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COVID-19 Updates & Resources

Page updated on September 14, 2021

As we return to DePaul's campus, your education, health and safety remain our top priority in the College of Communication. Find more information and resources below to help you be successful and healthy during this time.

If you have other questions specific to the College of Communication, please email communication@depaul.edu and your question will be directed to the appropriate person.

University Updates to COVID-19 & Campus Operations

Find all updates from DePaul University regarding COVID-19 and campus operations at go.depaul.edu/covid. Updated regularly.

DePaul COVID-19 Website

Academic Advising

College of Communication academic advisors are advising students by appointment only and have options for in-person, phone and Zoom appointments. Visit BlueStar through Campus Connect to see your advisor's availability and schedule an appointment.

College of Communication Operations

The College of Communication is open and will offer courses on campus and online during fall quarter 2021. You can always contact the college by emailing communication@depaul.edu or calling (312) 362-8600.

Updates on Courses & Campus Operations

On-Campus COVID-19 Testing (Updated September 14, 2021)

Open to all DePaul students, faculty, and staff, DePaul conducts saliva-based COVID-19 testing on both the Lincoln Park and Loop campuses on select days. See schedule for on-campus testing

Masks Required Indoors Regardless of Vaccination Status (Updated July 31, 2021)

In alignment with updated mask guidance issued yesterday by the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), DePaul is again requiring everyone on campus—regardless of vaccination status—to wear a face mask indoors.

Masks may be removed if individuals are alone in an office with the door closed. Face masks will remain optional outdoors. Read more

COVID-19 Vaccine Will Be Required for Students in Fall 2021 (Updated April 21, 2021)

In the spirit of caring for each other and for our surrounding community, DePaul has decided to require students to be vaccinated for COVID-19 when the 2021-22 academic year begins. This requirement covers all undergraduate, graduate and professional students in all degree programs who intend to be on campus for any period of time starting in the fall 2021 term. Read more

Resources

Academic & Campus Resources

Frequently Asked Questions: Check DePaul's FAQ section to find information about classes and academics, student employment, study abroad, university operations and more.
Guide to 2021-22 Schedule of Classes: An overview of the different course modalities (both on-campus and online) available to students during the 2021-22 academic year
How to contact your academic advisor
Student Success Website: Get help with academic and technology resources, and learn how to stay involved

Coronavirus/COVID-19 Health Resources

On-Campus COVID-19 Testing: Open to all DePaul students, faculty, and staff, DePaul conducts saliva-based COVID-19 testing on the Lincoln Park and Loop campuses on select days. Appointments are required.
Health Resources: Resources for public health, mental health and what to do if you are feeling ill
Submit a Question: Send a question to DePaul’s COVID-19 Response Team

Technology Resources

Tech tools for students: Find information about the @depaul.edu email addresses issued to students, Zoom conferencing services, Adobe Creative Cloud access and more.
Information Services Help Desk: The Help Desk provides technical assistance via phone, email and web for current DePaul students, faculty and staff. Contact the Help Desk to request support for computers, network access, telephones, email accounts, and university instructional and administrative software.