GRADUATE CDM
Thank you for your interest in the College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM). Below you will find detailed information and instructions on applying for admission to DePaul University. Applicants choose one of the degree programs offered. Admission to one degree program does not necessarily guarantee admission to another degree program. Please visit the CDM Web site to review degree options.
Admission Criteria and Procedures
Applicants must possess the equivalent of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. A prospective graduate student is expected to present a superior overall previous academic record. Other factors, such as work experience and career progression, are also important and will be considered by the Admissions Committee.
Each applicant is considered on an individual basis. There currently is no pre-determined limit to the number of students who can be admitted. Thus, for these programs, all students who are judged eligible by the Admission Committee will be invited to matriculate.
Application Fee
A $25.00 application fee, payable to "DePaul University" by check or money order, is required and must be sent to the graduate school office. This fee is not refundable. According to current University policy, any check returned to the University as non-negotiable will subject the applicant to an additional fee. **Be sure to write your name and social security number 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.
Please note, there is a $5.00 re-application fee should you need to re-apply to the College of Computing and Digital Media.
Application Deadlines
There are no absolute deadlines to the graduate program at the College of CDM. We do recommend, however, that you submit your application and supporting documents by the following dates for consideration:
- July 1 for the Autumn Quarter
- October 1 for the Winter Quarter
- February 1 for the Spring Quarter
- April 1 for the Summer Quarter
Transcripts
Degree seeking applicants must present official transcripts from each junior college, college, and university attended (even if only for one course) if applicable. Credits transferred and posted on the record of a second school do not constitute an official transcript of the original school.
Readmission
A student previously admitted who has been absent from DePaul for one year or longer must complete the application form and submit a transcript of any courses taken elsewhere during his/her absence. A $5 application fee is required.
Special Instructions for International Applicants
The College of CDM welcomes students from all over the world. The admission requirements and application fees are the same for international students, although the required academic credentials may vary. To be admitted, all foreign students will have to meet the academic requirements and demonstrate proficiency in English.
Applicants educated outside the United States must submit official academic credentials, which vary by country. Click here to learn more specific information about what is required.
Applicants who have graduated from an institution in a country where English is not considered the native language will be required to submit a score not more than two years old and a minimum score of 550 (213 on the computer-based version or 80 on iBT with sub-scores no lower than 17) from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
College of CDM Admission Office
Necessary supporting documents and application fees should be sent to the address below. Be sure the applicant's name, social security number and program being applied to are noted.
College of CDM Admission Office
DePaul University
243 S. Wabash Avenue, Suite 100
Chicago, Illinois 60604
For More Information
If you are interested in learning more about the College of CDM, please complete this form. Or you may contact us directly by emailing us, or via telephone at 312.362.8714.
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