Remote Learning at CDM: Resources and Frequently asked Questions

Loop campus buildings will be open during the Fall quarters. Regular business hours are as follows:

• Monday-Thursday: 7:00am-10:00pm
• Friday: 7:00am- 6:00pm
• Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Students, faculty, or staff who plan to come to campus are required to first complete the University’s Health and Safety Training. 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. The grip truck and advance camera equipment will not be available this quarter. For the most up-to-date list of available gear, please refer to the Patron Portal.

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 August 12, the University announced the decision to further reduce student on-campus presence in the fall by shifting more classes online and limiting residence hall occupancy. Students registered for on-campus courses will receive a message with information about changes to those courses’ modalities. Check DePaul's Fall 2020 website for more information.

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.

• Summer and Fall LA Quarter have been canceled. All affected students have been notified. 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.

All in-person university-sponsored events, either on or off campus, are postponed or canceled until further notice. For event related questions please email events@cdm.depaul.edu.

We are working on a plan to safely bring back tours in some capacity. Please check back for updates.

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.