Admission Events
DePauw University offers several programs over the course of the year to allow you to learn more about DePauw. Our on-campus events are a great way to experience DePauw. You can tour the campus and learn more about programs and services offered. We also have off-campus events which allow you to connect with admission counselors and alumni in your area.
See our Event Schedule for a list of upcoming events. Click on the events below for more details and registration information.
Tiger Pride Days
Tiger Pride Days provide high school Seniors an opportunity to experience DePauw as a student. Prospective students will be paired with a current DePauw student for the day. With your student host you will attend classes, have lunch, tour campus and see the residence halls. With advance notice, the Office of Admission will arrange meetings with faculty members or coaches from the academic areas/sports you are considering.
For parents and other guests joining us for Tiger Pride Days, we will provide sessions to help you gain an understanding of DePauw’s admission requirements and the financial aid process. You will also learn more about resources available to DePauw students, through our Office of Civic, Global and Professional Opportunities.
Because we maintain a highly personalized program for each of our guests, attendance at Tiger Pride Days is limited to 50 students per event. For this reason, reservations are limited to high school Seniors and are on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve your spot for Tiger Pride Days, call the Office of Admission at 800.447.2495 or 765.658.4006. We look forward to you joining us for one of these special events.
Itinerary:
Everyone should arrive at the Green Center for Performing Arts between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. to check-in for the day. Student schedules will vary depending on their host’s class schedule. We will connect you with your host after check-in.
Parents will have their day planned with informational sessions and an opportunity to ask questions to DePauw University professionals.
- 8:00 a.m. Check-in begins
- 8:30 a.m. Welcome address by Dan Meyer, Vice President for Admission and Financial Aid
- 9:00 a.m. Students meet their hosts and depart for the day
For Parents
- 9:15 a.m. Preparing for Life Outside of DePauw: Civic, Global and Professional Opportunities
- 10:30 a.m. Campus tour
- 11:30 a.m. Lunch and tour of The Prindle Institute for Ethics
- 12:45 p.m. Understanding the Admission & Financial Aid Process
- 1:30 p.m. Reception
Click here to register online
*Please Note: If you do not see the event listed in the selection box on the online registration form, the event is either full or registration is not yet available.
College Planning Program
For years DePauw University has been offering its College Planning Program for high schools and organizations at sites across the country.
Our College Planning Program materials have been featured in USA Today, College Outlook, and National Public Radio. They are so well-received that we will once again make this service available on our campus. This is your chance to combine a visit to DePauw with lively workshop sessions designed to help facilitate your college selection.
WHO IS INVITED?
Any high school student is invited to attend, and we strongly encourage family members to join us (even younger siblings who may want to start thinking about college).
THE PROGRAM
This is a day-long event that will begin with registration at 9:00 a.m. in the Green Center. An overview of the college process will begin at 9:30 a.m. Additional session topics will include:
- What Really Counts in an Admission Decision
- The College Admission Interview
- Financing your College Education
SAMPLE ADMISSION CASES
Acting as a college admission committee member, you will review sample applications for admission and make your own decisions. Learn what factors carry the most weight in admission decisions.
A MOCK INTERVIEW
You will observe several interview scenarios, and DePauw's admission staff will give you tips for improving your interviewing skills.
DEPAUW SPECIFICS
This presentation focuses on the admission process at DePauw University. In addition to answering your questions about DePauw, this will serve as a model for the information other colleges should provide.
A TOUR OF CAMPUS
We will provide a comprehensive tour of the facilities and resources available to DePauw students.
Lunch is included with a $10.00 per person registration fee.
Click here to register online
*Please Note: If you do not see the event listed in the selection box on the online registration form, the event is either full or registration is not yet available.
Admitted Student Open House
As a student who has been admitted to DePauw University, you will receive an invitation to our Admitted Student Open House, which is scheduled twice yearly, once in the winter and once in the spring. During the Admitted Student Open House you will be able to meet with staff and faculty members from across campus (housing, academic departments, financial aid, etc). In addition to numerous information sessions, current students will be available to take you on tours through the campus facilities and discuss their experiences at DePauw.
We hope you and your family will join us on this very special day planned for students who have been admitted to DePauw and are considering enrollment.
| 8:00-9:00 a.m. |
Registration* (Office of Admission, Emison) |
| 9:00-9:45 a.m. |
Welcome Address (Meharry Hall, East College) |
| 10:00-10:30 a.m. |
Session Block I
- What Makes DePauw Exceptional
- Technology in the Classroom
- Experiential Learning: Winter Term
- The First-Year Experience
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| 10:45-11:15 a.m. |
Session Block II
- What Makes DePauw Exceptional
- Technology in the Classroom
- Experiential Learning: Winter Term
- The First-Year Experience
- Athletics at DePauw
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| 11:30-12:15 p.m.** |
Lunch (Group A)
Community Fair (Group B) |
| 12:00-12:45 p.m.** |
Community Fair (Group A)
Lunch (Group B) |
| 1:00-1:45 p.m. |
Alumni Panel |
| 2:00-4:30 p.m. |
Tours
- General Campus Tour
- Residential Tour
- Fine Arts Tour
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| 2:00-5:00 p.m. |
Closing Reception (Office of Admission, Emison) |
*You will be able to sign up for a time to meet with a Financial Aid Officer at registration. Appointments will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
**You will be assigned a group at registration.
Click here to register online
*Please Note: If you do not see the event listed in the selection box on the online registration form, the event is either full or registration is not yet available.
Winter Receptions
Each year members of the DePauw family open their homes to prospective students. This is a great way to learn about DePauw without having to travel from home. You will have a chance to hear about the experiences of alumni and other members of the DePauw family, talk with an admission counselor and meet other students from your area considering DePauw. Join us for some light fare, beverages and great conversation.
See our Winter Receptions Event Schedule for a list of upcoming events.
Preview Days
The Preview Day is an opportunity for prospective students and their families to learn more about the admission and financial aid process, talk with current students and talk with different departments and organizations on campus.
Itinerary:
| 9:00 a.m |
Registration (Office of Admission, Emison) |
| 9:30 a.m |
Welcome Address (Meharry Hall, East College) |
| 9:45 a.m |
Student Panel (Meharry Hall, East College) |
| 10:30 a.m. |
Campus Tour |
| 11:45 a.m. |
Lunch (The Inn at DePauw) |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Navigating the College Search Process |
| 1:30 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions
- Athletics at DePauw (Room 204, Lilly Center)
- Campus Living and the First Year Experience (Room 101, Harrison Hall)
- Honors & Fellows Programs (Auditorium, Peeler Art Center)
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| 2:15 p.m. |
Optional Activities
- Closing Reception (Office of Admission, Emison)
- Shuttle to the DePauw Nature Park & Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics (Departing from Emison)
- Observe Media Fellows Student Presentations (Watson Forum, Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media)
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Click here to register online
*Please Note: If you do not see the event listed in the selection box on the online registration form, the event is either full or registration is not yet available.
Honors and Fellows Preview Day
This Preview Day is for students and counselors interested in learning more about DePauw's distinctive academic opportunities including its five Honors and Fellows Programs. An application to a program must be submitted by February 1st. The day's events give visitors a chance to meet the Directors of the Honors and Fellows Programs, meet current honors students, tour the campus, and participate in an interdisciplinary simulation focused on President Clinton's visit to campus. The Honors and Fellows Programs engage intellectually motivated students through specialized seminars, full-time, credit-bearing internships and summer research experiences. The best candidates for Honors and Fellows Programs are highly accomplished and ambitious students who are looking to extend and apply their academic interests beyond the classroom. The five Honors and Fellows Programs offered are:
Honor Scholar
Environmental Fellows
Management Fellows
Media Fellows
Science Research Fellows
Itinerary:
- 8:00 a.m. Registration opens (The Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics—located less than a mile from DePauw's campus)
- 8:30 a.m. Welcome Address by President Casey (Prindle Auditorium)
- 9:00 a.m. Honors and Fellows Directors Panel (Prindle Auditorium)
- 10:00 a.m. The School of Music and The College of Liberal Arts (Prindle Auditorium)
- 10:40 a.m. Campus Tours (Begin at Blackstock Stadium)
- 11:45 a.m. Lunch with current students and faculty (Memorial Student Union 231-232)
- 12:45 p.m. Interdisciplinary Simulation (Daseke Board Room, 2nd Floor, Memorial Student Union)
- 1:30 p.m. Leave for Clinton's Speech (Neal Field House, Lilly Center)
- 3:00 p.m. President Clinton's Speech (Neal Field House, Lilly Center)
- 4:15 p.m. Closing Reception (Julian Atrium)
- 5:00 p.m. Depart for Home
Click here to register online
*Please Note: If you do not see the event listed in the selection box on the online registration form, the event is either full or registration is not yet available.
Honors and Fellows Weekend
The Honors and Fellows Weekend is a designated time for those students who have been invited by one of the five programs to interview for a place in their next class. In order to be considered for an interview, an application to a program must be submitted. The weekend will include meeting faculty and administrators associated with the programs, connecting with current students in the programs and gaining more general information about DePauw through panels and discussions. If you are invited, we hope you will join us for this informative and engaging weekend. The five Honors and Fellows Programs offered are:
Click here to register online
*Please Note: If you do not see the event listed in the selection box on the online registration form, the event is either full or registration is not yet available.
Spring Fridays
Spring Fridays offer an extra snapshot into the DePauw experience for high school seniors* who are trying to make their college decision. Join us for part of the day where you will have a chance to connect with current students to discuss their experiences. Choose an a.m. or p.m. schedule. If you wish to schedule any additional appointments, please contact our visit coordinator, Anna Logan, after registering. alogan@depauw.edu (765)658-4113
A.M. Schedule
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10:00
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Registration (Office of Admission, Emison)
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10:30
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Student Panel
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11:30
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Residence Hall Tour
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12:30
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Lunch with current students
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1:30
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Optional shuttle to Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics
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P.M. Schedule
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12:00
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Registration (Office of Admission, Emison)
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12:15
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Lunch with current students
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1:00
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Residence Hall Tour
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2:00
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Student Panel
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3:00
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Reception & Optional shuttle to Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics
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*High school sophomores and juniors are welcome to schedule individualized visits by contacting our Visit Coordinator, Anna Logan. alogan@depauw.edu or (765)658-4113
Click here to register online
Summer Send Offs
DePauw is pleased to host Summer Send-Off Parties each year. These parties have been held in cities across the country to welcome our new students to the DePauw family. Dates and locations will be posted soon.
9:45 a.m
