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SCPS Academic Services

​​​​SCPS Academic Services Mission Statement

Recognizing that the constant intersection of school, work, community, and family can influence successful academic achievement, SCPS Academic Services provides each student with consistent, personalized academic advising and support. Students are guided to develop the foundation necessary to reach their academic, professional, and personal goals.

Meet Your Advisors

Our advisors are excited to help you on the journey to your degree. If you do not know your Academic Advisor, please call us (312) 362-5445 or email scpsadvising@depaul.edu and we will get you connected.

Patrizia Acerra
Patrizia Acerra
Norma Barakat
Norma Barakat
Veronica (Roni) Buckley
Veronica (Roni) Buckley
John Hemmerling
John Hemmerling
Scott Gabbert
Scott Gabbert

Enrollment Steps

  1. All new students will receive an email introducing their SCPS academic advisor and with a list of tasks that need to be completed. 
  2. Review the ​Undergraduate Academic Advising Syllabus​ before meeting with your advisor. This will help you understand what you can expect from your advising experience, and how we can best help support you on your academic journey
  3. Confirm your access to Campus Connect and familiarize yourself with the resources available to you there. Also be sure to check out our collection of resources for new SCPS students​
  4. Keep your contact information up to date. This is important since all DePaul offices will use this information. 
  5. Contact your academic advisor to discuss your next steps, including enrolling for your first courses!

Are you a returning or transfer student?

We're so glad you've decided to continue your educational journey with us here at SCPS! Click the link below for resources specifically for returning, re-admitted, and transfer students. You can also view the DePaul Transfer Course Tool to see how your previous courses might transfer into your knew degree program at DePaul.

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