High School J-Days

Learn, experiment, and grow as a journalist

Learn the skills you need to make the move from high school to college journalism-and maybe even more! With DePaul's High School J-Days, you'll learn from some of the best journalists in the country, in the heart of one of the nation's top news markets.

You'll not only participate in workshops with experienced professionals, you'll also learn from recent graduates of DePaul's journalism program who work for outlets such as the Chicago Tribune, NBC, ABC, Block Club Chicago, Lee Newspapers,  and WBBM NewsRadio 780.

The two-day hands-on workshop will include sessions on writing headlines and anchor intros, crafting strong ledes, interviewing subjects, and taking that picture worth a thousand words. In between, we will be there to answer your questions about pursing a reporting or producing career.

2025 High School J-Days Workshop Application

Space is limited; 20-25 high school journalists will be accepted into this year's program. Due to the generosity of our sponsors, all students accepted into the 2025 cohort will receive a full scholarship to cover workshop and meal costs. A $50 deposit is required, which will be refunded.