Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
ADVISING
Q. What are the hours of business for the Commerce Undergraduate Program Office?
We're open Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m; Friday: 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. You may call us at 312.362.5358.
Q. Who is my academic advisor?
Academic advisors are assigned to students according to the following alphabetical breakdown:
A Joan Wishau
B-C Becky Head
D-G TBD
H-K Stephanie Halaska
L-M Tom Hicks
N-Q Jason Majchrzak
R Cathy Gill
S TBD
T-V Freeman Whitney
W-Z Monika Gunty
Q. When can I see an advisor?
You may meet with an Academic Advisor by scheduling a half-hour appointment during regular business hours. Please note that during registration cycles and during the first week of each term open (walk-in) advising is offered in lieu of appointments to help service more students.
Q. What type of appointment can I have with an advisor?
You may meet an advisor by appointment in the Commerce Undergraduate Program office or have a scheduled phone conference.
Q. How can I contact my advisor?
To reach an advisor, you can call the Commerce Undergraduate Program office at 312.362/5358 or search for your advisor in the DePaul information directory. Our fax number is 312.362.6678.
MAJOR/MINOR DECLARATION
Q. When may I declare a major?
You can declare a major field of study after you have completed introductory business coursework and a minimum of courses required for your major. Junior standing (88 quarter hours earned) is also required.
Q. How do I change or withdraw a Major/Minor declaration?
To withdraw an officially declared Major or Minor you must first file a Withdrawal of Declaration form with the Commerce Undergraduate Program Office. Then, you must apply for your new major by submitting a new Declaration of Major/Minor Form with the College office.
INTER-COLLEGE TRANSFER (ICT)
Q. When may I ICT?
You can submit an Inter-College Transfer (ICT) once you have completed 12 credit hours in the college in which you are currently enrolled in and have earned at least a 2.000 GPA. For example: If you are a sophomore currently in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences and you would like to transfer to the College of Commerce, you would be able to do so. However, if you are an incoming freshman or transfer student enrolled in the College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM), for example, and then decide to change to Commerce, you must first complete 12 credit hours in (CMD). After completing the 12 credit hours, you may then apply for ICT.
If you have NOT YET registered for classes, and you would like to change Colleges; you must notify the Office of Admissions in writing of your change in College.
Or, during your time at Premiere DePaul, notify the Office of Academic Enhancement of your decision. They can then notify admissions and have your program changed to Commerce from your original plan.
Q. Where do I get ICT forms?
ICT forms can be found online through Campus Connection and in DePaul Central (DPCL). Once this form is submitted to DPCL, you will be notified of your acceptance into your new college.
PASS/FAIL OPTION
Q. What classes may I take as Pass/Fail?
You may take open elective classes as pass/fail. You may not take classes that will count towards your Major or Minor, (or double Major/Minor if you have one) introductory or advanced business course work, G.P. credit or ethics.
Q. When may I apply for Pass/Fail option?
You may apply for Pass/Fail option prior to the third week of class. Also, you must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and have 44 or more credit hours (Sophomore standing).
CLOSED CLASSES
Q. May I petition for a closed class?
There is a process to apply for registration for a closed class. For complete information, you must review the Closed Class Policy.
OTHER QUESTIONS
Q. What do I do if a financial "hold" has been placed on my account?
You should contact Student Accounts at 312.362.6628 for complete details and instructions.
Q. What do I do if a 'pre-requisite' block stops me from registering for a class?
You should contact the Commerce Undergraduate Program Office at 312.362.5358.
Q. Where do I find out when tuition is due?
You may visit the Financial Aid Web site, or contact the Financial Aid office at 312.362.8031 or Student Accounts at 312.362.6628.
Q.Where do I find out when classes begin?
You may view the complete academic calendar online at http://oaa.depaul.edu/what/calendar.jsp.
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