Ghost stories are more than just spooky tales at DePaul! During Chicago Quarter, writer and professor Alan Ackmann and his first year students discover the origins of ghost stories and the reasons we share them. They also delve into how traditions like All Hallows’ Eve, Día de los Muertos, and the Irish wake connect us to life, death, and the supernatural. Walk with the class during part of their tour of haunted landmarks in the Loop. Immersive excursions like these not only enrich students’ und

At DePaul, learning goes beyond campus—and starts from day one. In his Chicago Quarter course, Professor Jim Mourey activates our Layered-Learning Approach by taking first-year students to The iO Theater, where they learn the art of improv from the pros and how to apply those skills to real-world situations. Regardless of their major, students experience how improv builds confidence, sharpens communication, and strengthens teamwork. At DePaul, the city is our classroom, and we learn by doing. |

First in your family to go to college? You won’t be the only one at DePaul. 41% of our students are 1st gen college students. | DePaul University