Nestled into a small Indiana town, DePauw offers students a transition into the real world that is, throughout their four years at the school, laced with elements of a community atmosphere. Each student must live in campus—either in traditional dorms, Greek housing (an ever-popular alternative), or campus-run apartments. Incoming freshman are eased into the university atmosphere at DePauw with help from a mentoring program, and students of all ages are encouraged to pursue a fellowship program in a more specific academic area of their choice. Popular fellowship programs include Media Fellows, Management Fellows, and Science Research Fellows, each of which pairs a semester-long internship with pertinent classes and guest speakers.
After class, students at DePauw participate in a long list of extracurricular organizations—a grouping that reflects an especially wide range of interests, given the relatively small number of students at the school. Clubs such as Brazilian Jui Jitzu, Climbing for a Cure, and Feminista! truly set DePauw’s extracurricular offerings apart from those of many other schools. In addition, Greek life is a perpetually popular choice for students; each year, about 70% of students choose to join a house. Outside of Greencastle, many students enjoy the 40-minute drive to Indianapolis for a wider selection of shopping, concerts, and nightlife.
