Admission

DePauw University has a rich history of welcoming international students to campus. The first international students from Japan and Brazil came to DePauw University during the mid 1870s when the University was known as Indiana Asbury Academy.  DePauw currently has students from 27 countries. We hope you too will consider becoming a part of our community.

Special Features

  • Airport pick-up at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
  • Safe, welcoming campus-style university
  • Orientation for international students and all new DePauw students
  • Academically rigorous program
  • English language support
  • Wide variety of courses in the humanities, arts and sciences
  • Academic advisors in each department
  • Optional Winter Term participation; participation in Winter Term may require additional fees.
  • Guaranteed on-campus housing.
  • Local Community and International student gatherings. "HHDP"

2008-2009 Important Dates

Arrival:  August 16, 2008 (tentative)

Orientation:  August 16-26, 2008

Fall Semester:  August 27-December 19, 2008

Winter Term (On-Campus):  January 5-22, 2009

Winter Term (Off-Campus):  January 2-23, 2009

Spring Semester:  January 26-May 14, 2009

A full academic calendar can be found with the Office of the Registrar.

Degree-Seeking Students
For degree-seeking international students, please contact the Office of Admission to learn more about joining our campus community.

Visiting Students
Applications for visiting students are due

March 1 for Fall Semester or Full Year students
November 1: for Spring Semester students

DePauw University values its exchange partners and affiliations with other international education organizations.  Each year, the University welcomes visiting students, who are not candidates for DePauw degrees but may transfer their work done at DePauw toward a degree at their home institution.

Visiting students are admitted to study at DePauw on a temporary basis, usually for one or two semesters, and must enroll in courses for credit.  Visiting students are expected to be enrolled full-time, earning at least 3 DePauw credits per semester. All students are subject to University rules and regulations.

Admission for visiting students is processed through the Center for International and Experiential Education. Students from DePauw University's organization and university partners who wish to study at DePauw should first contact the international studies coordinator at his/her own university or organization. This coordinator can provide admission and fees criteria.

University Exchange Partners:
Aoyama Gakuin University:  Tokyo, Japan
Ewha Womans University:  Seoul, South Korea
Kansai Gaidai University:  Osaka, Japan
Koç University:  Istanbul, Turkey
Nanzan University:  Nagoya, Japan
Tsinghua University:  Beijing, China

Partner Organizations
Brethren Colleges Abroad (BCA):  Various locations
Business and Education Initiative (BEI):  Belfast, Northern Ireland
Institute for the International Education of Students (IES):  Various locations
Japan Study:  Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan

Applying as a Visiting Student
To apply as a visiting student, DePauw requires you to provide the following:

  1. Exchange program application
  2. Passport photo
  3. Official university transcript
  4. Copy of passport identification page
  5. Personal Essay
  6. Original bank statement
  7. TOEFL score report (560 PBT, 220 CBT, 83 IBT) or other formal attestation of English ability
  8. Release of information form

Mail your completed application to:
Kate Knaul
Center for International & Experiential Education
DePauw University
Durham House
309 E. Seminary Street
Greencastle, Indiana 46135  USA