DePauw First Year Orientation - Spring 2025
Welcome DePauw Students!
We are so excited to welcome you to campus. As you stand on the threshold of this exciting new chapter, you are about to embark on a journey filled with discovery, growth, and countless opportunities. To help you navigate this new beginning, we’ve crafted an Orientation experience that will introduce you to all the resources, connections, and experiences that DePauw has to offer. To see what’s in store, please check out the schedule for Orientation in the drop-down menu below. We can’t wait to see all that you will achieve here!
DePauw Orientation Schedule
Monday, January 20th
Moving into Your Residence Hall - International Student Move In Only
Students arriving on campus will need to have submitted their proof of vaccination, proof of booster, and their photo ID before moving into their living unit.
Pick-up your keys from DePauw Police at 101 East Seminary Street, Lower Level, before going to your residence hall.
Get settled into your new residence hall room. If you have time, walk over to the Student Union Building (UB) and check your mailbox. The Mailroom is in the basement of the UB and the combination is in your portal.
6:00 - 8 p.m.
A Taste of Indiana
Dinner hosted by DePauw staff to welcome incoming International Students to DePauw to your first meal in Indiana.
Tuesday, January 21st
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. (International Students Only)
Bank Trip
Meeting at the Justin and Darrianne Christian Center for Diversity and Inclusion, the International Student Affairs Staff Team will take newly enrolled international students to the bank to set up Visas.
10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
Immigration Meeting (International Students Only)
Justin and Darrianne Christian Center for Diversity and Inclusion
9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Domestic Student Move In
Move into your residence hall
Check in at Reese Hall to get your keys for Orientation. Office opens at 9:00am.
Address: E. Hanna Street, Greencastle, IN 46135
Housing & Residence Life: (765) 658-4500
E-mail: housing@depauw.edu
Get settled into your new residence hall room. If you have time, walk over to the Student Union Building (UB) and check your mailbox. The Mailroom is in the basement of the UB and the combination is in your portal.
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Welcome to DePauw Luncheon
Hamilton Room, Hoover Dining Hall
Meet some of the students, staff, and faculty of DePauw
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
The DePauw Student Experience
Hamilton Room, Hoover Dining Hall
Overview of student life at DePauw lead by student leaders on campus
2:00 - 2:30 p.m.
On Campus Employment
Roy O. West Library
Learn about on campus employment opportunities from students and staff.
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Taking Care of Yourself: Wellbeing, Counseling, and Spirituality
Roy O. West Library
Meet the counseling center and spiritual life staff at DePauw, and start to find your wellbeing journey at Depauw.
3:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Campus Tour
Weather permitting, take a tour of the DePauw campus with a student mentor tour guide.
Wednesday, January 22nd
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Breakfast (On your own)
Hoover Dining Hall
10:00 - 10:45 a.m. (International Students Only)
Academic Culture Shock - Navigating Academic Life at DePauw
Hamilton Room, Hoover Dining Hall
11:00 - 12:00 p.m. (International Students Only)
Writing Assessment
Hamilton Room, Hoover Dining Hall
This is an opportunity for newly admitted international students to take the writing assessment in person. Students must bring a laptop for the exam.
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Welcome to DePauw Luncheon Part 2: Belonging, Connecting, and Networking
Hamilton Room, Hoover Dining Hall
Continue to learn about the DePauw student experience through connecting with students, staff, and faculty, and learning about available resources.
1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Dialogue Matters
Hamilton Room, Hoover Dining Hall
Learn about DePauw's commitment to freedom of expression, and how your voice matters.
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Campus Safety, Univerity Policies, Community Standards, and Community Living Expectations
Hamilton Room, Hoover Dining Hall
Living in community is essential to the DePauw student experience. Connect with DePauw Public Safety and the Community Standards Office Staff to understand what it means to be a thriving member of the DePauw community.
2:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Academic Policies, Graduation Requirements, and Individual Advising Appointments
Hamilton Room, Hoover Dining Hall
Connect with an academic advisor in an individualized advising appointment to best prepare you for your academic experience at DePauw.
End of Orientation
Students have the following days to prepare for classes starting on Monday, participate in Panhellenic or IFC Recruitment, explore Greencastle, and start to leave your mark at DePauw!