Remote Learning at CDM: Resources and Frequently asked Questions

An update on campus access was sent to students on November 13. Student access to campus is being restricted, with the exception of open computer labs. All buildings will require students to show a DePaul ID and sign in. Current Loop building hours are:

• Monday-Firday: 8:00am-5:00pm
• Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Restricted access will last through December 22. All University buildings will be closed from December 23-January 3 for the holidays.

Students, faculty, or staff who plan to come to campus are required to first complete the University’s Health and Safety Training. Additionally, each time you come to campus, you must conduct a self-screening of your health and be prepared to display your #CampusClear app results to a university official prior to entering a DePaul facility. The health and safety of everyone at DePaul depends on the cooperation of all who come to campus. By taking care of yourself, you protect the entire community. See DePaul’s Health & Safety page for additional information and mandatory protocols for being on campus.

• Cinespace will only be open in limited capacity in the Fall Quarter. The hours will be Monday-Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm, with prior authorization, in order to ensure capacity is maintained and safety protocols are being followed. Unfortunately students will not be able to reserve stages, sets, and classrooms.
• The shuttle will run on a limited schedule for students, faculty, and staff going to Cinespace for work, scheduled pickup/return of equipment, and prior authorization. Physical distancing measures will be in place, and the shuttle will be cleaned and disinfected between trips. Masks must be worn on the shuttle at all times.

While reductions have been made to the amount of camera, sound, grip, and lighting gear available to students, both the Loop and Cinespace equipment centers will provide gear checkout to students with scheduled pickup and return times during the quarter. The grip truck and advance camera equipment are not currently available. For the most up-to-date list of available gear, please refer to the Patron Portal.

The Equipment Centers will be open from 10:00am-5:00pm through the duration of the Fall Quarter (November 24). Equipment will not be available to check out during the December intersession. The Equipment Centers are scheduled to reopen on January 18, following the mandatory 2-week quarantine schedule for Winter Quarter. Additional information and hours will be available soon.

CDM and DePaul Information Services are working to make sure students are able to access the same software that is available in CDM labs. This spreadsheet includes information about free downloads and requesting access to that software. We will continue to update the list with software as it becomes available.

Most CDM computer labs will be open with reduced capacity during regular building hours. Students, staff, or faculty using the labs must make a reservation first. Walk-ins are prohibited. Reserve a time and get additional information, including mandatory protocols for coming to campus, on the CDM labs page.

The editing suites and sound studios on the Loop campus will be available for individual student use during regular building hours by reservation only. Students can reserve a time and get additional information, including mandatory protocols for coming to campus, on the CDM labs page. Note: training requirements and class prerequisites for use will still be enforced during the Fall quarter.

The editing suites at Cinespace are closed during the Fall quarter.

On October 5, the University announced that winter term will look similar to fall, with the majority of courses and student services being offered online.

All undergraduate students
Students in all undergraduate classes, with the exception of those in CEO cohort programs, may opt to change the grading basis for any or all of their courses to Pass/D/Fail. A grade of Pass (P) will indicate that the student's work met expectations for a grade of at least C-. Work that would merit a grade of D+ or D in the traditional grading basis would still earn a D+ or D. Work that does not merit a passing grade will earn a Fail (F). The Pass/D/Fail grading option may apply to any graduation requirement, including courses in the major, minor, Liberal Studies Program, or open electives. For additional info, visit DePaul's Fall 2020 FAQ.

Graduate students
School of Cinematic Arts & School of Design Students in graduate classes in these two schools may opt to change the grading basis for any or all of their courses to Pass/D/Fail. A grade of Pass (P) will indicate that the student's work met expectations for a grade of at least C-. Work that would merit a grade of D+ or D in the traditional grading basis would still earn a D+ or D. Work that does not merit a passing grade will earn a Fail (F). The Pass/D/Fail grading option may apply to any graduation requirement.

School of Computing
Students in graduate classes in the school will use the A/B/C/D/F grading basis.

• Go to BlueStar and run a Degree Progress Report to see the remaining classes you need to take.
• See if one of those courses is offered in the current or upcoming quarter.
• If not, contact your faculty advisor to determine the appropriate substitution.

There will be no on-campus proctored exams during the fall term. Two options available for online test-taking are Examity and Respondus Lock/Down. Both online proctoring solutions are fully integrated into D2L and ensure academic integrity during exams taken online. Both allow for flexibility in the time and location of proctored exams. Learn more about Examity and Respondus Lock/Down.

LA Quarter will not be offered in the Winter. Contact DePaulLA@cdm.depaul.edu with any questions.

Tutoring will take place online. Before scheduling an online appointment with a tutor, please make sure you have everything you need to make the technology work. This includes a working webcam, microphone, speakers or headset, and an up-to-date web browser. Visit our tutoring page for a list of tutors and additional information.

Staff advisors in CDM are accessible to all students via online advising appointments indefinitely. Appointments may be scheduled via BlueStar and will be conducted via Zoom. Online faculty advising hours are also available.

Any in-person university-sponsored events will be held virtually until further notice. Check DeHub and DePaul’s events page for upcoming events across the University. For questions related to CDM events, please email events@cdm.depaul.edu.

In-person tours are not currently available. DePaul is working on a plan to safely bring back in-person tours; we expect they will be available in some capacity in early 2021. We will post updates as we get them.

Prospective students can schedule a virtual visit of DePaul and, beginning in the Winter Quarter, of CDM.

Cinespace tours are not currently available, but check back for a video tour of our 32,000 square foot production facility soon.

Application deadlines for all CDM graduate programs remain unchanged. Please visit the Graduate Admission page for requirements and application deadlines specific to your program of interest. All admissions appointments will be conducted virtually through the Summer Quarter.