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Application Instructions1. Application & FeeComplete the application form, answering all relevantsections. Applicants to the College of Law or GraduateSchool of Computer Science, Telecommunications andInformation Systems should contact the respectiveprogram directly for a supplemental application.A non-refundable application fee is requiredand may be sent in the form of a current check ormoney order made payable to DePaul University inU.S. dollars. Be sure to note your full name on thepayment and indicate whether you applied online.Application fees are:• U.S. $40.00 for all undergraduate programs ($25.00if you apply online)• U.S. $25.00 for all liberal arts and computer sciencegraduate programs• U.S. $60.00 for all graduate school of businessprograms2. Educational CredentialsSubmit official copies of your original secondaryand/or higher secondary school records.These mayinclude: yearly transcripts listing subjects studiedand corresponding exam results, yearly marksheets,leaving certificates, Indeks/student books, Abitur,GCE O/A-level results, and diplomas.If applicable, submit official copies of your originalpost-secondary school records. These may includeyearly transcripts, marksheets, exam results, finaldiplomas, degrees, or graduation certificates. Coursedescriptions may be requested at a later date.“Official copies” are issued in the original languagedirectly by your college or university. Copies mustbear the official stamp and/or seal of the institution,as well as the signature of the appropriate official,such as the Dean, Rector, Registrar, Controller ofExaminations, or Office of Teaching Affairs. Photo/notarized copies, facsimile/electronic mail transmissionswill not be accepted.You may request, in writing, that original documentsbe returned after an admission decision has been made.If you are applying as a transfer student, and areresiding in the U.S., please have a course-by-courseevaluation done in advance by an independentagency. The evaluation report should accompany yourofficial transcripts at the time of application. DePaulrecommends ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators,Inc.) or Educational Perspectives for this purpose.Website: www.ece.org, www.edperspective.org3. English TranslationsSubmit official translations of all educational documentsoriginally issued in a language other than English.“Official translations” must be issued by a translationagency or university language department. Thetranslation must be typed on official stationery,with the name, phone number, and address of thetranslator. The translator must attest proficiencyin the original language and must indicate that thetranslations are true and correct. Photo/notarizedcopies will not be accepted, nor will an evaluation ofyour education take place unless academic recordsare accompanied by true and complete, word-forwordtranslations.4. Proof of English Language CompetencyAll students educated outside of the U.S. must submitproof of English proficiency. A minimum TOEFL(Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 80(Internet-based test; no section lower than 17), 213(computer-based test) or 550 (paper-based test) isrequired for all applicants, although some graduateprograms may require higher minimum scores. ContactTOEFL directly (www.toefl.org) to request an officialscore report; DePaul’s TOEFL code is 1165. DePaulalso accepts an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher in placeof the TOEFL.Please note that TOEFL cannot be waived forany applicant educated in a country where the nativelanguage is not officially recognized as English.Waivers will not be granted to international applicants/non-native speakers on the basis of the following:education at a non-U.S. school where English wasthe “language of instruction,” U.S. employment orU.S. residency alone, completion of an ESL programalone. TOEFL may be waived (upon receipt of anofficial transcript) if an international applicant hascompleted the equivalent of DePaul’s English 103and 104 with a grade of C or better at an accreditedinstitution in the U.S. TOEFL may also be waived forfreshman applicants who receive a 500 or higher onthe verbal section of the SAT, or 18 on the readingand 20 on the English sections of the ACT.5. Conditional AdmissionStudents applying for certain programs who receivea TOEFL score below the minimum requirementand who meet all other requirements for admissionto an academic program may be granted conditionaladmission. Students will be required to enroll inDePaul’s English Language Academy (ELA) for atleast one term and receive a minimum score of 550on the ELA-administered paper-based TOEFL beforeregistering for academic classes.6. Examination Scores and AuditionsSeveral programs require standardized examinationsresults and no admission decision will be made untilofficial score reports are received. Programs requiringspecific exams or auditions include:• All Kellstadt Graduate School of Business programsrequire GMAT (Graduate Management AdmissionTest) results.• Law Degree (JD) programs require LSAT (LawSchool Admission Test) results.• Master’s degree programs in biology, nursing,philosophy and psychology require GRE (GraduateRecord Examination) results. GRE results also arestrongly recommended for the graduate physicsprogram.• Ph.D. programs in psychology require GRE(Graduate Record Examination) results.• All music and theatre school programs requirean audition, interview or a portfolio from eachapplicant.7. References and Statement of PurposeGraduate programs may require reference letters,essays, research articles, publications or other creativework. Contact the appropriate graduate program fordetails. All undergraduate and graduate studentsshould submit a statement of purpose.A copy of DePaul University’s Annual SecurityReport is available upon request. The report includesstatistics about crimes that occurred on campus andpublic property immediately adjacent to campus.The report also includes institutional policiesconcerning campus security, sexual assault andother matters. A copy of the report can be obtained atdepaul.edu/securityreport.Immigration and Financial MattersFinancial DocumentationStudents who plan to apply for F-1 or J-1 student visastatus are required by U.S. immigration law to submitevidence of adequate funding to meet the estimatedtuition and living expenses for their first year of studybefore the I-20 or DS-2019 form can be issued. Pleasecomplete and submit the enclosed financial affidavit ofsupport form along with a current (dated) and originalbank statement verifying the availability of funds forthe required amount. Documents must be writtenin English or accompanied by an official translation.Promissory notes or employers statement of estimatedearnings will not be accepted. Any false statementsmade regarding financial responsibility violate U.S.immigration laws. DePaul is not responsible if theamount of funds shown as available by the student orsponsor on the affidavit of support becomes unavailableafter the date on this affidavit.Passport CopyAll students requiring an I-20 or DS-2019 from DePaulmust submit a copy of the identification page of theirpassport with their financial documents.Transferring your I-20 FormIf you currently have F-1 visa status and attendanother school, college, university or English languageprogram in the U.S. and are admitted to DePaul, youmust receive a new DePaul I-20 form. Please submitthe financial documents and copy of your passportas outlined above, along with a copy of your currentI-20 form, and the completed Transfer Release Form.Website: www.depaul.edu/international/admission/immigration.htmlEvidence of Immigration StatusIf you are on a type of visa other than F-1 or J-1, or ifyou are a permanent resident of the U.S., please submita copy of the current visa page and I-94 card in yourpassport, or a copy of your Alien Registration card(front and back) as verification of your current status.The documents outlined above are not requirementsfor admission, but are necessary for the issuance ofyour I-20 form. Please note that I-20 forms can onlybe issued to students who are accepted to DePaul infull-time degree-seeking programs.Please submit all forms and supporting documents to:DePaul UniversityInternational Admission1 East Jackson BoulevardChicago, Illinois 60604-2287, U.S.A.
Application for International Student AdmissionApplicant Information(Please type or print clearly. Please list names exactly as they appear on your passport.)® Mr. Family Name (Last) Given (First) Middle® Ms. Former Last Name (if applicable)® Mrs. U.S. Social Security Number (if applicable)City and Country of BirthCountry of CitizenshipCurrent or expected Immigration Status (in U.S.):® F-1 (Student) Visa ® U.S. Permanent Resident® J-1 (Exchange Visitor) Visa ® U.S. Citizen® H-1B (Alien in Special Occupation) Visa® Other (specify)Date of Birth: (mm/dd/yyyy)Gender: ® Male ® FemaleEthnicity (optional)Religious Affiliation (optional)Present Contact InformationStreet AddressCity, Country, Postal CodeHome Telephone Business Telephone FacsimileE-mail AddressPermanent Mailing Address outside the U.S. (If different from present address)StreetCity, Country, Postal CodeAdmission InformationAdmission requested for:® Autumn Quarter (September) 20® Winter Quarter (January) 20® Spring Quarter (March/April) 20® Summer I Term (June) 20® Summer II Term (July) 20Entry Status® Beginning Freshman® Transfer Student® Visiting Exchange Student® Graduate Student® Previously enrolled at DePaulHave you previously applied to DePaul?® Yes Year® NoDid you enroll?® Yes Year® NoApplying For: (check one)Undergraduate® College of Commerce® College of Liberal Arts and Sciences® School of Computer Science, Telecommunicationsand Information Systems® School of Education® School of Music® The Theatre School® School for New LearningGraduate® Kellstadt Graduate School of Business® School of Computer Science, Telecommunicationsand Information Systems® College of Liberal Arts and Sciences® School of Education® School of Music® The Theatre School® School for New Learning® College of LawSchool of Music Applicants:InstrumentVoice and RangeArea of Study:Intended Degree (B.A., B.S., B.SC., M.A., etc.)Program of StudyHow did you hear about DePaul?Check all that apply.® Advising center in your country® College fair in your country® Friend and/or relatives® DePaul alumni® DePaul publications® Counselor/teacher recommendation® Advertisement® Visit to DePaul’s campus® OtherAPPLICATION: page 1 OF 2
Academic History(Secondary schools, colleges and universities)List below all educational institutions you have attended or are attending in order, beginning with the most recent. Failure to list and providetranscripts for all previous colleges or universities attended may result in dismissal from DePaul or ineligibility for graduation. No additionaltransfer credit will be awarded for coursework not listed on this application.a. Name of Institution a. Date Program Began a. Exact Name of Diplomab. City and Country b. Date Program Ended b. Date Receiveda. a. a.b. b. b.a. a. a.b. b. b.a. a. a.b. b. b.a. a. a.b. b. b.Work ExperiencePosition (Most Recent First) Employer / Institution Month / Year to Month / YearTest ResultsOfficial results are required. DePaul’s code is 1165. Have official TOEFL and GMAT or GRE results, if required, forwarded.TOEFL Test Date Score SAT Test Date ScoreGMAT Test Date Score GRE Test Date ScoreIELTS Test Date Score ACT Test Date ScoreHousing Information(For undergraduate applicants only.)Do you wish to live on campus? ® Yes ® No (If yes, a university housing application will be mailed to you upon admission.)CertificationThis application must be signed by the applicant and is not valid if information is withheld or misinformation given. Any credit earned throughan invalid application will be canceled. If admitted, the applicant agrees to comply with all rules and regulations of DePaul University.Applicant’s signatureDateFor Office Use OnlyAP D RES FP DEC CL G.P.A.DePaul does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability in admission,employment or the provision of services.APPLICATION: page 2 OF 2
FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORTFinancial Affidavit of Support part 1Family Name (Last) Given (First) Middle® Male ® Female Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)Country of BirthCountry of CitizenshipDo you expect to come to the U.S.: ® Alone ® With Spouse ® With ChildrenDependents (if applicable):Family (Last) Name Given (First) Name Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy) Country of Birth RelationshipFamily (Last) Name Given (First) Name Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy) Country of Birth RelationshipIf you are currently outside the U.S., what type of visa do you wish to receive? ® F-1 ® J-1If you are currently in the U.S., what type of visa do you hold?If you are currently in the U.S. on an F-1 or J-1 visa, which school, college, university or institute issued your I-20 or DS-2019?Name and address of institutionAddress where I-20 or DS-2019 form should be sent:Send to this address until (date)TelephoneE-mailTuition and Estimated Living Expenses 2007-2008 Academic YearUndergraduate Programs Tuition Estimated Living ExpensesCollege of Commerce $23,820 $12,000College of Communication $23,820 $12,000College of Liberal Arts and Sciences $23,820 $12,000School of Computer Science,Telecommunications and Information Systems $23,820 $12,000School of Education $23,820 $12,000School of Music $27,030 $12,000The Theatre School $27,260 $12,000The School for New Learning $20,256 $12,000(Based upon full-time status = enrolled in three or four courses per quarter.)Graduate Programs Tuition Estimated Living ExpensesCollege of Liberal Arts and Sciences $17,208 $12,000College of Communication $17,208 $12,000School of Education $17,208 $12,000School of Computer Science,Telecommunications and Information Systems $21,528 $12,000Kellstadt Graduate School of Business $26,964 $12,000School of Music $13,700 $12,000The Theatre School $25,620 $12,000The School for New Learning $16,956 $12,000College of Law $32,950 $14,400(Based upon full-time status = enrolled in two or three courses per quarter.)* Summer tuition and living expenses are not included in these figures. Transportation costs to DePaul University are not included. Health insurance is strongly recommendedfor all students (approximately $600 per year). If you are bringing a dependent spouse and/or child, please add $5,000 for the first dependent plus $3,000 per additional dependent.AFFIDAVIT: page 1 OF 2
Financial Affidavit of Support part 2Declaration of Financial SupportSource of fundS amount assured 1st year Required DocumentationStudent’s personal funds: U.S. $ ® Original bank statementFamily support: U.S. $ ® Sponsor’s statement and original bank statementName and relationship of family member(s):Other support: U.S. $ ® Sponsor’s statement and original bank statementName and relationship of sponsor(s):DePaul University support: U.S. $ ® Copy of award letterType of award:Government/Agency support: U.S. $ ® Original letter or document from government/agencyName of organization:TOTAL support U.S. $Certification of Agreement by StudentI understand that as a non-immigrant student, I am expected to engage in full-time study at DePaul University. I certify that I have arrangedfor financial support for the duration of my studies at DePaul and have truthfully stated the financial arrangements above. I understand thatby law I cannot expect to work to support my studies and that I cannot expect to receive financial aid after my arrival.Student signatureDatecertification of Agreement by SponsorI certify that I,, am able and willing to provide financial support tofor the total amount of U.S. $ _____________________ per year while she/he studies at DePaul University.Name of studentSponsor’s signatureSponsor’s addressDateTelFaxAFFIDAVIT: page 2 OF 2