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OFF-CAMPUS
Housing Guide
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Welcome
Contents Hello and welcome to Chicago. As you may already
know, Chicago has a lot to offer both on and off campus.
Let this guide give you some direction on what is
Off-Campus Housing | 4
available outside of the classroom. Find out about
Affordable and Transitional Housing | 5
off-campus housing, where to grab a bite to eat, what
Emergency Housing Options | 5 student discounts are available around the city and
Leasing 101 | 6 much more. This publication will give you the tools to
New Renter Activation List | 8 make the most of your DePaul experience in the best
Before You Move In | 9 city around, so take advantage of what is offered.
Moving Out | 11
Commuting | 12 Sincerely,
Eating, Discounts and Demon Express | 13
Academic Resources | 14 Office of Adult, Veteran and Commuter Student Affairs
Be Involved | 15 (312) 362-5494
Be Safe | 16
Key Phone Numbers | 16
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Off-Campus Housing Affordable and Transitional Housing
If you plan on living off campus, the following pages offer important and useful information. The community resource specialist, within the Dean of Students Office, has connections to affordable housing options throughout
Learn more about Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods, where to look for apartments, how you the city of Chicago. Many students cannot afford campus housing or the price of apartments in the neighborhoods surrounding DePaul.
can commute to and from campus, and how to take advantage of Student Legal Services once Additionally, some students experience financial difficulties or hardships that may limit their ability to pay for living expenses. These
you have found the perfect place. agencies may provide students with short-term, transitional housing and in some cases long-term solutions. Students must meet certain
criteria to apply. For additional information, contact Ty Matthews at tmatthe6@depaul.edu.
Finding a Place Chicago Neighborhoods and
Chicago is full of diverse, exciting Surrounding Suburbs A Safe Haven Foundation 1801 South Wabash 618 South Wabash
neighborhoods. When looking for an
Each neighborhood and suburb is unique asafehaven.org Units are available to those who sustain There are 169 single occupancy rooms at
apartment, be sure to choose the place that
and has something different to offer those employment for three to six months. There this location.
best fits your needs and wants. After all, this A Safe Haven Foundation provides
who make it home. Chicago is divided into also are subsidized units available for 60
will be your home for a year. housing and other resources to For more information, please call
many different neighborhoods. See map on of the 170 units. There is a waiting period
low-income families. (312) 698-4600.
Domu.com: Locally owned and operated, page 7. of six months to a year for these units
domu.com is a good source for online and you must meet certain criteria. As a
Chicago apartment rentals. The site Roommates resident in either program you are required
features map-based searching, neighborhood to participate in the Supportive Services
descriptions and practical search filters. Many off-campus students will want to live Program.
For DePaul students, domu.com provides with a roommate. The benefits of having
a roommate include sharing the living For information, please call Darlene
custom online campus maps of apartment
expenses and having someone to hang out. Roberts, property manager, at
listings near DePaul’s Lincoln Park and
Be aware that if you are living with your (312) 328-6810.
Loop campuses. The listings are current,
accurate and vetted by the site’s listing best friend from grade school or someone
editors. If you are a first-time apartment you met through a service, you should
renter, domu.com offers a tenant guide always come to an agreement on issues such
with useful information about finding
and renting an apartment. For additional
as cleaning, groceries, quiet times, privacy,
guest visitation and bills. Discussing all of Emergency Housing Options
information, email info@domu.com or call these issues upfront may help create a better Emergency housing is available to students who need it. Please contact University Ministry at (312) 362-6910 or the Dean of Students
(312) 642-3668. living situation. You may even want to sign Office at (773) 325-7290 for assistance.
a roommate contract—it is always there to
refer to in case a problem does arise.
The following are Heartland Alliance
Catholic Charities Properties:
Chicago Getaway Hostel
catholiccharities.net getawayhostel.com
• Parkway Apartments
Catholic Charities is a large organization • Roosevelt Square Formerly Arlington House, Chicago
that offers many services to the community. • LeLand Apartments Getaway Hostel is a hostel located in
Domestic abuse services, counseling Chicago that offers short-term transitional
services, homeless services, employment
Volunteers of America space to individuals. For rates and
and job training, health care services, legal availability, please call (773) 929-5380.
services, veteran services and many more voa.org The hostel is located near the Lincoln Park
are available through Catholic Charities. If Volunteers of America provides housing Campus at 616 W. Arlington Pl., Chicago.
you are experiencing homelessness, please assistance for homeless, veterans and
call (312) 655-7700 for an intake. From the elderly. You are able to type your zip code Ilhousingsearch.org
intake, the services that will best fit your in and search the available options for your Ilhousingsearch.org assists in the search
needs will be suggested. The main office area. To speak with a representative, call for affordable housing and information
is located at 721 N. LaSalle St., Chicago. the toll free number (800) 899-0089. on housing programs. To speak with a
representative, please call (877) 428-8844.
Heartland Alliance Hostelling
heartlandalliance.org International Chicago
Heartland Alliance provides affordable hichicago.org
housing to individuals who meet certain
requirements. You must be employed to Hostelling International offers short-term
seek housing at Heartland. Children are transitional space to individuals with a
allowed in the housing developments maximum two-week stay. Please call
when the square foot per person (312) 360-0300 for rates and availability.
requirements are met. Most utilities are This hostel is located near the Loop
included in the price of rent. Heartland Campus at 24 E. Congress Pkwy., Chicago.
also offers services such as job training
programs, referrals for health care services
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Leasing 101
A lease is a legally binding contract between the resident(s) and property owner(s) that
explains the conditions under which housing is rented (typically for 12 months). If any party
of the lease does not fulfill the lease obligations, the other party may take legal action. Before
signing the lease, you should fully understand your rights and responsibilities as outlined. Here
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are some of the items you should consider before you sign your name to a lease.
LAKEVIEW
“model” apartment and find your actual
Basic Principles of a Lease apartment is of lesser quality. Sometimes
a. If you make any agreement with your you may have to pre-lease several LOGAN SQUARE LINCOLN PARK
CAMPUSES
landlord that is not listed in the lease, put months in advance and not know which 5 A 1
A DEPAUL’S LINCOLN PARK CAMPUS
it in writing and ask the manager to sign apartments will be vacant. In this case,
3 B DEPAUL’S LOOP CAMPUS
and date the amendments. make a written notation on the lease
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b. Keep a copy of all documents and stating the apartment provided must be
WEST TOWN NEAR NEIGHBORHOODS
correspondences. This includes a lease comparable to the “model” shown. 8
NORTH 7 1 LINCOLN PARK
contract, apartment inventory form, 2 LAKEVIEW/WRIGLEYVILLE
cancelled checks, agreements, repair 3 BUCKTOWN/WICKER PARK
requests, letters, etc. Credit/Background Checks 6 4 UKRANIAN VILLAGE
9 LOOP
c. Be aware that if you break the lease, you Many landlords require a credit or NEAR WEST SIDE 5 LOGAN SQUARE
B
still may be liable for the full amount of background check before they let you lease 6 THE LOOP
the rent for the remaining months on an apartment. This could include accessing 10 7 STREETERVILLE
the lease. your credit score with one of the major NEAR 8 GOLD COAST
credit bureaus. You should have to sign SOUTH 9 WEST LOOP
documents that allow the landlord to do SIDE 10 SOUTH LOOP
Rules Before Renting this, and to provide references if necessary.
Make sure to read all documents carefully
a. The flaws in any rental property may so that you know what information you are
not be obvious, so thoroughly inspect allowing the landlord to access.
any rental properties you are highly Office of Student Legal
considering.
Services
b. By viewing multiple units, you will have International Students In collaboration with the Office of the The office does not provide students with
a good base for comparison.
When signing a lease in the U.S., a credit President and the Student Government assistance or advice in conflicts with
c. Consider taking a veteran renter with you history check is typically required. As Association, DePaul has established the the university or with other students or
that has experience looking over rental an international student, you may have Office of Student Legal Services to assist student groups. Further, the office does not
properties. limited or no U.S. credit history. Some students while at DePaul. The office undertake court representation of a student
d. Take notes and utilize the sample landlords may be flexible and happy to provides students with assistance in dealing in any case. For more information, visit
checklist. By the end of the day, you work with you. In order to compensate for with legal issues arising from landlord- sls.depaul.edu or call (773) 325-4959.
will become tired and not give the latter this lack of credit history, the landlord can tenant matters, violations of municipal
apartments as close attention. require a double security deposit. DePaul’s ordinances and/or misdemeanor offenses,
International Student Office can provide you and leases and minor business contracts.
e. If you are considering an apartment with a letter stating that you are indeed a Further, the office advises students
under construction, do not sign a lease DePaul student and can validate additional on the navigation of the legal system
unless you fully understand and accept information to assist with your housing and occasionally provide referrals for
the risks involved. situation. If you have any further questions representation in court. The office serves as
f. Ask to see the actual apartment you in this area, please contact the Office for a means by which students learn about their
are considering. You may be shown a International Students and Scholars at rights under the law.
(312) 362-8376 or visit oiss.depaul.edu.
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New Renter Activation List Before You Move In
Connect Utilities is a service that assists customers by consolidating the utility, home service and subscription scheduling process You have found it—your very own apartment. But now what? Use the following information to
into a single website that allows you to shop, request and schedule your electricity, gas, phone, cable, satellite, Internet, newspaper navigate through the move-in process.
subscriptions and more. It takes just minutes to submit a service request online. For additional questions, call (866) 298-1514, or visit
connectutilities.com/wf.
Renter’s Insurance Utilities
Though you may believe that your personal Most apartments will require that you
Gas Phone/Internet/Cable City Sticker belongings are insured under your landlord’s pay part of or all utility bills and set-up.
policy and that any injuries sustained in Your lease should identify what you and
People’s Gas is the main supplier of Comcast chicityclerk.com/licenses/citystickers.html
the residence are covered by the landlord, the landlord are responsible for. Once
natural gas in Chicago. To start service as comcast.com
you are incorrect. The apartment you live you know your move-in date, you should
a new customer, there is an online form at (800) COMCAST or (800) 266-2278
in is insured for structural damage (say contact the various utilities for set-up and
peoplesgasdelivery.com. Residential Parking the building were to catch on fire), but installation as it may take more than a week
Heating costs can be high in winter, but by chicityclerk.com/residential_parking/ does not include personal property such as to schedule a technician. For Chicago area
AT&T
getting a plan in which you pay a standard index.html furnishings, clothing, automobile, etc. utilities, go to chicagoneighborhoods.cc/
att.com
average fee instead of each month’s actual chicago-utilities.html.
(800) 288-2020 To obtain renter’s insurance, you will
cost, you can avoid getting a $200 bill in
need an estimate of the value of all of the
January and a $35 bill in June. Average
belongings you would like to cover. It is
costs should be around $60 to $80 a month. Verizon important to make receipt copies of any Common Terms
Call People’s Gas at (312) 240-7000. verizon.com big purchases. If you have another type Not all leases are the same. You should read
(800) 922-0204 of insurance, you may be eligible for a over each and every one carefully. If you do
discount. If you are a dependent student, not understand any of the stipulations of the
Electricity your parent or guardian may have coverage lease, ask questions. If you are still not sure,
RCN
ComEd is Chicago’s primary electric with their homeowner’s insurance. Renter’s ask to consider the lease overnight, but be
rcn.com/chicago
provider. Electric prices can be estimated insurance policies and quotes will vary aware that the landlord does have the right
(800) 746-4726
at http://www.exeloncorp.com/energy/ by company. It is important you get the to lease the apartment to another renter
delivery/comed.aspx. coverage you need by comparing similar during that time. Below are some clauses to
types of coverage. For more information help you get through the basics.
Delivery charges are often more then the Change of address on renter’s insurance, contact the Insurance
amount for the electric itself. For example, Information Institute at (800) 331-9146. Landlord: The individual or company from
850 kWh costs $60.80 with the delivery You may go to your local United States Post
which you will rent the apartment.
charge at $29.75 making the estimated cost Office to pick up a form or complete the
form online at moversguide.usps.com. Parties: Include the names of all roommates
of electric in March $90.55. For customer
service inquiries call (800) Edison-1 or Move-In Condition Inventory on your lease. Your roommates will not be
legally responsible for the unit if their names
(800) 334-7661. Within 48 hours of the time you move into
and signatures do not appear on the lease.
Register to vote your apartment, you must complete an
inventory form which lists the condition Lease Term: At the end of the initial
chicagoelections.com/page.php?id=170
of the property. Be as specific as possible lease term, the lease will be automatically
Water when describing the apartment. This would renewed on a month to month basis unless
For water service in Chicago, the include the number of ice cube trays, marks a written notice of termination is given by
Department of Water and Sewer
Driver’s License/State ID/ on the walls, condition of floors, ceilings, the manager or the resident (this is usually
Management is responsible for water and Vehicle Registration fixtures, furniture, appliances, etc. required at least 30 days before the end of
sewer utilities and are responsible for any the lease).
cyberdriveillinois.com Condition Inventory Checklist:
emergencies. They offer flexible payment Security Deposit: Always get a receipt when
plans and a variety of ways to pay. For 0Check for any sign of insects or pests.
you give an apartment complex or landlord
water in the street or basement, call Check security items such as locks, a deposit.
(312) 744-7038 or for questions about windows and smoke alarms.
Rent and Charges: The amount, how it is to
your water bill (312) 747-9090.
Check that everything is working be paid, the date it is due and penalties for
properly such as toilets, light fixtures, late payments.
fans, dishwasher, etc.
Insurance: Property owners urge you to
If your lease states that management is protect your property from theft, fire,
responsible for pest control, make sure smoke and water damage by purchasing
the place has been exterminated recently. insurance. Know that the property owners
are not responsible for the safety of
Have your manager sign and date the
your belongings.
inventory form and keep a signed
original copy for your files. Document
in detail everything you may be charged
for during move out.
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Security Devices: Your residence must
have the following: a window latch on
Emergencies, Repairs and Be a Good Neighbor Moving Out
each window, a keyless dead bolt on each Maintenance Whether you live in an apartment complex,
When you are ready to move out of your apartment, check the lease for the defined move out
exterior door, a door viewer on each condominium or private housing, all
Your lease should contain a clause that notice period. This will typically be 30, 60 or 90 days. Make sure to notify your manager in
exterior door, and a pin lock, door handle DePaul students are part of the DePaul
discusses repairs, maintenance and the writing of your intentions and get the manager’s acknowledgement of the notification.
latch or security bar on each sliding glass community and need to work together
responsibilities of the owner. Be aware that Make an appointment with the manager when you are ready to move out to jointly inspect the
door. to keep their neighborhood clean and
not all leases require a property owner to conditions of your unit. Have your move-in inventory form handy to compare the conditions of
inviting. Below are tips on how to be a
Community Policies or Rules: Ask your make ordinary repairs.
good neighbor. the unit from when you moved in to now.
manager to give you a copy of any other To request a repair or maintenance:
rules and regulations that apply specifically Know Your Neighbors: You do not have
a. Give the property owner written notice. a. Negotiate: It may be possible to negotiate
to the apartment complex in which
Make two copies of the notice (keep one
be best friends with your neighbors, but Security Deposit with the property owner to allow you
you live. it is a good idea to know their names and
for yourself) and have the manager sign have their contact information in case of If you have fulfilled all of the conditions for to terminate your lease. If you and the
Release of Resident: Unless there is a both copies. If the manager will not sign an emergency. the return of your deposit (as outlined in property owner reach an agreement, get
clause in the special provisions or you fall the copies, send the notice by certified your lease), then your manager is required it in writing and have it signed by
under the military clause, you will not be Noise: How much is too much? Use to refund your security deposit and/or
mail. This will give you proof that the both parties.
released from your lease. your best judgment. If the noise can be provide you with a written, itemized list of
manager received the notification.
heard outside of your property, then it is b. Sublease: This is an agreement in which
Conditions of the Premises and any deductions within 30 days after you
b. Wait a reasonable amount of time. On probably too loud. Make sure to monitor you rent your apartment to another
Alterations: If the apartment is not in the vacate or 30 days after they receive your
average, this can be interpreted as five to the volume on your television and stereo person with the property owner’s
condition you expected, DO NOT forwarding address. If you do not agree
seven working days, depending on the early in the morning and late at night so permission. In this case, you are still
MOVE IN! with the property owner’s deductions, make
nature of the repair. Emergency repairs that you do not disrupt your neighbors. responsible for the apartment, including
sure to discuss the issue with them.
Repair Requests: If you need any type of are those necessary for your health and You also should avoid leaving barking rent and damages. A basic sublease
repair, written notice must be given to safety and must be taken care of within dogs alone for a long period of time. contract is usually available from the
your management (except in emergencies a reasonable amount of time, usually property manager. Consult with your
involving immediate danger to person five days. Such repairs include: gas
Property Appearance: Take pride in your Options for Early Move Out property manager first.
property and your neighbors will as well.
or property). leaks, broken locks, exposed electrical Sometimes there are situations in which
To be a good neighbor, you can shovel c. Reletting: Much like a sublease, but the
wiring, etc. you must leave before your lease is up.
When Property Representatives May snow off of the sidewalk (and possibly help actual lease contract is changed to add
c. Submit a second written notice if the an elderly neighbor with their own), keep Moving out before your lease expires is a the new tenant and delete the old tenant.
Enter: The apartment manager or repair
repairs have not been made within indoor furniture indoors and not on your breach of contract, and no matter how valid The original tenant is still responsible for
personnel may enter your apartment at
a reasonable amount of time. Again porch or lawn, and keep the dumpster you believe your reasoning, the property paying rent until a new tenant is found
reasonable hours. Entry may be during a
have the manager sign both copies. from overflowing. owner may be entitled to damages. You and then is typically charged a reletting
time when residents are in the apartment
Depending on the type of repair, you may be liable for the rent you owe for the fee. Once an agreement is made, all
or entering party may leave notice to Parking: Living in Chicago, there is
may indicate in your second notice that remainder of the months in your lease and parties should sign and keep an
residents about their entry. limited space for parking. Fortunately,
you may consider terminating your not paying this rent could lead to a lawsuit. original copy.
Multiple Residents or Occupants: Request public transportation is convenient in All is not lost, however. You still have
lease if the repairs are not made in a
or notices given to/from any resident many neighborhoods and by our DePaul options for moving out early.
certain amount of time. However, do
constitutes notice to/from all residents. All campuses. If public transportation is not an
not assume that you can make repairs
residents on the lease are equally liable to option for you, you can take other steps to
yourself and be reimbursed for them.
uphold the lease. help solve parking congestion by following
d. Please note: Under almost all posted parking regulations and by not
Move-Out Notice: You must give circumstances, you cannot legally parking in a space or driveway that does
apartment representatives at least 30 days withhold rent because repairs have not belong to you.
written notice. Even if your lease states not been made. You may be able to
your move-out date, you must give notice. Local Government: Who is your
negotiate a reduction in your rent, but
Move-out notice given on the first day of alderman? Are you registered to vote? Go
be sure to get this in writing as well.
the month is sufficient for move out on the to “Your Government” at cityofchicago.org.
last day of the month. Verbal notice is not
sufficient and does not constitute notice.
Change of Address
When you are ready to move in, be sure to
complete a change of address card at your
local post office or online at
moversguide.usps.com. Also, change
your address in Campus Connection.
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Commuting Eating, Discounts and Demon Express
Whether you live on or off campus, your time at DePaul will most likely involve traveling around the city. To do so, you will need to know the Demon Express is a debit account offered to current students, faculty and staff of DePaul
ins and outs of commuting on the famous “L” system or by bus. It also is important to know the advantages of the Metra. Use the following University with a valid DePaul ID. Money deposited on the account will carry over from
information as a guide to getting around the city; you are in for a great ride. quarter to quarter for as long as you are a student or employee of the university.
To get to Demon Express, go to campusconnect.depaul.edu and click on the section
U-PASS Active Transportation Locker Rental “Demon Express Online.”
The CTA U-Pass is a transit pass that Alliance DePaul lockers are available for students to
provides unlimited rides to eligible
Active Transportation Alliance’s (ATA)
rent annually. Please go to Student Center Dining Demon Discounts
students on CTA bus/rail systems during offices at our Loop and Lincoln Park
goal is to make bicycling, walking and Class and work may have you hungry, but Being a Blue Demon does have its perks.
an academic term. The U-Pass is valid on campuses to be assigned a locker.
public transit safe, convenient and fun to DePaul has a great variety of eats to handle Below are discounts that are available to the
CTA-operated bus and rail lines 24 hours
encourage active travel. ATA advocates • Loop Campus, DePaul Center, Floor 11 even the most famished student. You can DePaul community:
per day, seven days per week. The pass is
for transportation that encourages and • Lincoln Park Campus, Student Center enjoy the great dining choices available to
not valid during winter break, but is valid • Automotive
promotes safety, physical activity, health, Information Desk residential students. In addition to using
over spring break. U-Passes will work • Entertainment
recreation, social interaction, equity, Demon Express, you have the option to add
through the date printed on the U-Pass, as • Financial products
environmental stewardship and a dollar value onto your DePaul ID card,
long as students remain eligible. • Moving services
resource conservation. Find out more at Parking which will allow you to dine at any campus
• PCs and electronics
The U-Pass program provides greatly activetrans.org. location that accepts dining plans. (Make
• Restaurants
reduced rides for students and requires Lincoln Park Campus sure you use this dining plan money up by
• Retail stores
that all eligible students participate in parkingservices.depaul.edu the last day of spring quarter.) Visit Campus
• Travel
the program. All students meeting the CTA Rail System All vehicles using the Lincoln Park Campus Connection (campusconnect.depaul.edu),
requirements are automatically enrolled. click on “Meal Plan Online” and follow the To get more information about these
Visit transitchicago.com for information parking facilities must display a valid
Eligibility is determined based on your directions. discounts visit discounts.depaul.edu.
about CTA bus and train service in and DePaul parking permit. Vehicles that do
academic program, credit hours and course
around Chicago. Find maps, schedules, not display a permit will be towed at the Cafeteria locations:
locations as it appears on your registration.
service alerts, plan a trip, jobs, news owner’s expense. The Sheffield Garage
If your eligibility changes before the last
and more. is located at 2331 N. Sheffield Ave. The
Lincoln Park Campus Printing and Demon Express
day to drop courses, your U-PASS will Brownstone’s Internet Café
Clifton Parking Garage is located at 2330 Your Demon Express account is good for
be adjusted accordingly. View eligibility McGowan Café
N. Clifton Ave. Parking permits may be more than just eatery discounts. Demon
details at upass.depaul.edu. The Bean Caffe
Bike Rentals/Corrals purchased at the Payment Center located in
Student Center second floor Express is also where you can load money
Schmitt Academic Center (SAC), 2320 N. for use at various campus printing stations.
Campus Recreation offers quality bicycle • Kitchen
Kenmore Ave.
Metra rentals at a low price right in Lincoln Park. • Garden How to load money onto your Demon
Bike to all your favorite places in Chicago. Please be advised that many of the streets • Simmer Express account for printing:
Metra is the suburban train line for the Campus Recreation is conveniently located surrounding the Lincoln Park Campus • Savor
Chicago area. It has five hub stations in • Online through Campus Connection
just blocks from the 18-mile lakefront trail. are designated for permit parking for area • Seasons
the downtown Loop area with several under the “Demon Express” menu
You’ll have immediate access to safe bike residents. Any vehicles parked during the • Deli
lines leading in from the suburbs to lanes, leading you to over 150 miles of posted times are subject to tow by the City • Etc… • DePaul Central
Chicago. The two largest Metra stations road to safely explore the city. of Chicago. • Sizzle LPC-SAC 101
in the city are Union Station on Canal • Scramble Loop-DPC 9100
between Adams and Jackson and Oglivie Unfortunately, every year bicycles are
• Melt • Phone (via credit card)
Transportation Center, also on Canal. The stolen from the Lincoln Park Campus. Give
yourself the added protection of parking Loop Campus Parking Discounts Loop Campus LPC: (773) 325-7810
trains run seven days a week, with more discounts.depaul.edu
frequent scheduling during the rush hours. your bike in a fenced bike corral accessible DePaul Market, DePaul Center, Floor 11 Loop: (312) 362-6744
Schedules and ticket information can be only to those who have registered for the DePaul has no parking facilities in the • VTS machine locations:
found on Metra’s website at metrarail.com. service. The bicycle corral is located under Loop area. However, several private
the north portico of McCabe Hall. You facilities offer discounts for the DePaul Lincoln Park Campus
can register by completing the form at community. Discounted parking also is Richardson Library, Room 107
parkingservices.depaul.edu/bike_corral available with a validated ticket from Schmitt Academic Center, SAC Pit
PACE and sending the completed form to Parking the security desks in the lobby of the Student Center, Room 109
Pace is a suburban transit provider that Services. Students also are encouraged DePaul or Lewis centers or the Daley Loop Campus
serves tens of thousands of daily riders to register their bicycle with the Chicago or CDM buildings. Loop Library, DePaul Center, Floor 10
with fixed bus routes, vanpools and Police Department. Lewis Building, Room 407
dial-a-ride programs. Covering 3,500
Suburban Campuses
square miles, Pace is the one of the largest
O’Hare
bus services in North America. More
Naperville
information can be found at pacebus.com.
Oak Forest
Rolling Meadows
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Academic Resources Be Involved
Academic Advisor Computer Labs The Office of Student Involvement empowers students to define their own DePaul experience
by providing opportunities to connect, engage and grow. Student Involvement facilitates
It’s better to ask questions than try to figure Lincoln Park
holistic learning and develops socially responsible leaders through support, coordination,
things out on your own. Be sure to check in • Schmitt Academic Center 235
advisement and mentorship of commuters, student organizations, fraternities and sororities
with an academic advisor before scheduling • Byrne 358
and on- and off-campus activities.
classes to stay on the right track. • Lincoln Park Library
• McGowan 255
Driehaus College of Business and
• McGaw 145
Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School
• Student Center-Brownstone’s Café
Tau Sigma OrgSync
of Business: (312) 362-8810
• Brownstone’s Lounge Tau Sigma is an academic honor society OrgSync is your resource for student
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences: • Schmitt Academic Center, Floor 1 designed specifically to “recognize and organizations on campus. Whether you
(773) 325-7310 promote the academic excellence and want to join one or start one, OrgSync
Loop Campus
College of Communication: (312) 362-8600 involvement of transfer students.” has all the information.
• Loop Library
College of Computing and Digital Media: • O’Malley 1350 Transfer students that qualify are in the OrgSync is an online tool that provides
(312) 362-8381 • 55 E. Jackson Blvd., Floor 4 top 20 percent of their incoming transfer direct access to student involvement
• CDM Building, Floor 1 class and will be notified via a letter in the opportunities at the university. OrgSync
College of Law: (312) 362-6831 • 14 E. Jackson Blvd., Floor 1 beginning of the winter quarter. allows the DePaul community to
College of Science and Health : • Adult Student Center, DePaul Center, browse student organizations, view the
All questions can be directed to
(773) 325-8490 Floor 11 events calendar, join an organization or
tausigma@depaul.edu.
• Commuter Lounge, DePaul Center, communicate within one’s own student
School for New Learning: (312) 362-5445
Floor 11 group.
College of Education: Refer to college
website for advisors based on program. Transfer Student Union In order to log onto OrgSync, go to
Tutoring All transfer students are eligible to join
the Student Involvement website at
School of Music: (773) 325-7260 studentaffairs.depaul.edu/involvement
Tutoring is available on both campuses. the Transfer Student Union (TSU). This for details.
The Theatre School: (773) 325-7917 Please check with your college for more organization connects transfer students with
information on subjects, times and locations. one another and advocates on behalf of the
needs of the transfer student population.
DePaul Libraries
There are three available libraries.
Lincoln Park Campus Library
Professional Adult
John T. Richardson Library Student Society
2350 N. Kenmore Ave. The Professional Adult Student Society
General Information: (773) 325-7862 (PASS) provides opportunities for adult
Reference Desk: (773) 325-7863 students to network, share resources and
Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m.–midnight socialize with other adult students within
Friday: 8 a.m.–9 p.m. the DePaul community thus enhancing
Saturday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. students’ professional skills.
Sunday: noon–midnight
Maximize your experience at DePaul by
Loop Libraries joining the adult student community outside
General Library the classroom.
DePaul Center
1 E. Jackson Blvd., Floor 10 PASS meets quarterly, but most information
General Information: (312) 362-8433 is available on OrgSync. Membership is
Reference Desk: (312) 362-8432 free. To join, log onto OrgSync using your
Campus Connect username and password:
Rinn Law Library orgsync.com/51996/chapter.
Lewis Building
25 E. Jackson Blvd., Floors 4-6
(312) 362-8121
law.depaul.edu/library
Involvement Fairs
Be sure to look out for the dates of the
Refer to Rinn Law Library website for hours Involvement Fair. This is the largest annual
of operation. event hosted by the Office of Student
Involvement. At both campuses, student
organizations showcase and recruit new
members at the beginning of fall and
winter quarters.
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Be Safe Key Phone Numbers
In case of emergency, or to arrange an on- Center for Students with Office of Student
campus escort, contact Public Safety, 24 Disabilities Involvement
hours a day. In addition to the numbers listed
Lincoln Park: (773) 325-1677 Lincoln Park: (773) 325-7361
below, DePaul’s “BLUE LIGHT” phones serve
Loop: (312) 362-5680 Loop: (312) 362-5015
as a direct link to Public Safety. Located
throughout campus, you will recognize the
phones by a blue light and the sign above. DePaul Central University Counseling
Lincoln Park: (312) 362-8610 Services
DePaul Public Safety Loop: (312) 362-8610 Lincoln Park: (773) 325-7779
DePaul Public Safety provides the depaulcentral.depaul.edu Loop: (312) 362-6923
following services:
• Emergency response Division of Student Affairs University Ministry
• Escort service and hospital transportation
Lincoln Park: (773) 325-4852 Lincoln Park: (773) 325-7902
• Crime prevention and security awareness
Loop: (312) 362-5680 Loop: (312) 362-6699 (CDM, Law)
• Crime victim assistance
studentaffairs.depaul.edu (312) 362-5896 (Com, SNL)
• Safety tips
• Lost and found
• Bicycle registration Dean of Students
Office of Adult
Lincoln Park Campus: Lincoln Park: (773) 325-7291
2345 N. Sheffield Ave., Suite 304 Loop: (312) 362-8054 Student Affairs
(773) 325-7777 Loop Campus
Loop Campus: DePaul Center
DePaul Health Services 1 E. Jackson Blvd., Suite 11017
25 E. Jackson Blvd.
(312) 362-8400 Lincoln Park: (773) 549-7757 Chicago, IL 60604
Tel: (312) 362-6216
Fax: (312) 362-7213
Loop Campus
Personal Safety Tips Office Hours:
• Do not leave your bags unattended at
Information Desk Monday–Thursday | 8 a.m.– 8 p.m.
any time. Loop: (312) 362-5411 Friday | 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday | Closed
• Keep all of your bags close to you when
Sunday | Closed
traveling on the “L” or Metra.
Office of Multicultural
• Be aware of your surroundings.
Student Success Follow us on Facebook.
• Do not be a target. Try not to walk alone
Lincoln Park: (773) 325-7325
at night.
Loop: (312) 362-8476
DPU Alert
DPU Alert is DePaul’s direct emergency
notification system. It is important to
review your personal contact information in
Campus Connection to ensure DePaul can
keep you informed of both emergency and
day-to-day business communications. Any
time your contact information changes, be
sure to update it in Campus Connection.
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