DREXEL UNIVERSITY

I NS PI R E D BY CH A NGE ,

DE S I GNE D TO L E A D.
 LET YOUR
AMBITION
LEAD THE
WAY

Change is a constant driver of new ideas.

Each and every day, innovation pushes the
limit of what’s possible.
The next generation of leaders will be the ones who embrace
this fact, the ones who use it as their guiding principle.
Regardless of your field of study, no matter what the
application, to truly make an impact you must recognize
boundaries, then use your ambition to move beyond them.

Since 1891, Drexel University has served as the launch pad

for students ready to channel their passion, curiosity, and
vision to change the world around them. Our unique academic
model allows the University and our Dragons to remain at the
forefront of possibility by not only studying the latest practices
and theories but by putting them to the test alongside industry
leaders and professionals.

You need a place that will allow you to challenge the norm: to
make your mark while turning your aspirations into reality.
Drexel not only provides you with the necessary knowledge,
opportunities, and support structures to make a difference —
we help you start today. Because your ambition can’t wait.

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 Is This Your Path?

“ Whether it’s academics, student life,

or even the arts, I’ve gotten to do a
little bit of everything in a way that
has allowed me to become a really
well-rounded person since first
coming to Drexel.
” – DO M I NI CK A R P,
M A R K E TI NG

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 CREATE
YOUR
PATH OF
DISCOVERY

Y
our education will serve as the foundation for everything
you do. Whether you want to create an environment-
friendly transportation system, develop life-skill
therapies for individuals on the autism spectrum, or help
propel criminal justice reform, you need an education that will
prepare you to learn, grow, and excel.

Drexel’s dynamic curriculum is specifically designed to take

you beyond the typical college experience, preparing you to
meet the challenges of an ever-changing world. Here, your
education will combine advanced academics with experiential
learning, providing the opportunity to expand upon your
classwork by working side by side with your professors,
learning directly from the leaders of your field through our
cooperative education program, gaining valuable experience in
research, and so much more.

At Drexel, you’ll be encouraged to take an active role in your

education. Our unique model will put you on the front lines of
innovation, allowing you to discover and explore the current
practices, strategies, and breakthroughs that are actively being
used to push the boundaries of what we know and can achieve.
Then, you’ll bring new knowledge and viewpoints to enrich
classroom discussion with your professors and classmates,
ensuring the University’s offerings remain current, relevant,
and market informed.

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 Grow within
a dynamic
environment
of learning.

T
he ability to achieve your goals is rooted in the
strength of your preparation, and the most effective
preparation begins with superior academics.

Drexel provides an unparalleled classroom experience,

where you’ll find rigorous and challenging courses
presented in state-of-the-art facilities and taught by
respected faculty composed of leaders and visionaries
of their field. And the best part is that you won’t have
to wait to get started. You’ll take classes in your major
from the moment you arrive, along with preparatory
courses to help you hit the ground running.

Here, you’ll develop an interdisciplinary academic path

designed to meet your interests. Your experience can
incorporate a variety of concentrations and allow you
to build a comprehensive knowledge base applicable PAPERCLIP STORY
to your goals. Not only that, you’ll be supported by a READ “FINDING OUT THAT DREXEL IS WHERE I BELONG”
dedicated team of advisors, counselors, and mentors to BY JULIA KRAWIEC AT:
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80+
Majors
15++
Accelerated, Combined,
2,106
Number of Courses
and Bridge Degree Programs

2,392
Faculty
19
Median Class Size
11:1
Student to
Professor Ratio

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 From Co-op to Career

“ Iathadthe my last co-op at Microsoft, and

end of my co-op, I was offered
a full-time job as a software engineer.
Then, I got another offer from Google.
After considering both offers that I
had, I decided to go with the offer
from Google.
” – H A L I M A O L A PA DE ,
S OF T WA R E E NGI NE E R I NG

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E
ven while recognizing the intrinsic value and
importance of classroom learning, you’ll need the
chance to apply your knowledge in the real world
to truly see just how everything fits together.

Our renowned cooperative education program, also

known as co-op, will allow you to put what you’ve
learned in class to the test. Drexel Co-op provides
you with the opportunity to integrate up to three
six-month, full-time professional work experiences
into your academic schedule. Each co-op experience —
whether it be with a global organization, a nonprofit,
a local startup, or even a government agency —
presents a unique opportunity to see firsthand how
the knowledge you’ve gained is currently being
applied in the field and how the workplace is adapting
to meet the evolving needs of employers. And the
Steinbright Career Development Center, our world-
class cooperative education and career preparation
resource, will be here to help you every step of the way.

So much more than just a standard internship,

co-op allows you to take real positions with respected
companies, enabling you to test-drive your career
while building an impressive résumé before you
graduate. When you return to class, you’ll be ready
to apply your newfound knowledge to your courses
and to serve as a valuable resource to your classmates
and professors, able to share enhanced insights and
perspectives that can’t be found in any textbook.

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 Follow your
guides and
maximize your
opportunities.

T
he Steinbright Career Development Center is one
of the largest collegiate co-op and career services
teams in the world. With a comprehensive staff
of skilled and dedicated career services professionals,
Steinbright is an invaluable resource that will ensure
that you’re fully prepared for success from the moment
you arrive on campus.

The Center not only facilitates Drexel’s co-op program

but it also provides essential services such as career and
educational counseling, career exploration strategies,
personality assessments for career path guidance, pre-
health and pre-law advising, and application process
assistance. Steinbright also presents workshops that
will help you create a compelling résumé and cover
letter, interview, and build a professional network.

Always keeping your individual goals in mind,

Steinbright’s Career Services staff will provide you
with the tools, knowledge, and guidance you’ll need
throughout your time at Drexel and after graduation.

C O - O P FA S T FA CTS

92% 87% 48% 96% 89%

of Drexel of co-op employers of co-op participants of graduates are of co-op participants

undergraduate students would consider rehiring working full-time had working or enrolled in indicated their co-op
enrolled in the Drexel their co-op student for a received a job offer graduate or professional position met or exceeded
Co-op program. future co-op or full-time from a former co-op education. their expectations.
position. employer.

SELECT ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES AMAZON APPLE AT&T THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF
PHILADELPHIA COMCAST CORPORATION DREXEL UNIVERSITY ESTEE LAUDER/NORTHTEC
CO-OP
EXELON CORPORATION GLAXOSMITHKLINE GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. GOOGLE
EMPLOYERS:
INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS JOHNSON & JOHNSON LOCKHEED MARTIN

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 DREXEL STUDENT STORY
READ “FINDING MY VOICE”
BY AMELIA QUAZI AT:
drexel.edu/undergrad/student-stories

1,551
co-op employers
45
countries
22
states

5,426
students employed
$18,720
gross median six-month salary
DREXEL VIDEO
VIEW “UNDERSTANDING CO-OP” AT:
drexel.edu/undergrad/student-stories
domestically and internationally for a paid co-op

PJM INTERCONNECTION LLC SAP AMERICA SUSQUEHANNA INT’L GROUP LLP

THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL THE TJX COMPANIES, INC.
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA VANGUARD

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 Opening the Doors
to Research

“ Towhere
see that Drexel has a program
it takes freshmen and really
pairs them with research mentors
and gets them hands-on experience
is really amazing. During my co-op,
I’ll be focused on wearable technology
and incorporating energy storage
into smart textiles.
”
– TAU H E E D BA U K M A N,
MAT ER I AL S S C I ENC E A ND E NGI NE E R I NG

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84 36
Ranked Ranked

total new inventions in new United States patents 1st

by the Bush Institute
76th
among worldwide
fiscal year 2020 issued in fiscal year 2020
and Opus Faveo among academic institutions
midsized universities for patents
for innovation

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 Explore your
curiosity and see
where it leads.

Y
our intellectual interest is one of your most
valuable traits, and Drexel emphasizes the
importance of asking questions and finding
meaningful answers — it’s what has helped us emerge
as one of the nation’s leading R1-level research
universities.

Our facilities and courses are designed to enable you to

go further and discover more about the world around
you. From state-of-the-art labs to our innovative
Expressive and Creative Interaction Technologies
(ExCITe) Center, Drexel presents a number of unique
research opportunities that will encourage you to
collaborate and learn from your peers and research
mentors.

If you’re eager to gain research experience, you may be

interested in the Students Tackling Advanced Research
(STAR) Scholars Program. This 10-week program will
allow you to conduct a faculty-mentored research or
creative project in the summer of your first year. STAR
concludes with student presentations, along with the
DREXEL VIDEO possibility of presenting work at local, regional, and
VIEW “RE-IMAGINE RESEARCH” AT: national conferences. STAR Scholars’ work has also
drexel.edu/undergrad/student-stories been published in major research journals.

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 Expand the
horizons
of your
learning.

PAPERCLIP STORY
READ “STUDYING ARCHITECTURE HANDS-ON” BY ALBERT
HANAN AT:
drexel.edu/undergrad/student-stories

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s a Drexel student, you can take your
education abroad.

Have you ever had the opportunity to live and

continents where students study
learn in another country, fully immersing yourself

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in an entirely different culture? Our team can
help you make it happen. You’ll not only gain a
broadened perspective and earn course credit, but
you’ll also deepen your understanding of yourself countries where students study
and how our cross-cultural relationships can affect
the global issues that face our society.

In addition to studying abroad, Drexel students

interested in pursuing global opportunities can
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unique study abroad experiences
also participate in international co-op or programs
that combine the two experiences.

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Dare to
bring your
ideas to life.

Y
ou may feel that you have the entrepreneurial
spirit, but have you ever put that feeling to the
test to see just what you could accomplish?
Whether you’ve already started your own company
or you have an idea and want to create a startup,
Drexel offers the guidance and resources to take your
endeavors to the next level.

The Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship

is the nation’s first freestanding school of
entrepreneurship to offer degrees. Even if you’re
interested in other majors, Drexel has infused
entrepreneurial thinking and application into the
curriculums and courses across all disciplines.

Entrepreneurial co-ops encourage students to take the

lead and are granted to those who have established
an ongoing business, providing $15,000 in funding,
mentorships, and a dedicated workspace in our Baiada
Institute for Entrepreneurship.

$15,000
in startup funding
DREXEL STUDENT STORY
READ “CHANGING THE WORLD ONE LEAF AT A TIME”
BY COLLIN CAVOTE AT:
for entrepreneurship drexel.edu/undergrad/student-stories

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 Finding My Way
“ Drexel is different because you have
that small campus feel, but you have
Philly as your backyard. You feel
connected when you walk around
campus, but literally, your backdrop
is the city. On the weekends, I can go
to different places for brunch, I can
go to museums — there’s always new
exhibits going on!
”
- K R I S TE N W O L E NBE R G,
CO M M U NI CATI O N

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 MAKE OUR
CITY YOUR
HOME

S
ince our founding in 1891, Drexel has been proud to call
Philadelphia our hometown. It’s a place where history
was made: This is where the Founding Fathers of the
Philadelphia is the country’s first and
United States outlined the Declaration of Independence,
only World Heritage City drafted the Constitution, and forged American democracy.
Philly has a no-nonsense, revolutionary feel to it, and Drexel

250,000+
students embody that. We refer to the city as our extended
campus, where you can explore, learn, and take advantage of
all it has to offer.
college students in the Philadelphia area
Philly is a bustling, cosmopolitan city composed of quaint
neighborhoods, each one different from the next. If you head
to Fairmount, you’ll be able to enjoy some of Philadelphia’s

6th
largest city in the U.S.
great museums; in South Philly, you can try some of the best
local standards, like our famous cheesesteak; and a few blocks
away in Old City, you’ll see and hear artists and musicians
who have made Philly their home. Our part of town, known as
University City, is recognized as the heart of the city’s higher
Ranked learning community.

#1
best U.S. city to visit in 2020 by
Everything that Philly has to offer is within easy reach.
And if you don’t feel like walking, Philadelphia’s public
National Geographic Traveler transportation system can get you there. Drexel is blocks away
from 30th Street Station, a transportation hub with access to
subways, buses, regional trains, and Amtrak.

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 DREXEL VIDEO
VIEW “A CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE:
PHILADELPHIA” AT:
drexel.edu/undergrad/student-stories

DISTANCE FROM PHILLY TO:

NYC – 97 Miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA
D.C. – 137 Miles

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Strive to Over

impact 50,000
student volunteer hours in

the world 2018–2019

around you.

D
o you have the drive to help others? Drexel
is committed to becoming the most civically
engaged university in the nation. We hold a
strong connection and a deep commitment to the
community around us that extends throughout the PAPERCLIP STORY
city and across the globe. READ “ABSOLUTELY SURREAL”
BY SHAHMAR BEASLEY AT:
At Drexel, you’ll be introduced to the concepts, drexel.edu/undergrad/student-stories
methods, and skills required for effective
engagement through our CIVC 101 course.
Presented by the Lindy Center for Civic
Engagement, this introductory course will
immerse you as an active participant, providing
the opportunity to see the benefits of public
service firsthand as you collaborate with
neighborhood philanthropic organizations and
nonprofits.

The Lindy Center partners with leaders on local,

national, and international levels to provide
additional volunteer initiatives and community-
based learning courses that address a wide variety SELECT THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
of areas of public good and social responsibility, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE MANNA
including education, health care, and community
REGIONAL
PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT PHILLY
advocacy. Through these experiences, our students PARTNERS:
AIDS THRIFT PROJECT HOME U.S. DREAM
develop as engaged citizens equipped to make
a meaningful impact within their home and ACADEMY WEST PARK CULTURAL CENTER
throughout the world.

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 Proud to Be a Dragon
“ Ihere
developed my leadership skills
at Drexel by really being
involved as a freshman. I joined a
bunch of different organizations,
and eventually I found two that
I’ve really enjoyed.
” - NI TH YA M I TA ,
BI O L O GY

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 JOIN A
COMMUNITY
OF DRAGONS

W
e are Drexel Dragons. It’s a distinction and a badge
of honor we cherish; one that shapes everything we
do. We work hard, we play hard, and we dream big
… and we do it together.

Dragons have an undeniable inner fire that motivates us to

achieve more. Whether it be in the classroom, out on co-
op, building new student organizations, or while taking on
challengers at the athletic courts, we’re always on the move
and looking to make our mark.

When you become a Dragon, you’ll be joining a supportive

community built on diversity, equality, fairness, inclusion, and
respect — here, everyone has a voice and is encouraged to use
it. No matter what our differences may be, we band together
and support each other as we strive to achieve our goals.
Although we may come from all walks of life, our bond and
kinship go far beyond our differences. A Dragon is a Dragon
for life.

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 Build connections
with everyone
and every thing.

L
ife on campus will be a big part of the college
experience, especially in a fast-paced urban
environment like Philadelphia. Our Dragons view
Drexel’s campus as their own little corner of the city:
the perfect spot to live, study, and play.

In order to ensure you’ll have every opportunity to

fully immerse yourself in campus life, we have a 2-Year
Residency Program, which requires all incoming
first-year students (with a few exceptions) to live on
campus for their first two years at Drexel. But whether
you’re living here or commuting to school, you’ll
quickly find that there is a lot to experience at Drexel
outside of classes. If you’ll be living on campus, our
residence halls have accommodations to meet your
needs — from suites to Living Learning Communities,
where you can connect with students who have similar
interests, there are plenty of options.

If you’re transferring to Drexel, you can choose

between our on-campus residence halls and Drexel-
affiliated housing options, which offer all of the
benefits of off-campus living while being able to stay
in close proximity to school. Transfer students opting
to commute to class are encouraged to get involved DREXEL VIDEO
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10 RESIDENCE BENTLEY HALL CANERIS HALL KELLY HALL MILLENNIUM HALL MYERS HALL
NORTH HALL RACE STREET RESIDENCES STILES HALL TOWERS HALL
HALLS VAN RENSSELAER HALL

10 LIVING BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF COMPUTING & INFORMATICS

ENGINEERING FIRST-YEAR EXPLORATORY STUDIES HONORS PROGRAM
LEARNING LEBOW LIBERTY SCHOLARS COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH
COMMUNITIES PROFESSIONS ROTC WESTPHAL

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 Allow your
interests to
grow and
take the
center stage.

W
hile we know you’ll be focused on becoming
an accomplished scholar, your life at Drexel
won’t be just studying and homework. At
Drexel, you can get involved with over 350 student
clubs and organizations. These groups revolve around
academics, hobbies, and more. So, no matter what
your interests are, you’ll find groups that share your
passions. And if you can’t find an organization that’s
right for you, we’ll provide the resources to help you
start your own.

Also, no matter what your major, you can

participate in the performing arts and are eligible
for performing arts scholarships. There is a broad
array of opportunities, including taking classes and
private lessons and auditioning for professional-level
dance, music, or theater ensembles, which are led
by accomplished members of the Philadelphia arts
community.

Whether you’d like to get involved with Greek

life, participate in on-campus performances, or
choreograph your own Jedi Knight fight, you can do it
all at Drexel.

350+ 30+
student clubs fraternities
and organizations and sororities

DREXEL VIDEO
70+
cultural
20+
audition-required
organizations performing arts
VIEW “THIS IS SPRING JAM” AT:
drexel.edu/undergrad/student-stories opportunities

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 Get in the
game and feel
the adrenaline.

A
lthough Drexel is known for its academic
excellence, here you can also be a star athlete.
Our Drexel Dragons are fierce competitors,
and they participate on 18 Division I NCAA teams.
Each year, over 440 students play against the nation’s
best, and we play to win.

If you prefer to cheer on our Drexel Dragons, the DAC

Pack is our most school-spirited student organization.
Decked out in your best blue and gold, you can root
for our teams with your friends and classmates.

You can also take on a more relaxed level of

competition by joining one of our club or intramural
sports teams alongside the more than 7,000
students, faculty, and staff who participate in Drexel’s
recreational programs each year.

When you want to get a great workout or just have

some fun with friends, Drexel has the fields, courts,
and indoor and outdoor locations you need. This
includes our volleyball and tennis courts, the Vidas PAPERCLIP STORY
Athletic Complex, the Daskalakis Athletic Center READ “I WALKED ONTO A DIVISION I ATHLETIC TEAM”
(also known as the DAC), and our award-winning BY DAVE HANRAHAN AT:
Recreation Center. drexel.edu/undergrad/student-stories

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 34 CLUB, 22 INTRAMURAL LEAGUE,
18 DIVISION I TEAMS AND 15 TOURNAMENT SPORTS
MEN’S SPORTS WOMEN’S SPORTS Basketball Rugby
Basketball Basketball Beach Volleyball Sailing
Golf Field Hockey Dodgeball Soccer
Lacrosse Lacrosse Flag Football Softball
Rowing Rowing Ice Hockey Tennis
Soccer Soccer Lacrosse Ultimate Frisbee
Squash Softball Martial Arts Water Polo
Swimming & Diving Squash Paintball And more
Tennis Swimming & Diving
Wrestling Tennis

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BEGIN YOUR
JOURNEY
TODAY

Y
ou’re looking for so much more than the typical
university experience. You have the drive and the
ambition to excel, the determination to move beyond
what’s expected.

By providing a unique combination of advanced academics

and real-world experience, Drexel’s model of learning will
allow you to develop as an innovative master learner, ready
to use the knowledge of today to confront the challenges of
tomorrow. When you leave these doors, you’ll know what you
want to do and will be prepared to do it.

You have what it takes. The world is waiting.

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 Majors
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES COLLEGE OF COMPUTING PENNONI HONORS COLLEGE
& INFORMATICS
• Biological Sciences • Custom-Designed Major
• Chemistry • Computer Science
• Communication – Computer Security WESTPHAL COLLEGE OF MEDIA ARTS
– Journalism – Game Programming and & DESIGN
– Public Relations Development
• Animation & Visual Effects
– Technical and Science • Computing and Security Technology
• Architecture***
Communication • Data Science
• Art History
• Criminology and Justice Studies • Information Systems
• Dance
• English • Software Engineering
• Design & Merchandising
• Environmental Science • Undeclared — Computing &
• Entertainment & Arts Management
• Environmental Studies and Information Sciences*
• Fashion Design
Sustainability
• Film & Television
• Geoscience SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS • Game Design & Production
• Global Studies
• Graphic Design
• History • Economics
• Interactive Digital Media
• Mathematics
• Interior Design
• Philosophy SCHOOL OF EDUCATION • Music Industry*
• Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
• Elementary Education – Business
• Physics
• Education, Non-Certification – Recording Arts and Music
• Political Science
• Teacher Education (Secondary Production
• Psychology
• Sociology Education) • Photography
• Undeclared — General Humanities • Product Design
and Social Sciences* COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING • Screenwriting & Playwriting
• Undeclared — Science* • Virtual Reality & Immersive Media
• Architectural Engineering • Undeclared — Design & Media*
• Chemical Engineering
SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL • Civil Engineering
ENGINEERING, SCIENCE COLLEGE OF NURSING AND
• Computer Engineering
AND HEALTH SYSTEMS HEALTH PROFESSIONS
• Construction Management
• Biomedical Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Behavioral Health Counseling
• Engineering Technology • Culinary Arts and Science
– Electrical Engineering Technology – Culinary Science
LEBOW COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
– Industrial Engineering Technology – Food and Beverage Management
• Accounting – Mechanical and Manufacturing • Health Sciences
• Business Analytics Engineering Technology – Pre-Physician Assistant
• Business and Engineering – Robotics and Automation – Pre-Physical Therapy
• Esport Business Engineering Technology • Health Services Administration
• Finance
• Environmental Engineering • Hospitality Management
• General Business
• Materials Science and Engineering • Nursing
• International Business
• Mechanical Engineering • Nursing Accelerated
• Legal Studies
• Undeclared — Engineering* Career Entry (ACE)**
• Management Information Systems
• Nutrition and Foods
• Marketing
• Operations and Supply Chain CHARLES D. CLOSE SCHOOL OF
Management ENTREPRENEURSHIP GOODWIN COLLEGE OF
• Organizational Management PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Real Estate Management and
– Corporate Entrepreneurship • First-Year Exploratory Studies
Development
– New Venture Creation – Humanities and Social Sciences
• Sport Business
• Technology and Innovation – Social Entrepreneurship – STEM
Management • Entrepreneurship and Innovation • General Studies****
• Undeclared — Business* (Three-Year Option)*
DORNSIFE SCHOOL
OF PUBLIC HEALTH

• Global Public Health

• Public Health

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ACCELERATED DEGREE PROGRAMS

• BS in Business/MBA
• BS in Design & Merchandising/MBA
• BS in Music Industry/MBA

• BA in Global Studies/MPH in Public

Health
• BA in Global Studies/MS in
Communication
• BA/BS/MS in Communication
• BS in Health Services Administration/
MPH in Public Health
• BS in Marketing/MS in
Communication
• BS/MPH in Public Health
• BS/MS in Biomedical Engineering
• BS/MS in Engineering
• BS/MS in Psychology

• BA/BS+MD Early Assurance

Combined Program (Medicine)

BRIDGE DEGREE PROGRAMS

• BS in Health Sciences/DPT in Physical

Therapy
• BS in Health Sciences/MHS in
Physician Assistant
• BS in Nutrition and Foods/MS in
Nutrition and Dietetics

Note that transfer students cannot transfer directly

into accelerated degree programs or bridge degree
programs, but can speak with their advisors about
doing so once they have enrolled at the University.

* Not eligible for transfer students

** A second bachelor’s degree program
*** Available to transfers as a part-time program
only. Not available to international students.
**** Available to transfers only

For the most up-to-date list of majors

and accelerated degrees, visit
drexel.edu/undergrad/academics.

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 The Application
Process

FIRST-YEAR APPLICATION DEADLINES TRANSFER APPLICATION DEADLINES

At Drexel, we carefully consider every application. The There are many reasons you may consider transferring to
members of our Admissions Committee use a holistic review Drexel, and as you make your transition, we’ll be here to
process to assess all aspects of the application personally. We help you every step of the way. Drexel has a vibrant and
believe it’s important to enroll right-fit students. active transfer community, with approximately 700 new
students joining us each year. Qualified applications are
Early Decision................................ November 1 considered on a rolling basis through all terms. Applications
Early Decision is the perfect option for students who know must be received one month prior to the start of the term for
Drexel is the school for them and would like a decision in which you are applying.
December of their senior year. This is a binding application
plan and, if admitted, students must withdraw all other STARTING TERM APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IN
active applications, and commit to enrolling at Drexel. • Fall (September)...........................................................January
• Winter (January)*........................................................October
Early Action.................................... November 1
Like Early Decision, Early Action allows students to receive • Spring (Late March/early April)*...........................November
an admission decision by December of their senior year. *Not all majors enroll in our off-terms
Early Action admission is not binding and, if admitted,
students have until May 1 to submit an enrollment deposit.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
Regular Decision............................. January 15 Transfer students may submit applications through the
Through the Regular Decision application process, students Common Application or Drexel University’s Admission
will receive a decision in early spring and have until May 1 to Application.
submit an enrollment deposit.
Learn more at drexel.edu/undergrad/apply/transfer.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

First-year student applications can be submitted via the TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS
Common Application or the Coalition Application. To be considered for admission as a transfer student, you
should have completed a minimum of 24 semester college
Learn more about these submission options at credits from a regionally accredited institution; otherwise,
drexel.edu/undergrad/apply. you will need to submit your high school transcript and SAT
or ACT scores or take advantage of our Test-Flexible policy.
Depending on the program you are applying for, additional
STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES prerequisites may apply.
For the majority of majors and programs, first-year
applicants can choose whether to include standardized test For more information on program-specific prerequisites,
scores as part of their application to the University. For visit drexel.edu/undergrad/apply/prereqs.
those who decide to submit scores, our Test-Flexible policy
provides flexibility regarding scores that can be considered.
Non-native English speakers may be required to meet
specific additional testing requirements.

To learn more about the submission of standardized test

scores, visit drexel.edu/undergrad/apply/tests.

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Value &
Opportunity

BY THE NUMBERS
FIRST-YEAR FINANCIAL AID
Drexel offers merit and need-based financial aid. In the
2019–2020 academic year, the average scholarship and $53,868* $2,405* $16,008*
grant aid offered to first-year students was $30,753*, which Tuition Fees Room and Board
includes federal, state, and institutional aid. All applicants
must complete the CSS Profile, and all U.S. citizens and
permanent residents must complete the Free Application for Average Financial Aid Package Average Financial Aid Package
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for the most for First-Year Students for Transfer Students
available aid.
$30,753** $16,665**
Early Decision and Early Action Deadlines
* Based on the standard enrollment for the 2020–2021 academic year
• CSS Profile.............................................................. November 15 ** For the 2019–2020 academic year; includes only grant and scholarship awards
from federal, state, and institutional sources for students who received financial aid
• FAFSA (Priority)...................................................... February 15

Regular Decision Deadlines UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS

Some of the most common award offerings for first-year
• CSS Profile.............................................................February 15
and transfer students include:
• FAFSA (Priority)...................................................February 15

Drexel Merit Scholarship – Amount Varies

Full-time on-campus applicants (except for our second-
degree Nursing program, known as ACE, or those applying
TRANSFER FINANCIAL AID for a second bachelor’s degree) are automatically considered
Drexel offers competitive financial aid opportunities for for these academic performance-based awards.
transfer applicants. In the 2019–2020 academic year,
the average scholarship and grant aid offered to transfer
students was $16,665*, which includes federal, state,
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship – $500
and institutional aid. While students will be reviewed (awarded per term enrolled in full-time coursework)
for scholarships during the admissions review process, Offered to Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society members who
we highly recommend filing the CSS Profile and the Free apply as transfer students to one of our full-time, on-campus
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as programs (ACE students are not eligible).
possible to maximize their eligibility for support.
Drexel Grant – Amount Varies
Applicants are required to submit the CSS Profile to be
Deadlines
eligible to receive this institutional need-based award.
CSS Profile**.................... One month prior to the start of term
FAFSA ..................................... Recommended one month prior
to the start of term Federal/State Financial Aid – Amount Varies
Applicants are required to file the Free Application for
* Includes only grant and scholarship awards for students who received financial aid Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for federal
** Spring term deadline is February 15 due to closing of CSS Profile and state grants, loans, and work-study funding.

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Campus

Are you interested in visiting Drexel? There are plenty of options that will fit even the busiest of schedules.

VISIT CAMPUS LEARN MORE IN YOUR HOMETOWN

Open Houses Connect with Counselors
Open Houses take place in the spring, summer, and fall. You can also meet with admissions representatives at a
You’ll join other interested students and their families, variety of events. Students are invited to these events, which
getting an in-depth look at academic programs, meeting are held all over the country and the world — from college
with current students, and experiencing a tour of campus. fairs to high school visits to regional receptions. If you are
unable to meet with us in person, we also participate in
virtual college fairs and are available for individual meetings
Campus Visits online to answer your questions.
Campus Visits are offered throughout the year Mondays
through Fridays and on most Saturdays. Each Campus Find your admissions counselor at
Visit includes an Information Session and student-guided drexel.edu/undergrad/contact/representatives.
campus tour. The Information Session highlights Drexel’s
cooperative education program, our academic offerings,
and the admission and financial aid processes. Plus, there’s WANT TO KNOW WHAT DREXEL IS
plenty of time for you to ask any questions. During the REALLY LIKE ?
campus tour, you’ll take a look at our academic buildings,
recreation center, and a residence hall. Admissions Blog
Our Admissions Blog gives you an insider’s view. From hints
Learn more at about the admission process to a preview of life on campus
drexel.edu/undergrad/visit. and in Philly, learn from those who know it best.

Transfer Visit Opportunities PaperClip

Held weekly, Transfer Instant Decision Days allow you to PaperClip is a collection of unique stories about Drexel
meet with a counselor to learn more about your transfer experiences written by students offering a rare, behind-the-
options and receive an admission decision right on the spot. scenes look from our Dragons’ point of view.

Learn more at
drexel.edu/undergrad/visit/transfer-decision-days.
Virtual Tour
Can’t make it to campus? Don’t worry — our virtual tours
provide a unique perspective of what you’ll find here at
Held exclusively for prospective transfer students, Transfer
Drexel. Whether you’d like to learn about the restaurants
Tuesday and Transfer Thursday events provide you with
in the area, what to do in University City, or even the best
all the information you’ll need to apply to Drexel for an
places to hear some local music, you can see it all through
upcoming term and include Transfer Instant Decision
our virtual tours.
appointments.

Check out all of this and more at

Learn more at
drexel.edu/undergrad/life-at-drexel.
drexel.edu/undergrad/visit.

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 LOCATED IN

1891
founded
PHILADELPHIA,
PENNSYLVANIA
• Also known as The City of Brotherly Love
• Distance to
– NYC: 97 miles
– Washington, DC: 137 miles
• Home to over 250,000 college students

I NCO M IN G F IR S T-YEAR C LAS S

FIRST-YEAR
TESTS* 25% 75%
3.73
average S AT
Math 600 710
Critical Reading 590 680
high school GPA
on a 4.0 scale

ACT Composite 25 31
TRANSFER

3.26
average transfer
TOEFL 91 104

student GPA Median 7.5

I E LT S
on a 4.0 scale

A P P LIC AT IO N DEAD LI N ES

FIRST-YEAR TRANSFER
Early Decision November 1 Fall Rolling
Early Action November 1 Winter Rolling
Regular Decision January 15 Spring Rolling

FI NAN C IA L AID D EAD LI NES

FIRST-YEAR – Early Action and Early Decision FIRST-YEAR – Regular Decision

CSS Profile November 15 CSS Profile February 15

FAFSA (Priority) February 15 FAFSA (Priority) February 15

TRANSFER CSS PROFILE TRANSFER FAFSA

One month prior to the start of term** Recommended one month prior to the start of term
UNI V ER SIT Y S TAT ISTI C S CA MPUS LIFE

15,346 19 11:1 18
division I
athletic teams
total undergraduate median student to
enrollment class size faculty ratio

350+
80+
majors
U NI VER S I TY GENDER RAT IO * student clubs
and organizations

53.5% 46.5% 30+

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2,106
courses women to men
fraternities
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at Drexel

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cultural organizations
49.8% WHITE

11.2% INTERNATIONAL

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3.9% MORE THAN ONE RACE

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0.1% NATIVE AMERICAN

6.6% HISPANIC

0.1% PACIFIC ISLANDER

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5.7%

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professional education****

C O O P ER AT IV E E DU C ATI ON ( C O-OP)
92%
of graduates working full-

C U R R I C ULU M S CH EDULES $18,720

gross median six-month
time were satisfied with
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Co-op Cycle Key: ** Spring term deadline is February 15 due to closing of CSS Profile
*** Drexel University 2019–20 Factbook, based on number of full-time bachelor’s degree-seeking
On-campus study Co-op experience Vacation students enrolled in fall 2019
**** One-Year-Out Alumni Survey, graduating class of 2018
Academic Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Parking Blue & Gold Shuttle
Alumni Engineering Labs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SEPTA Subway Dragon Shuttle
Armory (Buckley Courts) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 U NI V ERSIT Y CIT Y CA MPUS
Bossone Research Enterprise Center . . . . . . 7&7A
School of Biomedical Engineering,
Science and Health Systems
Buckley Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Buckley Recreational Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Buckley Tennis Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Center for Automation Technology . . . . . . . . . . .27A
Chestnut Square . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62&62A
Creese Student Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Curtis Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Daskalakis Athletic Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Design Arts Annex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55A
Disque Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships . . 98
Drexel Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Drexel Square . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Drexel Police Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55C
Drexel Recreation Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14A
Drexel Smart House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Fraternity Houses
Alpha Chi Rho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Alpha Epsilon Pi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Alpha Pi Lambda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Delta Sigma Phi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Lambda Chi Alpha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Pi Kappa Alpha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Pi Kappa Phi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Sigma Phi Epsilon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Tau Kappa Epsilon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Nesbitt Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Ross Commons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 3101 Market Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88A
Dornsife School of Public Health Rush Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3201 Arch Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Theta Chi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Northside Dining Terrace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19A Sorority Houses 3201 Arch Annex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81A
General Services Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building . . . . . . . 58 Alpha Sigma Alpha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 3210 Cherry Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55B
Hagerty Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Parking Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Delta Phi Epsilon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 3210 Spring Garden Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Handschumacher Dining Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9C
Pearlstein Business Learning Center . . . . . . . . . . 53 Delta Zeta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 3401 Market Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Kline Law Building and Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Close School of Entrepreneurship Phi Mu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 School of Education
Kline School of Law
Peck Alumni Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Phi Sigma Sigma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 3608 Powelton Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Korman Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Perelman Center for Jewish Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Stratton Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3675 Market Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Language and Communication Center . . . . . . . . . 48
PSA Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 The Study at University City (Hotel) . . . . . . . . . . 101 College of Computing & Informatics
LeBow Engineering Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
College of Engineering
Randell Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The Summit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Residence Halls University Crossings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
LeBow Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Goodwin College of Professional Studies Bentley Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Urban Eatery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23A
LeBow College of Business Caneris Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 URBN Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Library Learning Terrace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29A Kelly Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Westphal College of Media Arts & Design
Lincoln Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Millennium Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 URBN Center Annex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
MacAlister Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9B Myers Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Vidas Athletic Complex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
College of Arts and Sciences North Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 208 N . 35th Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Pennoni Honors College
Race Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 225 N . 32nd Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Main Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Towers Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 400 N . 31st Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Mandell Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9A
Van Rensselaer Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 3025 Market Street (One Drexel Plaza) . . . . . . . . 88
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