CDM Frequently Asked Questions

To report a problem or request support for a technical issue, or for a list of tech guides, recommendations, and other useful information, visit CDM’s ServiceNow page.          

• For information the facility, visit the DePaul Cinespace Studios page.
• For facility and equipment center hours, as well as the shuttle schedule, check the SCA Production Handbook.

Visit our Equipment Centers page for information for checking out gear from both “the Cage” in the Loop and the Camera Vault at DePaul Cinespace studios. For the most up-to-date list of available gear, please refer to the Patron Portal.           

CDM has more than 900 workstations in over 40 computer labs, classrooms, studios, and post-production facilities. Check the CDM Labs page for a full list.            

CDM's new Print Lab will print most DePaul-related student design work for free on HP m712 and Epson P5000, Pro7900, P9000, and XP1500 printers. Get more information or request a print on The Print Lab page.            

Staff advisors are available year-round both virtually and in-person, by appointment. Faculty advising appointments are available during fall, winter and spring quarters. Students can visit the Academic Success Center page for more information about advising in CDM. Appointments with any advisor may be scheduled in OneDePaul.           

Please visit the Advising page and click the “FAQ” tab for answers to these and other questions about classes and credits.           

You can also visit CDM’s Advising Resource Center for video tutorials and other resources that may be helpful in answering your questions.         

CDM offers remote and in-person tutoring. Visit the Tutoring page to schedule an appointment. Please make sure you have everything you need to make the technology work. This includes a working webcam, microphone, speakers or headset, and an up-to-date web browser.    

CDM is host to a number of specialized labs designated to specific research areas. These labs are equipped with advanced technology, software and experimental tools to support faculty and students in their research endeavors. Visit the Research Labs page to learn more or to contact the faculty director of a lab in your field.           

DePaul students are encouraged to join student organizations to meet people, network, and discuss trends in their area of interest. CDM’s Student Organization page contains brief descriptions of many of the groups that are popular with students in CDM programs. Students interested in joining one of the hundreds of student organizations at DePaul do so on DeHub.           

Additional student organizations, centers, and resources that support diversity and inclusion at CDM can be found on our Cultural Resources page.  

Students, staff, and faculty can request and reserve meeting rooms and labs using DePaul’s 25Live system.           

Prospective students are encouraged to attend a tour of the Loop Campus, which can be scheduled through DePaul’s visit page. Tours of DePaul Cinespace Studios, our nearly 60,000 square foot production facility, are typically held weekly. Visit our events page to register.

Video tours of CDM’s Loop facilities and DePaul Cinespace Studios can be viewed below. You can also explore CDM virtually.

Video tours of CDM’s Loop facilities and DePaul Cinespace Studios can be viewed below.

Prospective undergraduate students should visit DePaul’s Undergraduate Admission page to learn more about the admission process, submit an application, or schedule an appointment with an admission counselor.           

Prospective CDM graduate students can learn more about our programs and application process, or schedule an appointment with one of our admission counselors through the CDM Graduate Admission Office.           

Please visit our Graduate Admission page and click on the “FAQ” tab to learn about graduate programs, application processes, and classes.