September 19, 2025

Welcome new graduate students and welcome back returning students!

As we begin the fall quarter and a new academic 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.

Office Operations

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 office is closed on Fridays, but our team is available remotely from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET to assist you.

Students should check in at the office using their DragonCard ID at the digital kiosk located at the front desk or email graduatecollege@drexel.edu for assistance. Please expect 1-2 business days for an email response. We offer complimentary cold and hot filtered 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 our website. New students will receive access to the lounge during their first week of classes.

Required Title IX Training

All Drexel students are required to complete Title IX training (“Understanding Title IX at Drexel 2025”) in their term of entry and once annually in the fall. The training will help you better understand Drexel’s “Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct” (CR-2) Policy, your right to a discrimination and harassment-free learning environment, and your role in contributing to Drexel’s inclusive environment. Log into Drexel Learn via Drexel Connect with your Drexel single sign-on (SSO) credentials (abc123) and password or navigate to the course through your DrexelOne Portal student checklist. Please complete the training as soon as possible and by Tuesday, Oct. 14. The training should take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. If you have any questions about the training content, please contact the Drexel Office of Civil Rights Compliance (CRC) at civilrightseducation@drexel.edu. More information and resources, including policies and how to report, can be found on CRC’s website.

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.

Fall Quarter Dates & Deadlines

Monday, September 22 – Classes Begin
Friday, September 26 – Deadline to Confirm Your Enrollment in your DrexelOne
Friday, September 26 – Deadline to Add/Drop a Course with Academic Advisor Assistance
Sunday, September 28 by 11:59 p.m. ET – Deadline to Add/Drop a Course in your DrexelOne*
Monday, October 13 – Indigenous Peoples’ Day (University Holiday)
Monday, October 20 – Deadline to Submit an Application for Degree in your DrexelOne for Fall Quarter Graduation
Monday, October 27 – Winter Quarter Registration Begins (Review Your Time Ticket Information)
Friday, November 7 – Deadline to Withdraw from a Course with Academic Advisor Assistance
Wednesday, November 26 – Friday, November 28 – Thanksgiving Break (No Classes) 
Saturday, December 6 – Last Day of Classes
Monday, December 8 – Term Examinations Begin
Saturday, December 13 – Term Examinations End
Saturday, December 13 – Fall Quarter Degree Conferral Date (Date that appears on diploma)
Friday, December 19 – Academic Standing Notices Go Out (See Academic Standing: Graduate Students)

Doctoral degree candidates and master’s thesis option students should refer to additional deadlines on the Graduation page 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

Please refer to the academic policies and procedures listed on both the Provost’s and Office of Graduate Studies websites. Additional policies are outlined in the Student Code of Conduct, including the Academic Integrity policy and conduct process. All students MUST be aware of and knowledgeable of these policies and procedures. Please review frequently for updates.

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.

Please familiarize yourself with the following academic policies and procedures: 

Resources & Opportunities

Take Care & Be Well

Remember, you must be well to do well. Information about available health and wellness resources for graduate students is outlined on the Graduate Studies 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.

Please also refer to the Health & Well-Being at Drexel website for information about campus health and counseling programs and so much more to support your wellbeing. And check out Drexel University Libraries’ LibGuides for ideas for how to relieve stress and maintain intellectual wellness.

Don’t hesitate to contact the Office of Graduate Studies 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, tea, hot chocolate, or to refill your water bottle. Be sure to bring your own travel cup or mug.

Best wishes for a successful term!