Student Success

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.

• First-Year Students Next Steps
• Transfer Students Next Steps

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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.

• Center for Military and Veteran Services Brochure [PDF]
• Veteran’s Education Benefits
• Yellow Ribbon Program at Drexel

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.

• Community-Based Learning Courses
• Volunteer and Leadership Opportunities
• Dance at the Dornsife

DragonsTeach is a unique Drexel University program that offers students of all majors the opportunity to explore the rewarding world of teaching and add-on a teaching certification with their degree.

• DragonsTeach Fact Sheet [PDF]
• Visit the DragonsTeach website

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 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.

• First-Year Students Next Steps
• Transfer Students Next Steps
• New Student Resources
• Parent and Family Resources

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.

• First-Year Housing Application Process
• First-Year Housing Options (including Living Learning Communities)
• Transfer Student Application Process
• Transfer Student Housing Options
• Gender Inclusive Housing
• Drexel's Two-Year Residency Program

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.

• Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
• Naval Reserve Officers' Training Corps (NROTC)
• Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps (AFROTC)

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 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.

• Student Organizations

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.