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Academic Advising – College of Arts and Sciences

Undergraduate Advising

College of Arts and Sciences academic advisers offer the “Drexel difference” – individualized attention and unfaltering support to help undergraduate students as they navigate their academic journey. We encourage you to schedule an appointment with your adviser, or call 215.895.2689 with any question you may have. When you call, please provide your University ID number and let us know how we can help.

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Graduate Advising

Whether you want to gain a new certification or fresh skillset, increase your earning potential, or cultivate your career, there are plenty of reasons to apply to graduate school. Graduate program advisers in the College of Arts and Sciences are eager to help you with degree program selection, schedule planning and course registration. They will actively partnering with you to build a practical path towards successful completion of your degree program.

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The Academic Resource Center at Drexel

Drexel is dedicated to connecting you with academic resources that will position you for continued growth and success. The ARC –Academic Resource Center– is located in the Korman Center and serves as an integrated hub of on-campus academic support services that offer tutoring, coaching, workshops, specialized courses, and more. When you visit the ARC, we will help you to streamline your academic experience and make it easy to access the best tools to support your individual needs.

Location
Korman Center
15 South 33rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

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Questions? ARC@drexel.edu

Fall 2023 – Science Help: Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics

During Fall term 2023, the Academic Resource Center is hosting a series of help sessions for any student taking Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Physics courses.

Please download the help schedule below, or email ARC@drexel.edu for more information.

Science Help

Fall 2023 – Language Help: Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, Spanish

During the Fall 2023 term, students taking Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean and Spanish language courses are encouraged to contact Drexel faculty tutors directly to schedule custom help sessions.

Please download the list of available faculty tutors below, or email ARC@drexel.edu for more information.

Language Help

Biology Resource Center

The Biology Resource Center is a walk-in biology tutoring resource that is available to all undergraduate students. Tutoring is provided by Biology faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences. You can find us in the Korman Center in room 104.

Korman Center, Room 104
15 South 33rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Any questions? Please email ARC@drexel.edu

Chemistry Resource Center

The Chemistry Resource Center offers help for any undergraduate student taking general, first-year and organic chemistry courses. Tutoring is provided both in-person and online by Chemistry fauclty members in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Korman Center, Room 104
15 South 33rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Any questions? Please email ARC@drexel.edu

CLASS: Center for Learning and Academic Success Services

The Center for Learning and Academic Success Services (CLASS) empowers students to develop skills and strategies that foster academic success and personal growth through academic coaching, tutoring and workshops with peer and professional staff. We support students' academic goals through a wide variety of services.

Locations
Creese Student Center
3210 Chestnut Street, Suite 032
Philadelphia, PA 19104

CLASS Multi-Purpose Room in the Korman Center
3315 Market St, Room 201
Philadelphia, PA 19104

215.895.2294

Any questions? Please email academicsuccess@drexel.edu

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Drexel Writing Center

The Drexel Writing Center assists all members of the Drexel community with writing projects through one-on-one consultations. Our team of Undergraduate Peer Readers, Graduate Writing Consultants and Faculty Readers are eager to help. The Drexel Writing Center is part of the College of Arts and Sciences' renowned University Writing Program.

Korman Center, Room 100
15 South 33rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

215.895.6633

Any questions? Please email dwc@drexel.edu

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First Year Writing Resources

Undergraduate students enrolled in ENGL 101, 102, and 103 courses are encouraged to check out First Year Writing Resources. Here you will find pragmatic and practical writing resources for first year students curated by faculty who teach in Drexel's First Year Writing Program. Topics include:

• Foundations of Writing
• Personal Writing
• Finding & Responding to Secondary Sources
• Creating Knowledge using Primary Research
• Reflecting on Your Writing Process
• Writing & Citing Like a Pro​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
• Writing Arguments

Math Resource Center

The Math Resource Center is available to Drexel students who need assistance with any undergraduate math course. We are located in the Korman Center, second floor, room 207 for in-person tutoring. Tutoring and study booster sessions generally begin on the first week of classes and end on the final week of classes.

Korman Center, Room 207
15 South 33rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

215.571.3594

Any questions? Please email ARC@drexel.edu

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Physics Help! Center

The Physics Help! Center provides tutoring for all Drexel University students enrolled in introductory physics courses offered by the College of Arts and Sciences.

Korman Center, Room 104
15 South 33rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Any questions? Please email ARC@drexel.edu

Health and Well-Being

Drexel Campus Safety

Drexel University Police Department and Drexel Public Safety Communications Center coordinate closely with the Philadelphia Police Department, Penn Police, and other local law enforcement agencies to keep our community safe.

Drexel Public Safety provides 24/7 police, security, and fire safety services for the entire Dragon community. Drexel's public spaces are intentionally designed to be well lit and animated at the street level at all times of day and feature "Blue Light" emergency direct-line telephones throughout our campuses for immediate help. You are encouraged to call DPS using one of these emergency telephones, via the Drexel Guardian app, or by calling 215.895.2222 whenever assistance is needed on any of our campuses, 24/7.

Drexel Student Health Center

Staffed by doctors and nurse practitioners, the Student Health Center supports the well-being of our students. Whether you need allergy shots or immunizations, treatment for a sports injury or a woman's health issue, Drexel's Student Health Center is here to provide you with a range of services in a confidential environment

University City Science Center
3401 Market Street, Suite 105B
Entrance on 34th Street across from DAC
215.220.4700

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Drexel Counseling Center

Full-time undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to email counseling@drexel.edu to learn more about meeting one-on-one with a center clinician. The Center offers flexible scheduling options to meet students' needs: same day appointments, scheduled appointments, walk-in hours and teletherapy.

201 Creese Student Center
3210 Chestnut Street
215.895.1415

Any questions? Please email counseling@drexel.edu

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Drexel Office of Disability Resources

The Office of Disability Resources (ODR) team provides accommodations for students with documented disabilities to ensure equal opportunity and equal access to education, employment, programs and activities. If you are a student with a disability, you are encouraged to register with ODR to request reasonable accommodations. Students can contact the Office of Disability Resources by phone or email. General office hours are Monday through Friday from 8am–5pm. Walk-in hours are Monday through Thursday between 1-2 p.m.

Main Building
3141 Chestnut Street, Suite 228
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.895.1401

Any questions? Please email disability@drexel.edu

Drexel Office for Institutional Equity and Inclusive Culture

The Office for Institutional Equity and Inclusive Culture provides support and resources to better sustain a living, learning and working environment that embraces diversity, equality, fairness, inclusion and respect.

James E. Marks Intercultural Center, Room 011
3225 Arch Street
215.895.1405

Any questions? Please email eic@drexel.edu

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