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DePaul University, the largest Catholic university in the United States, spans two Chicago campuses - Lincoln Park and the Loop - anchored by the Schmitt Academic Center, with most first-year students housed in Corcoran, Seton, or University Hall.
Enrollment
21,348
Total Students
Freshman Class
3,594
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Sep 5, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
75%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Starting at noon on Monday, August 3, schedule your move-in appointment based on your orientation session - appointments are limited and first come, first served. The university is officially closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 7, and move-in appointments aren't available that day or the preceding Sunday, September 6. Lincoln Park residents check in at their building's station per the Check-In Stations Map; University Center (Loop) residents check in at Holden Court.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- Move-in appointments are assigned by orientation session: Premiere DePaul 14-15 students move in Wednesday, August 26; Premiere DePaul 1-13 and 16 students choose Sunday, August 30 or Saturday, September 5; transfer and continuing students move in Saturday, September 5; Law students move in Sunday, August 16.
- Check-in location
- Lincoln Park residents proceed to their residential building's check-in station per the Lincoln Park Check-In Stations Map; University Center (Loop) residents begin check-in at Holden Court.
- Parking
- A complimentary QR code provides one parking session (9am-9pm) at the Clifton Parking Deck or Sheffield Parking Garage; the Metropolis Parking App is recommended for smoother access.
- What you'll receive
- Welcome information, keys to your unit, and wristbands for your moving helpers, distributed at your check-in station.
- Vehicle restrictions
- No specific vehicle-type restrictions published; parking is limited to the single complimentary session at the designated decks/garages above.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
Residence halls (6)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Corcoran Hall
Traditional · Coed
LeCompte Hall
Suite · Coed
Munroe Hall
Suite · Coed
Ozanam Hall
Suite · Coed
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Seton Hall
Traditional · Coed
University Hall
Semi-suite · Coed
Apartments (5)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Centennial Hall
Apartment · Coed
McCabe Hall
Apartment · Coed
Sanctuary Hall
Apartment · Coed
Sanctuary Townhomes
Apartment · Coed
Sheffield Square
Apartment · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Premiere DePaul Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - September 4, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$14,000
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- CVS Pharmacy1 miles
- Target1.4 miles
- Walgreens2.2 miles
- Walmart4.6 miles
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Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at DePaul University.
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Dates last checked September 2026.