Undergraduate Advising
Undergraduate Student Advising
At DePaul CDM, we understand that undergraduate students have special academic and personal concerns. The Academic Success Office is here to assist undergraduate students make educated decisions that will help them make the most of their time at CDM.
As students begin their academic careers at CDM, it is important for them to begin to establish relationships with their advisors as early as possible. Advisors can help students clarify their educational objectives, guide them as they match their objectives with the most appropriate degree plans and courses, and assist them in establishing realistic academic and career goals. Establishing personal relationships with advisors is a proven academic success indicator, and so we encourage undergraduate students to make regular appointments with their faculty advisors to discuss academic and career goals.
While we recognize that undergraduate students at DePaul often utilize many "advisors" on campus, CDM students should be certain to establish strong relationships with their assigned faculty advisor and with the professional advising staff in the CDM Academic Success Center.
Faculty advisors in CDM are the primary academic advisors for all CDM students. Each CDM student is assigned to a full-time CDM faculty member whose teaching area matches the student's major.
Professional advisors in the CDM Academic Success Center are another resource available to all CDM students. These advisors assist students in their utilization of CDM and other university resources and they monitor students' degree progress throughout their academic careers in CDM.
Meeting with an advisor at CDM is easy! Simply login to MyCDM and use the online appointment system to schedule an appointment. Students may also connect the Academic Success Center for assistance in making an appointment. While emailing advisors directly is certainly an option, we strongly encourage students to schedule face-to-face appointments whenever possible.
- Know how to manage your academic career
Campus Connect: This site is where you go for enrollment transactions including adding and dropping a course, viewing and paying tuition bills, and updating demographic information. Be sure to keep your information up-to-date, including your email and home address.
MyCDM: This online tool is exclusively for CDM students to manage their degree progress, view cumulative GPA, and determine remaining requirements for graduation. You can also schedule appointments with faculty and staff advisors and change your program through this tool.
- Know your graduation requirements
A minimum of 192 quarter hours are required to graduate. The last 60 credit hours must be completed at DePaul University as part of the university residency requirement.
- Know your minimum grade requirements
All undergraduate students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.000 All major field courses require grades of at least C. Grades of C- may be acceptable provided the GPA in the major is at least 2.000.
- Know the Academic Calendar and registration dates
It's your responsibility to know and abide by all the important dates and deadlines each quarter! Registration for the next quarter typically begins during week six.
- Know your CDM Contacts
Know your faculty advisor! You may also contact the CDM Academic Success Center for assistance. Any of our professional advisors can help you.