What Is DeMUN
About DePaul Model United Nations
DePaul Model United Nations (DeMUN) is DePaul University’s premier organization focused on international diplomacy, multilateral cooperation, and global problem-solving. DeMUN provides students with an immersive educational space to practice the art of diplomacy through dialogue, negotiation, consensus-building, and cross-cultural engagement.
At its core, DeMUN emphasizes respectful discourse, collaborative leadership, and principled decision-making. Members develop essential diplomatic skills including public speaking, negotiation strategy, research, writing, and conflict resolution, while engaging with global challenges that require cooperation across borders. DeMUN welcomes students from all academic backgrounds and experience levels who share an interest in international affairs and diplomacy.
Through weekly training sessions, simulations, and conference participation, DeMUN prepares students to navigate complex diplomatic environments and understand how international institutions operate in practice.
What Is the DePaul Model United Nations Conference?
The DePaul Model United Nations Conference is a hands-on diplomatic simulation designed to replicate the processes of international negotiation and multilateral decision-making. Delegates assume the roles of diplomats, ministers, and representatives tasked with advancing cooperation, managing crises, and reaching collective agreements.
Our conference prioritizes:
Diplomatic negotiation and consensus-building
Real-time crisis response and mediation
Professional decorum and inclusive dialogue
Strategic collaboration across diverse perspectives
Committees range from General Assemblies to regional bodies, historical committees, and crisis simulations, allowing delegates to engage with international challenges through negotiation rather than confrontation. Delegates participate in moderated debate, unmoderated caucuses, and the drafting of directives that reflect real diplomatic tools used in international forums.
The DePaul Model United Nations Conference is designed to cultivate globally-minded leaders equipped with the skills, ethics, and discipline necessary for diplomacy in an interconnected world.