At Drexel, we want you to feel safe and supported. Here you can find resources to help you with public safety, disability diversity and inclusion, mental health, religious etc., support.

POSTDOC SOCIETY

If you are new to Drexel's postdoc community, we highly encourage you to join the Postdoc Society on Microsoft Teams. It provides a platform for you to introduce yourself, engage with fellow postdocs, find valuable resources and foster connections within the community.

Safety

If you feel that you may be in serious danger or you have a medical emergency, we encourage you to please call 911.

Drexel University Police will respond to incidents at the Center City Campus in coordination with Philadelphia Police. Security services for the Center City Campus buildings are provided by Allied Universal, a contracted security partner.

For emergencies, use 215.895.2222 (Drexel Dispatch Center) or 911 or use the Drexel Guardian App for a direct connect to the Drexel Dispatch Center.

For any non-emergency or to request a Walking Escort, contact the security office at your campus location:

• Center City Campus Security Office: 267.359.2380
• Queen Lane Campus Security Office: 215.991.8102
• West Reading Campus Security Office: 484.659.8100
• University City Campus Security Office: 215.895.2222

More information on Campus Safety at Drexel, visit drexel.edu/life-at-drexel/campus-safety.

For information on public safety services or emergency contact numbers, please access the public safety emergency contacts page.

Disability Resources

Disability Resources empowers individuals who have documented disabilities by working together proactively to provide reasonable accommodations. Disability Resources also provides education and guidance across the broad University community. For more information please visit the Disability Resources page.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Student Center for Diversity and Inclusion (SCDI) supports and empowers students of all backgrounds as they build a sense of community that reflects the diversity of Drexel University's student body. The student center supports the following spaces:

• Black Student Resource Space (TLU)
• Gender and Sexuality Resource Space
• Women's Resource Space
• Latinx Community Resource Space
• Spiritual and Religious Life
• Recovery Resource Space

For more information on Diversity and Inclusion, please visit the Diversity and Inclusion page.

Discrimination and Harrassment

Drexel University welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives from around the world, and believes that an inclusive and respectful environment enriches the University community and the educational and employment experience of its members.

If you wish to make a report of discrimination or harassment or any other bias incident, please contact the Office of Equity and Inclusive Culture (EIC).

Counseling and Health Services

Counseling and Health supports students with personal, physical and psychological challenges that interfere with their ability to complete their academic goals. Counseling and Health includes the following departments and services:

• Counseling Center
• Health Insurance and Immunizations
• Student Health Center
• Alcohol, Other Drug and Health Education

Religious Accommodations

Please visit the religious accommodations page for more information about the types of accommodations Drexel can make for you, and how to request said accommodations.

Drexel Parent Group

Drexel University is committed to supporting parents with resources to help you navigate the exciting milestone of welcoming a new child into your life, as well as to be there through uncharted territory such as working and raising kids during a pandemic. Drexel Parents is an informal group of Drexel employees who share advice and provide moral support for each other as working (and expecting) parents. The group occasionally meets in person for brown-bag lunches, which have been converted during the pandemic to virtual gatherings via Zoom. Drexel Parents is open to any faculty or professional staff member. You can join the group in Microsoft Teams (log in to Office365, select Teams, and search "Drexel Parents" via the "Join or create a team" field), and if you would like to be added to the email listserv, please email Irene Tsikitas Lin at iet23@drexel.edu.

Work-Life Fit

Drexel University is committed to supporting the needs of its diverse workforce. We recognize that balancing busy work lives and home lives is complex and provide resources to foster success in all areas of one's life. For more information regarding work-life fit, elder care, child care, and stress management please visit the Work-Life Fit page.

Drexel IT

Need tech support? Unsure of how to use an instructional technology? Drexel University Information Technology provides university-wide instructional, administrative, and research services and support. Visit the Drexel IT site to learn more. If you need immediate tech assistance, email Drexel IT at consult@drexel.edu or call 215.895.2020.