DePaul University DULT NDERGRADUATE PPLICATION UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS FOR ADULT STUDENTS

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1 DePaul University DULT NDERGRADUATE PPLICATION UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS FOR ADULT STUDENTS

2 INSTRUCTIONS This application is for students, age 24 and older (or who will be age 24 at the time of enrollment), who intend to complete an undergraduate degree at DePaul University and meet the criteria below for adult undergraduate admission. DePaul admits adult undergraduate students each quarter to all university schools and colleges except The Theatre School and the School of Music (fall admission only). Please refer to the Application Deadlines and Additional Requirements section for details. DePaul University encourages you to apply online for only $25 at go.depaul.edu/apply. The paper application fee is $40. By applying online, you are assured timely counseling, placement and registration services. Applications received after the published deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis until the first day of class. ADULT UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS Consideration for adult admission is based on students, age 24 and older (or who will be age 24 at the time of enrollment), who fall into any of the following categories: 1. Students who have been away from school for several years and have never enrolled in college. Students who have never enrolled in college must submit an official high school transcript or official GED score report.* 2. Students who have completed less than 12 semester (16 quarter) hours of transferable credit. Students must submit an official high school transcript or official GED score report and official transcripts from all institutions attended to be considered for admission. 3. Students who have completed a minimum of 12 semester (16 quarter) hours of transferable credit. Adult students who have completed a minimum of 12 semester (16 quarter) hours of transferable credit must submit official transcripts from all institutions attended. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Complete the Adult Undergraduate Application. 1. All prospective students with international educational credentials or who reside outside the U.S. and need a student visa should complete the Application for International Student Admission. Visit go.depaul.edu/apply to apply online.** 2. Students who are applying for non-degree status and do not intend to earn a degree at DePaul should complete the online non-degree application at go.depaul.edu/apply.*** 3. If you have previously enrolled at DePaul University, you should submit the online returning application at go.depaul.edu/apply. Attach your $40 non-refundable application fee (check or money order made payable to DePaul University). All applicants must submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (regardless of grades or amount of credit earned or attempted). You must be in good standing (eligible to return if desired) at the last college or university attended. Official transcript(s) can be sent to electronictranscripts@depaul.edu. Adult applicants who have never enrolled in college or completed fewer than 12 semester (16 quarter) hours must submit an official high school transcript or official GED score report. Official transcript(s) can be sent to electronictranscripts@depaul.edu. Students applying to the School for New Learning (SNL) with any college coursework do not need to submit high school information. Submit the application, all required documents and the application fee to: Office of Admission, 1 East Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL * Official records include original documents in a sealed envelope mailed directly from the institution or testing agency to the Office of Admission. Opened documents, computer printouts from student accounts, faxes or photocopies are not considered official and cannot be used for admission evaluation. Official transcript(s) can be sent to electronictranscripts@depaul.edu. ** International students are students who have been educated outside the United States and will submit international educational credentials as part of the application and/or hold an F-1 or J-1 visa. International students must submit the Application for International Student Admission. Consult go.depaul.edu/international or call (312) for more information. *** Non-degree students (students preparing for graduate school, taking courses for career advancement or personal interest, planning to transfer courses back to another four-year institution or enrolling in a certificate program) should consult go.depaul.edu/nondegree or call (312) for more information. GO.DEPAUL.EDU/ADULT

3 DePaul University APPLICATION DEADLINES AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS DePaul strongly encourages students to file an application as early as possible during the priority filing period. DePaul admits students on a rolling, or continuous, basis. However, you are encouraged to apply early to allow adequate time for reviewing and processing your application. Applications postmarked during the priority filing period also may receive earlier access to orientation scheduling, advising, placement testing and financial aid consideration. Supporting documents, such as transcripts requested from colleges attended, may take several weeks to arrive. Please allow plenty of time for schools to process your request. After the application deadline, DePaul will consider applications on a space-available basis until the first day of class. Official transcripts from each college or university you have attended (including your present college through the most recent term) must arrive at the Office of Admission by the application deadline. If you are currently enrolled in a college, a final transcript will be required at the completion of your current term. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION There are limits to the amount of transfer coursework that can be applied to your degree. You may transfer a maximum of 66 semester (99 quarter) hours from two-year institutions and a maximum of 88 semester (132 quarter) hours from four-year institutions. The Theatre School and the School of Music require auditions, interviews or portfolio reviews as part of the admission process. Admission to these schools is granted for the fall quarter only. Students must submit their application and schedule an audition or portfolio review/interview by December 1 (for the School of Music) or January 15 (for The Theatre School). For further information about these programs, contact The Theatre School at (773) (theatreschool.depaul.edu) or the School of Music at (773) (music.depaul.edu). QUESTIONS? For additional information about enrolling at DePaul or to schedule an appointment, please contact the Office of Admission. Call: (312) admission@depaul.edu Web: go.depaul.edu/adult Term Priority Filing Period Application Deadline Classes Begin Fall Quarter January 1 April 1 August 1 September Winter Quarter June 1 October 1 November 1 January Spring Quarter November 1 February 1 March 1 March Summer Quarter February 1 April 1 May 1 Begins in June DePaul University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or handicap in admission, employment or the provision of services. DePaul University complies with the Clery Act. More information can be found at go.depaul.edu/securityreport.

4 DULT NDERGRADUATE PPLICATION BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION (Please print clearly. All fields required unless noted as optional.) DePaul University APPLY ONLINE FOR ONLY $25.00 AT GO.DEPAUL.EDU/APPLY PAPER APPLICATION FEE $40.00 Mr. Ms. Mrs. Miss Last Name First Middle Former Last Name Optional Gender: Male Female Social Security Number (optional) Present Mailing Address: Street Address Apartment City County (if Illinois) State/Country Zip / / Area Code Home Phone Area Code Business Phone Ext. Address Date of Birth (month, day, year) Optional Ethnic Background: I do not wish to self-identify race/ethnicity. 1 Are you Hispanic or Latino? Yes No 2 Regardless of your answer to the prior question, please indicate how you identify yourself. (Check all that apply.) American Indian/ Alaskan Native Asian Black/African-American Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander White/Caucasian Citizenship/Immigration Status: U.S. Citizen Permanent Resident: Number A- You must include a copy of your Permanent Resident Card if you plan to apply for financial aid. Non-U.S. Citizen: Country of Origin F-1 (Student) Visa J-1 (Exchange Visitor) Visa Other Visa (please specify) City and Country of Birth: Country of Citizenship: Optional Religious Preference: (please specify) In addition to English, what other languages do you speak at home? Current Employer Position Business Address City State Zip Military Service Information: Are you a veteran or are you currently serving in the military? Yes No (If Yes, what is your military status?) Active Duty Active Reserve Inactive Reserve Retired Do you plan to apply for veteran s spousal or dependent benefits? Yes No (If Yes, what type of benefits do you plan to apply for?) College Applying To: (To select a major, see the back cover of this application.) College of Communication College of Computing and Digital Media College of Education Intended Major College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences College of Science and Health Driehaus College of Business School for New Learning Intended Major School of Music Instrument Voice and Range The Theatre School Intended Major Applying For: Fall (Sept.) 20 Winter (Jan.) 20 Spring (March) 20 Summer (June/July) 20 I plan to enroll at DePaul: Full time Part time I plan to apply for need-based financial aid: Yes No Emergency Contact Person: (check one) Spouse Parent Other (please specify) First Name Middle Last Area Code Home Phone Street Address Apartment Number City County State/Country Zip GO.DEPAUL.EDU/ADULT

5 List the high school you graduated from and the date of graduation. Note: Adult applicants with fewer than 12 semester (16 quarter) hours must submit an official high school transcript or GED score report. High School Name City State Dates Attended (Mo./Yr. to Mo./Yr.) Graduation Date Have you earned a GED? Yes No Have you previously applied to DePaul University? Yes No (If Yes, indicate term and year.) Have you previously enrolled at DePaul University? Yes No (If Yes, complete questions A and B.) A. DePaul ID# (if known) B. In which college were you enrolled at DePaul? (If you have previously enrolled at DePaul University, you should submit your application at go.depaul.edu/apply.) Have you ever been suspended, placed on probation or dismissed from any high school or college? Yes No Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes No Note: If you answered Yes to either question, please explain the following on a separate sheet of paper: date of occurrence, summary of the incident, how you were held accountable (outcomes, sanctions, etc.) and any additional information you wish to provide. Please also note that we may need to request additional information. List all colleges/universities attended. (Use an additional sheet of paper if necessary.) Note: An official transcript from each college/university attended (regardless of grades or amount of credit earned or attempted) must be submitted at the time of application. Failure to provide transcripts for all colleges or universities previously attended may result in denial or revocation of admission or ineligibility for graduation or the conferral of a degree. College/University Location Dates Attended Number of Hours Earned Degree or Diploma Begin with most recent (City & State) From To (Indicate Semester or Quarter) (AA, BA, MA, etc.) college attended. Month/Year Month/Year Are you currently enrolled at a college/university? Yes No ( If Yes, complete the following.) College/University Name City State Dates Attended (Mo./Yr. to Mo./Yr.) Anticipated Graduation Date Applicant Detach here. List below all courses you are currently taking or planning to take in future terms before enrolling at DePaul University. If you have coursework in progress, you are required to submit an additional transcript upon completion of the course(s). Failure to do so could result in a block on your ability to register for classes. (Use an additional sheet of paper if necessary.) College/University Department Name Course Number Course Title Number of Hours (Indicate Semester or Quarter) Are you in good standing (eligible to return if desired) at the last college or university attended? Yes No (If No, please explain on a separate sheet of paper.) To which other colleges or universities are you applying? Name City State Do you, a family member or a friend have any affiliation with DePaul University? Yes No (DePaul faculty or staff, DePaul alumnus or alumna, corporate or community partnership, Board of Trustees, donor, etc.) Name Relationship Affiliation with DePaul By signing this form, I submit that this is my own work and that, to the best of my knowledge, the information given above is true. I understand and agree that this application will be invalid if information is withheld or misinformation is given, and that admission and credit earned through an invalid application may be canceled. I understand that all credentials submitted with this application become the property of DePaul University and will not be returned. I understand and agree that DePaul University reserves the right to verify the information contained in this application by, among other things, contacting other educational institutions. If admitted, I agree to notify DePaul University of any changes in my academic standing prior to enrollment and to comply with all rules and regulations of the university. Applicant s Signature Date GO.DEPAUL.EDU/ADULT

6 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS FOR ADULT STUDENTS With more than 150 undergraduate programs of study (from majors and minors to concentrations and certificates), we ve got the degree you re looking for. Here s an overview of our programs. For more information about specific programs offered by each college, visit go.depaul.edu/majors. TRADITIONAL PROGRAMS COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION Communication & Media Communication Studies Intercultural Communication Journalism Media & Cinema Studies Organizational Communication Public Relations & Advertising Relational Communication COLLEGE OF COMPUTING AND DIGITAL MEDIA (CDM) Animation Cinema Game Art Computer Game Development Game Design Gameplay Programming Systems Programming Computer Science Software Engineering Digital Cinema Cinema Production Sound TV Production Writing for Film and Television Graphic Design Information Assurance & Security Engineering Information Systems Information Technology Interactive & Social Media Design Development Mathematics & Computer Science Network Technologies Network Security COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Exercise Science Middle Level Education Music Education Physical Education Secondary Education Biology Chemistry English Environmental Science History Mathematics Physics Social Science Visual Art Special Education World Language Education Chinese French German Italian Japanese Spanish COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES African & Black Diaspora Studies American Sign Language (minor only) American Studies Anthropology Arabic Studies Art, Media & Design Graphic Art Media Art Studio Art Catholic Studies Chinese Studies Cities (minor only) Community Service Studies (minor only) Comparative Literature (minor only) Economics English French Geographic Information Systems (certificate only) Geography German German Studies (minor only) Global Asian Studies (minor only) History History of Art & Architecture International Studies Irish Studies (minor only) Islamic World Studies Italian Japanese Studies Latin American & Latino Studies LGBTQ Studies (minor only) Peace, Justice & Conflict Studies Philosophy Photography (minor only) Political Science Professional Writing (minor only) Public Policy Environmental Studies Urban Studies Religious Studies Jewish Studies Religion & Culture Religion, Ethics & Social Justice Women & Gender Russian Studies (minor only) Sociology Dynamics of Urban Society Health & Human Services Law, Crime & Criminology Sociology of Culture Spanish Women s & Gender Studies Writing, Rhetoric & Discourse COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND HEALTH Allied Health Technologies Clinical Laboratory Sciences Nuclear Medicine Technology Radiation Therapy Biological Sciences Chemistry Environmental Science Environmental Studies Health Sciences BioScience Public Health Studies Mathematical Sciences Mathematics & Computer Science Physics Psychology DRIEHAUS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Accountancy Strobel Honors Program Business Administration Economics Economics Honors Program Finance Finance Honors Program Hospitality Leadership Event Management Food & Beverage Management Lodging Management Management Entrepreneurship General Management Human Resource Management Leadership Management Operations Management Sports Management Management Information Systems Marketing Integrated Marketing Education Honors Program Sales Leadership Standard Marketing Real Estate SCHOOL OF MUSIC BA in Music Composition Jazz Studies Music Education Music Performance Performing Arts Management Sound Recording Technology THE THEATRE SCHOOL Acting Costume Design Costume Technology Dramaturgy/Criticism Lighting Design Playwriting Scenic Design Sound Design Stage Management Theatre Arts Theatre Management Theatre Technology PRE-PROFESSIONAL DePaul offers pre-professional preparation in a number of different areas. When you let us know you re interested in one of these tracks, we ll give you the additional research opportunities and academic advising you ll need. You ll be ready for graduate school, and even more so, you ll be better prepared to excel in your chosen field, including Clinical Psychology Dentistry Engineering Health Law Nursing Osteopathy Veterinary Medicine PRE-HEALTH If you re specifically interested in a career in medicine, pharmacy or another health-related field, you ll benefit from our collaboration with Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFUMS), one of the largest health care universities in the Midwest. Through the Alliance for Health Sciences, we ve designed joint curricula, providing access to hands-on research projects and creating early-admission pathways to six RFUMS master s and doctoral programs, including Medicine Pathologist s Assistant Pharmacy Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies Podiatric Medicine COMPETENCE-BASED PROGRAMS SCHOOL FOR NEW LEARNING BA with an Individualized Focus Area BA in Computing (joint program with CDM) BA in General Business (joint program with Driehaus College of Business) BA in Early Childhood Education (joint program with College of Education) ACCELERATED DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAMS SCHOOL FOR NEW LEARNING BA in Applied Behavioral Sciences BA in Leadership Studies BA in an Individualized Focus Area (15-month program) A U A The Office of Admission 1 East Jackson Boulevard Chicago, Illinois Telephone: (312) Outside Illinois: (800) 4DEPAUL admission@depaul.edu Web: go.depaul.edu/adult 2023_14