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LIFE IN CHICAGO

Going to school at DePaul means going to school in Chicago, one of the most beautiful and vibrant cities in the U.S. Even though Chicago is the country's third-largest city, we have more than 60 ethnic communities, giving us a strong sense of neighborhood. Along with our diverse population comes a wide range of great restaurants and ethnic festivals. We have renowned museums, world-class theatre, music and sports. During the spring and summer, the city comes alive with fairs, concerts, tours and outdoor fun in our many parks and on the lakefront.

LIFE ON CAMPUS

There are countless things to do on campus when you're not in class. You might want to host a show on the student radio station. Captain your fraternity's intramural floor hockey team. Attend a lecture by a famous guest speaker, or collect clothing for the homeless. Or maybe you'll want to cheer on the Blue Demons in a Big East Conference game.

The DePaul Activities Board (DAB), is the premiere event-organizing body of the university. Throughout the school year, members of DAB provide students with a wide variety of events, ranging from Homecoming and FEST (spring outdoor concert and festival), to speakers, music, movies, comedy shows, hypnotists, and much more.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

DePaul has been recognized as one of the country's best universities for fostering social responsibility and public service. Student organizations, the Egan Urban Center and the Office of Community-based Service Learning identify mutually beneficial opportunities for students to develop relevant knowledge by working hands-on with community partners on a variety of projects.

TECHNOLOGY ON CAMPUS

No matter where you are (Lincoln Park or Loop campus), you'll have the benefit of the latest technology, including:

High-speed internet access
Wireless network access
State-of-the-art computer labs
Remote printing to computer labs
Free personal Web site
Free training on Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Remote registration capability
Advanced distance learning technology with two-way video conferencing

LINCOLN PARK CAMPUS

DePaul's Lincoln Park campus has been ranked as one of the most beautiful urban campuses in the nation. It has 25 academic and student buildings and 23 residence buildings on 40 acres. Restaurants, theatres, live music, movie complexes, Wrigley Field, Lincoln Park Zoo and the lakefront are just a short walk away.

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Campus Features

Student Center
The three-story student center has a cafeteria, cyber-cafe, game room, lounge areas, meeting rooms, and is the headquarters for several student organizations.

Main Quad
Our urban setting has a 50,000-square-foot green oasis. The Quad can be reserved for picnics, barbecues, large displays, outdoor classroom sessions, and other outdoor events. Or, you can just hang out there to study or relax with friends - no reservation required.

Fitness and Recreation
Named for DePaul's legendary basketball coach, the 120,000-square-foot Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Center has a four-court gym, a six-lane pool, dozens of cardio machines, three racquetball courts and strength-training equipment. It's also a place to socialize, with a big-screen TV and cafe.

Club Sports and Intramurals
Here's a partial list of organized sports offered by the Campus Recreation department:

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Baseball
Basketball
Dance team
Flag football
Floor hockey
Ice hockey
Kempo
Outdoor adventure
Paintball
Rugby
Soccer (indoor and outdoor)
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Wrestling

Intercollegiate Athletics
DePaul is a member of the Big East Conference and competes at the NCAA Division 1 level in 13 sports. The Sullivan Athletic Center houses the DePaul Athletics Department and McGrath Arena - home to Blue Demon Women's Basketball and Volleyball. The building also includes practice, training and fitness facilities for student athletes. Wish Field is home field for Blue Demon Men's Soccer and Women's Soccer while the softball team competes at Cacciatore Stadium.

Student Housing
First and second-year students can choose from several traditional residence halls in Lincoln Park, all of which are fully wired for high-speed internet access and cable TV. Each hall is staffed around the clock and features a key-card entry system. Upperclassmen have the option to live in apartments, townhouses, lofts, three-flats and courtyard buildings.

LOOP CAMPUS

There are five academic buildings, the Merle Reskin Theatre and a residence hall in the Loop campus. The campus is just a few blocks away from the Chicago Art Institute and Grant Park, Millennium Park and Lake Michigan.

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Campus Features

The DePaul Center
The DePaul Center Student Union is located on the 11th Floor of DePaul Center at 1 E. Jackson Blvd. Formerly the Goldblatt's Building, The DePaul Center opened in 1993. The facility has meeting and event space for up to 400 people. Student Service & Organization offices, lounges, indoor recreation, and the Loop Campus Dining Services are also in the DePaul Center.

University Center of Chicago (UCC)
The UCC, one block from the Loop campus, is an 18-story residence hall jointly shared by students from DePaul, Roosevelt University and Columbia College. The UCC opened in the fall of 2004, and features 24-hour security, a dining hall, fitness center, rooftop garden and laundry facilities. Both suite-style and apartment-style units are available.

Bookstore
Barnes & Noble partnered with DePaul to build a two-level "academic superstore" in the DePaul Center. It offers a cafe in addition to textbooks and general consumer books.

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