Transferring to Drexel University

As a global leader in experiential education, Drexel’s unique model infuses academics with the power of real-world experiences — highlighted by our renowned cooperative education program  — allowing you to create and follow a pathway that not only meets your individual interests but prepares you to excel as a professional and grow as an individual.

World-Class Academics

Featuring more than 100 full-time majors and just as many minors, Drexel's undergraduate programs offer diverse academic opportunities that focus on practical application through research and hands-on experience. Through Drexel's innovative cooperative education program, also known as co-op, you'll be given the opportunity to test-drive potential careers as you take full-time, entry-level positions and gain invaluable work experience during the six-month period(s) that you’re on co-op. These experiences will not only allow you to apply your knowledge in the real world while learning alongside the leaders of your field, but they also provide the chance to discover what you want to do, and don't want to do, before graduation.

Through applying what you learn in the classroom, co-op will invite you to gain deeper insights, which you can then bring back to the classroom and share with your peers. But experiential education is more than just co-op. Get ready to expand the scope of your learning while pursuing your passions through undergraduate research, global experiences, civic engagement opportunities, project-based learning, and more. Ranked in the top 3% of U.S. Universities for Lifetime Earnings by Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce, at Drexel, you get more than a degree — you get a head start on your future career. 

Supporting You Every Step of the Way

Drexel has a dedicated team of transfer admissions professionals who are here to assist you throughout the seamless admissions process and show you what makes our community such a special place for transfer students. With the help of our team, you'll find the process to be less daunting than you may think. 

Transfer students are welcome to utilize the diverse support initiatives at Drexel, including our integrated on-campus academic resources and support services hub, which we call the ARC (Academic Resource Center), and Drexel Central, a centralized office for financial and advising needs here to guide you through the process of funding and supporting your education. Transfer students at Drexel are eligible for a variety of financial aid options, including merit-based scholarships, loans, and grants. In fall 2024, the average aid awarded to full-time undergraduate transfer students was $33,104. 

Additionally, community college students who have earned their associate degree at an accredited school are eligible to receive a renewable scholarship for 50% of the cost of tuition through The Drexel Promise as they work to complete their bachelor's degree as a Drexel Dragon.

Join Our Community

Offering more than a traditional education, Drexel presents an environment that promotes growth and exploration. At Drexel, you can get involved with over 250 student clubs and organizations — everything from sororities and fraternities to music and performing arts ensembles, literary communities, and spiritual, religious, and identity-based groups. Regardless of where your interests lie, our Community Student Association and Student Life Team will help you find your place and stay connected to everything going on around campus.

And as an extension to campus life, the city of Philadelphia offers Drexel students an incredible opportunity to explore its rich history, legendary art scene, thriving foodie culture, professional sports games, and more. Over 340,000 college students call Philadelphia their home; we know you'll feel at home here, too.