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DePaul University Office of Admission, 1 East Jackson Boulevard Suite 9100 Chicago, Illinois 60604-2287 Ph: 312-362-8300 800-4DEPAUL (toll-free outside Illinois) Fax: 312-362-5749 E-mail: admission@depaul.edu , admitdpu@depaul.edu WWW: http://www.depaul.edu
DePaul University, founded by the Vincentian Order in 1898, is a private Catholic institution with 2 main campuses: the Lincoln Park Campus houses undergraduate programs in liberal arts and sciences, education, theater, and music, and the Loop Campus, offers programs in commerce, law, and computer science, telecommunications, and information systems (CTI). DePaul also has 6 suburban campuses. There are 8 undergraduate and 9 graduate schools. In addition to regional accreditation, DePaul has baccalaureate program accreditation with AACSB, NASM, NCATE, and NLN. The 7 libraries contain 886,843 volumes, 290,188 microform items, and 26,818 audio/video tapes/CDs/DVDs, and subscribe to 25,786 periodicals including electronic. Computerized library services include the card catalog, interlibrary loans, database searching, Internet access, and laptop Internet portals. Special learning facilities include a learning resource center, art gallery, radio station, performing arts center, recording studio, and a marketing research center. The 36-acre campus is in an urban area in Chicago. Including any residence halls, there are 39 buildings. More than 150 undergraduate degree programs combine practical expertise with classic, broad-based liberal studies, preparing students for both immediate and long-term success. Located in the heart of Chicago, DePaul University offers students unparalleled access to internships and learning opportunities with many of the nationâs top corporations and organizations as well as a rich array of cultural events and institutions. The only one of the nationâs ten largest private universities to make teaching its primary focus, DePaul provides an interactive learning environment through expert instruction and small class sizes. More than 99 percent of classes are taught by faculty members, not teaching assistants, while 97 percent of classes have fewer than 40 students. In fall 2007, DePaul enrolled 23,401 students, retaining its place as the nationâs largest Catholic university. Of the 3,863 new undergraduates, 2,522 were first-time freshmen. The student body is diverseâabout one third of all undergraduates are students of color, including 27 percent of new freshmen. The incoming freshmen are also high caliber, with an average high school GPA of 3.5 and more than 20 percent graduating in the top 10 percent of their class. In addition to its baccalaureate programs, DePaul offers more than 130 graduate programs, including masterâs degrees in accountancy, business, computer science, education, liberal arts and sciences, and music; the Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in theater; the Juris Doctor (J.D.); the Master of Law in health law, intellectual property, and taxation; and doctoral programs in computer science, education, philosophy, and psychology. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of twenty-three universities nationwide whose service-learning programs lead to student success, DePaul takes full advantage of its Chicago location. Professors have long-lasting professional relationships with corporations, government agencies, cultural and civic organizations, and a wide array of nonprofits. Students tap into these connections for internships, mentors, class projects, professional contacts, and more. Of DePaulâs 125,000 alumni, more than 80,000 reside in the metropolitan area, providing students with a network locally and around the world. DePaul sponsors nearly 200 student organizations that provide opportunities for leadership, service, professional development, socializing, sports, recreation, and special interests. Students enjoy the excitement and pride of collegiate sports through the DePaul Blue Demons, who participate in NCAA Division I sports as part of the Big East Conference. Womenâs sports include basketball, cross-country, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. Menâs sports include basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, tennis, and track and field. Intramural sports programs, as well as club athletics, also are available throughout the year. Notable new facilities include the Ray Meyer Athletic and Recreation Center and the student center, the hub of student life on the Lincoln Park Campus. DePaul broke ground in June 2007 on a $40-million environmental science building. Scheduled for completion in November 2008, McGowan South is the second science facility at DePaul named after Msgr. Andrew J. McGowan.
. Locations: DePaul has 6 campuses: The Loop Campus is just blocks from Chicagoâs business district, the Art Institute, Orchestra Hall, Millennium Park, and Lake Michigan. The 32-acre Lincoln Park Campus provides a classic residential-college experience surrounded by an assortment of stores, theaters, restaurants, and music clubs. From either campus, a short walk or ride on public transit enables students to browse unique shops or visit museums, the zoo, ethnic neighborhoods, and professional sports arenas, such as Wrigley Field. DePaulâs four suburban campuses (Naperville, Oak Forest, Rolling Meadows, and OâHare/Des Plaines) provide convenient locations for adult & graduate students to pursue degree programs.
. Academic Programs: To be eligible for a degree, undergraduate students must complete at least 192 quarter hours of college academic work with a grade point average of at least 2.0. Typically, 13 courses are required for a major. Each college follows the liberal studies program, which has two components. The first, called the common core, emphasizes communication, quantitative skills, and intellectual abilities and introduces the Universityâs small-group, highly interactive educational approach. The second part, learning domains, focuses mainly on the subjects that make up the classic liberal arts and sciences curriculum. Breadth of learning is assured by requiring students to do course work in six learning domains: arts and literature; philosophical inquiry; religious dimensions; scientific inquiry; self, society, and the modern world; and understanding the past. The general education program is integrated throughout the studentâs educational career through additional common experiences, including the sophomore multiculturalism requirement, junior experiential learning requirement, and senior capstone requirement. The academic year comprises three quarters.
. Admission Requirements: Current high school students may be considered for admission on the basis of six or more semesters of high school work. However, by the time of enrollment the students must have graduated from an approved secondary school with a minimum of 16 high school units, including 14 of an academic nature. These should include 4 units in English, 3 in mathematics, 2 in laboratory science plus 1 additional science, 2 in social sciences, and 4 additional units of college preparatory subjects. Applicants should rank in the upper half of their class, have a solid GPA, and present strong ACT or SAT scores. Applicants must submit a high school counselorâs recommendation. The School of Music and the Theatre School require auditions or interviews for admission. Early action, advanced placement, and dual enrollment while still in high school are available. To be considered for admission, transfer students must be in good academic standing at the last college/university attended and must have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (C) based on transferable credit. College of Commerce, School of Education, and School of Music applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better; registered nurses interested in the B.S.N. completion program must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Students who have completed fewer than 30 semester hours (44 quarter hours) of transferable credit need to submit an official high school transcript and ACT/SAT scores. Rolling admission is on a space-available basis. Early action (for freshman applicants only) deadline is November 15. It is strongly recommended that freshman applicants apply by February 1. ; Class Entering 2007 Median SAT: Math: 565: 510-620 Critical Reading: 573: 520-630 Writing: 564: 528-623 ; ACT: 24: 22-27; Avg. GPA: 3.32 unweighted 3.59 weighted ; 70% of 10,414 applicants were admitted ; High School Class Rank: Top tenth: 19.3% ; Top quarter: 46.9% ; Top half: 79.1% ;
. Student Life: 85% of undergraduates are from Illinois. 58% Women , 42% Men; Students are from 50 states, 74 foreign countries, and Canada. 74% are from public schools. 60% are white; 13% Hispanic; 10% African American. 33% are Catholic; 12% claim no religious affiliation. The average age of freshmen is 18; all undergraduates, 21. 15% do not continue beyond their first year; 64% remain to graduate.
See:
http://www.enotes.com/american-colleges/depaul-university/
http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/search/CollegeDetail.jsp?collegeId=3042&profileId=30
http://www.petersons.com/ugchannel/code/IDD.asp?orderLineNum=994018-2&reprjid=12&inunId=6078&typeVC=instvc&sponsor=1
http://www.catholiccollegesonline.org/cgi-bin/MemberDB2?MSQL_VIEW=/search/detail/view.txt&cid=znkm
https://www.collegedata.com/cs/data/college/college_pg01_tmpl.jhtml?schoolId=350&previousPageSection=page_collegeMatch
DePaul University Office of Admission, 1 East Jackson Boulevard Suite 9100 Chicago, Illinois 60604-2287 Ph: 312-362-8300 800-4DEPAUL (toll-free outside Illinois) Fax: 312-362-5749 E-mail: admission@depaul.edu , admitdpu@depaul.edu WWW: http://www.depaul.edu
DePaul University, founded by the Vincentian Order in 1898, is a private Catholic institution with 2 main campuses: the Lincoln Park Campus houses undergraduate programs in liberal arts and sciences, education, theater, and music, and the Loop Campus, offers programs in commerce, law, and computer science, telecommunications, and information systems (CTI). DePaul also has 6 suburban campuses. There are 8 undergraduate and 9 graduate schools. In addition to regional accreditation, DePaul has baccalaureate program accreditation with AACSB, NASM, NCATE, and NLN. The 7 libraries contain 886,843 volumes, 290,188 microform items, and 26,818 audio/video tapes/CDs/DVDs, and subscribe to 25,786 periodicals including electronic. Computerized library services include the card catalog, interlibrary loans, database searching, Internet access, and laptop Internet portals. Special learning facilities include a learning resource center, art gallery, radio station, performing arts center, recording studio, and a marketing research center. The 36-acre campus is in an urban area in Chicago. Including any residence halls, there are 39 buildings. More than 150 undergraduate degree programs combine practical expertise with classic, broad-based liberal studies, preparing students for both immediate and long-term success. Located in the heart of Chicago, DePaul University offers students unparalleled access to internships and learning opportunities with many of the nationâs top corporations and organizations as well as a rich array of cultural events and institutions. The only one of the nationâs ten largest private universities to make teaching its primary focus, DePaul provides an interactive learning environment through expert instruction and small class sizes. More than 99 percent of classes are taught by faculty members, not teaching assistants, while 97 percent of classes have fewer than 40 students. In fall 2007, DePaul enrolled 23,401 students, retaining its place as the nationâs largest Catholic university. Of the 3,863 new undergraduates, 2,522 were first-time freshmen. The student body is diverseâabout one third of all undergraduates are students of color, including 27 percent of new freshmen. The incoming freshmen are also high caliber, with an average high school GPA of 3.5 and more than 20 percent graduating in the top 10 percent of their class. In addition to its baccalaureate programs, DePaul offers more than 130 graduate programs, including masterâs degrees in accountancy, business, computer science, education, liberal arts and sciences, and music; the Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in theater; the Juris Doctor (J.D.); the Master of Law in health law, intellectual property, and taxation; and doctoral programs in computer science, education, philosophy, and psychology. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of twenty-three universities nationwide whose service-learning programs lead to student success, DePaul takes full advantage of its Chicago location. Professors have long-lasting professional relationships with corporations, government agencies, cultural and civic organizations, and a wide array of nonprofits. Students tap into these connections for internships, mentors, class projects, professional contacts, and more. Of DePaulâs 125,000 alumni, more than 80,000 reside in the metropolitan area, providing students with a network locally and around the world. DePaul sponsors nearly 200 student organizations that provide opportunities for leadership, service, professional development, socializing, sports, recreation, and special interests. Students enjoy the excitement and pride of collegiate sports through the DePaul Blue Demons, who participate in NCAA Division I sports as part of the Big East Conference. Womenâs sports include basketball, cross-country, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. Menâs sports include basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, tennis, and track and field. Intramural sports programs, as well as club athletics, also are available throughout the year. Notable new facilities include the Ray Meyer Athletic and Recreation Center and the student center, the hub of student life on the Lincoln Park Campus. DePaul broke ground in June 2007 on a $40-million environmental science building. Scheduled for completion in November 2008, McGowan South is the second science facility at DePaul named after Msgr. Andrew J. McGowan.
. Locations: DePaul has 6 campuses: The Loop Campus is just blocks from Chicagoâs business district, the Art Institute, Orchestra Hall, Millennium Park, and Lake Michigan. The 32-acre Lincoln Park Campus provides a classic residential-college experience surrounded by an assortment of stores, theaters, restaurants, and music clubs. From either campus, a short walk or ride on public transit enables students to browse unique shops or visit museums, the zoo, ethnic neighborhoods, and professional sports arenas, such as Wrigley Field. DePaulâs four suburban campuses (Naperville, Oak Forest, Rolling Meadows, and OâHare/Des Plaines) provide convenient locations for adult & graduate students to pursue degree programs.
. Academic Programs: To be eligible for a degree, undergraduate students must complete at least 192 quarter hours of college academic work with a grade point average of at least 2.0. Typically, 13 courses are required for a major. Each college follows the liberal studies program, which has two components. The first, called the common core, emphasizes communication, quantitative skills, and intellectual abilities and introduces the Universityâs small-group, highly interactive educational approach. The second part, learning domains, focuses mainly on the subjects that make up the classic liberal arts and sciences curriculum. Breadth of learning is assured by requiring students to do course work in six learning domains: arts and literature; philosophical inquiry; religious dimensions; scientific inquiry; self, society, and the modern world; and understanding the past. The general education program is integrated throughout the studentâs educational career through additional common experiences, including the sophomore multiculturalism requirement, junior experiential learning requirement, and senior capstone requirement. The academic year comprises three quarters.
. Admission Requirements: Current high school students may be considered for admission on the basis of six or more semesters of high school work. However, by the time of enrollment the students must have graduated from an approved secondary school with a minimum of 16 high school units, including 14 of an academic nature. These should include 4 units in English, 3 in mathematics, 2 in laboratory science plus 1 additional science, 2 in social sciences, and 4 additional units of college preparatory subjects. Applicants should rank in the upper half of their class, have a solid GPA, and present strong ACT or SAT scores. Applicants must submit a high school counselorâs recommendation. The School of Music and the Theatre School require auditions or interviews for admission. Early action, advanced placement, and dual enrollment while still in high school are available. To be considered for admission, transfer students must be in good academic standing at the last college/university attended and must have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (C) based on transferable credit. College of Commerce, School of Education, and School of Music applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better; registered nurses interested in the B.S.N. completion program must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Students who have completed fewer than 30 semester hours (44 quarter hours) of transferable credit need to submit an official high school transcript and ACT/SAT scores. Rolling admission is on a space-available basis. Early action (for freshman applicants only) deadline is November 15. It is strongly recommended that freshman applicants apply by February 1. ; Class Entering 2007 Median SAT: Math: 565: 510-620 Critical Reading: 573: 520-630 Writing: 564: 528-623 ; ACT: 24: 22-27; Avg. GPA: 3.32 unweighted 3.59 weighted ; 70% of 10,414 applicants were admitted ; High School Class Rank: Top tenth: 19.3% ; Top quarter: 46.9% ; Top half: 79.1% ;
. Student Life: 85% of undergraduates are from Illinois. 58% Women , 42% Men; Students are from 50 states, 74 foreign countries, and Canada. 74% are from public schools. 60% are white; 13% Hispanic; 10% African American. 33% are Catholic; 12% claim no religious affiliation. The average age of freshmen is 18; all undergraduates, 21. 15% do not continue beyond their first year; 64% remain to graduate.
See:
http://www.enotes.com/american-colleges/depaul-university/
http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/search/CollegeDetail.jsp?collegeId=3042&profileId=30
http://www.petersons.com/ugchannel/code/IDD.asp?orderLineNum=994018-2&reprjid=12&inunId=6078&typeVC=instvc&sponsor=1
http://www.catholiccollegesonline.org/cgi-bin/MemberDB2?MSQL_VIEW=/search/detail/view.txt&cid=znkm
https://www.collegedata.com/cs/data/college/college_pg01_tmpl.jhtml?schoolId=350&previousPageSection=page_collegeMatch
I have lower back pain, could this be an UTI or kidney infection?
Q. In the lowest part of my back, I ache. It hurts to sit, stand, lay down, everything. I don't have any problems when it comes to using the bathroom, no burning or anything like that. I can't think of anything I did that would of strained my back. It aches and has sharp pains that shoot around to right around by bladder. What does this sound like to you? And any home remedies you can think of?
Answer
Hi,
I'm not a doctor, but I am a doctoral student in disease research, and I've had some back problems, so I can really only give you my own personal take on it.
I tend to think that if you're not having trouble urinating then you probably do not have a UTI, or a kidney infection (which are not that common). What is more common and probably more likely is that you're problems with your spine, specifically, your lumbar vertebrae. It turns out lower back pain is like the number one ailment in the US - even causing more people to miss work, I've read, that colds or the flu. Who knows if that's true but it is definitely a big problem.
Often, our backs can become injured slowly over time, and back pain actually usually isn't a result of a specific incident in which you injured yourself (like picking up something to heavy) - it tends to be more of a cummulative effect.
The problems I had with my back were due to me having a herniated disc (discs are soft tissues that reside between your spinal vertebrae - a herniation means it's been forced out of this space slightly and has bulged out into the spinal cavity - where nerves are) - I didn't even know I had a herniated disc. I didn't recall any specific incident which might have caused this injury.
I'm not saying you have a herniation, but if I were you I would definitely go see a doctor and get it checked out, if you can. You may just have some muscle strains or spasms that are casuing pain to be radiated to other areas. The reason I mentioned herniation was because you did mention that pain is extending to other sites - in my case, the herniation caused pain in my sciatic nerve (runs down your butt and leg) and I had no idea it was due to my back, which ached a lot.
Bottom line is you need to see a doctor. Get a check to see if you do have a UTI, and then have your back examined. If they can't remedy your pain with anti-inflammatory and pain drugs, they might recommend some mild physical therapy, which will definitely help. If it still remains, an x-ray and MRI might lie in your future. If it turns out you do have back problems, I'd recommend seeing a sports doctor about the problem because they tend to be more adept at knwoing how to fix these issues using exercise, physical therapy and steroidal anti-inflammatories (this is the route I took, and it worked great) rather than a back doctor, who are often neurologists, and they love to operate.
As for some home remedies... here are some tips/tricks I've learnt through my ordeal to help ease pain and relieve symptoms...remember, you only get one back in life and you need to take care of it!
* first, stop bending over to pick things up. always bend your knees and use you legs to pick things up, and keep your back in a neutral (upright) position. it may seem strange to do this at first, but you'll get used to it. bending over puts an enormous strain on your back.
* ibuprofen can help. take 2-4 (200mg per tablet) every 4-6 hours (maybe with breakfast, lunch, dinner)
* sleep with a pillow between your legs. a big part of this is, do you hurt when you wake up? sleeping on your side with a pillow between your legs is the best thing you can do! it also might feel weird at first but it helps to take pressure off your lower back.
* if it doesn't hurt to walk, take a walk everyday... I found exercising and keeping loose helped me get through pain better.
* if you can, ice your back, preferably with an cold pack you can put in the freezer. Do it for 15 minutes, if you can, laying on your back with your knees bent. Just take a nap like that.
* I found that lying prone on the floor really helps to relax my back. It's on the stretches I do every morning. Basically, you lay flat on your belly on the ground, and use your elbows to support you. Just try this when you watch TV, or use your laptop, or something. It helps to relax and stretch out your back.
I hope you get better and you are able to see a doctor (if your pain doesn't go away)... back problems are a pain (literaly!) so I wish you all the best! I hope some of this has helped.
Hi,
I'm not a doctor, but I am a doctoral student in disease research, and I've had some back problems, so I can really only give you my own personal take on it.
I tend to think that if you're not having trouble urinating then you probably do not have a UTI, or a kidney infection (which are not that common). What is more common and probably more likely is that you're problems with your spine, specifically, your lumbar vertebrae. It turns out lower back pain is like the number one ailment in the US - even causing more people to miss work, I've read, that colds or the flu. Who knows if that's true but it is definitely a big problem.
Often, our backs can become injured slowly over time, and back pain actually usually isn't a result of a specific incident in which you injured yourself (like picking up something to heavy) - it tends to be more of a cummulative effect.
The problems I had with my back were due to me having a herniated disc (discs are soft tissues that reside between your spinal vertebrae - a herniation means it's been forced out of this space slightly and has bulged out into the spinal cavity - where nerves are) - I didn't even know I had a herniated disc. I didn't recall any specific incident which might have caused this injury.
I'm not saying you have a herniation, but if I were you I would definitely go see a doctor and get it checked out, if you can. You may just have some muscle strains or spasms that are casuing pain to be radiated to other areas. The reason I mentioned herniation was because you did mention that pain is extending to other sites - in my case, the herniation caused pain in my sciatic nerve (runs down your butt and leg) and I had no idea it was due to my back, which ached a lot.
Bottom line is you need to see a doctor. Get a check to see if you do have a UTI, and then have your back examined. If they can't remedy your pain with anti-inflammatory and pain drugs, they might recommend some mild physical therapy, which will definitely help. If it still remains, an x-ray and MRI might lie in your future. If it turns out you do have back problems, I'd recommend seeing a sports doctor about the problem because they tend to be more adept at knwoing how to fix these issues using exercise, physical therapy and steroidal anti-inflammatories (this is the route I took, and it worked great) rather than a back doctor, who are often neurologists, and they love to operate.
As for some home remedies... here are some tips/tricks I've learnt through my ordeal to help ease pain and relieve symptoms...remember, you only get one back in life and you need to take care of it!
* first, stop bending over to pick things up. always bend your knees and use you legs to pick things up, and keep your back in a neutral (upright) position. it may seem strange to do this at first, but you'll get used to it. bending over puts an enormous strain on your back.
* ibuprofen can help. take 2-4 (200mg per tablet) every 4-6 hours (maybe with breakfast, lunch, dinner)
* sleep with a pillow between your legs. a big part of this is, do you hurt when you wake up? sleeping on your side with a pillow between your legs is the best thing you can do! it also might feel weird at first but it helps to take pressure off your lower back.
* if it doesn't hurt to walk, take a walk everyday... I found exercising and keeping loose helped me get through pain better.
* if you can, ice your back, preferably with an cold pack you can put in the freezer. Do it for 15 minutes, if you can, laying on your back with your knees bent. Just take a nap like that.
* I found that lying prone on the floor really helps to relax my back. It's on the stretches I do every morning. Basically, you lay flat on your belly on the ground, and use your elbows to support you. Just try this when you watch TV, or use your laptop, or something. It helps to relax and stretch out your back.
I hope you get better and you are able to see a doctor (if your pain doesn't go away)... back problems are a pain (literaly!) so I wish you all the best! I hope some of this has helped.
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