DePaul University — Attraction in Chicago

My husband is a senior transfer student at DePaul in CDM, and I can say with all sincerity, this has been a terrible academic experience for him. He's an immigrant whose first language is not English, and the lack of support on all fronts is staggering. 90% of the professors he's had in the past two years are entirely devoid of passion and caring, both in their course material and in the welfare of their students. Lectures are routinely abbreviated (especially in the current covid paradigm). He has a professor currently whose average recorded lecture time is under 10 minutes. Don't be fooled by the low faculty to student ratio and all the hype DePaul tries to build around "large university resources with small, intimate classes" - at least in CDM, faculty are cold, unavailable, and seemingly disinterested in the classes they teach. One CDM professor announced on day 1 of Spring Term 2020 that his son "is a doctor, and he really doesn't need to be doing this sort of work."

Tutoring and academic advising are two more areas where this school fails miserably. From my husband's experience, I'd say it's a flip of the coin each time he books a DePaul tutor whether that individual will actually have even a rudimentary knowledge of the programming language he's seeking help with. The CDM advising office is even WORSE, as they are understaffed and totally inept when it comes to helping students plan out their education. Total lack of empathy, as they try to rush you out the door each time. Also, they're grossly understaffed, which may contribute to the churn and burn mood at the advising office. Online systems for course registration and degree mapping are frequently down or display erroneous information. Good luck getting anyone at advising to care. I helped my husband navigate a wild goose chase of a scheduling issue where the course did not align with degree requirements as the professor had clearly stated via email (and as was easily viewable online).

This term, in an app development class my husband needs, they require a Macbook in order to complete the assignments. My husband has a PC, so needed to rent one from the CDM loaner program. This has also been a total joke, as he's received conflicting approval emails, then told he was being lent a Windows 10 machine, which is NOT what he requested or requires. And once again, abysmal customer service. But hey, at least they're consistent in their total and utter disgruntled ineptitude!

If we had to do this over again, we would've chosen a different school. This is not the undergraduate experience my husband was promised, and it sure isn't in line with the cost. XYZ State University would be a solid improvement on this place.

Posting this here, as internal complaints the past two years have gone NOWHERE. I hope others will speak out about this sham of an institution pretending to espouse "Vincentian Values"....

I have been a student of DePaul University - Law College since 2019. Before joining DePaul I was contemplating between DePaul and other Universities, I am so happy I made the right choice to join DePaul. Not only is it a prestigious University with many famous alumni names, but also because it is a University that has made the list of the top best Universities for many years. Depaul has the best facility you can hope to study under, the administration are very helpful and my advisor, is one of the best, always available whenever I needed assistance, guidance or help. If you are a graduate of DePaul, you can be sure that employers will want to add you to their staff. Being part of DePaul, is being part of a large educational family. There are two campuses, the main one is located in Lincoln Park and the other one is located in the Loop, right in the heart of the business hub, if you are attending College of Law or College of Business. There are two huge libraries in the Loop campus, with access to Starbucks, as well as to, Barnes and Nobles. In both Colleges you have cafeterias amd study lounges. There is a Toastmasters club at DePaul and many other groups and clubs to join. Also, DePaul offers a help center, fpr students who may need extra help with certain classes, as well as, a writing center for whenever you need your essays reviewed, with feedback and assistance in improving it before submission. With all of the above and more, I could not possibly list all of the things DePaul os known for, or offers, but I can tell you one thing, if you happen to choose DePaul and become accepted, be sure you are part of the many successful people who will graduate with pride. DePaul is my University and hopefully it...

I've been around the academic block - I've visited Stanford, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Yale, American University, UCLA, College of Lake County, Loyola, Northwestern, University of Chicago, UIC, Loyola Marymount University, Pepperdine University, and even earned a master's degree from Harvard University and George Mason...But let me tell you, DePaul University in Lincoln Park is where it's at.

Not only does DePaul offer a top-notch education, but the surrounding neighborhood is the epitome of cool and vibrant. From music and theater to delicious food, Lincoln Park has it all.

And as someone who's been around the academic block, I can say with confidence that DePaul's faculty and resources are truly exceptional. Plus, the tight-knit community and commitment to service make DePaul a truly special place.

With a diverse student body and a wide range of extracurricular activities, there's always something happening on campus. Plus, the university's commitment to service and social justice means that you'll be part of a community that's making a positive impact on the world.

So if you're looking for a university that combines academic excellence with a cool and vibrant neighborhood, plus an opportunity to develop your social impact chops, DePaul University in Lincoln Park is the way to go. Come see for yourself why I cherish my time at this...