Early Move-In Programs

Early Move-In programs are available for first-year students who wish to experience Drexel's campus prior to Move In.

We can't wait for you to join our Drexel community as a New Dragon for Welcome Week this September! Kicking off Welcome Week is Move-In; however, we also make accommodations for students to move into their residence halls even earlier, with our Early Move-In programs. For more information about these opportunities, email welcome@drexel.edu. More information will be available later this spring. Below are examples of programming from previous years:

The following is a sampling of programs for first-year students who wish to experience Drexel's campus prior to Move-In Weekend and meet the applicable requirements. Keep checking back as more information will made available in spring of 2026.

LeBow Launch – LeBow Launch is a two-day introductory leadership program designed to provide incoming LeBow College of Business first-year students with a head start on college by allowing them to explore key business concepts and sharpen leadership skills that will prepare them to tackle the coursework ahead. Skills essential to success in business include strong leadership and analytical skills combined with the ability to communicate effectively. Students will participate in professional development and team-building activities, all while building community and exploring their new home away from home. Register or contact Caitlin Brady, Director, Undergraduate Programs and Recruitment in the LeBow College of Business, at cem398@drexel.edu.
Jewniversity – Mazel tov on attending Drexel this fall! Join Drexel Hillel's early move-in program. Over three days, you'll learn about Jewish life on campus, meet other Jewish students, experience Shabbat and Rosh Hashanah, and explore Philadelphia plus move into your dorm early! We know Rosh Hashanah falls during this year's program, so we have two options to make sure everyone is taken care of. Register today or contact Corey at cbass@drexelhillel.org.
- Jewn + Rosh Hashanah – Thursday–Saturday Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with your new Jewn friends! Includes erev Rosh Hashanah/Shabbat services and dinner, morning services, lunch, and afternoon activities. On-campus services are egalitarian (Reform, Conservative, and Reconstructionist traditions); walking groups to Modern Orthodox services available based on need.
- Jewn Lite – Thursday-Friday Live locally or want to go home for Rosh Hashanah? All non-holiday programming wraps up by 4pm so you can head home with ease.

Neurodiverse-Friendly Housing – Incoming first-year students who have selected Neurodiverse-Friendly Housing are invited to move into their residence hall early to experience a quieter and calmer move-in without the loud music, lots of noise, and large crowd that comes with the typical move-in.  Students will have more time to adjust to their surroundings and feel more comfortable with the Drexel campus before Welcome Week begins.  To register for early move-in for neurodiverse-friendly housing, please email can@drexel.edu.
NOVUS Catholic Retreat – "Novus" means new, and we hope this retreat helps new students embark in a new faith journey at Drexel. This retreat is a great way to build friendships and begin your college experience grounded in faith. You will get to:
- Meet with new and returning students from our community
- Explore campus and the city of Philadelphia together
- Embark on a new journey to seek the heights of the Christian faith
- Get to know your home away from home - the Drexel Newman Catholic Center
This will grant residential students the opportunity to move in early and commuter students are also welcome!  Visit our website to learn more. You can also check us out on Instagram or email tvincent@saintsaj.org with any questions. 
MATE 100 – Incoming engineering students are invited to earn two credits and move into their residence halls early with "MATE 100: Materials for Emerging Technologies," a two-day first-year introductory engineering course taking place the Thursday and Friday before Welcome Week. MATE 100 includes hands-on laboratory sessions integrated with lectures on bio- and nanotechnology, materials for energy production, sustainable materials, and more. Space is limited.

Additionally, early move-in accommodations can be made for other reasons, such as religious observances and disabilities. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Disability Resources at 215.895.1401 or disability@drexel.edu.

Please note: Students who participate in an Early Move-In program waive their free parking.