From campus news and resources to finding ways to get involved, this guide will give you all the information you need to stay connected to your University community.
Drexel University Family Portal
An important resource for families of prospective and current students is the Drexel University Family Portal, which will help you better understand your student's experience at college. Open to family members of prospective and current undergraduate students, the Family Portal provides relevant, up-to-date information about all things Drexel in one central location, as well as pointers and articles about higher education in general.
For parents of prospective students — if your student has provided Drexel with your email address, then you can expect to receive an invitation via email in early January of their junior year of high school. This email will include instructions on how to activate your portal account. Once your student applies to Drexel, and you have activated your portal, you will be able to view the status of their application, including a checklist of any missing information and needed next steps.
Note: If your email is first provided as part of your student's application, you will be invited to the portal when Drexel receives their application.
For parents of current students — you can register for the Family Portal using the link below! Once you're in, you will have the ability to request access to view your student's billing information, financial aid, grades, and class schedules. In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), your student will be ultimately responsible for approving or declining access. They will be notified via email once your request is made*.
It's important to note that authorized user access to a student's eBill is separate from a FERPA Waiver for the Family Portal. Your student has the ability to grant you, and other family members, permission to be an authorized user for their eBilling account. Once permission is granted, authorized users are allowed to view their student's official bill and make online eCheck or credit card payments on the student's behalf. Payments cannot be made through the Family Portal and must be submitted through a student’s eBilling account.
Select the button below to register your account and connect with your Dragon community by signing up for the Family Portal!
Sign up for the Family Portal
* Please note that access to FERPA protected information is updated in the Family Portal 24 hours after a student approves the request.
Families of Prospective Students
As the family of a prospective student, you probably have questions about our University. That is why you are encouraged to sign up for one of our on-campus or virtual visits and tours — this page also includes informational videos, student stories, and a link to our daily live chat with admissions representatives.
Families of New Students
Congratulations on your student's admission to Drexel University! We are so excited for your student to join us at Drexel, and invite you to find deeper connections as part of the Dragon Family by joining the Family Portal. You are also encouraged to check out the resources listed below to view some of the most commonly accessed websites and tools that you'll need to be aware of as your student starts at Drexel. Parents of international students should also visit our International Students and Scholars services website for more details regarding the immigration process and more.
Welcome to Our Family [PDF]
Families of Current Students
With a current student at Drexel, we want you to stay connected and involved with your University community. By subscribing to DrexelNow, you can stay up to date with University news, events, announcements, and more. Keeping tabs on the University's Events Calendar will also help you stay in the know. If you haven't already visited, our Steinbright Family Resources will provide you with everything you need to know about your student's cooperative education experience at Drexel.
Join the Drexel Family Association
The Drexel Family Association (DFA) improves the student experience by providing parents and family members a network of support. The DFA serves as a connection to the University and provides parents and family members with communication, involvement, and development opportunities.
