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COVID-19 Updates & Resources

Page updated on January 6, 2021

As we gradually return to DePaul's campus, your education, health and safety remain our top priority in the College of Communication. Below you can find information and resources 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 currently advising students remotely. To schedule a phone or Zoom appointment with your advisor, please visit BlueStar through Campus Connect.

College of Communication Operations

The College of Communication is open and fully operational in a remote format. Due to Chicago's current stay-at-home advisory, we are pausing our staff presence on campus.

You can always contact the college by emailing communication@depaul.edu or calling (312) 362-8600.

Updates on Courses & Campus Operations

Library Services (Updated January 6, 2021)

Contactless Pick-up Service for local materials and I-Share has resumed at both the John T. Richardson Library and the Loop Library. Read more about all on-site library services

Campus Access (Updated November 16, 2020)

DePaul will be taking several steps that will further reduce the number of people on campus at a time when COVID-19 is spreading more rapidly. All current face-to-face courses and final exams would be moved online for the remainder of the fall term, starting Monday, Nov. 16. See all updates for campus buildings and computer lab access

Winter Quarter 2021 (Updated October 6, 2020)

In an email sent on October 5, 2020, DePaul announced the following plans for winter quarter 2021:

DePaul’s winter term will look similar to fall with the majority of courses and student services being offered online.
Residence hall occupancy will be slightly expanded from its current level. Students will continue to live in single-occupancy rooms.
Please continue to pay close attention to Chicago’s travel order and make sure you are following DePaul’s safety protocols if you visit campus.

Resources

Academic & Campus Resources

Self-Screening for COVID-19 with the #CampusClear App: DePaul is requiring students, faculty and staff to conduct a daily self-screening of their health using the free #CampusClear app anytime they prepare to visit campus.
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 2020-21 Schedule of Classes: An overview of the different course modalities (both on-campus and online) available to students during the 2020-21 academic year
How to contact your academic advisor
Student Success Website: Get help with academic and technology resources, and learn how to stay involved virtually

Coronavirus/COVID-19 Health Resources

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.