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.
- Fall Fridays at DePauw
- Admitted Student Open House
- Winter Receptions
- Preview Days
- Honors and Fellows Weekend
- School of Music Audition Dates
- Summer Send Offs
Fall Fridays at DePauw
Fall Fridays at DePauw 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 Fall Fridays at DePauw, 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 Fall Fridays at DePauw 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 Fall Fridays at DePauw, 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.
Parent Itinerary:
| Time | Session | |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 am - 9:00 am | Registration | |
| 9:00 am - 9:15 am | Welcome | |
| 9:15 am - 9:30 am | Students Meet DePauw Hosts | |
| 9:30 am - 10:30 am | Parent Tour | |
| 10:45 am - 11:45 am | Understanding the Admission Process | |
| 11:45 am - 12:00 pm | Shuttle to Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics | |
| 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm | Lunch | |
| 12:50 pm - 2:15 pm | What Makes DePauw Exceptional: Professors, Students and Resources |
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| 2:15 pm - 2:30 pm | Shuttle to Emison Admission Building | |
| 2:30 pm | Closing Reception |
*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.
Itinerary:
| TIME | SESSION |
|---|---|
| 8:30 am - 9:30 am | Registration |
| 9:30 am - 10:00 am | Welcome |
| 10:10 am - 10:40 am | Choose one of the following sessions: The First Year Experience (for students only) The First Year Experience (for parents only) Athletics and Recreation Technology in the Classroom |
| 10:50 am - 11:20 am | Choose one of the following sessions: The Plan for DePauw Experiential Learning: Opportunities and Outcomes Athletics and Recreation |
| 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Lunch & Community Fair- You will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from different organizations, programs and departments. |
| 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | “What Makes DePauw Exceptional”- Student and Faculty Panel |
| 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Optional Tours: General Campus Tour, Residence Hall Tour, Athletics Tour, Fine Arts Tour, Greek Life Tour |
| 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Reception |
| 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | The Office of Financial Aid will be open. If you are interested in arranging a meeting, you will have the opportunity to sign up for an appointment during registration. |
*Classes During the Day- If a student would like to sit in on a class or stay overnight with a current student, please contact Anna Logan, alogan@depauw.edu, at least 2 weeks prior to the Open House to make the request. Requests will be honored on a first come, first serve basis.
*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 explore DePauw’s campus.
Itinerary may be subject to change
| Time | Session | |
|---|---|---|
| 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm | Registration | |
| 1:00 pm | Campus tour | |
| 2:30 pm | Information Session | |
| 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm | Choose one of the following sessions: Student Panel, Financial Aid | |
| 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm | Closing Reception |
*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:
*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.
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.