Transfer Admit Booklet

Become the person want to be.

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Here, you’ll never be just a number. Our faculty and staff are committed to supporting you as you discover not only what you want to do—but who you want to be. The entire Drake experience is designed to help you find your place in the world while giving you the tools and knowledge needed to change the world.

ALL SIGNS POINT TO DRAKE

Smaller class sizes mean you’ll learn from professors who take a personal interest in your success—and learn with classmates who will become lifelong friends.

• Faculty mentoring can help you find your major and make the right moves throughout college to prepare for the real world.

• A close-knit campus community gives you a chance to get into anything you want—clubs, performance groups, activities, 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.

TAKE THE NEXT STEP

The last leg in your journey to full Bulldoghood is to enroll. Go to drake.edu/admitted and log in using the instructions in the acceptance letter that came with this booklet. You can enroll, sign up for a meal plan, and choose your housing preferences—all in one spot.

MEET. PLAN. REGISTER.

Schedule an appointment with the Transfer Student Advisor to discuss how transfer credits apply toward major and degree requirements. Eager to chat about your transfer degree plan? Use the login information included in this packet to find and reserve your transfer advising appointment directly on the calendar for help in navigating transfer credits, degree planning and registration.

CAPITAL CITY CONNECTION:

Drake is woven into the heart of the thriving Des Moines metro. The city surprises with its diverse cultural, entertainment, and recreational opportunities, as well as abundant internship and job opportunities.

You won’t go hungry at Drake. All students living on campus are required to sign up for a meal plan. For off-campus students, it’s optional. Though, meals are also available for purchase on a one-off basis.

AWAY FROM

When choosing your plan in the Housing & Meal Selection portal, you’ll find options including a combination of prepaid, all-youcare-to-eat meals and Bulldog Bucks, which can be used to purchase food at various locations on campus.

Want to skip the meal plan and just have Bulldog Bucks? That’s fine too! Your Drake ID Card is a reloadable card for Bulldog Bucks and can be used to purchase food, coffee, and convenience items on campus as well as athletic concessions and printing (beyond the $20 allotment you’ll get from Drake).

For more information on meal plans, our newly renovated dining hall, and special dietary accommodations, visit drake.sodexomyway.com.

Housing. Students who have been out of high school for longer than two years can choose between oncampus and off-campus housing.

Off-campus housing options include apartments, rental homes, the newly acquired Campus Suites at Dogtown, and the Drake West Village, which has apartments available for juniors, seniors, and graduate students. See drake.edu/realestate for Drake-owned apartments, drakewestvillage.com for furnished apartments, or pick up a listing of additional rentals from local landlords in the Student Life Center in Olmsted.

If you want to select your roommate in on-campus housing, you must mutually request each other via the online portal. If you aren’t requesting a roommate, the Office of Student Life will match you based upon your answers to the lifestyle questions in your application. Placements are typically announced one month prior to the start of class.

Learn about your housing options, both on and off-campus at drake.edu/life/housing.

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NEWFRIENDS, FIND UNTAPPED

College is a journey of self-discovery. And at Drake, it’s easy to try new interests and grow as a person. From hearing famous guest lecturers to making the winning goal in an intramural game to finding the sorority of your dreams—it’s all part of the journey.

While academics may be No. 1 at Drake, you’ll have plenty of chances to connect with students and the community outside of class.

CLUBS

Drake has more than 150 student organizations and clubs on campus. So, whether you’re looking for an association related to your major, a charitable group that matches your personal values, or something just for fun, you’re sure to find common ground. 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. Scream your heart out as they play one day and 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 sharpen your leadership skills at Drake. In addition to 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, week-long Drake Relays celebration every April.

GREATER DES MOINES

Have we mentioned Des Moines? In this growing city you’ll find food from around the world, concerts of all sizes, exciting nightlife, challenging trails, spectator sports, and so much more.

of graduates were employed or pursuing graduate school within six months of graduation in 2021.

Make no mistake, Drake’s No. 1 goal is to give you the best education in the world. You’ll feel it from the first day on campus. We have a lot of fun at Drake, and we take academics seriously.

Looking to perform groundbreaking research? Whether your course of study brings you to the library, the laboratory, or the field, you’ll have plenty of research opportunities at Drake.

You won’t just learn in classrooms. Hands-on experience is a big thing at Drake, and Des Moines is a target-rich environment for internships that often lead to job offers across the globe.

Whether you want to focus your studies in one area, declare a double major, or are undecided, let Drake help you design a personal academic plan curated to your interests with interdisciplinary concentrations or independent studies. It’s all possible here.

Browse majors at drake.edu/academics

In Iowa among bachelor-granting institutions for alumni median salary 10 years after enrolling.

of Drake students earn their degree in four years.

of undergraduates reported having an internship or other practical experience while at Drake, though it is not required to graduate.

countries represented by Drake’s student body.

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.

Drake

Tuition Guarantee

Four years same tuition.

The tuition rate you pay when you enroll at Drake as a full-time undergraduate student will never go up while you complete your undergraduate degree. Not a dollar. That adds up to a significant savings compared to colleges and universities that increase tuition every year. Plus, every full-time undergraduate transfer student receives a scholarship. For complete scholarship information go to drake.edu/scholarships. And,

FILE YOUR FAFSA.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is critical to the whole financial aid process. Drake needs your FAFSA in order to award scholarships. Go to fafsa.gov to file with Drake’s school code 001860.

TRANSFER CREDITS

Watch your email for a message or login to your Admitted Student Portal at drake.edu/admitted for a message from our Transfer Student Advisor. They will contact you on how to access the online transcript evaluation of your previous work. Once you receive this, schedule a transfer advising appointment in-person, virtually, or over the phone to discuss how your transfer credits apply toward your major and degree requirements, and how long it may take to finish your degree.

Our Transfer Student Advisor will provide advice on which courses to take your first semester at Drake. If you’re interested in adding more meetings to your in-person advising appointment (like meeting with a financial aid counselor or talking with a faculty member in your area of interest), please schedule at drake.edu/visit.

In order to complete the admission process, you must have an official copy of your final transcript sent directly to the Drake Office of Admission. When your final official transcripts are received your record is updated accordingly.

For more information on the transfer credit evaluation system, including advanced credit earned through Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and College-Level Education Program (CLEP), visit drake.edu/transfer.

REGISTRATION AND ORIENTATION

You may begin your education at Drake in the fall or spring. Drake offers flexible options for you to register for classes and get acquainted with the people and places that will be part of your life. Use the login information that came with this booklet to find your orientation options at drake.edu/admitted.

The practical stuff

IMPORTANT NEXT STEPS

UNDERSTAND TRANSFER CREDIT

Your Transfer Student Advisor will provide information on viewing your transfer credits. Make an appointment to discuss how credits apply to your major visiting drake.edu/admitted. If your academic interests change prior to enrollment, please notify the Office of Admission so your transcript evaluation may be reviewed and revised.

START THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS

To be considered for financial aid, file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Use Drake’s Federal Code 001860 to ensure your FAFSA is sent to Drake.

ENROLL

You’ll need to submit a non-refundable $250 tuition deposit to confirm your decision to attend Drake and to complete the advising and registration process. Log in to your Drake Admission Status Page (drake.edu/admitted) using the login instructions provided with this packet. Click the corresponding link on your admitted student checklist to access Drake’s payment system. Part-time students follow the same process, but a tuition deposit is not required.

PLAN FOR HOUSING OR COMMUTER STATUS

Go to drake.edu/admitted and use the login instructions in the acceptance letter included with this packet. To sign up for residence hall housing or request commuter status, click the corresponding link on your admitted student checklist. If you plan to live on campus, you will be required to pay a $250 housing deposit. If you’ve been out of high school for less than two years but meet requirements to live off campus, you can request approval for commuter status via this same link. CELEBRATE

Once you’re done with everything, announce your plans on social media by tagging @drakeuniversity in a pic of yourself with your new Drake Bulldog poster and pennant in your post.

SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

If you require special services because of a disability, please contact Access and Success 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 Michelle Laughlin at michelle. laughlin@drake.edu or 515-271-1835.

ADVANCED CREDIT: AP, IB, AND CLEP

Drake awards advanced-standing credit through several programs. During 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/transfer.

Office of Admission 515-271-3181 admission@drake.edu drake.edu