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Yes. Because many classes will need to accommodate both on-campus and remote learners, some classes will be taught remotely even for on-campus learners and some classes will provide a mix of face-to-face instruction and online instruction. Instructional delivery techniques may change as a result of evolving conditions.

Our strong desire is to not depopulate campus and with the health and safety requirements and recommendations in place along with having fewer students residing on campus and in single rooms, that we hope we will not need to do so. We will continue to make decisions that prioritizes the health and safety of students and employees and adjust as needed, including the possibility of depopulating the campus.

The health and safety of students and employees is a priority. We will monitor the spread of COVID-19 within Putnam County, the ability to effectively test all people with symptoms, the capacity of regional hospitals to treat all patients, the ability to effectively contact trace COVID-19 spread on-campus, and the number of students in quarantine and isolation housing. We will make adjustments to courses and on-campus living accordingly.

We have suspended all Winter Term 2021 courses with a travel component. In addition, instead of offering on-campus Winter Term 2021 courses, we will offer Winter Term courses via remote instruction. More information will be provided regarding course offerings during the fall term.

On Monday, August 31, classes begin. There is no longer a week of asynchronous learning prior to the  first week of courses. Each course will begin in the instructional mode listed in the Schedule of Classes, which will be revised by August 3rd. Classes will continue for 12 weeks with no fall break, and the last day of class prior to Thanksgiving break will be Friday, November 20th. Monday November 23 through Friday November 27, is our Thanksgiving break. Two weeks of class, by remote instruction only, begin November 30, followed by one week for remote exams papers, projects etc. This period ends on Friday December 18th. See the 2020-21 Academic Calendar for additional information.

Each student will be permitted to take up to two courses on a Pass/D/Fail basis during the fall 2020 term.  Classes taken on a Pass/D/Fail basis will not count toward a student's Grade Point Average (GPA).  Additionally, classes taken on a Pass/D/Fail basis during the fall 2020 term will not count toward the limit on the number of Pass/D/Fail courses a student may take during their time at DePauw.  As long as a student earns a grade of "Pass" or a "D" a course taken on a Pass/D/Fail basis will count toward any applicable graduation requirement (e.g., General Education, Minor, Major).  The deadline to elect to take a course Pass/D/Fail is 4:30 pm ET on November 6, 2020. More information about the process of selecting this option will be shared with the student body later this fall.  We encourage students to do their best work during the first part of the term and to wait until they have received significant feedback before exercising the Pass/D/Fail option.   Students who elect the Pass/D/Fail option too early may not be motivated to do their best work and this may result in weak performance, especially in cumulative courses.  For more information see our fall 20202 Pass/D/Fail website.

All classes will begin February 2 beginning with remote format for four weeks. Classes will continue in multiple formats beginning March 1, to include mixed, face-to-face and remote options. The term will finish on a normal schedule. There will not be a traditional spring break, but we will structure 5 days throughout the semester as days off from courses at regular intervals. DePauw Dialogue will occur as a virtual event on February 24. The full academic calendar can be found here. 

We have conducted faculty development sessions multiple times per week throughout the summer. These sessions have covered topics ranging from using specific technologies to instructional approaches for teaching remote courses and mixed courses to building community and engaging students in a remote learning environment. Last spring the faculty had a very short time to prepare for remote instruction. This fall faculty have been planning all summer for remote and mixed instructional contingencies.  

The cornerstone of our academic model is that students and faculty mutually engage in the process. Office hours, class discussions, and one on one private meetings are what makes the DePauw experience special. It does not matter how these connections occur, but we all grow when they do. As faculty offer these opportunities and work to create welcoming environments, we call on students to step through these virtual and physical doors.

The instructional mode of all classes can be identified online on the Schedule of Classes (SOC).

Send an email to Registrarsoffice@depauw.edu or call 765-658-4141.

DePauw’s faculty are committed to connecting with students in and out of the classroom. As is always the case, DePauw classes will be small, even if they are delivered online. Small class sizes means that faculty can answer individual questions and provide feedback on submitted work. DePauw classes also count for major requirements, minor requirements and general education requirements. In addition, in departments that offer multi-course sequences, taking a course at DePauw helps assure you will be prepared for the courses that follow.

Students who are living off campus in fall 2020 and taking all classes remotely will receive a $500 grant, which we hope they will use for technology for remote learning. All juniors and seniors will receive a $500 professional opportunity grant, which we hope they will use for professional development opportunities (internships, graduate school visits, interview travel, interview attire, etc.)

In addition, there is a student hardware and computer loan program that Information Services Offers. For more information contact Drew Parrish at drewparrish@depauw.edu

An update was provided to the community on June 30. The International Risk Assessment Committee has continued to meet regularly regarding off-campus study and made several recommendations which have been approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, appropriate faculty governance committees and the cabinet. Given that we are unable to reasonably mitigate the risks associated with operating off-campus study and maintain a commitment to a substantial immersive experience for our students, all fall 2020 off campus study programs, both domestic and international are suspended. 

We will allow DePauw sponsored fall 2020 internships (Management Fellows, Media Fellows, independently designed) that meet three conditions: 

(a) they are domestic

(b) the employer provides us with a safety plan to be approved

(c) the employer ensures the ability to convert the internship to a remote experience should the employer need to cease face-to-face operations

Additionally, we have suspended all Winter Term 2021 courses with a travel component. In addition, instead of offering on-campus Winter Term 2021 courses, we will offer Winter Term courses via remote instruction. More information will be provided regarding course offerings during the fall term. 

Students who have already engaged in a fall off-campus study program will hear from Mandy Brookins with instructions. Faculty who were scheduled to teach Winter Term 2021 will hear directly from Academic Affairs regarding their instructional options.

Hoover Hall is currently open for carry-out for students, faculty and staff. Additionally, Hoover is open for limited seating blocks during certain meals for students only at a limited capacity. 

House corporations will determine operations for meal services within chapter facilities. House Corporations were asked to create plans for enhanced meal safety operations for fall operation. 

The University is encouraging students to eat outside with a small, consistent group of friends or in their rooms. There are limited seating times available for some meals in Hoover Hall for students only. Wallace-Stewart will be open for carry-out only throughout the fall term. Cafe Allegro, Blend, and Cafe Roy will be closed for the fall term.

MONDAY-FRIDAY

• Breakfast: 8:45am-9:45am 
• Lunch Hours for Corresponding Course Times listed below
• Dinner: 5:30pm-6:30pm 

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY Lunch Times

• If class at 12:25, carry out from 11:30–12:10 pm
• If class at 11:40, carry out from 12:50–1:30 pm
• All other students can carry out from 12:10–12:50 pm

TUESDAY and THURSDAY Lunch Times

• If class at 12:40, carry out from 11:40–12:30 pm
• If class at 11:40, carry out from 1:20–2:10 pm
• All other students can carry out from 12:30–1:20 pm 

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

• Brunch: 9:30am-1:30pm
• Dinner: 5:30pm-6:30pm 

All students in University-owned housing will be automatically enrolled in the COVID-19 meal plan. The cost is $3,266 per semester, and includes 18 meals per week through Bon Appetit, $200 DPU flex dollars and $50 Community Plus. This meal plan allows for us to adapt to the unique needs of food service during the fall term including more carry out service, food delivery for students in isolation housing, and ensuring students have access to a variety of healthy food choices.

Students in fraternities and sorority owned facilities will be on meal plans as determined by their House Corporations.

Only students with an active meal plan who are approved to be on campus or are commuters are allowed in the dining hall at this time. 

If a student lives in University-owned housing:

• Those in quarantine will order from Hoover Hall for pick up. 

• As part of the meal plan, those in isolation will place meal orders online with dining services and have meals delivered. 

For students living in Greek chapters, chapters are responsible for providing food delivery for those in quarantine and isolation housing. If House Corporations decide, they may contract with Bon Appetit at a modest charge per meal for packaging and delivery. 

There are currently no non-resident visitors allowed. For the health and safety of all residents, no visitors who do not already live in your residence hall may visit you. 

The below listing includes student serving offices that are open at least between 12-5pm Monday through Friday. Many may have additional hours, so please consult their websites. This list will expand as more information is provided: 

• Printing Services 
• Office of the Registrar
• McDermond Center for Management and Entrepreneurship
• Prevo Science Library
• Music Library
• Academic Affairs Main Office 
• Peeler Arts Center
• Tenzer Technology Center
• IT HelpDesk
• Academic Resource Center 
• Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media Main Office
• Financial Aid 
• Music Office 
• The Center for Diversity and Inclusion 
• Center for Spiritual Life
• Fraternity and Sorority Life 
• The Women's Center
• Hubbard Center 
• Hartman Center
• Campus Activities
• Student Accessibility Services 
• Athletics 
• Counseling Services

We encourage students to gather together in very small groups while wearing masks and staying physically distant. Specific policy information on gatherings and events can be found here, and students should look for events to attend on CampusLabs. 

Welch Fitness Center, Erdmann Natatorium, Neal Fieldhouse and the Indoor Tennis and Track Center are open for students on campus with additional health and safety guidelines including occupancy limits and crowdsource cleaning expectations. Daily hours will accommodate for additional cleaning. More information regarding this can be found here. 

Campus Wellness/Recreation, Center for Spiritual Life, Campus Activities and Counseling Services will collaborate to create a schedule of events that will allow a student to support their mind, body or spirit every day of the week. Some of these activities will be in-person (appropriately distanced and masked) and others will be offered virtually.

• Always check Campus Labs for virtual or in-person on-campus events that may be hosted by Campus Life or Student Groups. 
• Athletics will be hosting regular virtual fitness courses.
• The DePauw Nature Park and People Pathways are open for physically distanced activities.  
• Download and print some DePauw Coloring Pages.

Yes. All of our previously published Health and Safety Guidelines, including the requirement to wear a mask inside University owned and operated spaces, still apply to all students and employees while on campus for the fall term. These Guidelines will be periodically reviewed and re-evaluated in light of health data from the state, county, and campus.

Yes. All students will be required to complete a COVID-19 module through SafeColleges, an online learning platform. Students will receive instructions via their campus email.

All learning spaces will be modified to permit at least six feet between each person in the room. Wherever possible, doors will be dedicated and marked as either entrances or exits. Please do not move furniture in classroom spaces.

The DePauw Health Wellness Center will be open to students on campus as per usual, as will Counseling Services. For more information regarding specific services and hours of operation, please visit https://depauwhealth.org/wellness-center-hours-for-students/ or https://www.depauw.edu/campus-life/wellness/counseling-services/

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) in the Asbury Hall (rooms 115 and 118) will offer assistance. (https://www.depauw.edu/academics/academic-resources/academic-resource-center/)

Roy O. West is scheduled to be offline for the fall term although all library services (including full access to support from librarians) will be available online. Students may study in open buildings keeping a proper 6ft or more physical distance with masks, and are encouraged to use their room or outside on the physical grounds for studying.

Yes. We ask that all students who choose to travel maintain all DePauw health and safety protocols including social distancing, masking, and health screening and inform campus upon their return. All campus community members should be aware that the more they travel the more risk they incur of becoming infected with the virus that causes COVID-19.

The Student Post Office webpage reflects mail room operational plans for the fall term. Hours and general information is posted for all students. The page will continue to be updated as any plans change.

Throughout the term, students will be randomly chosen to undergo additional testing. The employee testing program is opt-in. Our testing partner, Affinity, generates a random list to be contacted for an in-person test. A visit for a test, which will be at the Indoor Tennis and Track center on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, takes approximately 15 minutes, and you can schedule a time that works best to help reduce your wait. 

After you are checked in by staff, a trained collector will use a specialized swab to collect mucus from your lower nose. The swab is then put into a sterile contained and sealed for transport to the lab.

Students who will be in residency on campus this fall or attending classes on-campus will be required to participate in DePauw’s COVID-19 testing protocol and daily symptom screening. Two tests will be required within a seven day period.

Students whose first test result indicates they tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 may not come to campus without express permission. These individuals will have specific instructions sent to them by Student Academic Life. These students are still able to begin their courses remotely.

Students will additionally be required to complete a daily self-symptom screen. DePauw will cover the costs of all testing.  

If you have questions or concerns about completing the test prior to your arrival, or testing in general please contact Stevie Baker-Watson, Associate Vice President for Campus Wellness, at steviebaker-watson@depauw.edu.

The University has reserved rooms for on campus students who have been clinically diagnosed positive or tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19. Commuter and remote students will be asked to isolate in their current living situation and not come to campus. Students being asked to isolate will be temporarily moved, instructions on where to go, what to take and further restrictions. 

A student who tests positive and develops symptoms must isolate for 10 days from onset and be fever-free for 72 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication and have a reduction in symptoms over the 10 day period. A student who tests positive but never develops symptoms must isolate in their designated residence for 10 days after the date the positive specimen was collected.

DePauw Health Wellness Center will provide specific instructions to students who are required to isolate. 

More information for students can be found here. 

Because we are providing single rooms for on campus students, those students asked to quarantine because they have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 may do so in their already assigned room. We are not offering on campus spaces for quarantine for commuter and remote students. If you are a close contact of a person diagnosed with COVID-19 you will be required to quarantine. A close contact is a person who spends more than 15 minutes within six feet of a positive COVID-19 person from the 48 hours prior to the positive person’s symptom onset until the positive COVID-19 person isolates themselves (or from 48 hours prior to the test collection date if the positive person never develops symptoms). While mask use decreases the risk of infection, at this time it does not change recommendations for quarantine. Close contacts need to quarantine for 14 days after the date of their last exposure.

DePauw Health Wellness Center will provide specific instructions to students who are required to quarantine.

You must wear a mask anytime you leave your room. You may leave your room to get a meal order, to use the bathroom or go outside to exercise or take a walk. You may study in an outside space alone while practicing physical distancing and wearing a mask. 

More information for students can be found here. 

DePauw has approved a COVID-19 Case Investigation and CONTACT TRACING AMNESTY policy.

Case Investigation is the phrase used to describe the process of interviewing individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19. This interview will also be used to identify people who are their close contacts (people who have been exposed) so we can work with them to interrupt disease transmission.

The focus of the COVID-19 Case Investigation and Contact Tracing Amnesty Policy is to address barriers that may prevent students from sharing all information needed to allow the University to contact trace effectively. Any information shared during the contact tracing process will not be used in the University Community Standards process, even if a violation of University policy occurred.

On a daily basis, individuals should take their temperature with the thermometer they brought in their kit and assess for key indicators of illness:  a fever of 100.40F or higher, dry cough, shortness of breath, congestion or runny nose, diarrhea, nausea, sore throat, muscle pain/fatigue, chills, new loss of taste or smell.  Record this information on a piece of paper, or in an app so you can easily assess it if asked by a health care provider. If you have a fever, dry cough or shortness of breath, you should stay home and contact DePauw Health Wellness Center.

Any student attending any number of classes on-campus, using on-campus facilities, or engaging in other approved University activities, including athletics practices is a commuter student.

Commuter students will be required to follow the Health Practice Recommendations and Requirements including universal masking, a return to campus health protocol (testing and symptom screen) and be available for asymptomatic, random testing throughout the term, as well as perform daily symptom checks while on campus. All enrolled students are expected to follow all university policies and the student code of conduct.

Yes, as long as they follow all university policies including the Health Practice Recommendations and Requirements, including those for social distancing, gathering and event sizes, and full participation in contact tracing should illness occur.

Only students living in University housing are required to be on the COVID-19 plan. Students commuting to campus who wish to purchase a meal plan can opt-in to any of the other meal plan options. Those options can be viewed here: https://www.depauw.edu/studentacademiclife/campusliving/diningoptions/meal-plans/

No. We have isolation and quarantine spaces saved for resident on-campus students, and will ask commuter and remote students to quarantine and isolate in their current residential location. 

Counseling Services will continue to be available and accessible to students living and learning remotely. Virtual service options will include individual counseling, support groups, consultation and referral, crisis support, online resources, and various psychoeducational workshops and programming opportunities. Please note that participation in certain ongoing services may be more limited depending on students’ state of residence and current telemental health practice laws. However, immediate and after-hours support, consultation, resources, and referral assistance will remain available at all times. Please refer to https://www.depauw.edu/campus-life/wellness/counseling-services/ for more information.

The full slate of DePauw support services and resources will remain available to all students, including peer tutoring, the Academic Resource Center (W, Q and S Centers), peer mentors, dedicated library personnel to help you with research and assignments, career and internship services, and professional development programming available from our many other centers.

Hubbard Center Advisors, Faculty Advisors and our Fellowship Advisors are all eager to work with juniors and seniors on graduate and professional school applications, fellowship applications, career discernment and job searches. All advisors will be prepared to conduct virtual meetings with video conferencing software.

• Several fairs were held in the fall term. 

• Additionally, the Hubbard Center is working with employers to bring information sessions, recruiting events, and interviews to students virtually.

• You can find information about these and other upcoming fairs in Campus Labs by searching the Events List using the Networking Event category.

The Career Development team in the Hubbard Center will conduct virtual workshops to assist all students in the job and internship searches and graduate and professional school application support. The workshops will cover Networking Etiquette, Resumes & Cover Letters, Behavior Interviewing, Conducting a Job & Internship Search, Writing a Personal Statement, Considering Graduate/Professional School, and How to Make the Most of a Fair. Specific information on live sessions will be shared in Campus Labs. These sessions will also be available through our website for viewing by students 24/7. 

Yes! In addition to the Fall Career & Internship Fair, the Hubbard Center is planning a variety of virtual events in collaboration with other Centers, departments, and organizations. Examples include, but are not limited to: industry-specific programming with DePauw alumni, info sessions about career options by major, alumni outreach in targeted geographic areas, and individual advising through virtual appointments with Hubbard Center staff. All programming will be listed in Campus Labs and can be searched via the Events List using the Networking Event category. All events will be recorded and available for those who are unable to attend. Appointments are available now and can be scheduled in SSC, on our webpage at https://www.depauw.edu/academics/centers/hubbard/, or by contacting the Hubbard Center via email at hubbard@depauw.edu.

• Students in the classes of 2022 and 2023 who were eligible for the Commitment at the beginning of the 2019-20 academic year remain eligible for the Commitment in the 2020-21 academic year. Commitment programming includes both virtual synchronous and asynchronous opportunities during the spring term. Students in the class of 2023 can read more about Sophomore Commitment programming here and students in the class of 2022 can read more about Junior Commitment programming here. 

• Students in the class of 2024 can continue completing qualifications for the Commitment during the spring term. More information can be found on the First-Year Commitment Professional Programming page. 

• Students can track their Commitment progress at any time on their Gold Commitment Path in Campus Labs. Instructions about how to view a Path in Campus Labs can be found here. Full details about Gold Commitment qualifications can be found on the Commitment for Current Students page. Any questions about the Gold Commitment can be directed to goldcommitment@depauw.edu.

We will not be adjusting tuition, however, for students who choose or are required to study off campus this fall, we will not be charging room and board, and we will discount the student comprehensive fee by 25%. 

We will also be providing two COVID-19 related grants. All remote learners enrolled at DePauw (whether fall, spring or both), regardless of full or part-time, will receive one $500 Technology Grant for 2020-21. These will be credited to student accounts in the fall for all students enrolled and studying remotely in the fall. They will be credited in the spring to any student enrolled and studying remotely in the spring who did not receive the grant in the fall (either because they were not enrolled in fall or because they were enrolled and on-campus). 

All juniors and seniors, enrolled at DePauw, regardless of full-time or part-time, will receive one $500 Professional Development Grant for 2020-21. These will be credited to student accounts in the fall semester if the student is enrolled in the fall; they will be credited in the spring semester if an eligible student enrolls in the spring after not being enrolled in the fall.

In addition, we will continue to have an emergency fund for students with documented special needs.

DePauw’s tuition is based on the opportunity to earn academic credit.  Throughout any temporary (and hopefully short-term) adjustments requiring remote learning that may be required during the pandemic, students will continue to be eligible to earn full credit towards graduation without interruption.  

As a private, not-for-profit university, DePauw carefully considers and sets the tuition paid per academic credit based on all instructional costs plus campus operating costs; those include salaries for all faculty and staff who are needed to fully support our students as they earn their degrees, plus all other resources and services available to students whether they are on-campus or remote learners, including advising, tutoring, career services, facilities and grounds cleaning and maintenance, and more. Additionally, we expect expenses to be higher than normal during this coming academic year due to increased protocols, materials, and resources needed for health and safety reasons. 

DePauw faculty and staff are committed to providing all students outstanding instruction, advising and support services, in person and/or remotely, to ensure uninterrupted progress towards earning their degrees.

DePauw will be absorbing significant additional costs to house and feed students on campus during the pandemic as we continue to prioritize the health and safety. Therefore, room and board costs are set for the fall semester assuming no interruption in the academic schedule occurs due to the pandemic. Students who need to remain on campus after November 20 will not be charged additional costs.

Detailed reporting is available here.

DePauw requires all students every year to provide proof of primary health insurance.  Students who have insurance coverage through an individual policy or through one of their parents or guardians, can waive the insurance provided by DePauw University and their account will be credited prior to their September 2020 bill.  Students may complete the waiver at www.eiia.org/institution/depauw-university.

For students who enroll in the DePauw-United Healthcare plan, the plan offers affordable coverage anywhere where United Healthcare is accepted.  United Healthcare underwrites and pays claims under this plan and EIIA manages and services it.

International students who remain in their home country will not be enrolled in university insurance, as their insurance plan does not have coverage in their home country.  International students who reside outside of their home country will be automatically enrolled, unless they are currently enrolled in a plan that meets or exceeds the international student plan provided by DePauw University. 

For more information, please contact Stevie Baker-Watson, steviebaker-watson@depauw.edu.

Yes.  DePauw University is pleased to offer a health insurance plan for students who do not already have personal health insurance, or whose current plan has barriers to accessing care such as high deductibles, limited coverage for services received outside the health plan’s service area or an absence of participating providers in the Greencastle area.  Students may enroll at www.eiia.org/institution/depauw-university.

Students who will be fully remote learners this semester will receive a 25% discount of the Comprehensive Fee. Though they are learning away from campus, students will still have access to telehealth services from DePauw Health (see their website for how to schedule an appointment), access to mental health support from Counseling Services and access to virtual fitness classes provided by the Welch Fitness Center (virtual classes resume August 31) . Students will also be able to participate in student organizations and those organizations are funded through the Student Activity Fee portion of the Comprehensive Fee. For these purposes, remote students will still pay a portion of the Comprehensive Fee for the term.

Hand sanitizing stations and disinfecting wipes will be placed throughout the campus in classrooms, offices, and public spaces. Everyone will be expected to wash or sanitize hands at every transition from one space to another. Students will be responsible for hand sanitizing and disinfecting within their personal space i.e. residence hall room. 

Each classroom, faculty and staff office, labs, lounge, restrooms, general public will be stocked with hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes. Students and Faculty will need to assist in disinfecting the surfaces they use such as desktops and chair handles (see above). Facilities staff will clean and disinfect classrooms five nights a week. 

Additionally, several buildings with classroom spaces have been outfitted with a special ionization system. 

Public spaces are cleaned on a nightly basis five nights a week. Additionally they are disinfected with CDC approved disinfectant.

In addition to the cleaning and disinfecting measures described above, there will be educational and directional signage. Classrooms and public areas are de-densified to encourage and foster proper social distancing. Many classrooms in several buildings have been outfitted with a special Ionization Purifications System. Additional outdoor seating and trash receptacles have been provided throughout campus.  Restrooms in academic buildings are being converted to touchless fixtures. 

Information about university event hosting can be found here. Students can find information about in-person and virtual events on CampusLabs.  

Yes. 

Currently, all events in the Green Center will be presented without an audience. This allows us to safely make music and meet the university guidelines for masks and visitors.

More and current information can be found on the School of Music coronavirus page. 

On July 22, the NCAC released a decision to suspend all intercollegiate competition through December 31, 2020. Student athletes and families were notified of this change, and we are working to bring the best experience to our student-athletes without a focus on intercollegiate competition. More information can be found here.

We expect that coaches and student-athletes will routinely connect to engage in athletically related activities like small group practices, film work, professional development and leadership activities during the fall term. All student-athletes enrolled at DePauw will be able to engage in these activities. As these decisions are made or athletics moves into various phases, student athletes will be communicated with directly. 

At this time, we are seeking a waiver from the NCAA to move fall championships sports to the spring.  We will not know if this waiver will be granted until some time this fall.

The definition of visitors includes, but is not limited to: family members of DePauw students and employees, prospective students and their families, alumni, academic visitors, contractors, visiting athletics teams and staff, athletics officials, and vendors conducting business with the University, including making deliveries to the University.  

Essential contractors and deliveries may visit campus provided they abide by the visitors policy listed in the Health Practice Recommendations and Requirements. All other visitors should conduct business virtually until further notice. 

In the absence of extenuation circumstances, no visitors can enter campus housing units. Our personal residence spaces need to be a place where all students can control their environment and feel as protected as possible from a random introduction of the virus. 

Prospective students and their families may still visit campus, but we will continue to limit the number and keep current restrictions until further notice. All appointments should be scheduled through the Office of Admissions; prospective students are limited to two additional guests for campus visits.

Unfortunately, no visitors can enter campus housing units unless there are extenuating circumstances. Our personal residence spaces need to be a place where all students can control their environment and feel as protected as possible from a random introduction of the virus.

If there are extenuating circumstances, such as a student’s illness, please call the Housing & Residence Life Office for assistance during regular business hours (765-658-4500) or DePauw Police after hours and on weekends (765-658-5555).

All remote learners enrolled at DePauw (whether fall, spring or both), regardless of full or part-time, will receive one $500 Technology Grant for 2020-21. These will be credited to student accounts in the fall for all students enrolled and studying remotely in the fall. They will be credited in the spring to any student enrolled and studying remotely in the spring who did not receive the grant in the fall (either because they were not enrolled in fall or because they were enrolled and on-campus). 

All juniors and seniors, enrolled at DePauw, regardless of full-time or part-time, will receive one $500 Professional Development Grant for 2020-21. These will be credited to student accounts in the fall semester if the student is enrolled in the fall; they will be credited in the spring semester if an eligible student enrolls in the spring after not being enrolled in the fall.

 If you are a returning international student:

• If you are planning to attend in-person classes, be sure to contact International Student Services to share your campus address. This information must be shared with ISS within 10 calendar days from the fall semester start date.

• If you plan to stay outside the US, under the DHS guidance issued on July 15th, 2020, your F-1 SEVIS record will remain active while enrolled in online classes (full-time course load).

• If you want to take a leave of absence in the fall semester, visit the Leave of Absence page for more information. Additionally, students need to complete the Authorized Early Withdrawal form required by ISS (available here) and attach the approval letter for the leave of absence. 

If you are a new student:

• If you are planning to attend in-person classes, be sure to contact International Student Services to activate your F-1 SEVIS record.  Be sure to do so within 10 calendar days from the fall semester start date.

• If you plan to stay outside the US, ISS will email students at the beginning of the semester with additional instructions regarding how to report their location from which they are taking online courses.

• If you want to defer your admission, contact the International Admission Office at intladmission@depauw.edu.

On July 13th, the US Department of State announced that US embassies and consulates are beginning the phased resumption of routine visa services. Check your nearest US consulate's website for updates regarding the status of its services. You may also look up current visa wait times for all embassies and consulates.   

Visa appointment considerations:

• You may be eligible for an expedited interview appointment based on your school start date.

• The process to request an expedited nonimmigrant visa interview varies by location. You should refer to the instructions on the website of the Embassy or Consulate Visa Section where you will interview, or on their online appointment scheduling site. You will need to provide proof of the need for an earlier appointment (e.g. I-20 showing your start date).

• In all cases, you must first submit the online visa application form (DS-160), pay the application fee and SEVIS I-901 fee, and schedule the first available interview appointment. Only at this point will the embassy or consulate consider your request for an expedited appointment.

• For example, if you are applying for a student visa in China, you can find the expedited visa appointment information here. 

• If possible, check appointment availability of other US consulates in addition to your preferred consulate.

On May 12, DHS announced that they coordinated with both the Department of State (which oversees US embassies and consulates) and Customs & Border Protection regarding the policy to allow electronic issuance and signing of Forms I-20 for the duration of the COVID19 emergency. Both agencies are in support of this action.

You may stay in the U.S. on an expired F-1 visa as long as you maintain your immigration status by being in possession of a valid I-20 and by meeting normal enrollment requirements. (Canadian citizens do not need a visa to enter the U.S.).

The five-month rule applies only to students that interrupt their studies. If you are enrolling in online courses, maintaining full-time status until the end of the fall term, and intend to register as usual for the spring term, this rule will not affect you. Remember that when classes resume fully in person, you must return to campus to maintain your immigration status.

Students who have been outside the U.S. in any of the 14 days prior to arriving on campus will be expected to self-quarantine on campus for 14 days as per CDC guidelines.

Academic advisors look forward to meeting students as usual, although meetings may be conducted virtually. Please contact your academic advisor directly.