| Friday, September 11 |
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Erev Rosh Hashanah Services Perelman Center for Jewish Life Perelman Center 3rd Floor Scheller Chapel | 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Join Drexel Hillel for Erev Rosh Hashanah Soulful services |
Rosh Hashanah Services 3507 Baring Street Drexel Chabad House - 3507 Baring St | 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | Your soul is your ticket! Join Drexel Chabad for Rosh Hashanah Services |
| Saturday, September 12 |
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Move In Immunization Clinic 3401 Market Street Drexel Student Health Center, University City Science Center, Suite 105B 3401 Market Street (Entrance on 34th Steet across from DAC) | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Incoming students who are noncompliant with the General Immunization policy by move-in weekend will be required to attend the immunization clinic before receiving their key to move into their residence hall.
Students must bring their insurance card, immunization records, and immunization form to be completed. You must bring hard copies, as forms and insurance cards on phones and laptops will not be accepted. |
Dragon Card Distribution James Creese Student Center Creese Plaza - 3210 Chestnut St | 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Drop by to pickup your DragonCard! |
Public Safety Info Session Nesbitt Hall Nesbitt 111 | 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. | Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips. |
Public Safety Info Session Nesbitt Hall Nesbitt 111 | 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips. |
Rosh Hashanah Services Perelman Center for Jewish Life Perelman Center 3rd Floor Scheller Chapel | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Join Drexel Hillel for Rosh Hashana morning services |
Rosh Hashanah Services and Holiday Lunch 3507 Baring Street Drexel Chabad House - 3507 Baring St | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Your soul is your ticket! Join Drexel Chabad for Rosh Hashanah Services and Holiday Lunch |
Public Safety Info Session Nesbitt Hall Nesbitt 111 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips. |
Public Safety Info Session Nesbitt Hall Nesbitt 111 | 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. | Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips. |
Family Friendly Resource Fair James Creese Student Center Behrakis Grand Hall - Creese Student Center 3210 Chestnut St. | 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Pop by our Family Friendly Resource Fair to visit with campus partners and offices, learn about fun opportunities on campus and pick up your official Welcome Week T Shirt! |
Public Safety Info Session Nesbitt Hall Nesbitt 111 | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips. |
Philly 101 Nesbitt Hall Nesbitt Hall Room 125 - Ruth Auditorium | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Check out our full Philly 101 Presentation, for everything you need to know about being a college student in Philadelphia. There's no better time than right now to learn all the ins and outs of being a college student in Philly, like how to take SEPTA, where to find the best tacos in South Philly, and how you can visit the most iconic museums for free or at a discount, just for being a college student. |
Public Safety Info Session Nesbitt Hall Nesbitt 111 | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips. |
Public Safety Info Session Nesbitt Hall Nesbitt 111 | 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips. |
Public Safety Info Session Nesbitt Hall Nesbitt 111 | 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips. |
Public Safety Info Session Nesbitt Hall Nesbitt 111 | 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips. |
FIND-A-CHURCH Marks Intercultural Center JEMIC (Commons, Chapel, & Ida Chen) | 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Many Drexel students are invested in being part of a local congregation of Jesus followers. They have found a church. Come and hear their stories. Finding a church at Drexel has made a difference in their lives. It has given them a place to belong and a community to trust.
Are you looking for a church? Are you curious about church? Do you have questions about what church is? This event is for anyone and everyone. Students who have been committed to attending church for most of their lives will be able to hear about the congregations in the Philadelphia area that Drexel students have found meaningful. Students who have never attended church before but are curious will hear from their peers about what church is all about.
Check out #DrexelFindAChurch on Instagram for previews of the student stories and then join us to hear more. |
Game Night Marks Intercultural Center JEMIC (Commons, Chapel, & Ida Chen) and Buckley Green Volleyball Courts | 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Have you just moved in? Tired of arranging your room? Need a place to get away already? Are you ready to meet new people? Join Baptist Campus Ministries and unwind, play some games, meet others, eat snacks, hangout. |
Welcome Dragon Catholic BBQ Lancaster Walk Lancaster Walk | 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Welcome, Catholic dragons and dragon parents! After a long day of moving in, all are welcome to come enjoy some food, lawn games, and a chance to meet fellow students. Come meet the Catholic community on campus and register in your new college parish! Parents and family are welcome! |
Rosh Hashanah Services and Dinner 3507 Baring Street Drexel Chabad House - 3507 Baring St | 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Rosh Hashana Services and Dinner at Chabad.
It's a great way to start your academic and Jewish year. |
Late Night Movie - Happy Gilmore and Glow in the Dark Mini Golf Race Street Lawn Race Lawn and Spangler Walk | 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. | Start your first night on campus with a screening of Happy Gilmore starring Adam Sandler! Bring a blanket or chair and hang out with your fellow classmates! Show off your skills with glow in the dark mini golf! |
| Sunday, September 13 |
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Move In Immunization Clinic 3401 Market Street Drexel Student Health Center, University City Science Center, Suite 105B 3401 Market Street (Entrance on 34th Steet across from DAC) | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Incoming students who are noncompliant with the General Immunization policy by move-in weekend will be required to attend the immunization clinic before receiving their key to move into their residence hall.
Students must bring their insurance card, immunization records, and immunization form to be completed. You must bring hard copies, as forms and insurance cards on phones and laptops will not be accepted. |
Dragon Card Distribution James Creese Student Center Creese Plaza - 3210 Chestnut St | 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Drop by to pickup your DragonCard! |
Public Safety Info Session Nesbitt Hall Nesbitt 111 | 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. | Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips. |
Public Safety Info Session Nesbitt Hall Nesbitt 111 | 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips. |
Rosh Hashanah Services and Holiday Lunch 3507 Baring Street Drexel Chabad House - 3507 Baring St | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Your soul is your ticket! Join Drexel Chabad for Rosh Hashanah Services and Holiday Lunch |
Public Safety Info Session Nesbitt Hall Nesbitt 111 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips. |
Welcome Week Mass St Agatha - St James St. Agatha & St. James (3728 Chestnut St.) | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Join the Drexel Newman Catholic Community for our Annual Welcome Mass at 11:30 AM at our parish, St. Agatha & St. James (3728 Chestnut St.). Come participate in the heart of our faith and our community. Parents are welcome! Stay after Mass for our luncheon with Popeyes to meet the whole community. Don't forget to wear your Drexel swag! |
Public Safety Info Session Nesbitt Hall Nesbitt 111 | 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. | Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips. |
Drexel Day at Academy of Natural Sciences Recreation Center Meet at the Rec Center (33rd/Market) for looping shuttles to the Academy of Natural Sciences | 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Stop by the Academy of Natural Sciences to see some of the most surprising and spectacular wonders of the natural world. Enjoy permanent exhibits like Dinosaur Hall and over 35 dioramas. View real specimens up close with our Academy Educators and visit Outside In to meet a few of our Animal Ambassadors. Shuttles will be available from 12p - 4p picking up in front of the Rec Center at 33rd/Market
Dragon Card holders always receive free admission, and this weekend only, their guests receive $5 off admission. No advanced registration is required. Card holders should be prepared to show their card upon entry and guests can mention the Move-in Weekend special to receive their discount. |
Family Friendly Resource Fair James Creese Student Center Behrakis Grand Hall - Creese Student Center 3210 Chestnut St. | 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Pop by our Family Friendly Resource Fair to visit with campus partners and offices, learn about fun opportunities on campus and pick up your official Welcome Week T Shirt! |
Philly 101 Nesbitt Hall Nesbitt Hall Room 125 - Ruth Auditorium | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Check out our full Philly 101 Presentation, for everything you need to know about being a college student in Philadelphia. There's no better time than right now to learn all the ins and outs of being a college student in Philly, like how to take SEPTA, where to find the best tacos in South Philly, and how you can visit the most iconic museums for free or at a discount, just for being a college student. |
Public Safety Info Session Nesbitt Hall Nesbitt 111 | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips. |
The ADA and Higher Education Nesbitt Hall Nesbitt Hall Room 125 - Ruth Auditorium | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. | This session introduces parents to how disability support works in college, with a focus on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504. Participants will learn how these laws differ from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), highlighting key changes in student rights, responsibilities, and support structures after high school. The session will also provide an overview of Drexel University's Office of Disability Resources, including how students request accommodations, documentation requirements, and the university’s role in ensuring ADA and 504 compliance. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how to support their student's transition to a more independent, self-advocacy-based system. |
Public Safety Info Session Nesbitt Hall Nesbitt 111 | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips. |
Public Safety Info Session Nesbitt Hall Nesbitt 111 | 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips. |
Public Safety Info Session Nesbitt Hall Nesbitt 111 | 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips. |
Public Safety Info Session Nesbitt Hall Nesbitt 111 | 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips. |
Late Night Movie - Toy Story 5 and The Claw Machine Race Street Lawn Race Lawn and Spangler Walk | 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. | Start your first night on campus with a screening of Toy Story 5! Bring a blanket or chair and hang out with your fellow classmates! Show off your skills and win a Toy Story inspired prize from The Claaaaaaaaw Machine! |
| Monday, September 14 |
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Move In Immunization Clinic 3401 Market Street Drexel Student Health Center, University City Science Center, Suite 105B 3401 Market Street (Entrance on 34th Steet across from DAC) | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Incoming students who are noncompliant with the General Immunization policy by move-in weekend will be required to attend the immunization clinic before receiving their key to move into their residence hall.
Students must bring their insurance card, immunization records, and immunization form to be completed. You must bring hard copies, as forms and insurance cards on phones and laptops will not be accepted. |
Dragon Card Distribution James Creese Student Center Creese Plaza - 3210 Chestnut St | 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Drop by to pickup your DragonCard! |
Welcome to Drexel University and Breakfast with President Merlo! Daskalakis Athletic Center Daskalakis Gym | 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. | President Merlo welcomes new students to Drexel University! Breakfast will be available starting at 9:30am. Event attendance is mandatory. We suggest that you travel light do not bring bags as all bags will be subject to a bag check. |
Drexel Libraries Open House W.W. Hagerty Library W.W. Hagerty Library - 3300 Market St | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Come and see why so many Dragons call the Hagerty Library their second home.
Drop in and visit us to:
- Meet friendly Drexel Libraries staff members
- Learn about the Library and our resources & services
- Find a book for fun
- Find a quiet moment in wellness room or put together a puzzle
- Explore our current exhibits that showcase Drexel students' projects
- Grab snacks & Library swag |
Drexel Libraries Open House W.W. Hagerty Library W.W. Hagerty Library - 3300 Market St | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Come and see why so many Dragons call the Hagerty Library their second home.
Drop in and visit us to:
- Meet friendly Drexel Libraries staff members
- Learn about the Library and our resources & services
- Find a book for fun
- Find a quiet moment in wellness room or put together a puzzle
- Explore our current exhibits that showcase Drexel students' projects
- Grab snacks & Library swag |
Family Friendly Resource Fair James Creese Student Center Behrakis Grand Hall - Creese Student Center 3210 Chestnut St. | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Pop by our Family Friendly Resource Fair to visit with campus partners and offices, learn about fun opportunities on campus and pick up your official Welcome Week T Shirt! |
Public Safety Info Session Nesbitt Hall Nesbitt 111 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips. |
Inbound Exchange Student Orientation (J-1 VISA HOLDERS ONLY) Bossone Research Enterprise Building Mitchell Auditorium | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
FOR INBOUND EXCHANGE J-1 VISA HOLDERS ONLY.
This session is to welcome inbound exchange J-1 visa holders studying abroad at Drexel for 1-3 terms. We will review how to navigate academics, student life opportunities, and offer insight into Philadelphia so that you can make the most of your exchange at Drexel. |
Lindy Center for Civic Engagement Open House Lindy Center for Civic Engagement Lindy Center - 3210 Cherry Street | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
The Lindy Center for Civic Engagement is kicking off Welcome Week with an open house and we can’t wait to meet you! This event is a perfect opportunity for new students to explore Drexel's civic engagement programs and resources more deeply, interact with their community, and receive information about involvement curricular, co-curricular, and student employment opportunities ahead of starting classes. Stop by for snacks and refreshments, music, giveaways and fun!
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Property Registration Lancaster Walk Lancaster Walk/Fitness Plaza | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | All students, faculty and professional staff are encouraged to register their bikes, skateboards, computers, laptops, cell phones and larger headphones with the Department of Public Safety. The goals of this program are to heighten awareness in the University community, deter would-be thieves, and provide law enforcement with valuable crime-solving information. |
Monday Funday! Lancaster Walk Lancaster Walk/Fitness Plaza | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Bounce your way into Welcome Week with Pancake Art, Carnival Games, Giant Hungry Hungry Hippos, Pop a Shot Basketball, Inflatable Obstacle Courses and MORE! Join our DJ for fun tunes and check out the Photobooth to commemorate your first week at Drexel! |
Ready. Set. College! W. W. Hagerty Library Tours W.W. Hagerty Library W. W. Hagerty Library - 3300 Market St | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Join a guided tour of the W. W. Hagerty Library and learn about all the resources and services that can help you throughout your career at Drexel. Libraries staff will show you around the building so you know exactly where to go to find group study rooms, printers & scanners, our 24/7 study lounge, and more.
All tours start by the Service Desk on the first floor. Remember to bring your Dragon Card (Drexel ID) -- you'll need to scan it at the security desk to enter the Library.
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Mezuzah Monday Race Street Lawn Race Lawn | 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Come join us for a fun mezuzah making activity to celebrate moving in and making your dorm a Jewish home!
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Public Safety Info Session Nesbitt Hall Nesbitt 111 | 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. | Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips. |
Ready. Set. College! Advocacy, Accomodations and Accountability with ODR & CLASS Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building PISB 120 | 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. |
Join representatives from the Office of Disability Resources and CLASS to learn more about accomodations available to students with learning or other disabilities, your rights and responsibilities, and ways you can be a self-advocate!
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Library, Collections & Archives Scavenger Hunt Main Building AJ Drexel Picture Gallery | 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Join the Libraries, Collections & Archives on a scavenger hunt across main campus! The Drexel Founding Collection, along with other collections at Drexel, have works of art across Drexel's University City campus. Come get to know our gallery spaces and displays as you start your journey as a Drexel Dragon. Breakfast and snacks will be provided as supplies exist, and prizes will be awarded! Think you can find everything? |
Property Registration Paul Peck Alumni Center Perelman Plaza | 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. | All students, faculty and professional staff are encouraged to register their bikes, skateboards, computers, laptops, cell phones and larger headphones with the Department of Public Safety. The goals of this program are to heighten awareness in the University community, deter would-be thieves, and provide law enforcement with valuable crime-solving information. |
Roll, Gather, Connect Marks Intercultural Center JEMIC (James E. Marks Intercultural Center) Lounge | 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. |
Join campus faith groups for an afternoon of board games, conversation, and connection with students from diverse faiths and backgrounds. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or brand new to tabletop games, come enjoy a welcoming space to meet new people, share perspectives, and build community across campus. Lunch and games provided!
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Teaching Assistant Orientation Gerri C. LeBow Hall GHALL 220/221 DiPiero Grand Meeting Room & Rose Terrace | 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
The Teaching Assistant (TA) Orientation is designed to help TAs and Teaching Fellows (TFs) succeed by introducing them to the principles and practices of effective teaching and highlighting valuable teaching and learning resources at Drexel. The TA Orientation is facilitated by the Teaching and Learning Center with support from the Office of Graduate Studies.
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Performing Arts Info Table Mandell Theatre Mandell Theatre Lobby | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. |
Learn about Drexel Performing Arts ensembles, courses, and ways to get involved with dance, music, and theatre.
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The ADA and Higher Education Nesbitt Hall Nesbitt Hall Room 125 - Ruth Auditorium | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | This session introduces parents to how disability support works in college, with a focus on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504. Participants will learn how these laws differ from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), highlighting key changes in student rights, responsibilities, and support structures after high school. The session will also provide an overview of Drexel University's Office of Disability Resources, including how students request accommodations, documentation requirements, and the university’s role in ensuring ADA and 504 compliance. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how to support their student's transition to a more independent, self-advocacy-based system. |
Public Safety Info Session Nesbitt Hall Nesbitt 111 | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips. |
The All College Choir Meet and Greet MacAlister Hall MacAlister 2032 | 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Hello! Do you love to sing? Do you want to meet other new students who also love to sing? The All College Choir is a mixed voice ensemble that you can join without an audition and is open to all Drexel students. We sing a wide variety of choral music and are looking for singers at all levels of experience. Come join us to find out more about the ensemble, meet the director and get to know other singers.
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Ready. Set. College! W. W. Hagerty Library Tours W.W. Hagerty Library W. W. Hagerty Library - 3300 Market St | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
Join a guided tour of the W. W. Hagerty Library and learn about all the resources and services that can help you throughout your career at Drexel. Libraries staff will show you around the building so you know exactly where to go to find group study rooms, printers & scanners, our 24/7 study lounge, and more.
All tours start by the Service Desk on the first floor. Remember to bring your Dragon Card (Drexel ID) -- you'll need to scan it at the security desk to enter the Library.
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Philly 101 Nesbitt Hall Nesbitt Hall Room 125 - Ruth Auditorium | 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Check out our full Philly 101 Presentation, for everything you need to know about being a college student in Philadelphia. There's no better time than right now to learn all the ins and outs of being a college student in Philly, like how to take SEPTA, where to find the best tacos in South Philly, and how you can visit the most iconic museums for free or at a discount, just for being a college student. |
Not Shabbat Perelman Center for Jewish Life Perelman Center 3rd Floor Scheller Chapel | 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Once a week, we pause. We breathe. We come together. Commuter students, that moment is yours too. Come find your people, share some refreshments, meet Hillel, and let Shabbat be what it's meant to be: community. Open to both commuter and those who live on campus. |
| Tuesday, September 15 |
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Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training Day Health Sciences Building HSB6E03 | 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. | This session provides an overview of the core principles and professional standards essential to the ethical and responsible conduct of research. Topics covered include data acquisition and management, authorship, peer review, mentor-mentee relationships, research misconduct, and the protection of human and animal subjects. Through case studies and interactive discussion, participants will explore real-world ethical dilemmas and learn strategies to uphold integrity in their research practices. Face-to-face training is required for all individuals as assigned by their school, college or program, as well as all trainees, fellows, participants, and scholars receiving support through any NIH training, career development award (individual or institutional), research education grant, and dissertation research grant. Face-to-face RCR training is also strongly recommended for undergraduate and graduate level students, as well as faculty, who plan to conduct research, regardless of the funder, for individuals who have not otherwise completed live RCR training. |
Westphal's Meet Your Program Director Please refer to the individualized schedule sent to your emails for your specific program’s meeting time and location. | 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. | The Meet Your Program Director meetings are for all new and incoming transfer Westphal majors. During these meetings you will get to know your PD, others in your cohort and of course make lasting connections! These meetings are REQUIRED. Please refer to the individualized schedule sent to your emails for your specific program's meeting time and location. |
College of Arts and Sciences College Day Experience James Creese Student Center Behrakis Grand Hall - Creese Student Center | 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Welcome to your first official week as a Drexel Dragon in the College of Arts and Sciences! College Day is all about helping you feel connected, confident, and excited about your new academic home.
Your day will begin with a Welcome Reception (9:30-10:30 AM) in Behrakis Grand Hall, where you'll enjoy breakfast, meet fellow students, connect with faculty and staff, explore student organizations, and pick up your College t-shirt. It's the perfect way to kick off your Drexel experience and start building your community.
From there, you'll head into your department experience (beginning at 10:30 AM), where you'll spend the rest of the day getting to know your major in a meaningful and engaging way. Depending on your program, you might:
Participate in hands-on lab activities or demonstrations
Join interactive workshops or group challenges
Meet faculty, advisors, and current students
Build connections with your classmates
Explore campus spaces - or even head into Philadelphia for a real-world, field-based experience
Midday, you'll break for lunch (approximately 12:00 - 1:00 PM), which may be organized with your department or left open for you to grab food with new friends. Afterward, you'll continue your department programming into the afternoon.
Each department's experience is uniquely designed to give you a preview of what it means to study your chosen field- whether that's working in labs, engaging in discussions, exploring the city, or collaborating with peers.
By the end of the day, you'll have built meaningful connections, gained insight into your academic path, and taken your first steps into the Drexel experience - both inside and outside the classroom. |
College of Arts and Sciences College Day Experience James Creese Student Center Behrakis Grand Hall - Creese Student Center | 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Welcome to your first official week as a Drexel Dragon in the College of Arts and Sciences! College Day is all about helping you feel connected, confident, and excited about your new academic home.
Your day will begin with a Welcome Reception (9:30-10:30 AM) in Behrakis Grand Hall, where you'll enjoy breakfast, meet fellow students, connect with faculty and staff, explore student organizations, and pick up your College t-shirt. It's the perfect way to kick off your Drexel experience and start building your community.
From there, you'll head into your department experience (beginning at 10:30 AM), where you'll spend the rest of the day getting to know your major in a meaningful and engaging way. Depending on your program, you might:
Participate in hands-on lab activities or demonstrations
Join interactive workshops or group challenges
Meet faculty, advisors, and current students
Build connections with your classmates
Explore campus spaces - or even head into Philadelphia for a real-world, field-based experience
Midday, you'll break for lunch (approximately 12:00 - 1:00 PM), which may be organized with your department or left open for you to grab food with new friends. Afterward, you'll continue your department programming into the afternoon.
Each department's experience is uniquely designed to give you a preview of what it means to study your chosen field- whether that's working in labs, engaging in discussions, exploring the city, or collaborating with peers.
By the end of the day, you'll have built meaningful connections, gained insight into your academic path, and taken your first steps into the Drexel experience - both inside and outside the classroom. |
Writers Room Open House and Zine Making with Spell Magazine Ross Commons Ross Commons | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Meet Writers Room! We're Drexel's community-based literary arts organization, where students, staff, faculty, and neighbors come together to write, reflect, and build relationships. Stop by to meet our community, learn how you can get involved with our work, and make a zine with Spell Magazine, a student-led arts publication! |
Drexel Libraries Open House W.W. Hagerty Library W.W. Hagerty Library - 3300 Market St | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Come and see why so many Dragons call the Hagerty Library their second home.
Drop in and visit us to:
- Meet friendly Drexel Libraries staff members
- Learn about the Library and our resources & services
- Find a book for fun
- Find a quiet moment in wellness room or put together a puzzle
- Explore our current exhibits that showcase Drexel students' projects
- Grab snacks & Library swag |
Tuesday Schmoozeday Drexel Dragon Statue Dragon Statue - Table Space 1. | 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Kick off the quarter with Drexel Hillel's Tuesday Schmoozeday! Join us on outside of the Mario Statue for free coffee and great company. This event will happen every couple of weeks this quarter. Come meet friends and say hi to Springboard Fellow Anna at our very first one! |
Tie-Dye With The Peer Counselors Rush Building Rush Garden | 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Come meet the peer counselors and tie dye a canvas tote bag! Learn about mental health resources on campus and enjoy community and snacks. |
Westphal Ready Launch Event URBN Center Annex Filbert Street, Penny Pack Park, URBN Annex Lobby | 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | It's College Day!
What better way to celebrate the first years and transfer students of the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design than with a Welcome to Westphal Block Party?!?!
We will have tons of student orgs tabling, vendors, games, music and light refreshments provided! Come out and meet your new cohort, faculty, staff and have some fun! |
US Squash Lancaster Walk Lancaster Walk - DAC 2 & Fitness Plaza | 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Looking for a new way to exercise and meet people? Come try squash during Welcome Week! No experience needed --- just stop by, have fun, and you could even win a prize! |
Dornsife Center Tours Dornsife Center Dornsife Center - 3509 Spring Garden Street | 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Learn more about Drexel's Dornsife Center for Neighborhood partnership by joining a guided tour of our off-campus community hub and learn more about on-campus resources and support. Tours will begin at 4:30pm, 5:00pm, and 5:30pm. Community Cookout will begin at 6:00pm. |
Writers Room Third Tuesday: Welcome (Back) Dornsife Center Dornsife Center - 3509 Spring Garden Street | 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Writers Room's annual back-to-school night! Join us as we kick off the 2026-27 season with our first monthly writing workshop of the year. Greet old friends, meet new ones, and help us sketch out what's ahead for Year 13 at Writers Room. Free and open to all, with community dinner immediately following |
Soccer Tailgate Vidas Field Vidas Field | 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Join us in cheering on our Men's Soccer team in a matchup against a city rival, La Salle! Come for dinner and stay for some rivalry soccer at our Vidas Field Complex. |
Community Cookout at the Dornsife Center Dornsife Center Dornsife Center - 3509 Spring Garden Street | 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Always a Welcome Week highlight! Come hang out with fellow students and our West Philly neighbors at the Dornsife Center’s Community Cookout. Grab student resources, score giveaways, and join in games, music, and conversation. Bring your friends and meet new people. |
Drag Queen Bingo Main Building Main Auditorium | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Join us for a fun filled drag bingo hosted by our local favorite, Astala Vista. It's sure to be a night of, extravagance, laughs, fun, and prizes! |
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Dornsife School of Public Health Face-to-Face Master's Student Orientation Nesbitt Hall Rooms in Nesbitt Hall -- Stein Auditorium, Ruth Auditorium, Chapman Court | 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Dornsife School of Public Health (Dornsife) face-to-face master's students will meet key faculty, academic advisors, administrators, and fellow students while learning about their academic programs, practical and research experiences, the School's mission, support resources, and each other. Dornsife face-to-face master's students are required to attend. |
Neighborhood Walking Tour Ross Commons Beginning at Writers Room, Ross Commons, 229 N. 34th St, 3rd Fl | 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Explore your new neighborhood-on foot! Meet at the Writers Room for a light snack before we depart for a guided walking tour of the streets around Drexel. You’ll discover local history and hear about the community that shapes campus life. The tour finishes at the Black Bottom archaeological dig site where artifacts revealed a powerful chapter of the area that became our campus. |
Neighborhood Walking Tour Ross Commons Beginning at Writers Room, Ross Commons, 229 N. 34th St, 3rd Fl | 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Explore your new neighborhood-on foot! Meet at the Writers Room for a light snack before we depart for a guided walking tour of the streets around Drexel. You’ll discover local history and hear about the community that shapes campus life. The tour finishes at the Black Bottom archaeological dig site where artifacts revealed a powerful chapter of the area that became our campus. |
Fall 2026 LeBow Graduate Orientation for Full-Time MBA/MS Programs Gerri C. LeBow Hall Gerri C. LeBow Hall - LeBow 1st Floor Lobby, and Rooms 031, 033, 205, 206, 208, 209, 218, 219 and 220/Rose Terrace | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | A welcome event introducing new full-time MBA and MS students to LeBow’s academic expectations, resources, and community. |
Ready. Set. College! Thinking about Thinking: Memory, Metacognition, and Understanding How You Learn Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building PISB 120 | 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Study smarter, not harder! This workshop will provide you with info about how you learn; how your brain stores information; and how you can retrieve that info when you need it! |
Drexel Libraries Open House W.W. Hagerty Library W.W. Hagerty Library - 3300 Market St | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Come and see why so many Dragons call the Hagerty Library their second home.
Drop in and visit us to:
- Meet friendly Drexel Libraries staff members
- Learn about the Library and our resources & services
- Find a book for fun
- Find a quiet moment in wellness room or put together a puzzle
- Explore our current exhibits that showcase Drexel students' projects
- Grab snacks & Library swag |
Ready. Set. College! W. W. Hagerty Library Tours W.W. Hagerty Library W. W. Hagerty Library - 3300 Market St | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Join a guided tour of the W. W. Hagerty Library and learn about all the resources and services that can help you throughout your career at Drexel. Libraries staff will show you around the building so you know exactly where to go to find group study rooms, printers & scanners, our 24/7 study lounge, and more.
All tours start by the Service Desk on the first floor. Remember to bring your Dragon Card (Drexel ID) -- you'll need to scan it at the security desk to enter the Library.
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Meet & Mingle with ISSS Main Building ISSS Lobby, Main Building Suite 222 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Join us for a casual and friendly Meet & Mingle with the ISSS Team! This is a great opportunity to get to know the staff, connect with other international students and scholars, and learn more about the resources available to you.
Enjoy light refreshments while connecting with others through fun and interactive activities like international trivia and coloring a collaborative world map.
Drop by, say hello, and take a well-deserved break with us! |
Dance Sampler Mandell Theatre Forman Dance Studio, 1032 Mandell | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Come join us for a one-hour dance sampler! You'll get a chance to try a few of 5 styles we teach- ballet, jazz, hip hop, modern, and African- in one high-energy, fun-filled session.
Take this opportunity to dance with us, meet other dancers, learn about auditions for our performance ensembles, and get an overall feel for the vibrant movement community at Drexel! All levels are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes you can move in - no shoes required. |
Meet Chabad Kelly Hall Spangler Walk - Grass area outside of Kelly Hall | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Come and meet the Chabad board! |
Sound Mind Slam Race Street Lawn Race Street Lawn | 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Drexel Counseling Center and SigEp is hosting a Mental Health Festival to celebrate and promote college students' mental health and wellness. There will be various engaging stations including water balloons, arts & crafts, mental health resources, and lawn games such as Kan Jam and Spikeball. Come for connection, free snacks, giveaways, and more! |
A.J. Drexel's 200th Birthday Party! Main Building Perelman Plaza, outside of Main Building | 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Join the Office of Alumni Relations as we celebrate Anthony J. Drexel's 200th Birthday Party! Enjoy birthday treats, music, games, and interactive activities while connecting with fellow new Dragons and members of the Drexel community from Alumni Relations and the Drexel Fund at the Paul Peck Picture Gallery. Stop by the Paul Peck Picture Gallery to pick up your free Drexel bucket hat and add a little extra Dragon flair to your day! |
Community Engagement through Dance Info Session Mandell Theatre 1032 Mandell Theater Lobby - Forman Dance Studio | 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Join us to discuss the ways in which you can engage the local community through Dance! |
Dornsife School of Public Health Doctoral Student Orientation Nesbitt Hall Nesbitt Hall -- Stein Auditorium, Ruth Auditorium, and Chapman Court | 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Dornsife School of Public Health doctoral students will meet key faculty, academic advisors, administrators, and fellow students while learning about their academic programs, the School's mission, support resources, and each other. Dornsife doctoral students are required to attend. |
Ready. Set. College! Hack Your Habits for Academic Success Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building PISB 120 | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Get tips for getting off to a strong start in your classes-this session will provide you with tools to get the most out of your classes! |
Challah Pop Up Lancaster Walk Lancaster Walk - DAC 3 | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Join Hillel for a challah pop up! Sprinkle on your fav toppings, learn to braid, and walk away with a challah that's totally yours. No experience needed- just an appetite! |
Libraries, Collections & Archives Meet & Greet W.W. Hagerty Library W.W. Hagerty Library 1st floor Atrium - 3300 Market St | 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Meet the LCA staff and speak with student employees and alumni to learn about the different positions and projects offered across the collections and archives for students like you! Light snacks will be provided. |
CNHP PhD Programs New and Returning Student Orientations Health Sciences Building Health Sciences Building, 6th floor, East Wing, Room 6E17 | 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. | CNHP New and Returning PhD Student Orientation
The meeting will be held in-person as follows:
Part 1 - New Student Orientation: 1 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
This session is for new PHD students and will focus on acclimating new students in CNHP to the PhD programs in the College and introduce them to important policies and procedures. It will include a tour of the research labs in the Health Sciences Building.
PhD Student and Faculty Caffeine Pause: 2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
This is an informal opportunity for continuing students and faculty in all PhD programs to meet and mingle with our new students over a cup of coffee (or tea) and enjoy some light snacks.
Part 2 - New and Returning Student Orientation: 3:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
We ask returning PhD students to join the new students at 3:15. This session will focus on introducing returning students to our new students and will focus on available resources and best practices on how to conduct research and protect research data. |
Ready. Set. College! W. W. Hagerty Library Tours W.W. Hagerty Library W. W. Hagerty Library - 3300 Market St | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
Join a guided tour of the W. W. Hagerty Library and learn about all the resources and services that can help you throughout your career at Drexel. Libraries staff will show you around the building so you know exactly where to go to find group study rooms, printers & scanners, our 24/7 study lounge, and more.
All tours start by the Service Desk on the first floor. Remember to bring your Dragon Card (Drexel ID) -- you'll need to scan it at the security desk to enter the Library.
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Bentley Block Party Bentley Hall Bentley Hall - Pennoni Addition | 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Snacks, games, merch, oh my! Learn more about the Pennoni Honors College's many departments and offerings and meet staff and students of the Pennoni Honors College. ALL are welcome! |
Sock Puppet Creation Extravaganza Lancaster Walk Lancaster Walk - DAC Space 1 | 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Come create silly sock puppets with Drexel Hillel! All materials will be provided. Just bring yourself and your whimsy! |
A shuttle shopping trip to assist new students with local setup and essentials Drexel Dragon Statue Meeting location: Dragon Statue - Table Space 1 | 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. | IGSA organizes a group shuttle trip to nearby grocery and essential stores (Target, Costco, local supermarkets) to help new international students stock up on essentials. Shuttle covered by Drexel. |
Performing Arts Info Table Mandell Theatre Mandell Theatre Lobby | 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
Learn about Drexel Performing Arts ensembles, courses, and ways to get involved with dance, music, and theatre.
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Dornsife School of Public Health Welcome & Pinning Ceremony & Reception Nesbitt Hall Nesbitt Hall Room 111 (Stein) and Virtual for Ceremony from 3:30-4:15; Chapman Court (Nesbitt Lobby) for Reception from 4:15-5pm | 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. | This Ceremony is our opportunity to welcome new students to the Dornsife School of Public Health and the field of public health. Students will hear from a keynote speaker and learn of the school’s commitment to social justice and our vision of health as a human right. The pinning ceremony is a long-standing tradition and was first instituted at the School nearly 20 years ago by the founding Dean and humanitarian, Dr. Jonathan Mann. All new Dornsife students are expected to attend. A reception with light refreshments will follow. See Dornsife DASH for more details. |
The Price is What? Game Show Main Building Main Auditorium | 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Bring your shopping knowledge to this game where you'll guess the costs of everyday items. Warm-up by getting a mental image of recent receipts for everything from hand sanitizer to laptops. In The Price is What?, every audience member participates! Before the game begins, the host will share a QR code with the audience. You'll scan the code with their cell phones, and you're ready to play! There are multiple winners throughout the game and multiple rounds to the game, so there are many chances to win CASH PRIZES! "Come on down!" You're the next contestant on the Price is What!? |
Nerd Night @ Drexel U Bentley Hall Bentley Hall, 2nd Floor | 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Nerd Night @ Drexel U is a quarterly event sponsored by Undergraduate Research & Enrichment Programs. This event features three informal talks by Drexel students about their research or other topics of interest. In between talks there are rounds of trivia and lots of pizza. Come nerd out with us! |
Hillel BBQ on Race Lawn Race Street Lawn Race Street Lawn | 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | 🔥 Hillel BBQ 🔥 Good food, outdoor games, music, and summer vibes all in one place 😎☀️ |
CS + AI After Hours Meetup Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building PISB Atrium | 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Interested in getting involved in AI at Drexel? Prepare for an evening of connection, conversation, and fun with Drexel's best AI researchers, engineers, professors, and startup founders. Come join our space for students to connect, collaborate, and explore the coolest AI projects happening at Drexel and throughout Philadelphia. Food and drinks are provided! |
Trash Puppet Workshop Design Arts Annex URBN Annex Black Box Theater, behind Westphal College of Media Arts & Design | 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. | This is a fun, interactive workshop for students who are interested in technical theater, set and prop creation and of course puppets. Join Theatre Program Technical Theater Faculty in building and creating puppets from found objects. |
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Yoga Recreation Center Outside on the Fitness Plaza in the back of the Drexel Recreation Center, located at 33rd and Market St | 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. | This 55-minute yoga practice is a welcoming and invigorating way to start both your day and your Drexel experience.This class will meet outside on Fitness Plaza in the back of the Drexel Recreation Center at 33rd and Market. All levels are welcome. Bring your friends and a yoga mat. No mat? No problem. We will save spots for you on the soft floor of fitness plaza. Spend the last 5 minutes asking any questions you have about Performing Arts opportunities at Drexel. |
Sustainable Grounds Tour Main Building Perelman Plaza, outside of Main Building | 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Join Climate & Sustainability at 10:00, Thursday September 17th for a walk-through campus showing award winning groundskeeping points. Meet outside of the main building, west side between Main and Stratton. Permeable paving, Tree of the Year, Papadakis Bio wall, Rush Garden, Summer Winter Garden, PSA Building Buy Nothing Depot, ending at Drexel Park. |
Global Expo James Creese Student Center Behrakis Grand Hall - Creese Student Center 3210 Chestnut St. | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | This event will showcase the many global and international resources that Drexel has to offer. Come learn about student groups, study abroad and languages, among other things. Activities, games, and prizes will be available! |
Start Up Day Open House Pearlstein Business Learning Center Baiada Institute, 3230 Market Street , Pearlstein Building, 4th Floor | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Are you a budding entrepreneur? Are you interested in how Drexel University supports students with new business ideas? Tour the Baiada Institute! The Baiada Institute is Drexel’s very own startup accelerator. Stop by to meet our faculty, staff, and student enterprises, to experience our supportive, collaborative, and engaging space, and to learn how we can help you get your business idea off the ground. |
Philadelphia Goat Project Lancaster Walk Lancaster Walk -DAC 2 (Grassy Area) | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Take a break, de-stress, and kick off the term with a visit from the Philadelphia Goat Project! Spend time with these friendly goats, and enjoy a fun, relaxing experience that promotes mindfulness and well-being. Whether you're looking to unwind, connect with others, or simply meet some adorable animals, this event is the perfect way to start the term on a positive note.
All students are welcome - come say hello to the goats, the Counseling Center and the Center for Autism and Neurodiversity! |
Challah Bake Race Street Lawn Race Street Lawn - Table Space 1. Rain location: Drexel Recreation Center Lobby | 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. | We will be helping students create their own Challahs. |
Welcome Week Ice Cream Social Stratton Hall Stratton 297 | 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Join Chem GSA for an ice cream social to relax, socialize, and enjoy sweet treats with fellow graduate students. Participants will have the opportunity to build their own ice cream sundaes with a variety of toppings while connecting with peers outside of the classroom and laboratory environment. This casual social event is designed to help students unwind, meet new members, and strengthen the graduate student community |
Spiritual Conversations Drexel Dragon Statue Dragon Statue - Table Space 1 | 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. | When asked "what do you think about God?" many Drexel students answer, "umm.... I really haven't in a long time." Stop by our conversation table. Check out some interesting ways to engage in conversations about God, Jesus, Life, Spirituality, Christianity, Worldview, etc. Take a moment during this transition to ask the question, "How will God fit into my time at Drexel?" Sponsored by Baptist Campus Ministries |
Planning Your Path to Law School Law Building 3320 Market St, Kline School of Law - Room 140 | 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | Launch Your Journey to Law School at Drexel!
Are you considering law school? Join Drexel Kline's Undergraduate Law Program, Steinbright Career Development Center's Pre-Law Advisor Melissa Bennett, Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity, the Mock Trial Association, and faculty and representatives from academic programs across Drexel for an engaging Welcome Week event designed to help you explore the many pathways to a legal career.
Discover how Drexel can support you throughout your law school journey from your first year on campus through the law school application process and beyond.
What You'll Learn:
* How Drexel's academic programs can help prepare you for law school
* Law-focused experiential learning opportunities
* Co-op experiences that build legal and professional skills
* Student organizations and leadership opportunities for aspiring attorneys
* Resources, mentorship, and advising available to pre-law students
* Ways to strengthen your law school application while at Drexel
Hear from current Drexel law students and undergraduate students as they share their experiences with pre-law preparation, co-ops, experiential learning, and navigating the path to law school.
Whether you're certain about law school or simply curious about the possibilities, this event is a great way to begin building your Drexel pre-law network.
**All interested students are welcome!** |
Climate & Sustainability Tabling Event Lancaster Walk Lancaster Walk - DAC 3 | 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Meet Drexel Climate & Sustainability and EcoReps. Learn about Recycling, Composting, e-waste recycling and the students helping with these efforts. 1:00 - 3:00 on Thursday, September 17th on Lancaster Walk near the Rush Garden. |
Get-to-Know Art and Art Museums Around Philadelphia! The URBN Center URBN Center - Room 141 | 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. | In this 30-minute talk, Art History Professor Delia Solomons will introduce you to some of the incredible public art, museums, and arts organizations that you will get to enjoy around Philadelphia! She will share some of her favorite artwork in the city, how to see art for free, and other highlights. |
Water Ice with Cops Korman Center Korman Quad | 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Water Ice with DUPD is an informal opportunity for us to provide resources, engage students in conversation with DUPD officers, and build relationships while sharing a sweet treat. |
Candle Decoration Lancaster Walk Lancaster Walk - DAC 4 | 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. | 🕯️Candle Decoration🕯️Put your creativity to the test and decorate candles with Drexel Hillel! All materials will be provided, all you have to do is show up! |
Ready. Set. College! McGonigal Academic Resource Center (ARC) Open House Korman Center The McGonigal Academic Resource Center (ARC) -- Korman Center | 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
Visit the McGonigal Academic Resource Center (ARC) to learn more about tutoring and academic support services at Drexel. Chat with staff and fellow students, tour the spaces, and enjoy some refreshments!
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Climate & Sustainability PSA Building Crafting Event PSA Building PSA Building - 3240 Powelton Ave | 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Come to the PSA Building, 3240 Powelton Ave (entrance in back by the parking lot) from 3:00 - 4:00 on Thursday, September 17th. Crafting events while at the Buy Nothing Depot space. https://drexel.edu/sustainability/programs/buy-nothing-depot/ |
Basketball Meet & Greet Daskalakis Athletic Center Daskalakis Gym | 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Come to the DAC to meet and greet with the school's basketball teams! |
Study Abroad 101 Nesbitt Hall Nesbitt Hall- Room 111 | 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Interested in studying abroad? Don't know where to start? Join Drexel Global for a Study Abroad 101 session, where you'll learn about the application process, types of programs offered, costs, scholarships, and academic policies. |
Dornsife School of Public Health Online Master's Student Orientation Virtual via Zoom | 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Dornsife School of Public Health online master's students will meet key faculty, academic advisors, administrators, and fellow students while learning about their academic programs, practical and research opportunities, the School's mission, support resources, and each other. New online master's students are encouraged to attend. See Dornsife DASH for more details. |
College Fest Grad Student Happy Hour Gather Food Hall, at 3025 Market St. | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Come mix and mingle with other local grad students in the Philadelphia region! |
Newman Dinner Block Party Newman Center Drexel Newman Center Park - 111 S. 38th St | 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Come check out the Drexel Newman Center and join us for a barbecue and block party! There will be food, music, and lawn games in the Newman park, along with a chance to tour the Newman Center and see what we have to offer. |
Open Mic Night at the Dornsife Center Dornsife Center Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships- 3509 Spring Garden St | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Get ready to own the stage! Join fellow Dragons for an electrifying Open Mic Night at the Dornsife Center - a Welcome Week must-do. Whether you rap, sing, tell jokes, read poetry, or just want to cheer on friends, this is your moment to shine. Food, vibes, and amazing performances powered by the Dornsife Center, Drexel Flux, and the Late Night Series (LNS). Bring your crew, bring your talent and make your first week unforgettable. |
Late Night Series Open Mic URBN Center Annex URBN Annex Black Box Theater - 3401 Filbert St, behind Westphal College | 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Drexel's weekly open mic supports and promotes the creative talents in all students. You can enjoy great performances or sign-up to do some music, poetry, comedy or show off any talents you have. Always a supportive, energetic crowd sharing "Rock Star Love." |
Late Night Series Open Mic URBN Center Annex URBN Annex Black Box Theater - 3401 Filbert St, behind Westphal College | 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Drexel's weekly open mic supports and promotes the creative talents in all students. You can enjoy great performances or sign-up to do some music, poetry, comedy or show off any talents you have. Always a supportive, energetic crowd sharing "Rock Star Love." |
Campus Wide Worship Rush Building Rush Alumni Garden. Rain location - Nesbitt 111 | 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | Join us as many of the Christian student organizations at Drexel worship together. Enjoy a student led worship experience, fellowship with other freshmen, meet upperclassmen, and see the diversity that identifies as Christ-followers on Drexel's campus. Campus Wide Worship is a long-standing Drexel tradition that often draws over 100 students to worship together. |
| Friday, September 18 |
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Philly Art and Design Scavenger Hunt Around the city of Philadelphia! | 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Please enjoy getting to know parts of the city of Philadelphia with our Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design inspired scavenger hunt!
All clues will lead you to popular landmarks throughout Drexel's campus, University City (near 40th and Market), the Museum District (Benjamin Franklin Parkway), Center City (22nd Street to 6th Street & Market), and Old City (6th Street to Front Street & Market). The clues are organized to start your search in Center City and finish back on campus. There are multiple ways to get around the city during your search.
* Walking is always a great option. If it's a sunny day, it's the perfect opportunity to explore the city and chat with new friends.
* The Drexel Dragon Route Shuttle runs on a continuous loop from campus to Center City Philadelphia starting at 7:00 a.m.
* SEPTA's Market Frankford Line (L) has a station at 34th and Market and will take you to Center City and Old City. The fare is $2.90 each way, and exact change is required if paying with cash.
* SEPTA also offers the SEPTA Key Card, a reusable transit card that can be loaded with fare using a debit or credit card for convenient travel.
Interaction is Key: Get to know your surroundings, have fun with new friends, and take photos along the way!
Include Yourself in the Photos: Be creative and take photos with the art pieces whenever possible. Some of these locations are beloved Philadelphia traditions! Feel free to post your photos on social media and tag @drexelwestphal. We may repost your photo on our page.
See Some Iconic Landmarks: Many of these locations are iconic Philadelphia landmarks. Enjoy exploring!
Clues will be emailed to all registered participants the day before the event and will also be posted on our events calendar the evening prior.
Submit your answers by email to [DLM386@drexel.edu](mailto:DLM386@drexel.edu). Please use "AW Scavenger Hunt" as the subject line. Correct answers will be posted on our Instagram page on Monday, September 21. |
Drexel Libraries Open House W.W. Hagerty Library W.W. Hagerty Library - 3300 Market St | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Come and see why so many Dragons call the Hagerty Library their second home.
Drop in and visit us to:
- Meet friendly Drexel Libraries staff members
- Learn about the Library and our resources & services
- Find a book for fun
- Find a quiet moment in wellness room or put together a puzzle
- Explore our current exhibits that showcase Drexel students' projects
- Grab snacks & Library swag |
Tour of Philadelphia's History Collection Atwater Kent Collection storage at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | For Welcome Week's Philly Phriday, get a behind-the-scenes tour of Philadelphia's history collection, the Atwater Kent Collection, located at PAFA. Learn about the history of your new city, then go out and explore! Nearby locations: City Hall, Dilworth Park, Reading Terminal Station.
Catch the Dragon Route Shuttle @ 10:30 at 33rd & Market, arrive at 15th & Race at 10:45, walk south on 15th to the large paint brush. |
The Triangle's Welcome to Campus Drexel Dragon Statue Rec Center Lobby | 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. | We would like to introduce students to campus through our newspaper and games. We want to bring some board games and our newspaper and educate new students about campus, and have some games and Monster Energy to make friendships and connection |
Welcome Week Jummah Prayer Marks Intercultural Center JEMIC - Commons, Chapel, & Ida Chen Room | 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Join us for our weekly Jummah Prayer! |
Falafel Friday Race Street Lawn Race Street Lawn - Table Space 1 | 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. | 🥙 Falafel Friday 🥙Come hang with Hillel, eat falafel (Israel's iconic street food 👀) and hear about Birthright- a free trip to Israel for Jewish young adults✨ Plus more fun Israel-related opportunities at Hillel!" |
Find Your Team! Discover Drexel Club & Intramural Sports Recreation Center Rec Center Lobby | 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Discover Your Team at Drexel!
Looking for a great way to get involved on campus through sports while making friends along the way? Stop by the Club & Intramural Sports tables during Welcome Week! Students from all 36 Club Sports teams, as well as representatives from the Intramural Sports program, will be in the Rec Center lobby on Friday, September 18th from 1-3pm looking to talk to you about how you can compete, stay fit, and have fun throughout the year.
Whether you've played sports your whole life or you're looking to try something new, there's a place for everyone. So, stop by to ask questions, explore your options, learn how to join, and kick off your Drexel experience by finding your community!
Your Dragon Journey Starts Here! |
Challah Braiding for Shabbat Perelman Center for Jewish Life Perelman Center Basement Kitchens | 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Challah braiding for the community - braid challah in the Hillel Perelman Center's kitchens, and share it at Shabbat dinner. What you braid becomes part of the dinner table. Located at 118 N 34th Street in the basement kitchens (accessible by the elevator or staircase). |
Climb for Cookies Recreation Center Drexel UREC - Climbing Wall | 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Come and climb some routes at our rock wall and get cookies for reaching the top and ringing the bell. |
Shabbat Services Perelman Center for Jewish Life Perelman Center 3rd Floor Chapel | 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Hillel Shabbat Services with Rabbinic Intern Emma! A taste of Soulful Shabbat, which happens the first Friday of every month. Prayers, songs, and poetry in community. A meaningful way to end the week ✨ |
Homeless Outreach Drexel Dragon Statue Meet at the Dragon Statue - 33rd & Market St | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Our Homeless Outreach is a beautiful volunteer opportunity to help those who are less fortunate and homeless in Philadelphia. Hosted by the Drexel Newman Center and Christ in the City missionaries, join a group of volunteers to walk the streets, giving out care packages and being a friend to listen and support those in need. No experience necessary. Meet at the Dragon Statue at 6:00 PM for a quick training before going to Center City to encounter our homeless friends. |
Shabbat Dinner 3507 Baring Street Chabad House - 3507 Baring St | 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Do you want to meet your new Jewish Family on campus? Come join us on Friday for Shabbat dinner at Chabad. It's the perfect opportunity to meet new people, enjoy a nice homemade meal, and relax after a long week of moving in and meeting new people! |
Water Ice with Cops Recreation Center Rec Center Gym | 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Get to know Drexel Police while enjoying cookies, lemonade, iced tea, friendly conversation and some safety information. |
Shabbat Dinner Perelman Center for Jewish Life Perelman Center 1st Floor Dining Room | 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Welcome new & returning students to Shabbat at Drexel! Join Hillel for a Friday filled with good food, good friends, and great times! We start dinner on time at 7:00pm sharp, and we'll have optional Shabbat services beginning at 6pm. |
Swing & Salsa Dancing Newman Center Drexel Newman Center - 111 S. 38th st | 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. | Get ready to move your feet and feel the rhythm at Swing & Salsa Dancing Night! Join us, whether you're a seasoned dancer or just want to try something new. This is your chance to learn some moves, meet great people, and dance the night away. Come for the fun. Stay for the rhythm. Let's dance! |
| Saturday, September 19 |
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Drexel Libraries Open House W.W. Hagerty Library W.W. Hagerty Library - 3300 Market St | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Come and see why so many Dragons call the Hagerty Library their second home.
Drop in and visit us to:
- Meet friendly Drexel Libraries staff members
- Learn about the Library and our resources & services
- Find a book for fun
- Find a quiet moment in wellness room or put together a puzzle
- Explore our current exhibits that showcase Drexel students' projects
- Grab snacks & Library swag |
Escape to the Weekend - Game ON! Lancaster Walk Lancaster Walk | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Game into the weekend with our Ultimate Video Game Tournament, Manhunt Escape Rooms and MORE! Escape from the reality of classes starting with a day of play! |
Giant Touchdown Plinko, Racing Simulation, Axe Throwing, and Sampling with Pepsi! Lancaster Walk Lancaster Walk | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Stop by Pepsi's activation to win prizes, race against your classmates, and sample products! |
FIND-A-CHURCH Marks Intercultural Center James E. Marks Intercultural Center (In Commons, Chapel, & Ida Chen Room) | 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Many Drexel students are invested in being part of a local congregation of Jesus followers. They have found a church. Come and hear their stories. Finding a church at Drexel has made a difference in their lives. It has given them a place to belong and a community to trust.
Are you looking for a church? Are you curious about church? Do you have questions about what church is? This event is for anyone and everyone. Students who have been committed to attending church for most of their lives will be able to hear about the congregations in the Philadelphia area that Drexel students have found meaningful. Students who have never attended church before but are curious will hear from their peers about what church is all about.
Check out #DrexelFindAChurch on Instagram for previews of the student stories and then join us to hear more. |
| Sunday, September 20 |
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Beach Day on Race Lawn Race Street Lawn Race Street Lawn | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Summer isn't over just yet! Join us on Race Lawn for a Beach Day featuring Funnel Cakes and Cotton Candy, a Tiki Hut, and Beach Carnival Games. Grab your suit and hop our Slip and Slide or Mechanical Surf Board! Don't worry - there's fun for everyone! Create your own surfboard sign or visit the tie dye station! Relax and have fun before classes start! |
Cookout with Cops Race Street Lawn Race Lawn and Spangler Walk | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Get to know Drexel Police while enjoying some grilled hot dogs, friendly conversation and some safety information during Beach Day! |
Mass & Kickoff BBQ St Agatha - St James St. Agatha & St. James - 3728 Chestnut St | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Join our Drexel Newman Catholic Community for Mass at our home parish of St. Agatha & St. James (located at 38th and Chestnut). All are welcome! Stick around afterward for a BBQ in the Newman park! |
Graduate Student Food Festival Main Building Perelman Plaza, outside of Main Building | 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | This event will serve as a relaxed welcome gathering for new and returning graduate students, combining food, informal networking, light games, music, giveaways, and graduate student resource-sharing. For new students, this event will provide an opportunity to experience Drexel and Philadelphia through local food, music, and community-building activities. The event will provide students with an opportunity to meet GSA student leaders, connect with graduate students across programs, learn about upcoming GSA initiatives, and begin the academic year with a stronger sense of community. |
Philadelphia Football Watch Party Daskalakis Athletic Center Daskalakis Athletic Center (DAC) | 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Come cheer on Philadelphia as they take on Tennessee on Sunday, September 20th at 1:00pm!
FREE Philly themed tailgate food will be available! |
Yom Kippur Services with Pre-Fast 3507 Baring Street Drexel Chabad 3507 Baring St | 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Your soul is your ticket.
Join us for a pre-fast dinner and meaningful Yom Kippur services.
Open to all levels of Jewish knowledge and experience.
Whether this is your first Yom Kippur or your fiftieth, you'll feel right at home. |
Sunday Evening Conversation Marks Intercultural Center James E. Marks Intercultural Center (Commons, Chapel, Ida Chen) | 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. | "You can have a faith that thrives at Drexel. Jesus said to love God with our heart, mind, soul, and strength; and to love our neighbors. If we pay attention to our choices (heart), thoughts (mind), feelings (soul), actions (strength), and relationships (neighbors) our faith can grow into an invaluable resource at college. Join Baptist Campus Ministries as we discuss how we can not only survive Drexel but thrive" |
Hillel Kol Nidre Perelman Center for Jewish Life Perelman Center 3rd Floor Scheller Chapel | 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Join Hillel Rabbinic Intern Emma for the traditional recitation of the prayers that begin the holiday of Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement. |
| Monday, September 21 |
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Hillel Yom Kippur Morning Services Perelman Center for Jewish Life Perelman Center 3rd Floor Scheller Chapel | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Join Hillel for Yom Kippur services! Beginning at 10:30am at the Perelman Center in honor of Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement. Services offered include: shacharit (morning services), yizkor, and ne'ilah. |
Mindfulness Monday Korman Center Korman Quad | 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Get your zen on before classes start! Join us for a chair massage, DIY terrariums, zen gardens, and flower bar to chill before the term begins. Take tours of the ARC, grab a snack, and learn mindfulness techniques from our Counseling Center! |
Delta Sigma Phi Dog Days Race Street Lawn Race Street Lawn | 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Delta Sigma Phi is welcoming the Pennsylvania SPCA to talk about their work and raise funds for their organization. All Drexel students are welcome to come to Race Lawn for the event, where they can meet some of the dogs from the SPCA shelter! |
Property Registration Korman Center Korman Quad | 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. | All students, faculty and professional staff are encouraged to register their bikes, skateboards, computers, laptops, cell phones and larger headphones with the Department of Public Safety. The goals of this program are to heighten awareness in the University community, deter would-be thieves, and provide law enforcement with valuable crime-solving information. |
Hillel Yom Kippur Afternoon Text Study (Book of Jonah) Perelman Center for Jewish Life Perelman Center 3rd Floor Scheller Chapel | 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Join Hillel as we continue observing Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement. We will be reading from the Book of Jonah and reflecting on themes of leadership, hope, and prophecy! 🐋 |
Hillel Yom Kippur Evening Services Perelman Center for Jewish Life Perelman Center 3rd Floor Scheller Chapel | 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. | Join Hillel for Yom Kippur services, beginning at 6:15pm to mark the end of Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement. Join us for a sweet, soulful service with opportunities for reflection and meditation. |
Hillel Yom Kippur Break the Fast Perelman Center for Jewish Life Perelman Center 1st Floor Dining Room | 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Join your Hillel Community for a shared meal marking the end of Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement. |