This is your Moment

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This is your Moment

Welcome to Drexel University
Welcome to Drexel University
Congratulations on your admission to Drexel University! This is a time of celebration and an opportunity to prepare for what comes next. We are proud to officially welcome you as a Drexel Dragon and we can’t wait to see you on campus for your New Dragon Day! We’ve built this special virtual experience to show you how at Drexel, you’ll find the knowledge, guidance, and direction that will allow you to push beyond all expectations and turn your aspiration into achievement. You have been waiting for your chance to bring a new vision to the world and shape a brighter tomorrow — that opportunity begins now. Again, we welcome you and can’t wait for you to experience Drexel.

Experience Academics

You have been waiting for your chance to make an impact on the world around you – and now it has arrived. Drexel's unique model of education combines world-class academics with real-world experience, allowing you to take an active role in your education and discover a path that's right for you. Your journey begins here.
Preparing for a Changing World: The Future of Work
Drexel Co-op allows students gain up to 18 months of résumé-enhancing experience by exploring up to three different co-ops and test driving career options — all by the time they graduate. And when they return to the classroom, they are able to make an impact on instruction as they share their new industry insights with all those around them.

Get Involved

The options and resources for you to shape your time here are endless. From our variety of student organizations, sports, Greek life, diversity and inclusion opportunities, and more on- and off-campus options — you can get engaged right now! And we’re here to support you through it all.

Drexel: Did You Know?

Join in the tradition and take a photo at the statue during your first day on campus.

Housed in Drexel's Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building, the living biowall was built as North America's largest.

Play beach volleyball right in the city of Philadelphia on Drexel's campus.
Students in Perelman Plaza
Drexel's Admissions Blog
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Quote-gradient Drexel has been a huge support system for all of Our ideas. Experiences are invaluable in ways that traditional classroom learning often cannot replicate.
Lyla Thaner '24, Close School of Entrepreneurship 
PaperClip Stories
A collection of unique stories about Drexel experiences written by students. Read Student Stories

Proud to Be a Dragon

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Nithya has been involved since her first year, which has helped her develop important leadership skills. Learn how she took the reins in the campus activities office and Drexel Jhalak dance group to personalize her Drexel experience.
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Lenni impacts many students as Vice President of the Undergraduate Student Government Association (USGA) and as a Resident Assistant (RA). Learn how she's helping to make Drexel a better place.
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Isaiah is uniting students on campus by leading Drexel's National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) chapter. Learn more about how he's actively contributing to our welcoming environment.

Explore Philadelphia

A City of Brotherly Love: Philadelphia
The City of Brotherly Love and the home of Drexel University, Philadelphia is known for its cultural diversity, rich history, and passionate residents. At the heart of Philly is a sense of humanity and the idea that there is always room for change, innovation, and expanding the boundaries of what we can achieve.

Philadelphia — the city we proudly call home — is a town full of energy, excitement, and opportunity that allows our students to explore the world.

Discover Philadelphia

Activities, Takeaways, and More
New Dragons, show off your Drexel pride and take advantage of freebies, swag items, and fun activities — all crafted especially for you! Start Exploring

Parents and Families

Families — we're excited for you to join our community and hope that you utilize our dedicated resources for you and play an active role in your student's time at Drexel.

Welcome to the Drexel Dragon family!

Parents and Families


Drexel Family Focus

From making the decision to choose Drexel to staying connected with their Dragon’s university experience, hear from family members of Drexel students as they share a bit about what it’s like to be part of the Dragon family.

Finding Your New Home: Transferring to Drexel

Drexel is committed to ensuring that all incoming transfer students experience the transfer process as seamlessly as possible and enter a community that already feels like home.

Transferring to Drexel [PDF]
Finding Your New Home: Transferring to Drexel
Drexel is committed to ensuring that all incoming transfer students experience the admissions process as seamlessly as possible, and enter a community that already feels like home.

Drexel News

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Students have earned fellowships, scholarships, awards and more over the past quarter.
Roger Kurtz, PhD, professor of English and head of the Department of English and Philosophy, spoke at the Nov. 21 luncheon for students, faculty and deans from the College of Nursing and Health Professions and the College of Arts and Sciences.
Drexel’s Department of English and Philosophy and Department of Food and Hospitality Management blended food and inspiration in a workshop, class, published anthology and themed lunch.
The warm November weather enabled students to be able to hang out in the space.
A large grassy recreational site intended to be a “front lawn for students” recently opened on the former site of the Myers Hall residential building.

Check out Drexel News to stay up to date with University news, events, announcements, and more.

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Undergraduate Admissions
For more detailed information on Drexel's deadlines, enrollment procedures, policies, and more, visit our admitted students page.
Undergraduate Admissions Representatives
Reach out to your admissions representative, as they are ready to assist you.