Mission

The School for New Learning, established in 1972 as one of the schools and colleges of DePaul University, exists to foster, develop and certify the knowledge and abilities of adults and to prepare them to be self-managed, lifelong learners as they pursue a vision of a better world. To this end, the school offers competence-based degree programs and learning experiences that emphasize the application of what is learned in ways that are meaningful to adults. Further, SNL practices continuous program evaluation and enhancement and scholarly investigation to ensure that its curricular programs meet the challenges of change in a contemporary society.​