Pre-College Program FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
This page provides answers to frequently asked questions, covering topics like the daily schedule, costs, what to bring, meal accommodations and available health services.
Students will arrive on campus in the morning on day one and will begin by checking into Vernon E. Jordan Jr. Residence Hall. Mentors will then walk students through a brief overview of their time on campus and will take students to their first class session. Guests are invited to learn more about DePauw University by engaging with our admissions and financial aid offices. Students will spend about two hours in their class, have dinner and then enjoy evening activities facilitated by their mentors and RAs. A similar schedule follows for Wednesday-Thursday with Friday being a Field Day. Our camp ends on Saturday morning with student pick up and a family cookout.
Members of DePauw’s faculty.
Current DePauw students will also serve in mentor and RA roles during each session.
The cost of the program is FREE for students who are members of a wide range of community-based organizations (CBOs), including the Boys and Girls Club, the Center for Leadership Development and the YMCA. If you are not a member of a CBO, tuition for each program is $100 for families earning less than $175,000 annually, or $300 for Indiana families earning above $175,000. Questions about costs for the program can be directed to precollegeprogram@depauw.edu.
Students attending a session should plan to bring casual and comfortable clothing (e.g. t-shirts, shorts, jeans, athletics shoes) and toiletries (soap, deodorant, shampoo, etc.) with them. Bed linens and laundry materials will be provided in the residence halls by DePauw. Please find our packing list here.
DePauw is located in Greencastle, Ind.
The majority of meals will be served in the Hoover Dining Hall on campus. DePauw partners with Bon Appetit for on-campus food service. Bon Appetit provides a local, fresh, and sustainable dining experience that can accommodate a wide range of dietary restrictions. If you have dietary restrictions, please indicate it when you register for your session. Students will also partake in community dinners where they will be in charge of preparing dinner for the group.
Putnam County Hospital is a five-minute drive from campus. Our staff, course instructors, mentors, and RAs are trained to handle emergency situations if they arise. A registered nurse is also available 24/7 throughout the duration of camp to address any medication needs and emergencies.