Incoming Student Transition & Summer Orientation
Incoming Student Transition & Summer Orientation
All first-year students must complete the following tasks as part of your transition and summer online orientation. This provides students a view of the items they will need to complete. Please note that some of these tasks cannot be completed until later in the summer months. More details, deadlines, and access to platforms will be provided to students throughout the summer orientation.
Students will receive detailed information via email on each item when they are available to begin. Please be sure to check your e-mail weekly.
First-Year Orientation Program
Incoming students are required to attend orientation in its entirety.
International Students should visit the International Student Services webpage and complete the International Student Checklist.
MARCH - MAY Transition & Summer Orientation
Activate your Student Accounts
We will send you instructions to your personal email account asking you to activate your student accounts, which include your email and portal in e-Services. If you do not receive this email, please contact the Office of Admission at admission@depauw.edu.
- If you do not receive the informational email message we invite you to contact the DePauw IT HelpDesk at 765-658-4294 or email helpdesk@depauw.edu.
- If you have questions about activating your accounts or lose your password, please contact the Information Technology Help Desk at 765-658-4294.
Complete your Housing Application
Deposited students will receive access and information to the Residence Portal and have access to the housing application starting April 1.
To complete your application, log onto the Residence platform. Use your full DePauw e-mail address as your username and your DePauw network password will be your password. You can log in to Residence here. You will need to allow 24 hours after you establish your network password before it will work in Residence platform.
If you have any accommodation needs that would impact your housing placement, please contact Student Accessibility Services at 765-658-6267.
Questions can be directed to Housing & Residence Life at 765-658-4500.
Housing & Residence LifeMAY TRANSITION & SUMMER ORIENTATION
Submit course requests & academic interests
Prior to requesting courses, review general advising and course request information.
You will be able to submit your First-Year Seminar course preferences in on your portal in e-Services. Please follow the instructions provided.
You will be able to submit course requests for Fall 2024.
Questions can be directed to the Office of the Registrar at 765-658-4141, or email summeradvising@depauw.edu
Office of the RegistrarLanguage Requirement & Placement
Students are required to take their language placement exams online over the summer. The requirements can be found on the Language Placement page. More information will be shared on process.
Language Requirement & PlacementMusic Ensemble Auditions
The Institute of Music offers a wide variety of chamber and large ensemble opportunities, as well as ensembles formed by students themselves. Choral and instrumental ensembles are open to every DePauw student by audition. Learn by clicking the box below:
ENSEMBLE AUDITIONSComplete steps to have Student ID made
Follow these steps to allow us to make a Student ID for you. More information about how you will use your student ID can be found here.
Questions can be directed to the Information Services HelpDesk at 765-658-4294.
DePauw Student IDProvide proof of immunization
DePauw requires that all students submit a completed Immunization Record by August 1 of their incoming year.
For more information about the Immunization Policy, students should visit their portal in e-services. Additional information can be found at www.depauwhealth.org under the Student tab.
Questions regarding immunizations and immunization compliance should be directed to the DePauw Health Wellness Center via email (depauwhealth@hendricks.org).
Proof of ImmunizationProvide proof of personal health insurance
Annually, students are required to provide proof of personal health insurance at https://www.eiia.org/institution/depauw-university/ or be automatically enrolled in an insurance policy provided by DePauw. All students will be billed for the University insurance on their July bill; if students complete the insurance waiver/provide proof of personal insurance by the deadline (September 2), their student account will be credited no later than September 9. More information can be found at www.depauwhealth.org. International students may not waive insurance provided by DePauw and students participating in intercollegiate athletics may have additional requirements.
Proof of Health InsuranceJUNE TRANSITION & SUMMER ORIENTATIOn
Bold, Gold, and Ready to Go! Gold Enrollment Days
We invite you to join us for one of our optional on-campus or virtual Gold Enrollment Days. If you've made your deposit, you'll have the opportunity to meet with faculty and staff, see housing options, and connect with your classmates.
Please RSVP at the Admissions Events webpage. Note that in-person visits are limited in size, so registering in advance will help to secure your space.
Register for a Summer Gold Visits!Complete the Writing Assessment
Students should use their e-Services portal username and password to log onto DePauw Moodle. Once a student has logged onto the DePauw Moodle page, they should have an Announcement titled "Writing Assessment Overview and Introduction."
Following the overview and introduction, there will be steps in the "Writing Assessment Additional Information and Instructions" section. Please read this information carefully.
If you have any questions about the writing assessment readings or issues with the Moodle page, please email WritingAssessment@depauw.edu.
DePauw Moodle PageGrant parents (third parties) access to Transact for billing and payments
Billing information is available through the online system Transact Payments. You must grant your parents or guardians third-party access to this system in order for parents to receive payment notifications. You can access Transact Payments in your portal in e-Services by clicking on Financial then Payments.
Information about billing and payments can be found here. Questions can be directed to the Payment Services at 765-658-4015.
Payment ServicesJuly TRANSITION & SUMMER ORIENTATION
First-Year VEHICLE REGISTRATION
Students must register their vehicle through the portal. To register a vehicle, a student must provide vehicle information (including license plate, make, model, and color). Once the parking permit registration has been processed, the permit will be delivered to the student's UB Box, the student will also receive and updated Parking Regulations Brochure which will be included in the envelope with the parking permit.
VEHICLE REGISTRATIONMusic Theory Placement Exam
If you are a Music Major you will take a Music Theory Placement Exam to determine which Music Theory Class makes the most sense for you to start your studies in. These exams will be conducted (online, asynchronously, and remotely) over the summer.
Institute of Music Theory TipsSubmit Official Transcripts
Submit your final high school transcripts to the Admission Office.
Questions can be directed to the Admission Office at 765-658-4006.
Admissions OfficeAUGUST TRANSITION & SUMMER ORIENTATION
Complete Online Safety Training Modules
Students will receive an e-mail to complete your online courses which are required for all students of DePauw University. If you have difficulty logging in, check out the technical info at the bottom of this page.
These programs assist in DePauw’s alcohol awareness education and prevention and sexual violence prevention efforts.
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Questions can be directed to the Office of Student Academic Life at 765-658-4270.
Modules must be completed by September 1st, 2024.
Log in to Handshake
Handshake is an online portal where students can connect regarding on-campus employment, career centers, and schedule times to meet with recruiters about job and internship opportunities.
Students should log in to Handshake to share their career interests using their student e-Services portal username and password.
Questions can be directed at the Hubbard Center for Student Engagement.
DePauw HandshakePurchase a laptop
All DePauw students are required to have a laptop. More information can be found here.
Questions can be directed to Drew Parrish in Information Services at 765-658-4296 or via e-mail at drewparrish@depauw.edu.
DePauw Laptop SupportThe following tasks apply to some students
Vehicle and Disability Services
Bringing a vehicle?
Register your vehicle and submit your Parking Registration Form on your student e-Services portal under "Campus Life." Your parking pass will be available upon your arrival on campus in August.
Student Accessibility Services
Contact Student Accessibility Services at (765) 658-6267 to complete any necessary paperwork if you are seeking housing or academic accommodations.
Apply for or renew your passport
DePauw offers many opportunities for students to study abroad. First-year students are invited to submit an application for international faculty-led courses offered during Winter and May Terms. Passports issued before age 16 are valid only for 5 years, but after 16 years are good for 10 years. To ensure your travel documents are up to date, it is recommended you apply for a new, or renew an existing passport. Information on how to apply or renew is available on the U.S. Department of State website.
More InfoEstablish a checking account
PNC is the University's preferred financial institution and has an ATM in the Union Building as well as a local branch a short walk from campus. PNC offers banking tools developed especially for students and a check card designed just for DePauw students.
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