Welcome to the Pack by Drake University

Hello, Bulldog. Welcome to the pack.

CONGRATS!

It’s official! You’ve been admitted to Drake University. We look forward to doing great things together. Make your Drake years uniquely you. Since 1881, Drake has attracted students who are ready to blaze their own paths. Prepare to get noticed by professors, staff, and classmates. Drake is your place to shine.

Get the degree that keeps on giving. One of the most important skills that you’ll learn at Drake is the lifelong ability to continuously evolve your thinking and skills. A Drake education stays with you for a lifetime.

YOU’RE IN.

At Drake, you will never be just a number. Drake is the perfect size. ■ Smaller class sizes mean you’ll learn from

CAPITAL CITY CONNECTIONS

professors who take a personal interest in

Drake is woven into the heart of the

your success—and with classmates who

thriving, 700,000-people-strong

will become lifelong friends.

Des Moines metro. Des Moines

■ Faculty mentoring can help you find a major

surprises with its diverse cultural, entertainment, and recreational

and make the right moves throughout college

opportunities, as well as abundant

to prepare for the real world.

internship and job opportunities.

■ A close-knit campus community means you’re able to get into everything you want—clubs, performance groups, activities, academics, research—from day one. ■ And yet Drake is big enough to flood your to-do list with everything from cheering on the Division I Bulldogs to serving in student government to working with state-of-the-art technology in our labs and so much more. It’s hard to get lost in the crowd or be bored at Drake.

“My first year at Drake taught me a lot about myself and helped me choose what path I wanted to follow. The Drake community makes me feel at home and valued, which reassures me that I made the right choice.” — Catherine Kricer; marketing major, advertising minor; Aurora, Ill.; Class of 2021

TAKE THE NEXT STEP The last leg in your journey to full Bulldoghood is to enroll. Just go to

The Drake Commitment

drake.edu/admitted and use the login instructions in the acceptance letter that

At Drake, we give you the

came with this booklet. You can enroll,

tools to build your best life.

Personal Mentorship

Opportunity to Serve

Power of Community

Lifetime of Value

drake.edu/commitment

Admitted students get the rock star treatment. Watch your email for updates on Admitted Student Visit Days or go to drake.edu/visit to see your visit options.

ACADEMICS ARE TOP DOG. SORRY, GRIFF II. MAKE NO MISTAKE, Drake’s #1 goal is to give you the best academic and experiential education in the world. You’ll feel it from the first day on campus. We have a lot of fun at Drake, but we take academics seriously.

What’s your major? Choose from more than 100 programs of study in seven colleges and schools. If that doesn’t get your blood pumping, blaze your own trail through interdisciplinary concentrations, design a personal academic plan, combine majors, or engage in independent studies. It’s all possible here. ■ College of Arts & Sciences ■ College of Business & Public Administration ■ School of Education ■ School of Journalism & Mass Communication ■ College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences ■ Law School ■ John Dee Bright College

Browse them all at drake.edu/academics/undergraduate/majors

DO RESEARCH AS A FIRST-YEAR STUDENT. If you dig groundbreaking research—in the library, in the laboratory, or in the field—you’ll get plenty of opportunities to do it at Drake. You may find yourself elbow to elbow with a professor, doing research that makes a difference. YOU WON’T JUST LEARN IN CLASSROOMS. Hands-on experiences are a thing at Drake, and Des Moines is a target-rich environment for internships that often lead to job offers across the globe.

Let’s make it official. Enroll today! Go to drake.edu/admitted and use the login instructions found in your acceptance letter.

At Drake, I’m surrounded by people who inspire me to dream big. Kaili Miller, magazine media/graphic design major; Kansas City, Mo.; Class of 2022

Your home away from home You won’t go hungry at Drake. We have it all in our newly remodeled dining hall, including vegan and gluten-free options and our full-menu Starbucks located in the heart of campus. Learn all about meal plans at drake.edu/residencelife/mealplans. Bonus: the eclectic, foodie-friendly offerings of Greater Des Moines are right next door. Finally, you’ll have a place of your own. Drake has Instagram-worthy residence halls for everyone, including first-year students—all with air conditioning, cable, and wireless internet. Check them out by taking a virtual tour of residence life at drake.edu/#virtualtour or by visiting campus.

Explore Drake University in-person or through a virtual visit. We're happy to answer questions about anything Drake, especially our newly updated dining center and our modern, air-conditioned residence halls.

Go to drake.edu/visit to see your options.

ROOMMATES HAVE ONE? NEED ONE?

If you want to select your roommate, you must mutually request by logging in to drake.edu/admitted to specify and submit your housing deposit. If you need a roommate assignment, specify when you make your housing deposit. Residence Life will match you to a fellow first-year in June 2022.

This is the time between classes that will stick with you forever. The club that introduced you to the friendgroup of your dreams, and introduced them to your famous laugh-snort. The record-breaking pie fight. The two weeks you walked around with orange paint in your hair. The best finals week ever, because puppies. Or the night you lost your voice singing “The ‘D’ Song”.

Academics are number one at Drake, but you’ll also have many chances to connect with the community and your classmates. Clubs Drake has more than 150 student organizations and clubs, whether related to a major, a personal interest, or just for fun. Get connected, have a laugh, learn new things, and make friends.

Athletics Blue will soon be your favorite color. The Drake Bulldogs play in Division I of the NCAA in the Missouri Valley Conference and Division I FCS in the Pioneer Football League. Watch them play one day; go to class with them the next.

Greek life You’ll find 21 social fraternities and sororities on campus. They can be a great way to immerse yourself in the campus community, gain leadership experience, take part in service projects, and more.

Leadership opportunities There are numerous opportunities to hone your leadership skills at Drake. Outside of courses dedicated to teaching the next generation of executives, we offer clubs and programs where you can learn from community leaders and surround yourself with fellow ambitious Bulldogs.

Drake Relays and the famous Painted Street Prepare to paint and be painted. Street painting is held as part of Drake’s epic Drake Relays celebration every April.

Greater Des Moines Have we mentioned Des Moines? Yes, we have, and that’s because it’s right here—in all its eclectic, diverse glory. Food from around the world, concerts of all sizes, nightlife, recreation options, trails, spectator sports, and more.

Everything is different at Drake.

Drake gives you the confidence to tackle any obstacle and the insight to navigate any issue, even those that don’t exist yet. This is an education that endures. It’s what happens when courses give you a compass. When you learn how to think, instead of what to know, your education lasts a lifetime.

Iowa’s capital city is our city. With downtown just five minutes from campus, internship opportunities are everywhere.

93.7 %

91.2%

95.5%

of undergraduates reported having an internship or other practical experience.

In Iowa among bachelor-granting institutions for alumni median salary 10 years after enrolling. (Dept. of Education College Scorecard, 2020)

of Drake students earn their degree in four years.

of students that graduated during the COVID-19 pandemic were employed or pursuing graduate school within six months of graduation. In fact, the average success rate has been over 98% for more than a decade.

Meet the Campus Rockstar Griff II @drakeugriff

Financial Aid Experts Available If you have questions about aid or scholarships, our financial aid counselors are here to help and can give a better idea of what your out-of-pocket cost looks like to attend Drake. To learn more, contact them at 515-271-2905 or visit drake.edu/financialaid.

! FILE YOUR FAFSA The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is critical to the whole financial aid process. If you have your parents' or guardians'

completed tax return for the current year, it’s easy to fill out the application online. Drake needs your FAFSA in order to award scholarships.

The amount your tuition will go up

Our school code is 001860. Go to

through Drake’s tuition guarantee.

fafsa.gov to file your FAFSA by the priority deadline of March 1.

TUITION GUARANTEE The tuition rate you pay in your first year at Drake will never go up during your four years here. Never. Not a dollar. No way. That adds up to significant savings compared to colleges and universities that hike tuition every year.

THE PRACTICAL STUFF IMPORTANT NEXT STEPS

STEP 1: ENROLL The final step to becoming a for-real Bulldog. Enrolling means you’re definitely coming to Drake, so take a deep breath and cross the finish line. The deadline to enroll and sign up for housing is May 1. o to drake.edu/admitted and use the login G instructions provided in your acceptance letter. ubmit a nonrefundable $250 tuition deposit S by the May 1 deadline to confirm your decision to attend Drake. STEP 2: SIGN UP FOR HOUSING To sign up for residence hall housing or request commuter status, click the corresponding link on your admitted student checklist, located in your portal at drake.edu/admitted. You will be prompted to log into Drake’s Housing and Meal Selection Portal. If you plan to live on campus, this is where you will be requested to pay a $250 housing deposit. This deposit is refundable until May 1. STEP 3: MAKE THE ANNOUNCEMENT Blast your social media with the great news that you’re an official Bulldog. Tag @drakeuniversity. STEP 4: ORIENTATION & WELCOME WEEKEND We’ll send you information on these events in the spring. Attending them both is a great way to get your Drake career off to a strong start. Orientation—Meet with a representative from the college/school of your intended major, confirm your first semester class schedule, and learn more about campus resources and services. For FAQs and pre-orientation checklists, visit drake.edu/orientation. W elcome Weekend—Meet the people, places, and offerings on campus before classes begin. A schedule and related materials will be mailed to you in the summer. Want to know more in the meantime? Visit drake.edu/welcome.

SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES If you require special services because of a disability, please contact Student Disability Services so the University can put plans in place to support your success at Drake. The information you provide will be kept in strict confidence. For more information, visit drake.edu/sds or contact Brooke Sanders at brooke.sanders@drake.edu or 515-271-2917. ADVANCED CREDIT: AP, IB, AND CLEP Drake awards advanced-standing credit through several programs. During orientation and registration, students are encouraged to register for classes according to the guidelines for advanced credit and the scores they expect to achieve. If actual scores are different from those anticipated, class schedules may be adjusted accordingly after arrival on campus. For a listing of Drake credit equivalencies for Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and College-Level Education Program (CLEP), visit drake.edu/registrar/ transfercreditinformation.

Get answers to your questions or request help in arranging a visit that’s customized just for you and your interests. OFFICE OF ADMISSION 515-271-3181 admission@drake.edu drake.edu

Countdown to Drake

You’ll want to note these important dates as you prepare for life as a Drake Bulldog.

2021 Oct. 1

Apply for the FAFSA FAFSA application is open! Submit your FAFSA at fafsa.gov. (Drake school code is 001860.)

Nov. & Dec.

Virtual Academic Spotlight Programs (Dates vary) drake.edu/visit

Dec. 1

National Alumni Scholarship deadline Postmark deadline for Drake’s National Alumni Scholarship (first-year students only). drake.edu/nas

Dec. 15

College of Business & Public Administration Dean Team Application Deadline drake.edu/scholarships

2022 Jan. 17

Crew Scholars Program application deadline drake.edu/crewscholars

Jan.—Feb. (Dates vary)

National Alumni Scholarship Interviews & Program These days are for qualified National Alumni Scholarship applicants only. drake.edu/nas

Feb.—Apr. (Dates vary)

Admitted Student Visit Opportunities drake.edu/visit

Feb. 1

Early priority financial aid packages released Early Action Priority applications receive notification of financial aid packages. After this date, packages are sent on a rolling basis.

Feb. 1

School of Journalism & Mass Communication Scholarships application deadline drake.edu/scholarships

Feb. 4

Theatre Audition Day drake.edu/theatreaudition

Feb. 4 & Feb. 11

Music Audition Days drake.edu/musicaudition

Mar. 1

Priority deadline for Honors Program drake.edu/honors

May 1

Decision Day Ready to make your Bulldog status official? Visit drake.edu/admitted and let us know either way. Tuition deposit and housing contract due.

June (Dates Vary)

Summer Orientation Registration details will be posted in the Admitted Student Portal drake.edu/admitted

July 1

FAFSA due for Iowa grants FAFSA due for Iowa Tuition Grants Program. Last date for students who are Iowa residents to file a FAFSA with the intent of qualifying.

Aug. (Dates TBD)

Move-In Day & Welcome Weekend Information will be communicated during Summer Orientation via email.

August 29

Fall semester classes begin Tuition payment due unless enrolled in Drake’s payment plan.

Moving forward— together Last year wasn't normal for anyone. This booklet provides a glimpse into what regular life looks like at Drake. To stay up-to-date on everything Drake University, keep an eye on your email or visit drake.edu

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