Graduate Admission Policies

Admission Standards

Drexel is committed to a holistic application review of each candidate. Each college and department takes into consideration a number of criteria when determining admission, including prior college or university performance, letters of recommendation, standardized test scores, essays and related experience.

Admission for graduate study at Drexel University requires a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or an equivalent international institution. Although requirements vary by program, regular admission typically requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (B) for undergraduate work. The average for any graduate work must be at least 3.0. Applicants for post-master's status must show potential for further study by having maintained at least a 3.0 average in their master's-level studies. (Individual departmental requirements may exceed these minimums.)

The Admissions Committee evaluates all credentials submitted by applicants to determine a student's ability and potential to succeed in graduate study. In addition, the committee is interested in the applicant's potential to contribute to their program of study and to the University community as a whole.

Requirements for Nonmatriculated Status

Nonmatriculated applicants must provide a completed application, copies of transcripts, and a 500-word essay. Please contact the department directly to ensure that they allow nonmatriculated students in the class you intend to take.

Nonmatriculated status is not available in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, Goodwin College of Professional Studies, or the following programs: Clinical Psychology, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Law-Psychology, Psychology, and Graduate Nursing.

Current Nonmatriculated Students

Nonmatriculated students at Drexel who wish to apply for matriculation status must complete the Application for Change of Matriculation [PDF] and submit the form to the Graduate College.

Notices and Disclosures

Please refer to Drexel's Notices and Disclosures for policies that pertain to all prospective and enrolled students.