Academic advising is coordinated within each college or school. Students should work closely with their college advisors to plan educational programs according to their interests and goals, to understand degree options and requirements, to assess their strengths and challenges as students and to develop realistic career objectives for themselves upon graduation.
 
For Entering Freshmen, the initial advising process is as follows: 
• Admission to DePaul University 
• Complete required placement tests online. 
• First-year students entering in the autumn are required to attend Premiere DePaul the University's first-year student orientation program where advising and registration occur.
• For first-year students entering in autumn, First-Year Program faculty teaching Discover or Explore Chicago course will serve as the student’s advisor until an advisor is assigned in the student’s college or school  
 
For EnteringTransfer students, the initial advising process is as follows: 
• Admission to DePaul University
• Access a personal Course History Report to view the courses accepted by the University
• Complete required placement tests online.
• Transfer students entering in autumn are required to attend Transition DePaul, the University's transfer student orientation program, where advising and regsitration occur.
• Transfer students entering in the winter, spring or summer are required to attend an abridged orientation program, where advising and registration occur.
 • Students entering the School for New Learning should contact the SNL Advising Center for assistance with the admissions process and developing their program plans.

 
All students are responsible for planning their own programs and fulfilling University degree requirements, as outlined in DePaul’s Undergraduate Course Catalog. Equally, they are responsible for scheduling regular appointments with their advisor, preparing for those appointments, and keeping abreast of academic policies and procedures. For more information on advising, contact the appropriate college or school office.