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DePaul University - Facilities - Facilities - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

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Service & Maintenance Staff 90
Campus Size 36 acres (Lincoln Park Campus)
Student Centers
  • DePaul Center (Loop campus)
  • Student Center (Lincoln Park campus)
Campus Library? Yes
Main Libraries
  • John T. Richardson Library (Lincoln Park campus)
  • Loop Library (Loop campus)
Popular Places to Chill
  • Fullerton Avenue Beach
  • Outdoor deck of University Hall (especially popular for residents and smokers).
  • The Pit in the SAC
  • The quad
  • Ray Meyer Fitness Center. Many students enjoy working out and then studying at The Bean with a delicious smoothie.
Bar on Campus None directly on campus, but the nearby Kelly's is a staple for all DePaul students. It's steps from the Ray Meyer Fitness Center, and students and alumni alike share many memories from the place. There is even a blue demon painted on the side of the building.
Bowling on Campus None, but there are a number of places to bowl in Lincoln Park.
Coffeehouse on Campus
  • Brownstones Cyber Café in the Student Center
  • The Bean in Schmitt Academic Center and Ray Meyer Fitness Center
Movie Theater on Campus None, but there is a theater not to far away on Webster Avenue. And, if you're looking for a more regal movie experience, the theater downtown by Navy Pier has an in-house bowling alley and restaurant.

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The facilities at DePaul are generally regarded by the student body as phenomenal, with very little exception. Despite the fact that the University is smack dab in the middle of Chicago, DePaul’s has carved out a beautiful haven where students can step onto the quad and almost forget they are in the middle of one of the biggest cities in the United States. DePaul maintains its facilities impeccably—everything has a very clean and modern feel. There are often new buildings being built on campus or upgrades taking place within the older ones. While this sounds like campus is constantly under construction, the University generally makes these changes with little disturbance to the faculty and students.

The Ray Meyer Fitness Center is a prime example of the quality of DePaul’s buildings. The four-story gym is visited by hundreds of students, faculty, alumni, and Lincoln Park locals every day, and the building and tons of exercise equipment show little wear and tear. The newest building on DePaul's campus is the McGowan Sciences Center. Funded by donations from two of DePaul's prestigious alumni, this building is one of the most eco-friendly buildings in Chicago. It features luxurious classrooms with carpet made of recycled materials and bathrooms with regulated water pressure that help save tons of water each day. Overall, every building at DePaul is kept exceptionally well, and students enjoy hanging out on campus way past the end of their classes.

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Facilities at DePaul University

nhddesmond

Business '15

5.0
A+

The Campus Is Great

The Campus is in Lincoln Park a beautiful area af Chicago, The Gym is great with a variety of equipment and classes. The food is great and we are in the city you can find great restaurants. Dorms are in older buildings but are nice and plenty of student apartments in the area.

May 01, 2012

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Facilities at DePaul University

Boyeee

Education '07

4.2
A-

Great Facilities at Depaul

Most classes for my major (Secondary Education: History) were in the 3 connected buildings, SAC, Levan and O'Connell. The new Art and Letters Hall is an amazing and beautiful new academic building on the Lincoln Park Campus. The surrounding Lincoln Park Community Area is great. The Student Center is great, the new McGowan South building is awesome, also. The dorms are also very big. The Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Center is great too. The new Art Museum is amazing. Both the Theatre and Music Schools will have new buildings soon.

Apr 22, 2012

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Mo120882

Psychiatric and Mental Health Services '14

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Campus Activities

The campus activities at DePaul University are great!! Each and everyday student unions, clubs, Greek affiliations are always getting the students to interact with one another. They also help the surrounding community.

Apr 12, 2012

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User rating for DePaul University - Facilities is 4.6 out of 5 based on 31 user reviews.

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"Green" Initiatives

DePaul has started a huge green initiative. Even though it's located in the middle of the city, it's rare to see trash lying around campus, and you can find recycling cans in every classroom on both Loop and Lincoln Park campuses and around just about every corner. All new buildings on campus are built with environmental awareness in mind. It might not be long before there is a completely green college campus in the middle of Chicago.

Favorite Things To Do

During the day-to-day grind, many students kick back with a Chilluchino at The Bean, read a RedEye in the quad, relax by the lakeshore, exercise at The Ray, or walk to Lincoln Park Zoo. Students can also cheer on the men's or women’s Blue Demon teams, listen to a panel discussion, go to a School of Music concert or Theatre School play, check out an open mic night at the Lincoln Park Student Center Atrium, or attend student Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Church. One event that students look forward to is FEST, the end-of-the-year music festival held in the quad, which is definitely a highlight of the school year.

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