be.
When can I register for classes?
The date in which you can register for courses is determined by the university. You will receive an email from DePaul indicating the date in which registration begins for a specific term.
How do I register for classes?
You will register online through Campus Connection and follow the prompts to register for your first term. Please note that some programs will register you for your first term as a DePaul graduate student, so please check with your program office for specifics regarding course registration. After you have registered for classes, you can then obtain your student ID card from ID Services.
Where do I get my Campus Connection user ID and password?
Your DePaul University Campus Connection user ID and initial password are located at the bottom of your letter of admission. If you misplaced the letter, please contact DePaul's Help Desk at (312) 362-8765 to obtain this information.
How do I get my student photo ID?
After registering for classes you may obtain your DePaul student ID at any ID Services location.
Where do I find out important dates like when classes begin and when tuition is due?
Please refer to the university's Academic Calendar for important academic and financial deadlines.
How much is tuition?
Tuition for the 2009-2010 academic year is $570.00 per credit hour. Most graduate courses are four credit hours unless otherwise specified. You may contact Student Accounts for questions and more information about tuition and payments.
How do I change my address/phone number/email/married name with the University?
You should update any changes to your student information in Campus Connection.
How do I find out where my classes are located?
Classroom assignments are posted on your schedule at the start of the academic quarter. You can view this information through Campus Connection. Classroom assignments are also located on the bulletin boards of all academic buildings on the first day of classes.
Where do I find information about financial aid?
The Office of Financial Aid is your guide and your resource for answering questions and finding information about financing your graduate degree.
Does my program offer scholarships or graduate assistantships?
Some programs offer scholarship opportunities and/or graduate assistantships. Please contact your program office for more information.
I am an international student and have been accepted to DePaul University. How do I get my I-20?
For students requiring an I-20 form to apply for or maintain their F-1 student visa status:
Students who plan to apply for F-1 student visa status are required by U.S. immigration law to submit evidence of adequate funding to meet the estimated tuition and living expenses for their first year of study before the I-20 form can be issued. You must complete and submit the financial affidavit of support form along with a current (dated) and original bank statement verifying the availability of funds (please see amount specified on form). Please note that the financial affidavit of support form and original bank statement verifying the availability of funds cannot be more than six months old. In addition, all documents must be written in English or accompanied by an official translation. Promissory notes or employers statement of estimated earnings will not be accepted.
All students requiring an I-20 from DePaul must submit a copy of the identification page of their passport with their financial documents.
If you are currently in F-1 visa status and attending another school, college, university or English language program in the U.S. and are admitted to DePaul University, you must receive a new DePaul I-20 form. Please submit the financial documents and copy of your passport as outlined above as well as a copy of a current Visa page of passport if you are living in the United States, along with a copy of your current I-20 form, and the completed transfer release form. You must receive your new DePaul I-20 within 60 days of completing your studies at your current institution. The documents outlined above are not requirements for admission, but are necessary for the issuance of your I-20 form. Please note that I-20 forms can only be issued to students who are accepted to DePaul in a full-time degree-seeking program.
Please submit the documents as soon as possible to:
Office of Graduate Admission
College of Communication
DePaul University
990 W. Fullerton Ave., Suite 1600
Chicago, Illinois 60614 USA
For more information please visit the office of International Students website.