Admission Process

Important Dates

Early Action Program - November 15 
 

Deadlines and Requirements

1. Apply by November 15 for the Early Action Program or by February 1 for Regular Notification using the DePaul application or by submitting the Common Application​. Either application method is acceptable, but only one application per student will be considered.

Applications are considered on a space-available basis after February 1. Early Action applicants will be notified of a decision by January 15. Regular notification applicants will receive a decision by March 15. (Applications to The School of Music must be submitted by December 1 and applications for The Theatre School must be submitted by January 15. Music and Theatre applicants will be notified of a decision by April 1.)



2. Send your official high school transcripts.

3. DePaul has implemented a test-optional policy for students applying for freshman admission. You can choose to apply with or without ACT or SAT scores. If you choose to submit your test scores and they do not appear on your high school transcript, request the testing agency to forward a score report to DePaul, if you have not already done so. Our college code number for ACT is 1012 and for SAT is 1165. If you choose to apply test optional, you are required to submit answers to several short essay questions. Learn more about applying test-optional. 

   

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​​Common Application​

DePaul University is a member of the Common Application, a not-for-profit organization that supports colleges and universities that promote access by evaluating students using a holistic selection process. The Common Application and supporting documents can be submitted to any one of the 400 participating member institutions. If you wish to submit a paper application, please fill out the Common Application​​.

Application Fee

Apply online for $25. If you choose to submit a paper application, the application fee is $40. We strongly encourage you to apply online to take advantage of the lower application fee as well as to streamline your admission process. The application fee is non-refundable. Make your check payable to DePaul University. Send in your application fee, and be sure to write your name and date of birth on the check. When it arrives at DePaul, we will match it up with your application. You should send in your application fee as soon as possible after submitting the application. 


  

Early Action Program (EAP)

DePaul's Early Action Program (EAP) requires that you apply by November 15. You will be notified by January 15 of the year you expect to enroll at DePaul. If you are admitted under EAP, you will 

Music and Theatre School Applicants

International Student Applicants

For international student admission information, visit our Office of International Admission​.



Recognition for Advanced Course Work

We encourage students to take advanced course work in high school and offer credit, where appropriate, for demonstrated prior learning at the college level. Students may earn Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) or College Level Examination Program (CLEP) credit. Further information, as well as specific advanced credit equivalencies, may be obtained from our Test Credit and Placement site. 



Additionally, we offer credit to satisfy undergraduate general education, major field and elective requirements for dual (high school - college) enrollment programs. For these dual enrollment programs, credit is evaluated by the Office of Admission and students need to send an official transcript from the institution awarding credit. 

Information for High School Counselors



Updating Your Application

Applicants who need to update their application for admission (e.g., changing a major or admit term), please use our Information Update Form.

For More Information

Contact a DePaul Admission representative to receive more information or to schedule a campus tour: ​​​