2-Year JD and 3-Year Summer Start JD

Seat Deposit

To confirm your intention of enrollment, you must pay the non-refundable seat deposit by the deadline specific in your Discover Drexel Portal. For details on the deposit deadline and payment instructions, log in to Discover Drexel using your email address and account password. The seat deposit(s) will be applied to your first invoice for tuition and fees. If you have any questions, please contact the admissions office.

The seat deposit holds your seat until April 15. 

You must complete the items below on or before April 15 to continue holding your seat:

Failure to complete these steps by the deadline provided will result in your withdrawal from the program. If you need an extension for financial reasons, please reach out to the admissions team before the due date.

Activate Your Account

Activating your DrexelOne account provides access to all of the functions of the Computer Account Management Service, including your email, network services and all student or employee records, such as personal data, registration, financial aid, payroll, career management/co-op, etc. Within 48-72 hours after you’ve paid your deposit, you should activate your DrexelOne account.

Forms

If you have been awarded a merit-based scholarship, please review and electronically sign the Scholarship Statement of Understanding Form. The link to the scholarship form comes in an email 24 hours after we've updated your status to deposit paid.

Defer to Another Term

Requests for deferring your start date must be sent to lawadmissions@drexel.edu and must include the following:

  • Name
  • Student ID number
  • Term you wish to start
  • Reason for request

Requests will be reviewed by the admissions committee and you will be notified of their final decision to grant or deny your deferral request via email.

Changing from Summer Programs to Fall 3-Year JD

Requests for changing your start date from the 2-Year JD or 3-Year Summer Start JD to the Fall 3-Year JD must be sent to lawadmissions@drexel.edu and must include the following:

  • Name
  • Student ID number
  • Term you wish to start
  • Reason for request

In most cases, 2-Year Summer and 3-Year Summer JD students requesting to switch to the Fall 3-Year JD are placed on the fall waitlist; however, all requests will be reviewed individually by the admissions committee. You will be notified of their final decision via email.