Sample Schedule

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
EAP* (all skills)	EAP* (all skills)	EAP* (all skills)	EAP* (all skills)	EAP* (all skills)
College Life	College Life	College Life	College Life	College Life
The Drexel Experience	Workshops & Activities	The Drexel Experience	Workshops & Activities	The Drexel Experience
Study Hall	Evening Activities	Study Hall	Evening Activities	Free Time

*English for Academic Purposes

Course Descriptions

English for Academic Purposes - Improve your academic language skills necessary to succeed on an American campus. Receive instruction in all four skill areas. See requirements listed under "How do you complete the UPrep Program."

College Life - Expand on your interpersonal skills appropriate to university study. Topics include talking with your professor, participating in discussions, asking for course information, getting help, and negotiating with your roommates.

The Drexel Experience - Faculty and staff from the university will present information on a full range of resources to help you at Drexel. Topics include: Using the classroom technology, living and learning in the residence halls, introduction to the library, academic integrity, time management, the Math Resource Center, the Writing Center, academic advising, and the Co-op experience.

Study Hall - Meet in small groups to do homework and get help with projects.

Evening Activities - Relax and enjoy an evening movie, dinner with friends, or a night in Center City Philadelphia. Led by your RA.

All students are expected to attend classes, fully participate in the program, and complete all assignments.Your UPrep and Drexel advisors will determine your Fall 2019 courses based on your performance in UPrep and ongoing evaluation of your academic language skills.

Academic Listening and Speaking Skills Assessed

• Discuss a variety of academic topics in a classroom environment
• Use appropriate verb tenses and advanced grammatical structures in presentations and debates
• Initiate, sustain and close conversations in different academic settings
• Answer main ideas and most detail questions when listening to lectures and other forms of academic discourse

Academic Reading and Writing Skills Assessed

• Write essays with clear introductions, developed body paragraphs, and conclusions
• Incorporate advanced grammatical structures
• Incorporate source material and cite appropriately
• Read and respond to university texts

Students who need extra language preparation prior to matriculation to the university may be recommended for the International Gateway program, which provides a foundation year of English language courses plus academic coursework in preparation for undergraduate study the following fall.

	COST
UPREP Tuition	$2,460
Part-time University Fee	$150
Health Insurance (August pricing to be determined)	$209*
UPREP Residence Hall	$1,285

*Pricing reflects one month estimate for August.

To accept your admission to Drexel University and the UPrep Program, submit the Drexel enrollment form to Drexel University with your $300 non-refundable deposit by May 1. Submit your non-refundable tuition deposit through the Discover Drexel portal.

After you confirm your enrollment with Drexel, the International Students Office will reach out to you with detailed instructions on how to apply for your I-20. You can review the information in advance by visiting New International Students page.

Check your emails every day for information from Drexel Enrollment Management, ISSS and your own department.

Before you arrive in Philadelphia, sign up for your Drexel email account, choose your fall housing, take your placement tests, and get your immunizations completed.

A reminder: Please expect delays when first arriving in the U.S. as Customs and Border Patrol officers will be checking each F-1 and J-1 student's SEVIS record to ensure that it is in 'Initial' or 'Active' status.

DREXEL EMAIL

You must set up your Drexel University email account to pay tuition, take your math and science placement tests, see your course schedule, and look for other important information.

Go to https://accounts.drexel.edu Use your Drexel student ID, which is on your acceptance letter.

PLACEMENT TESTS

All undergraduate students must take the online math and science tests in order to help your advisor place you in the correct courses.

IMMUNIZATIONS

Bring all your documents to show you have your immunizations. Download and print the Immunization Form. See instructions below for what to do with the Immunization Form.

1. Print the Immunization Form and give it to your doctor or healthcare provider
2. Have your healthcare provider complete Part 2 sections A through G of the form
   • Part 2 section A must be completed in the United States
   • The PPD tuberculosis vaccine must be completed in the United States
   • The Quantiferon-TB test can be done in any country, but the results must be submitted in English. Unless you have already received your PPD immunization in the U.S. within the past 12 months, you must get this immunization when you arrive
3. You (the student) must complete Part 1 and Part 2 section H. We can help you complete Part 1 when you arrive
4. Submit the Immunization Form
   
   • Upload the completed form through the DrexelOne Portal
   • Bring the form with you when you arrive to Drexel
   • Do not fax, scan, or email the form

FALL NEW STUDENT DAYS ORIENTATION FOR ALL DREXEL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Fall orientation is for students who will study at Drexel. All colleges and schools will have someone to help you. Registration will open in May.

Transportation from Philadelphia International Airport to Millennium Hall, located at 223 N. 34th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

The easiest way is to take a taxi.

• When: 24 hours a day. You do not need a reservation.
• Where: Outside of the baggage claim area.
• How: Tell the driver the address you want to go to (or write it on a piece of paper).
• Time: About 20 minutes from the airport to Drexel University.
• Cost: About $35 including tip (cash or credit card).

Shuttle van service is a little harder.

Go to the Ground Transportation Information desk located in the baggage claim area and tell the representative that you would like a shuttle. The Ground Transportation Information representative will contact a shuttle service for you and let you know when it arrives. The representative will also tell you the cost for the shuttle.

• Make sure to:
  1. Ask the people behind the counter for help
  2. Tell the driver the address you want to go to (or write it on a piece of paper).
• Time: About 30 minutes from the airport to Drexel University (the van may make other stops).
• University City Campus Map

All UPrep payments are due by 5:00 pm Tuesday, August 13.

• You will receive directions about paying for all your fees when you arrive. (UPrep program fees, housing, and Drexel health insurance)
• Payments can be made with credit cards, bank drafts, personal checks, cashier's checks, money orders, or cash.
• Credit Card Payments can be only be made online 
  • Visa, Master Card, Discover and American Express ONLY
  • Be sure you have set up your Drexel University Computer Account and have your User ID and Password.
  • All credit card payments are subject to a non-refundable processing fee for each transaction, currently 2.75% (0.0275)

I retook the TOEFL/IELTS. How do I resubmit my new score?

• Contact the test organization to submit the new score directly to Drexel Admissions
  Phone: 215.895.2202 | FAX: 215.895.5939 | E-mail: enroll@drexel.edu

Who do I contact about my I-20?

• The office of International Students and Scholars Services (ISSS) will issue your I-20. You can read more about the process for getting your visa on the New International Students page.

Where can I use my Dragon Dollars to buy food?

• Go to the Dining and Retail Directory page for a list of places to eat near the residence halls.

How do I contact the English Language Center?

• Phone: 215.895.2022 | FAX: 215.895.6775 | E-mail: uprep@drexel.edu

Can I receive packages at my dorm?

• Yes. Your address when receiving mail or packages will be:
  223 N. 34th Street
  Your room #
  Philadelphia, PA 19104

Do NOT include the words Drexel University or the hall name in the address as this will delay arrival.