The Department of Geography and GIS supports GIS teaching and research at DePaul through a dedicated computer lab, software access, tutoring, and the university’s ArcGIS Online organization. We regularly offer introductory, intermediate, and advanced GIS courses for undergraduate and graduate students. These courses support our undergraduate and graduate GIS Certificate Program, the GIS and Geotechnology concentration for Geography majors, and degree programs across campus.
There are several GIS spaces on campus where ArcGIS Pro can be accessed. Rooms noted with an asterisk (*) also serve as classrooms and are not available for students to work in when a class is being held. For more information, visit this IS maintained list for all campus locations with ArcGIS.
Lincoln Park Campus
- 990 W Fullerton, Room 3135 (GEO -GIS Lab)*
- Richardson Library (all floors)
- Arts and Letters, Room 110*
- Schmitt Acad. Center, Room 224*
- Schmitt Acad. Center, Room 232*
Loop Campus
- Daly Building, Room 1327*
- Loop Library (all floors)
Using GIS off-campus
DePaul students can also access ArcGIS Pro off-campus. There are several options based on the type of computer you have:
- On a personal Windows computer: ArcGIS Pro can be installed and licensed with your DePaul account. See Installation guide.
- On a Mac or Chromebook: ArcGIS Pro is Windows only. Use the DePaul Virtual Lab, managed by Information Services. See Virtual Lab guide.
- In a browser: ArcGIS Online works on any operating system. See Sign-in guide.
Quick Links
- Location, hours, access, and the software available on lab workstations at 990 W. Fullerton.
- Current office hours for GIS Assistants, updated each quarter.
- Answers for students, faculty and instructors, and the university community. Includes software setup guides, account questions, and what instructors need to send us before each quarter.
- What happens to your ArcGIS account and content after you graduate or leave DePaul, and what to do before that.
Getting Help
If you have questions not covered in the FAQ, here’s who to reach out to:
- For help with a course assignment or general questions about ArcGIS Pro/ArcGIS Online, start by emailing your GIS Assistants (GISA) or attending their tutoring hours. See GIS Tutoring Schedule.
- For the GIS Lab, GIS software, ArcGIS accounts, and departmental GIS questions, email gis@depaul.edu.
- For questions regarding courses, the GIS certificate, and the Department of Geography and GIS, email geography@depaul.edu.
- For the Virtual Lab, BlueKey credentials, and IS-managed labs, contact the DePaul IS Help Desk.