University Housing and Dining
With opportunities such as connecting with peers while living in campus housing to socializing with mentors and friends in one of many on-campus eateries, our students enjoy comfort and amenities that allow them to make the most of their University experience.
Housing and Residential Living
Living on campus is an important part of the Drexel experience, offering convenient access to classes, campus resources, and opportunities to build community. Each Drexel residence hall has its own distinctive features and amenities, but all offer common recreation and study lounges, kitchens, and laundry facilities. Individual rooms are equipped with live and on-demand streaming and wireless internet included. Students living in the residence halls are supported by live-in Residential Living staff who organize regular events, activities, and study sessions. For more information regarding Drexel's residence halls, visit Housing and Residence Life.
Drexel's 2-Year Residency Program was developed to provide first-year and second-year students with a range of learning and lifestyle housing options to customize their Drexel living experience. First-year students who are not approved to commute are required to reside on campus in a Drexel residence hall. First-year students live in Drexel residence halls, where they can connect with peers, engage in campus life, and access support services close to home. For their second year, students may choose from several approved housing options, including select Drexel residence halls, University-Affiliated Housing communities operated by American Campus Communities (The Summit, University Crossings, and Chestnut Square), or a Drexel fraternity or sorority house (invitation required by the organization).
To support Drexel's ongoing commitment to develop environments that are welcoming and inclusive, Drexel offers Gender-Inclusive Housing (GIH). This option enhances the residential experience by allowing students to live with other students with whom they feel comfortable. GIH is optional and students must expressly state their desire for this type of housing assignment.
Drexel also offers Living Learning Communities, which can enhance your academic experience at Drexel by connecting you with other students in your academic college or special interest group. Each community is assigned to a specific area in a residence hall with a central common area, and organizes its own social and academic activities. These communities make it easier to meet people and form study groups or work on projects.
Dining
Drexel Campus Dining offers a variety of options to satisfy every appetite. Urban Eatery offers an all-you-care-to-eat dining experience with a variety of fresh and rotating menu options, while locations across campus provide convenient choices for students, faculty, and professional staff on the move. Stop by the Northside Dining Terrace (featuring Chick-fil-A and a convenience market), The Café at the Perelman Center for Jewish Life (offering Kosher dining options), or Saxbys at Gerri C. LeBow Hall for grab-and-go items, snacks, beverages, and coffee throughout the day. No matter your schedule or appetite, there's a dining option nearby.
Our dining team works closely with students who have dietary restrictions. Our dietitian and chefs are here to help personalize and create a menu that fits your lifestyle. For more information, check out Campus Dining's On-campus Resources.
No matter what you're hungry for, Drexel makes it easy to use your Dining Plan — just use your DragonCard for a meal swipe or Dining Dollars. First-year students living on campus are required to purchase one of two First-Year Dining Plans. All Drexel Campus Dining locations also accept cash and major credit cards.
More information about Dining Plans and menus can be found on the Drexel Campus Dining. To see a list of restaurants and other stores and services in the neighborhood, view the Dining and Retail Directory.