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 are excited to see the amazing things you will accomplish here. You have been waiting for your chance to bring a new vision to the world and shape a brighter tomorrow. That opportunity begins now.
Our University is emerging from the past year-plus of uncertainty, fully focused on moving forward. We are excited that we will be returning to a normal experience this fall, with in-person teaching and a vibrant campus life. A newfound sense of optimism is leading the way — and we want you to be a part of it. To get you started, we’ve built this Admitted Student 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. We encourage you to return often, as this virtual experience is a living, breathing exploration of what makes this such an amazing place.
Again, we welcome you to Drexel. You’re ready for what comes next. Because the moment can’t wait.
The Value of Drexel
An important way to measure the value of a Drexel degree is by the success of our graduates. Drexel grads earn $62,710 in average full-time annual salary one year after graduation.
Graduates working or enrolled in graduate or professional education
94%
Graduates whose full-time work relates to their field of study
90%
Satisfied graduates working full-time
93%
*Data from alumni one-year-out survey, 2019.
Drexel’s cooperative education program allows our Dragons to gain the professional experience they need to succeed within their chosen fields after graduation. Through Drexel Co-op, students can gain up to three six-month, full-time professional work experiences. Even better, they can earn a salary while doing so, as a majority are full-time positions and over 75% are paid and carry a gross median six-month salary of over $19,000.
See the Complete Value of Drexel
Preparing for a Changing World: Co‑op is the Future of Work
Over 125 years ago, Drexel University's founder, Anthony J. Drexel, had a vision to create an institution that would empower every student to graduate from Drexel ready to begin their career. Drexel Co-op allows us to meet this
challenge. This innovative program prepares our Dragons to meet the challenges of the modern workplace by allowing them to learn within it. Through co-op, students gain up to 18 months of résumé-enhancing
experience working alongside industry professionals and test-drive career options – all before graduation.
Learn More About Co‑op
Learn more about Drexel’s innovative cooperative education program and its important role in our unique model of experiential education.
Steinbright: The Co-op Employer View
With the help of our employer partners, the Steinbright Career Development Center is able to produce exceptional results and experiences for Drexel students.
This Is Experiential Education
Cooperative education sets Drexel apart from other universities, allowing students to learn alongside experts in their fields and carry their new insight back to the classroom.
Understanding Co-op
Since 1919, Drexel's world-renowned cooperative education (co-op) program has prepared our students for the future. Drexel Co-op provides professional employment experience, giving students the opportunity to explore and
build a career before they enter the workforce.
A City of Brotherly Love: Philadelphia
Philadelphia
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
An Environment Built to Inspire
Prepare to join a collaborative, supportive, and dedicated community of thinkers and achievers.
Jarod and Bella's Residence Hall Tour
Join Jarod and Bella, two of our student ambassadors, for a detailed walkthrough of Drexel’s residential experience.
Briana’s Drexel Campus Tour
Join Briana, one of our student ambassadors, for a quick walk through some of Drexel’s most prominent on-campus locations.
Your Next Chapter: Drexel's Welcome Week
This fun-filled week is more than just orientation — Welcome Week marks a new chapter for students and their families and sets our Dragons up for success!
DrexelNow
Check out DrexelNow to stay up-to-date with University news, events, announcements, and more.
Read DrexelNow
Ambition Can't Wait
"I know the world is going to change, and therefore, the University must change with it."
— Anthony J. Drexel, Founder
Because community can't wait.
Because creativity can’t wait.
Because family can't wait.
Downloadable #NewDragons Lawn Signs
Celebrate your student’s big accomplishment and let the neighborhood know how proud you are of your New Dragon with a downloadable graduation sign! You can choose from our general design or customizable versions that can feature your student’s name.
Just follow these easy steps:
Step 1. Download the lawn sign of your choice. If you select the general design (which is already in PDF format), you can move onto Step 2.
If you select a customizable design, it will download in PowerPoint format. Enter your student’s name into the variable field, then save your file as a PDF.
Step 2. Follow your local printer’s instructions, such as FedEx or the UPS Store.
Step 3. Order your lawn sign and put your excitement on display when it’s ready!
Drexel Dragon Coloring Pages
This is your opportunity to color in our proud mascot, Mario the Magnificent, as he ventures around Drexel’s campus and the city of Philadelphia. Choose a page below to begin your colorful journey with Mario!
From Our Family To Yours
From using the slow cooker to pressing a button on your blender, the Drexel Dragons that developed these recipes know that food doesn’t need to be overly complicated to be enjoyable!
Download Drexel Spring Recipes [PDF]
Open to Drexel students in any program who want to learn about food product development, the Drexel Food Lab is a food product development and culinary innovation lab directed by Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, CHE, CRC, professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions.
Construct Your Own Ambitious Main Building
We know that our Dragons in the Drexel Architecture Program can build impressive structures, but how about you? This is your chance to craft your own model of Drexel’s historical Main Building — the very first building on our campus.
Download Instructions [PDF]
View in Bricklink Studio and Purchase Parts
LEGO® and BrickLink are trademarks of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site. Drexel University has no affiliation with the LEGO Group. Some LEGO sets contain small parts that are not suitable for and may pose a hazard to children under 3 years of age.
Minecraft Campus
In a collaboration between students from the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University, we welcome you to Minecraft University City. Explore much of our local neighborhood virtually in this detailed recreation of our dynamic and historic area.
Contributions by: Max Eubinag, Jonathan Hollenbach, Wyatt Brisbane, Kevin Wong, Sian Smith, Elliot Sayles, Jasper Ty and Quinn Mazzilli.
Ambition Calling
The spirit of ambition is calling…and inspiring Dragons to create, strive, and thrive. Take a listen to this song crafted by a Drexel Dragon, and perhaps it will encourage you to exercise your creativity!
At Drexel, students in the award-winning Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design follow their ambitions in imaginative ways and discover a unique pathway to succeed in highly
competitive creative fields.
Share your Dragon Pride on Animal Crossing™
Now you can start wearing Drexel gear in Animal Crossing! Simply download your official Drexel swag in Animal Crossing from the download codes below, and you'll be on your way. A paid subscription to Nintendo® Switch™ Online is required to access this feature.
For detailed instructions, visit
Nintendo's website.
Scan these QR codes with NookLink in the Nintendo Switch Online app on your mobile device to get each outfit.
Simply search for these Design IDs on the Custom Design Portal in the Able Sisters Shop to download.
Item Number: MO-MVXF-X03K-YHB6
Item Number: MO-31HF-K985-TC3F