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Commitment to Service

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Living the Vincentian Mission

Rooted in the transformative social service legacy of Saint Vincent de Paul and Saint Louise de Marillac, Experiential Service and community engagement are integral parts of a DePaul College Prep education. Each student participates in, and reflects on, a variety of service projects as part of their formation toward living as a mission-driven adult.

DePaul Prep Student, Class of 2026

At DePaul College Prep, we are taught that it is not enough to do something for the sake of doing it. Instead, it must be done well. We serve others simply to spread the love of God and build relationships, because we are all God’s children.

2025-2026

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  • 30,000+

    total hours served by students

  • 400+

    non-profits served

  • $579,960

    economic value of service

Hours can be earned by: 

  • Group service projects with athletic teams, clubs, and other student groups
  • School events that take place outside of school hours such as Open House, Back to School Night, etc. 
  • Service with verified not-for-profit or community service organizations and activities
  • Tutoring through a social service or scholarship organization
  • Assisting with coaching children (without pay)
  • Participating in a DePaul Prep initiative such as the Rincon Family Services Gift Drive, blood drive, food drives, etc.
  • Signing up for service opportunities through MobilServe or those posted on Schoology and in morning announcements

Student Expectations

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  • Freshman Year

    Required 10 verified hours of service

  • Sophomore-Senior Year

    Students engage in group service projects through athletic teams, honor societies, clubs, other student organizations or at an individually chosen service opportunity.

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  • The Saint Louise de Marillac Service Distinction

    Students who complete 75 hours of service engagement (50 at an area non-profit and 25 at DePaul Prep) over their 4 years will be eligible to receive honors cords at graduation. Hours that qualify a student for honors cords must be completed at Chicago non-profit organizations, highlighting the Vincentian Charism of serving those on the margins. 

  • The Vincentian Service Award

    Given each year to one graduating student who is recognized for an exceptional level of community service, both in hours and impact. This student instinctively responds to the central Vincentian question, "What must be done?" and takes action with joy and enthusiasm. This student recognizes that "it is not enough to do good, it myst be done well," taking ownership of the health and well-being of the people they serve.

Contact

Main Entrance & Parking: 3300 N. Campbell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
Mailing Address: 3333 N. Rockwell Street, Chicago, IL 60618
Phone: (773) 539-3600

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