The Center for Inclusive Education & Scholarship (CIES) provides comprehensive and integrated academic support, coaching, leadership development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programming to positively impact the retention, persistence, and sense of belonging for students who are first-generation college students and historically underrepresented students of color. Our objective is to empower a community of scholars to pursue academic excellence, civically engage, acquire social and career capital, and develop as global thought leaders. CIES also serves as student advocates and a catalyst for promoting diversity, inclusion, and cultural competencies for the University.

Programs

• Liberty Scholars
• ACT 101: Pennsylvania Higher Education Opportunity Program
• Ascent Peer Mentor Program
• Dragons Prep
• First Forward: Drexel's First-generation Program
• Fostering Independence Program: Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency Program
• Global Scholars
• High School Scholars
• Saturday Summit
• THRIVE: Students of Color Empowerment Retreat
• Undocumented and DACA Student Services

Campus Safety Policies

We hold the safety and security of all Drexel community members, including our visiting guests, as our highest priority. Before visiting campus, we ask that all guests review our Security Guidelines to better understand the University policies and protections put in place to protect all Dragons.