DePauw University

Depauw University is on a 655-acre campus in the small town setting of Greencastle, Indiana, not far from Indianapolis.

Depauw University Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for Depauw University students to join – including chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? Depauw University has fraternities and sororities.

Depauw University students' favorite campus events are Monon Bell, Little 5 and DePauw Dialogue.

Does Depauw University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Depauw University.

Depauw University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus through senior year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Depauw University students live on campus. In 2022, 97% of undergrads at Depauw University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 3% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Depauw University. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Depauw University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Depauw University Athletics

At Depauw University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Depauw University:

Safety at Depauw University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

DePauw University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Depauw University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Depauw University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Depauw University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Depauw University, take Interstate 70 to Greencastle, IN. If you need to fly, book your flight to Indianapolis International airport.

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