Blue Demon Welcome | DePaul's New Student Convocation

Join us for Blue Demon Welcome on Tuesday, September 5! Blue Demon Welcome is DePaul's annual New Student Convocation that celebrates the beginning of the DePaul journey for all new students including freshman, graduate, and transfer students. This celebration at the start of the academic year welcomes new students to DePaul. Returning students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend to join in the celebration as we welcome in the newest Blue Demons.

As part of the celebration, new students and all international students will process in the New Student Cavalcade from McGrath-Phillips Arena to the Quad. Along the way, returning students, faculty and staff will line the pathway to celebrate the expansion of our campus community. Once at the Quad, the annual academic welcome will be delivered by university leadership, including President Robert Manuel, Provost Salma Ghanem, the Student Government Association President, and others. Following the welcome, attendees are welcomed to stay for our Chicago food festival, performances, photo stations, and more.

Schedule of Events:
3:00 p.m. - Blue Demon Welcome Check In begins
- New first year students, new graduate students, and transfer students meet in McGrath-Phillips Arena
- Returning students, faculty, and staff meet at Quad
- All international students meet in McGrath-Phillips Arena
3:45 p.m. - New Student Cavalcade from McGrath-Phillips Arena to Quad
4:00 p.m. - Academic Welcome
4:30-6:15 p.m. - Chicago food festival, performances, and interactive stations
6:30 p.m. - Blue Demon Welcome Ends
6:30-9:30 p.m. - After Hours in LPC Student Center

A RSVP via DeHUB is requested but not required to attend this event. Questions? Contact Student Involvement at involvement@depaul.edu.

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Co-hosted with: Office of Student Involvement (OWNER), Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student Activity Fee Board, Cultural Allocation Funding Board, Religious Diversity and Pastoral Care at DePaul, DePaul Jewish Life Office, DePaul University Study Abroad, Vincentians in Action, Housing and Residence Life, The Writing Center, DePaul University Library, School of Hospitality and Sports Business , Catholic Campus Ministry, Sankofa Black Student Formation, Commuter Student Affairs, Veteran Affairs, ACE: Academic Continuity and Engagement, Health Promotion and Wellness, DePaul Humanities Center, Global DePaul, Idea Realization Lab, DePaul Admission Student Hospitality Team, Information Services, DMM: Faculty and Staff Engagement, Office of Multicultural Student Success, Department of Environmental Science and Studies, Campus Recreation, Career Center, The Egan Office, First-Year Academic Success, Department of Latin American and Latino Studies, Division of Mission and Ministry: Common Mission Formation, English Language Academy, Center for Latino Research, Supplemental Instruction, Computing & Digital Media, Ozanam Hall (OZ), Corcoran/McCabe (archived), LeCompte/Munroe (LEMU), University Apartment Communities (UAC), Seton/Corcoran (SECO), University Hall (U-Hall), Athletic Academic Advising, Office of New Student and Family Engagement, Study Abroad, COE Academic Success Center, Esports at DePaul, Pi Sigma Alpha - Political Science Honorary Society, Peace, Justice & Conflict Studies Program, Rinn Law Library, Department of Writing, Rhetoric, & Discourse, Global Asian Studies, Arnold Mitchem Fellows (AMF) Program, Student Centers Administration , Student Affairs, Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity, Sustainability, University Counseling & Psychological Services, School of Continuing and Professional Studies Peer Mentor Program, Department of Catholic Studies, Vote DePaul, DePaul Central, Steans Center, Department of Marketing, DePaul Athletics, OVPSA/DOS office assistants, DePaul Athletic & Competitive Cheerleading & Dance Teams, DePaul English Department, College of Communication, International Studies, Center for Public Interest Law, DePaul University Administrative Professionals, Center for Community Health Equity, Institute for Business & Professional Ethics, Black Student Experience, DE&I in Communication, Performance Studies DePaul, TRIO Student Support Services, SGA Election Portal, Student Members of the Academic Integrity Board, Division of Mission and Ministry: Scholarships, The Grace School of Applied Diplomacy, Economics Department, Student Parents & Caregivers, History Department, School of Public Service, APIDA Cultural Center, LGBTQIA+ Resource Center, Photography Club, Latinx Cultural Center, Driehaus College of Business

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