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Programs and Traditions

Activities & Involvement

There are many featured programs and events throughout the year that we call traditions. Below are a few student life programs and traditions that Drexel Dragons can expect to get involved in.  
  • Welcome Week – This celebratory and informative event gives all New Dragons, including both first-year and transfer students, the opportunity to spend time together at Drexel for a full week before diving into classes.
  • Hazing Prevention Week – This important week raises awareness of the negative effects of hazing and provides students with the opportunity to come together for fun activities.
  • Homecoming – It's the Winter Tradition! Homecoming is a time for alumni to come back and celebrate their Dragon pride with the rest of the Drexel community. Events include athletic competitions, alumni events, the bonfire celebration, and crowing of our Homecoming Royalty.
  • Drexel Drag Show– Each year, Drexel community members come together for a night of extravaganza. The art of drag is about performances, satire, and challenging social norms and concepts while promoting diversity and inclusion.
  • The Ball – Brought to you by the Student Center for Diversity and Inclusion (SCDI), The Ball is a night of celebration welcome to all identities and gender expressions.
  • Student Life Awards – Student Life recognizes and rewards Drexel community members who have made significant contributions to student life at the University and in the surrounding community.
  • Commencement – Every year, Drexel celebrates student achievement as seniors graduate and are honored with both their college and school ceremony and the special University-wide Commencement ceremony at Citizens Bank Park.

For updated information about programs, check out the Campus Engagement Instagram — @dustudentlife.

Campus Safety Policies

We hold the safety and security of all Drexel community members, including our visiting guests, as our highest priority. Before visiting campus, we ask that all guests review our Security Guidelines to better understand the University policies and protections put in place to protect all Dragons.

Discover a Few of Our Most Cherished Drexel Traditions

Welcome Week

With hundreds of events, Welcome Week is where all new undergraduate students get to know their fellow classmates, make our campus community their home, and experience the great City of Philadelphia!

You won't want to miss this electrifying evening where everybody is welcome — it’s the Annual Drexel Drag show, co-sponsored by the Good Idea Fund!

Here at Drexel, we hold Homecoming each year as our Winter Tradition. It's our weeklong celebration that instills a sense of pride within the entire Drexel community and provides an opportunity for all to come together while showing off their Drexel spirit.

The Drexel University Commencement at Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies, is a momentous occasion that celebrates the accomplishments of Drexel graduates and the exciting transition into the next chapter of their lives.