Welcome parents and families, and congratulations on your student's admission to Drexel University!
This moment would not be possible without you and all you have done to bring them to this point. Their years of hard work and dedication have resulted in a truly great reward: Your child is ready to make an impact in the world and we're ready to prepare them. It's time for you to celebrate your Dragon's achievements as part of our Drexel family.
We encourage you to utilize our resources for parents and families as we work together to ensure that your student feels supported at Drexel from day one through graduation. We're incredibly excited for you to join our community and hope that you utilize these resources and play an active role in your student's time at Drexel. Welcome to the family.
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.
Drexel University Family Portal
Open to family members of all admitted and current undergraduate students, the Drexel University Family Portal provides relevant, up-to-date information about all things Drexel in one central location, as well as pointers and articles about higher education in general. If your student included your email address as part of the application process, then you can expect to receive an invitation via email. This email will include instructions on how to activate your portal account after your student is admitted. If your student did not include your email address as part of their application, they can update their information via Discover Drexel, and you will receive an invitation for you to accept. Consider taking advantage of this important resource, as the Family Portal will help you better understand your student's experience at college.
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 $68,650 in average full-time annual salary one year after graduation.
Through Drexel Co-op, students can gain up to three six-month, full-time professional work experiences. Even better, the majority of undergraduate co-op experiences are full-time and paid, and those that are both carry a gross median six-month salary of over $21,000.
While on co-op, you'll have the opportunity to develop relationships with individuals and organizations across our constantly growing community of employers and partners, allowing you to build a robust professional network of your own. Through co-op, you'll graduate not only with the skills you need to succeed, but with the connections that will help you build a career path.
*Data from academic year 2022-2023 co-op data
Hear from family members of Drexel students as they share their views about Drexel's Cooperative Education program and what it's like to see their students grow throughout their co-op experiences.
Hear from Drexel parent Gene Waddy as he gives insight into the partnership, support, and resources available at Drexel for neurodivergent students.
Hear from family members of Drexel students as they discuss the diverse, urban environment that every Drexel Dragon gets to call home — the great city of Philadelphia.