Academic News & Key Reminders - Winter 2025
January 6, 2025
Happy New Year! Welcome new graduate students and welcome back returning students!
As we begin the winter quarter and a new calendar year, the Office of Graduate Studies would like to remind you of a few important academic dates, deadlines, policies and resources to help you navigate your graduate studies. We recommend you bookmark this information for future reference.
The Office of Graduate Studies on the third floor of the Main Building (Main 301) is generally open for student services between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The Graduate College office will be closed on Fridays and our team will work remotely to assist you.
Students should check in at the the office using their DragonCard ID at the digital kiosk located at the front desk or contact graduatecollege@drexel.edu for assistance. Please expect 1-2 business days for an email response. We offer complimentary filtered cold and hot water, tea, coffee and hot chocolate for graduate students during office hours. Please bring your own reusable cup or mug and help us keep the kitchenette area clean and dry for all.
The Graduate Student Lounge, located on the lower level of Main Building (Main 010A), is open 24/7 and accessible to all graduate students via your DragonCard ID. Students are welcome to use the lounge for quiet social gathering, meeting, studying, eating and events. Please discard all trash, especially food items, and keep the lounge clean and furniture organized as you found it. Please alert the Office of Graduate Studies of any issues, spills or food items left behind so we can request cleaning or maintenance ASAP. More information about the lounge, including how to reserve it, is available on the website. New students will receive access to the lounge during their first week of classes.
Academic Dates & Deadlines
Please refer to the Academic Calendars on the Provost’s website frequently for all academic dates and deadlines, which are subject to change. You should also consult with your individual college or school officials and assigned graduate academic advisor(s) for additional dates, deadlines and requirements for your program.
Winter Quarter Dates & Deadlines:
Monday, January 6 – Classes Begin
Friday, January 10 – Deadline to Confirm Your Enrollment in your DrexelOne
Friday, January 10 – Deadline to Add/Drop a Course with Academic Advisor Assistance
Sunday, January 12 by 11:59 p.m. ET – Deadline to Add/Drop a Course in your DrexelOne*
Monday, January 20 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (University Holiday)
Monday, January 27 – New graduate students only: Deadline to Complete Mandatory Graduate College Orientation
Sunday, February 2 – New graduate students only: Deadline to Complete Graduate Student Title IX Training
Monday, February 3 – Deadline to Submit an Application for Degree in your DrexelOne for Winter Quarter Graduation
Week of February 10 – Spring Quarter Registration Begins (Review Your Time Ticket Information)
Friday, February 21 – Deadline to Withdraw from a Course with Academic Advisor Assistance
Saturday, March 15 – Last Day of Classes
Monday, March 17 – Term Examinations Begin
Saturday, March 22 – Term Examinations End
Saturday, March 22 – Winter Quarter Degree Conferral Date (Date that appears on diploma)
Friday, March 28 – Academic Standing Notices Go Out (See Academic Standing: Graduate Students)
Monday, March 31 – Spring Quarter Classes Begin
Doctoral degree candidates and master’s thesis option students should refer to additional deadlines on the Graduation page of the Graduate College website and check with their advisor(s) for program dates and deadlines which may be earlier.
For part-of-term and semester dates and deadlines, please refer to Drexel’s Academic Calendars.
Academic Policies & Procedures
International students (F-1 and J-1) should refer to the latest updates, policies and information on the International Students & Scholars Services (ISSS) website. All international students must have any foreign travel approved by ISSS before leaving the country to remain compliant with their visa status.
Are you traveling out of the country this term? Will you be taking a Drexel-issued laptop and related devices abroad? If so, please contact Drexel University Export Control Compliance in the Office of Research and Innovation (ORI) at export@drexel.edu.
Please familiarize yourself with the following academic policies and procedures:
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Academic Standing: Graduate Students – Academic Standing is calculated each term that a student is registered for classes and is based on both the term and cumulative GPA. The cumulative GPA is calculated using all prior terms of graduate enrollment at Drexel. A student’s academic standing is reflected on their permanent academic transcript. A graduate student must maintain a minimum 3.00 term and cumulative GPA to progress toward graduation. Please note that individual programs may set higher standards. Please click on the policy for definitions, actions and requirements.
Resources & Opportunities
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Register for an upcoming Steinbright Career Development Center (SCDC) workshop, including Writing an Effective Resume, Leveraging AI for Career Readiness and Career Fair Prep, and drop-in resume review sessions. Register on Handshake. Save the date for the Spring Career Fair on April 22!
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The Academic Resource Center (ARC) provides academic support and resources for graduate students, both on campus and online, through the Center for Learning and Academic Success Services (CLASS) (see upcoming workshops), English Language Center (ELC), and academic partners.
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The Drexel Writing Center (DWC) provides support through its Graduate Writing Consultants (GWCs) for all writing projects. Make an appointment online or become a GWC! Have a long-term writing project, such as a thesis or dissertation? For more information or to get started, email Elizabeth Kimball, University Writing Program Director, at ek674@drexel.edu.
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Stay up-to-date on the latest Professional Buzz - a blog warehousing relevant information, tips and tools for students and professionals looking for career development and advice. The blog is written and curated by Associate Dean of the Graduate College, Anne Converse Willkomm.
Remember, you must be well to do well. Information about available health and wellness resources for graduate students is outlined on the Graduate College website, including information about the Office of Counseling and Health Services and SupportLinc, Drexel’s Employee Assistance Program, a free 24/7 confidential and professional service for support, guidance, counseling, and resources which is available to graduate students and their families and household members at no additional cost.
Don’t hesitate to contact the Graduate College with any questions or concerns. We are here to support you throughout your graduate education at Drexel. Stop by soon for a complimentary cup of coffee or hot chocolate and browse our monthly displays.
Best wishes for a successful term!