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Undergraduate Degree in Education: Admissions & Requirements

Drexel University School of Education

Admission Requirements for On-Campus Bachelor's Degree in Education Programs

  • Completed undergraduate admission application
  • Application fee of $65
  • Essay
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Drexel is a test-optional institution
  • Financial aid information
  • Proof of financial responsibility (international applicants only)

The above listed requirements are for full-time undergraduate programs. For further questions about admission to our full-time programs, please visit the Office Undergraduate Admissions.

Admission Requirements for an Online Bachelor's Degree in Education Programs

  • First-Year Students: Between 0 – 23 previous college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution* Applicant must have earned high school diploma or GED within the last 2 years.
  • Transfer Students: A minimum of 24 previous college semester credits (36 quarter credits) from a regionally accredited institution, with a grade of C or better in content courses, or a grade of B or better in core pedagogy.*
  • College GPA of 2.5 or above is required for admission into the BS in Educational Studies and Innovation program. A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required for admission into the online BS in Elementary Education and BS in Special Education programs.
  • Non-Matriculated Option: Drexel University also offers a non-matriculated option, where you can take courses without being enrolled in a degree-granting program.

*A transcript review will be conducted by a University advisor

Bachelor's Degree in Education Admissions Deadlines

Students interested in applying for the BS in Education program may apply for early decision, early action, or regular admission. The full list of application deadlines can be found on the Office of Undergraduate Admissions website.

If you have any questions, or would like more information, please contact:

Jack Barnes
Director of Recruitment
jb4645@drexel.edu