At Drexel, student success goes beyond getting good grades; it means connecting with fellow Dragons on campus, taking advantage of extracurricular activities, building professional networks, and ensuring you are prepared to find success in any situation that comes your way. Our colleges, schools, departments, and offices work in close collaboration to provide comprehensive support services and are committed to providing the guidance and direction you need to thrive as an undergraduate student and beyond. Check out the resources below to get a sense of how the University works to help our Dragons thrive.
If you have any questions, please contact your Admissions Counselor. For any questions specific to financial aid, contact Drexel Central at enroll@drexel.edu or 215.895.1600.
Life at Drexel
No two students experience Drexel the same way. With over 250 clubs and organizations throughout campus, there truly is a club for every interest — and getting involved in a community that shares your passions can be what sets your college experience apart. From a variety of student organizations, university-wide events, Fraternity and Sorority life, and more, you will have many opportunities here to get involved right away and build strong bonds with your fellow Dragons. You can even start your own club, which might just be what other Dragons are looking for.
Performing Arts at Drexel
No matter your major, you can engage your passion for performing arts while you're at Drexel. Through the Department of Performing Arts, all Drexel students can take classes in dance, music, and theatre, and you can join a performing ensemble to express and develop your artistic ability.
Athletics at Drexel
Drexel Athletics are a big part of campus culture. Each year, more than 8,000 students, faculty, and staff participate in Drexel’s recreation programs. The list of athletic opportunities is extensive, including everything from ultimate Frisbee and track to rugby and water polo. The number of options available and the level of participation are limited only by the interest of each student.
What it Means to Be a Drexel Dragon
You are joining a diverse community committed to experiential education, civic engagement, and following where ambition leads. Being a Drexel Dragon is a bond for life. Dragons look out for each other, aren't afraid to challenge the status quo, and make lasting impacts wherever they go.
We asked our alumni what being a Drexel Dragon means to them, and here’s what they said!
Information & Resources
Now that you 've been admitted, learn more about your next steps as a new first-year or transfer student. This presentation includes information on what to expect prior to attending classes in September.
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The Baiada Institute for Entrepreneurship is the cradle of entrepreneurship at Drexel University. Open to all students, Baiada provides student entrepreneurs like you the physical space, mentoring, and resources to start your first (or next) big thing.
The Center for Black Culture (CBC) serves as a hub of information, activity, and community for Black students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Open to all Drexel community members who want to support a wholly inclusive campus environment and gain a greater understanding of the Black experience, the CBC aims to increase knowledge, recognition, and respect of the people, histories, and cultures of the African diaspora and its many contributions to the world.
The Center for Inclusive Education and Scholarship (CIES) provides support for programs that serve traditionally underrepresented and underserved populations.
Center for Inclusive Education and Scholarship Fact Sheet [PDF]
The ARC (Academic Resource Center), located in the Korman Center, serves as an integrated hub of on-campus academic support services focusing on providing tutoring, academic coaching, workshops, specialized courses, and more — effectively streamlining the student experience and making it easier to access the tools that best fit students' individual needs.
Drexel University is the choice of over 600 student-veterans and military dependents. The Center for Military and Veteran Services coordinates a campus-wide effort to ensure that student-veterans and military dependents are able to access high-quality campus services with ease; our goal is to create a truly military-friendly campus community through our welcoming and informative approach.
The Lindy Center for Civic Engagement fosters a culture of civic responsibility by providing programs and resources that empower Drexel students and the broader university community to expand their civic identities through engagement in mutually-beneficial partnerships that lead to a more just society.
Drexel STEM majors from various disciplines (engineering, biology, math, computer science, etc.) may choose to enroll in DragonsTeach courses for a chance to explore teaching as a career option.
Drexel Central is your one-stop for the offices of the Bursar, Financial Aid, and Registrar. Our goal is to help you in every way possible regarding any of those areas.
For any questions specific to financial aid, contact Drexel Central at enroll@drexel.edu or 215.895.1600.
The Drexel Family Association (DFA) serves as a connection to the University for parents and family members of Drexel Students.
The Center for Autism and Neurodiversity (CAN) is a student-centered program that provides support for current neurodivergent Drexel students in the areas of academics, social competency, self-advocacy, interpersonal skills, independent living, and social integration in order to develop the academic and social skills needed to pursue and sustain career opportunities.
The First-Year Experience website gathers all the information you need, including important dates, resources, and more, in one spot to help you prepare for your first term at Drexel.
Housing and Residence Life creates a home away from home for Drexel's residential students. While living on campus, students will learn the value of living in a diverse community, engage with their peers, gain a greater sense of self-awareness, and form a better connection to the Drexel campus.
The Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps, established at Drexel in 1918, is an integral part of the University. Army ROTC courses are open to all students, and enrollment alone does not carry a military obligation. Navel and Air Force ROTC opportunities are available to Drexel students through cross-enrollment agreements with other local universities.
Drexel students come from all walks of life and the Student Center for Diversity and Inclusion (SCDI) is here to help make sure every Dragon feels welcome, supported, and celebrated. Here are some of the ways you can connect to the rich diversity that makes up the Drexel University community.
Involvement in the programs and services provided by Student Life, as part of Enrollment Management & Student Success, is essential in making Drexel's campus life a safe and valuable experience. We encourage students to participate in out-of-the-classroom activities, get engaged, and learn from those experiences.
The Writers Room is a University-community literary arts program that brings together members of the Philadelphia and Drexel communities to explore writing as a tool for learning, a mode of creative expression, and a motivator of social change. Open to all students, Writers Room programming includes term-long classes, visiting writers and guest speakers, cultural events, monthly workshops, and much more.