DePaul University Top Questions

I seriously could not be happier. I was very worried, but people here are happy to help and will work with you to help you get where you want to be. This is a huge school that feels smaller. Tons of people and resources are available to students, but you never feel like another number in a database. Additionally, the fact that Chicago is your playground is so wonderful. You can explore the farthest reaches of the city, or stay right on campus: there's always something to do!

So far, I have loved my experience at DePaul. I think overall, my favorite thing about this school is how diverse it is and how effectively it caters to its student body. Whatever you're interested in, DePaul has an excellent student group, club, organization, or intramural centered around it. There are so many different kinds of kids here, you'll always find people with your interests. If I could change anything about DePaul, I would change the first year requirements. The math courses and the writing courses are very easy, and I was hoping for a bit more of a challenge from them. However, I did find the other courses that were required of me a lot more interesting and stimulating. The Chicago Quarter classes are incredibly fascinating, and the Focal Point seminars are so diverse, you can find a class you'd be interested in without a problem. DePaul seems small, but it really is a pretty large school. With currently 25,000 students in attendance, that makes it one of the largest Catholic Universities in the country! Although the campuses seem small, they're set in the middle of Chicago, so there's never a dull moment when you're on campus, whether it be in the Loop or Lincoln Park. DePaul doesn't have that kind of typical "college" experience one might expect. It's more grounded in the city, there are things to do, places to visit, and sights to see. It's urban, it's the real world. That's the best part about DePaul, it's the college experience, but its it's own kind of college experience.

DePaul is awesome. Great academics, great support by faculty and staff, great student population, great city to be in!

I love DePaul! It is big enough that I never get bored, but I also never feel like I am one student in thousands. There is so much spirit and I am not a sports person, but the basketball games are so much fun to go to. Whenever I tell people from the Midwest that I go to DePaul they are very impressed. I am from the East and most people where I'm from have never heard of DePaul which is really too bad. I love the location and the school reallly pushes you to explore Chicago. Also the Dean of students is incredibly nice and really a great allie for students

DePaul is a large university, but it does not feel that way at all! I walk around campus and see at least two faces I recognize. It is so easy to get involved and meet new people.As a commuter, I was worried about not making a lot of friends, but now through my involvement in extracurricular I do not have to worry about that anymore. Even if you are not the type to get involved, the class sizes are small enough that you interact with your classmates on a personal level. All students have a common core of classes that need to be fulfilled so you are bound to be sitting next to someone who could be the complete opposite of you. And chances are high that you'll have another class with them. Chicago is DePaul's college town. There are places that are the usual spots for students all over Lincoln Park and the loop. The quarter system is rather unusual, but if you do not like the class your taking just know it will be over in 10 weeks!

The best thing about this school is its location in the beautiful city of Chicago. It is where everything happens from finding great internships to getting a start in a major corporation. This city is what business major is all about. This school is not too big or small. People respect the DePaul name. Students here usually complain about the high cost of books. I would always remember my fist ‘A.’ I love going to classes downtown.

It's a great school to go to. There are certain aspects about DePaul that can be pretty frustrating, but for the most part I wouldn't go to any other school. One of my favorite parts about the school in terms of academics, is that you are required to take two religion courses. The religion courses offered are very diverse. Regardless what religion you practice, if one at all, it is important to understand what is affecting our world. I didn't understand how important this is until I came to DePaul.

I can break down the best part about DePaul into one word...CHICAGO! At DePaul, the city literally is your campus. Chicago is one of the most diverse and culturally rich cities in American, and this rich culture can't help but bleed into the classroom. And DePaul encourages students to get to know and get involved in the city they are living in. Each incoming Freshman is required to take one course on discovering some specific aspect of Chicago, whether this is the fantastic music scene, the growing theater culture, or even architecture. Being based in the city allows the learning experience to be taken out of the classroom and into real situations. There is nothing more you could ask for than to learn about a skill or a subject, and then have the capabilities to go out and get an internship or a job in that field immediately. Being an Undergraduate in both the College of Communications and the College of Computing and Digital Media, I am constantly being made aware of new internship possibilities and new projects being worked on in Chicago by faculty, staff, and other students. The opportunity for hands on experience is incredible and something that I personally feel is particular to the unique environment DePaul has created. If there is one guarantee I feel confident in making, it is that in Chicago, you will never be bored.

My school is very cool. I enjoy the fact that all of my classes are located downtown in Chicago and that it is very easy to get to. I dont like how I have to go up town to handle business such as housing needs, but other than that the classes are great and the professors are very smart and nice.

I really enjoy going to DePaul. It is integrated into the neighborhood of Lincoln Park, like a city school, but still offers a modest campus, quad and all. However, there isn't much in the way of college pride unless you look for it, and I chalk this up to the lack of a football team. Personally, this is something I prefer, since I would not enjoy the rowdy behavior and socially forced presence at sporting events found at more pride-filled schools. I also would like to note the safety I feel on campus and in the surrounding area. I am gay, and have found more acceptance here than I have anywhere else. This is something I am particularly grateful for. There are student organizations dedicated to LGBT students and all different kinds of events to attend. I personally did not make use of these resources, but I still felt accepted. While this speaks mostly to my experience as a gay student, it should also be taken on a broader scale. DePaul is a place where anyone can feel comfortable being whoever they happen to be.