Incoming Student Transition & Summer Orientation

All first-year students must complete the following tasks as part of your transition and summer online orientation. This provides students a view of the items they will need to complete. Please note that some of these tasks cannot be completed until later in the summer months. More details, deadlines, and access to platforms will be provided to students throughout the summer orientation.

Students will receive detailed information via email on each item when they are available to begin. Please be sure to check your e-mail weekly.

First-Year Orientation Program

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Incoming students are required to attend orientation in its entirety.

International Students should visit the International Student ServicesÌýwebpageÌýand complete the International Student Checklist.

MARCH - MAYÌýTransition & Summer Orientation

Activate your Student Accounts

We will send you instructions to your personal email account asking you to activate your student accounts, which include your email and portal in . If you do not receive this email, please contact the Office of Admission at admission@depauw.edu.

  • If you do not receive the informational email message we invite you to contact the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ IT HelpDesk at 765-658-4294 or email helpdesk@depauw.edu.
  • If you have questions about activating your accounts or lose your password, please contact the Information Technology Help Desk at 765-658-4294.

Complete your Housing Application

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Deposited students will receive access and information to the Residence Portal and have access to the housing application starting April 1.

To complete your application, log onto the Ìýplatform. Use your full ¹û¶³´«Ã½ e-mail address as your username and your ¹û¶³´«Ã½ network password will be your password. You can log in to Residence. You will need to allow 24 hours after you establish your network password before it will work in platform.

If you have any accommodation needs that would impact your housing placement, please contact Student Accessibility Services at 765-658-6267.

Questions can be directed to Housing & Residence Life at 765-658-4500.

Housing & Residence Life

MAYÌýTRANSITION & SUMMER ORIENTATION

Submit course requests & academic interests

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You will be able to submit your First-Year Seminar course preferences in on your. Please follow the instructions provided.Ìý

You will be able to submit course requests for Fall 2024.

Questions can be directed to the Office of theÌýRegistrarÌýat 765-658-4141, or email summeradvising@depauw.edu

Office of the Registrar

Language Requirement & Placement

Students are required to take their language placement exams online over the summer. The requirements can be found on the LanguageÌýPlacement page. More information will be shared on process.Ìý

Language Requirement & Placement

Music Ensemble Auditions

The Institute of Music offers a wide variety of chamber and large ensemble opportunities, as well as ensembles formed by students themselves. Choral and instrumental ensembles are open to every ¹û¶³´«Ã½ student by audition. Learn by clicking the box below:

ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS

Complete steps to have Student ID made

FollowÌý to allow us to make a Student ID for you. More information about how you will use your student ID can be found here.

Questions can be directed to the Information Services HelpDesk at 765-658-4294.

Provide proof of immunization

¹û¶³´«Ã½ requires that all students submit a completed Immunization Record by August 1 of their incoming year.Ìý

For more information about the Immunization Policy, students should visit their portal in . Additional information can be found at www.depauwhealth.org under the Student tab.

Questions regarding immunizations and immunization compliance should be directed to the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Health Wellness Center via email (depauwhealth@hendricks.org).

Provide proof of personal health insurance

Annually, students are required to provide proof of personal health insurance at Ìýor be automatically enrolled in an insurance policy provided by ¹û¶³´«Ã½.ÌýAll students will be billed for the University insurance on their July bill; if students complete the insurance waiver/provide proof of personal insurance by the deadline (September 2), their student account will be credited no later than September 9. More information can be found at www.depauwhealth.org. International students may not waive insurance provided by ¹û¶³´«Ã½ and students participating in intercollegiate athletics may have additional requirements.

JUNEÌýTRANSITION & SUMMER ORIENTATIOn

Bold, Gold, and Ready to Go! Gold Enrollment Days

We invite you to join us for one of our optional on-campus or virtual Gold Enrollment Days. If you've made your deposit, you'll have the opportunity to meet with faculty and staff, see housing options, and connect with your classmates.

Please RSVP at the . Note that in-person visits are limited in size, so registering in advance will help to secure your space.

Complete the Writing Assessment

Students should use their e-Services portal username and password to log onto . Once a student has logged onto the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Moodle page, they should have an Announcement titled "Writing Assessment Overview and Introduction."

Following the overview and introduction, there will be steps in the "Writing Assessment Additional Information and Instructions" section. Please read this information carefully.Ìý

If you have any questions about the writing assessment readings or issues with the Moodle page, please email WritingAssessment@depauw.edu.

Grant parents (third parties) access to Transact for billing and payments

Billing information is available through the online system Transact Payments. You must grant your parents or guardians third-party access to this system in order for parents to receive payment notifications. You can access Transact PaymentsÌýin your by clicking on Financial then Payments.

Information about billing and payments can be found here. Questions can be directed to theÌýPayment Services at 765-658-4015.ÌýÌý

Payment Services

JulyÌýTRANSITION & SUMMER ORIENTATION

First-Year VEHICLE REGISTRATION

Students must register their vehicle through the portal.ÌýTo register a vehicle, a student must provide vehicle information (including license plate, make, model, and color).Ìý Once the parking permit registration has been processed, the permit will be delivered to the student's UB Box, the student will also receive and updated Parking Regulations Brochure which will be included in the envelope with the parking permit.Ìý

VEHICLE REGISTRATION

Music Theory Placement Exam

If you are a Music Major you will take a Music Theory Placement Exam to determine which Music Theory Class makes the most sense for you to start your studies in. These exams will be conducted (online, asynchronously, and remotely) over the summer. 

Institute of Music Theory Tips

Submit Official Transcripts

Submit your final high school transcripts to the Admission Office.

Questions can be directed to the Admission Office at 765-658-4006.

Admissions Office

AUGUSTÌýTRANSITION & SUMMER ORIENTATION

Complete Online Safety Training Modules

Students will receive an e-mail to complete your online courses which are required for all students of ¹û¶³´«Ã½. If you have difficulty logging in, check out the technical info at the bottom of this page.

These programs assist in ¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s alcohol awareness education and prevention and sexual violence prevention efforts.Ìý

  • Questions can be directed to theÌýOffice of Student Academic LifeÌýat 765-658-4270.

Modules must be completed by September 1st, 2024.Ìý

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Log in to Handshake

is an online portal where students can connect regarding on-campus employment, career centers, and schedule times to meet with recruiters about job and internship opportunities.Ìý

Students should log in to Ìýto share their career interests using their student e-Services portal username and password.

Questions can be directed at the Hubbard Center for Student Engagement.

Purchase a laptop

ÌýAll ¹û¶³´«Ã½ students are required to have a laptop. More information can be found here.

Questions can be directed toÌýDrew Parrish in Information Services at 765-658-4296 or via e-mail at drewparrish@depauw.edu.

¹û¶³´«Ã½ Laptop Support

The following tasks apply to some students


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Vehicle and Disability Services

Bringing a vehicle?

Register your vehicle and submit your Parking Registration Form on your student e-Services portal under "Campus Life." Your parking pass will be available upon your arrival on campus in August.

Student Accessibility Services

Contact Student Accessibility Services at (765) 658-6267 to complete any necessary paperwork if you are seeking housing or academic accommodations.

Apply for or renew your passport

¹û¶³´«Ã½ offers many opportunities for students to study abroad. First-year students are invited to submit an application for international faculty-led courses offered during Winter and May Terms. Passports issued before age 16 are valid only for 5 years, but after 16 years are good for 10 years. To ensure your travel documents are up to date, it is recommended you apply for a new, or renew an existing passport. Information on how to apply or renew is available on the .

Establish a checking account

is the University's preferred financial institution and has an ATM in the Union Building as well as a local branch a short walk from campus. PNC offers banking tools developed especially for students and a check card designed just for ¹û¶³´«Ã½ students.