Keys to a Clean, Safe and Stress-Free Spring Move-Out

Congratulations to graduating EMS students Albert Paredes, Morgan Unruh, Manya Mittal, Annabelle Ludka and Joseph Kloss.

The end of the spring quarter brings a surge of activity to University City, as documented below by Drexel University’s Department of Public Safety (DPS). But in all the excitement, it’s important to remember that we are part of a larger community, and everyone has a part to play in keeping our neighborhoods clean and safe amid the festivities of commencement and logistics of move-out.

Prepare for a Smooth Spring Move-Out

Whether you’re moving out for good, returning in the fall, or simply moving into a new residence, make sure you have all the information you need at your fingertips.

Forstudents moving out of residence halls, Student Life has spring move-out instructions on everything from timelines to loading zones, carts, parking and more, to help ensure a smooth process.

Students living off campus can take advantage of resources designed to make move-out easy and responsible. Here’s your spring move-out guide for bulk trash and furniture donation options. We’re hoping you continue to be a good neighbor to those around you and ensure you clean your property before you leave; be mindful when packing your vehicle and leave enough space for parking. 

If you need to dispose of bulky items outside of the city's curbside hours, dumpsters will be available from June 16 to July 7 at the following locations:

• 3240 Powelton Ave. (Off-street/curb)
• 3412 Powelton Ave.
• 3608 Powelton Ave.

DPS Workload and Crime Dashboard Update 

The Drexel University Police Department’s (DUPD) Workload and Crime Dashboard shares pertinent information with the Drexel community about DUPD’s work in a user-friendly format. To provide context and transparency about trends over time, the Dashboard displays three years’ worth of data in three categories: calls for service; criminal statistics; and arrests and criminal complaints. The Dashboard has recently been updated with data for 2025, which you can review on the Drexel Public Safety website. 

Congratulations to graduating EMS students Yseult Barbedette, Kristina Kauffman, Michelle Yiu and Stephanie Zimany.

Congratulations, EMS Graduates!

Drexel University Emergency Medical Services (Drexel EMS) is a student-led organization that is advised by DPS and receives medical direction from the College of Medicine. Drexel EMS works closely with DUPD and DPS to provide the best pre-hospital care possible. Since 2010, Drexel EMS has provided emergency medical care to the University City Campus and surrounding community. 

Each academic year, DPS has had the privilege of working alongside this dedicated group of students. As we congratulate the following outgoing seniors, we’d like to thank them for their partnership and wish them much success in their post-graduation plans:

• Yseult Barbedette: Attending PA school at Slippery Rock University.
• Kristina Kauffman: Attending Thomas Jefferson University for their Doctorate of Health Sciences/PA Program. 
• Joseph Kloss: Working as an emergency room nurse for Main Line Health.
• Annabelle Ludka: Continue working as an OB tech at Jefferson before going to PA school.
• Manya Mittal: Continue at Drexel to complete a master's in public health, specializing in epidemiology, before going on to medical school.
• Albert Paredes: Attending the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
• Morgan Unruh: Pursuing a master's degree in bioinformatics at Boston University.
• Michelle Yiu: Working as an ED Tech and EMT while applying to PA school.
• Stephanie Zimany: Attending Drexel's Physician Assistant program as part of their 3+2 Bridge pathway.

Community Commitments

Cookies With Cops: June 2

Join DPS for Cookies with Cops on June 2 at 11 a.m. on Korman Quad. Stop by for a sweet treat and friendly conversation!

Sign Up for a Self-Awareness for Everyone (SAFE) Class Today!

This program aims to give the Drexel community practical skills, resources and mindset to increase personal safety through three-hour, hands-on classes that are open to any student, faculty or staff member. Classes are offered on specific Tuesdays and Saturdays each month. 

• What to expect: Classes begin with an overview of safety mindsets and reporting processes. Instructors then guide you through stances, patterns of movement, striking techniques (like palm strikes), and defenses against grabs or chokes.
• How to join: Email dpssafe@drexel.eduto register for an upcoming class. You can also request a class if you have a larger group that you would like to schedule outside of these monthly class dates.  
• Bring a buddy: Due to the hands-on nature of the training, we strongly recommend registering with a fellow Dragon. While participation in physical techniques is recommended, it is not required.

We Are Here for You When You Need Us

Please call 215.895.2222 immediately if you experience or witness a crime. Drexel’s Public Safety Communications Center is staffed 24/7 to serve you, whether or not you choose to remain anonymous when making a report. It is vital that crimes are reported promptly to Drexel Police so that they can be investigated, and so that Public Safety can connect the victim(s) with proper resources. You can also contact DPS through the Drexel Guardian app. Drexel Guardian will not track you nor share your information unless you initiate an emergency. To download the app, search for “Rave Guardian” in the app store or Google Play store.

Emergency Numbers

215.895.2222 or 911
TTY: 445.221.5436

Walking Escorts

215.895.2222