Any prospective student interested in joining the Honors Program is welcome to apply after they have been accepted to DePaul University.
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Freshman Honors Admission Criteria
We practice a holistic admission strategy, carefully examining each student's entire application and high school record for the qualities and achievements that indicate a good fit for the Honors Program.
While we do consider GPA, class rank, submitted test scores, and writing samples, the most important quality in a DePaul Honors student is a demonstrated passion for learning and a proven commitment to community involvement.
Honors classes are taught as in-person seminars, most of which take place on the Lincoln Park campus; thus, students who are in fully online degree programs are not eligible to participate in the Honors Program.
The DePaul University Honors Program application is open and accepting applicants for Fall 2025. You must be accepted to DePaul University before you can apply for the University Honors Program. You are encouraged to apply to Honors within two weeks of receiving your acceptance to DePaul University. Space in the program is limited.
Application Deadlines for Freshmen Starting in Fall 2025:
February 1 – Priority deadline
March 25 - Final deadline
June 1 – Final deadline for Music and Theatre students
As space in the Honors Program is limited, we encourage students to apply within two weeks of being admitted to DePaul.
Students who submit their Honors application by the priority deadline will receive a decision letter within two weeks of applying. Students who submit their application by the final deadline will receive a decision letter by mid-April. Music and Theatre students who submit their application by June 1 will receive their decision letter by mid-June.