Early Opportunity Program

Early Opportunity Program

The Early Opportunity Program offers select Pathways Honors Program students the opportunity for an early admission decision into professional programs.

The Early Opportunity Program will result in acceptance of eligible applicants at the end of their sophomore or junior year at DePaul. Students may matriculate into graduate or professional school at the end of either their third year if taking an Accelerated 3+ option or the end of their fourth year if completing a Traditional option at DePaul.

Allopathic Medicine (MD)RFU - Chicago Medical School
Pathologists' Assistant (MS)RFU - College of Health Professions
Pharmacy (PharmD)RFU - College of Pharmacy
Physical Therapy (DPT)RFU - College of Health Professions
Physician Assistant Practice (MS)RFU - College of Health Professions
Podiatric Medicine (DPM)RFU - Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine

Do you have any questions?

If you have questions about the Early Opportunity Program you may be able to find answers below.

  • Who is a good fit for the Early Opportunity Program?

  • As a Pathways Honors student do I have be in the Early Opportunity Program?

  • If I am a participant, can I only apply to a partner institution?

  • I am a participant, but what if I decide to go to a non-partner institution?

If you have questions about the Early Opportunity Program, please contact the Office of Admission at admission@depaul.edu or call (312) 362-8704.

If you are a current DePaul student, you may find additional information about the Early Opportunity Program on the CSH Student Hub which you can access through your student portal at my.depaul.edu.