Frequently Asked Questions

Students who are graduating high school in 2022 or who have not completed college credits by matriculating at another college or university are eligible to apply.

You can apply to the winter entry program via the Common Application or the Coalition Application, powered by Scoir. Applications for the Winter Entry Program open August 1, 2022.

As part of our ongoing effort to support students, there will be no application fee for the Winter Entry Program (January 2023). Please view the Winter Entry Application Instructions for steps on how to submit an application for the program without paying a fee.

No, if we have an active application on file for you for fall 2022, you can visit your Discover Drexel portal to fill out the Winter Entry Request Form.

If you have withdrawn your fall 2022 application already, please contact enroll@drexel.edu to have it reactivated.

Yes, your financial aid package will remain the same if you submitted the CSS Profile by the deadline. If you did not submit the CSS Profile by the deadline and wish to be considered for University need-based aid, you must submit the CSS Profile within two weeks of requesting to have your application moved to the winter term.

Yes, you will still have the option to participate in Cooperative Education. Learn more about Co-op Opportunities at Drexel.

No, your plan of study will not be impacted as you will still be enrolled in three quarters of classes during your first year of enrollment: winter, spring, and summer quarters.

Yes, follow the directions above on how to apply to the Winter Entry Program.

The deadline to apply to the Winter Entry Program is October 1. If you have all your materials to us by October 1, you will receive an admission decision by November 1. You will need to confirm your enrollment to the university by November 13.

Yes, you will have the option to move into one of our residence halls. Learn more about Housing Options.

Yes, all students will be evaluated for merit-based scholarships when applying to the program. If you are interested in Drexel University need-based financial aid, you must submit the CSS Profile by October 8. Domestic students should also submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Read more about How to Apply for Aid.

To ensure a smoother student experience, we encourage international students who do not currently reside in the United States to submit their I-20 application and requested documents by November 1. To do so, students will need to confirm their enrollment to the University by November 1. Upon confirmation of your enrollment, you will be asked to send your I-20 documents to Drexel University immediately.

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) allows F-1 students to engage in employment, as long as it is an integral part of their curriculum. Please review the International Students and Scholars Services' information about Curricular Practical Training to learn about the eligibility requirements and procedures to obtain CPT. Students must have been lawfully enrolled full-time in a degree-granting program for one full academic year (3 quarters or 2 semesters) before applying for CPT.

If you have questions about this process, contact us at enroll@drexel.edu.