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Drexel Guide Comprehensive advice and information for student success Welcome to Drexel! Family Weekend Alcohol Safety DragonCard Fraternity and Sorority Life Campus Dining Drexel Central: Financial Aid, Registrar and Bursar Equality and Diversity Counseling & Health Services Bike Share Health Insurance and Immunization Requirements Campus Map Bookstore – Barnes & Noble at Drexel Campus Activities International Co-op Living On and Around Campus Public Safety Student Conduct and Community Standards 2015–16 Academic Calendar Key University Resources
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Dear Drexel Family Member, On behalf of our faculty, professional staff and administration, it is our pleasure to welcome you as our newest members of the Drexel family! Drexel is an outstanding institution staffed with a superb faculty, world-class researchers, caring professional staff, service personnel and others dedicated to offering a quality education responsive to real-world needs. Our University is a richly 6
diverse community where our students will meet people from all over the U.S. and the world. We prepared this guide in an effort to share the information you need to know to become familiar with the University and campus life so that your student will get off to a great start. Please join us in encouraging your student to take advantage of the many resources available to them at the University.
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FAMILY WEEKEND November 6–8, 2015
We look forward to meeting you personally and answering any questions you may have. We also look forward to the opportunity to work with your student throughout his or her experience here at Drexel. We wish you and your student success and personal fulfillment in your future at Drexel University.
Sincerely, The Drexel University First-Year Experience Team www.universityparent.com/drexel
Family Weekend is held the first weekend of November and is open to all family members of current Drexel students. The Drexel University community welcomes family members of all ages to campus to participate in a variety of activities, tours and receptions that allow you the opportunity to reconnect with your student while enjoying the beautiful fall weather in Philadelphia. Family members are encouraged to take advantage of their time in the City of Brotherly Love by experiencing what life is like on campus. Detailed information will be available during the fall term.
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Alcohol Safety
Sending your student off to college for the first time is never an easy thing to do. In the next four or five years, your student will grow and change in part because of the personal interactions and environment he or she experiences. We recognize that the culture at Drexel will have a big impact on his or her growth. Because of this, we take every part of the Drexel experience very seriously. We have implemented a comprehensive healthy lifestyles program addressing alcohol, drug abuse and violence to
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help our students make the safest and healthiest decisions. Our programs use innovative and empirically proven approaches to address alcohol and other drug use and abuse. Excessive drinking is a topic that requires direct and candid discussion. The abuse of alcohol by college students is neither new nor unique to Drexel, but it is a serious problem in American higher education and cannot be ignored. We know that young people can make bad decisions and engage in dangerous behaviors when they drink. Both common sense and current research indicate that students who abuse alcohol are more likely to miss classes, fall behind in their schoolwork, injure themselves or someone else, damage property or get in trouble with the police.
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Intoxicated students not only create problems for themselves but also for others around them. Data from the Harvard School of Public Health reveals that many college students have had their sleep/study interrupted or have been abused in some way by students who have had too much to drink. These are serious problems that we cannot ignore if we want our campus to be a healthy and safe community. We are committed to making a difference with our students, but we also understand that parents are the first line of defense against alcohol misuse and abuse. Educating our students about the effects of alcohol abuse and illegal drug use requires collaboration and commitment from many University constituencies and family members. We know that you care about your student’s experience in and out of the classroom. Thus, one important component of our Student Code of Conduct is parental notification. Federal law permits and University protocol requires that we notify the parents or guardians of students under the age of 21 who are found responsible for violating Drexel’s alcohol or drug policy. We believe that family members want to know when their student is facing difficulties. More frustrating than learning that their student has performed poorly academically or learning that he or she has been separated from the University for disciplinary reasons, is finding out that alcohol or illegal drug use led to such circumstances. At the same time, we understand that students want to be treated as adults. The college years are often a time of trial and error for many students. They need opportunities to reflect upon their actions, accept responsibility and learn from their mistakes. Drexel University is fully committed to supporting its students www.universityparent.com/drexel
in making responsible decisions in all aspects of their lives through preventative education and our Student Conduct process. Students who are found responsible for more serious alcohol violations such as creating a risk to self or others, physical violence, significant property destruction or other substantial infractions may also be suspended from the University. Although the need to impose suspension may be infrequent, we feel that you should be aware of our approach. Additionally, Drexel has a “zero tolerance” policy on illegal drug possession, use, manufacturing or distribution. If a student violates the University’s drug policy, they can expect that they will be separated from the University. Depending on the severity of the violation, loss of housing privileges may also be imposed. The University will also require that the student complete drug counseling prior to readmission. Of course, for the most severe violations, students will be expelled. We will discuss these issues more with your students during Welcome Week. In addition, you are also invited to visit the C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Center for Alcohol, Other Drug and Health Education website at drexel.edu/studentaffairs/choices and review the resources available to students, parents and members of the Drexel community. We hope you will discuss alcohol and drug issues and abuse with your student. Please help them understand that the new freedoms they will enjoy at college bring new responsibilities. The health and success of your student is of the utmost importance to us.
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DragonCard
The DragonCard is the official Drexel University identification card and should be carried at all times while on campus. The DragonCard provides access to residence halls, libraries, the recreation center, the dining hall and a variety of other campus services. The DragonCard also acts as a method of payment at all Drexel Campus Dining locations and over 40 privately owned restaurants and businesses in the local community. Students can log in to the GET Portal to oversee their DragonCard and associated accounts. The GET Portal is also available as an app for a mobile device.
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Students should visit drexel.edu/ dragoncard and click on “GET” to: •
Immediately report a lost card
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Add funds to the DragonCard for instant access
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Upload a photo for their DragonCard
Likewise, parents and families can visit the GET Portal anytime to add funds to their student’s DragonCard account. The student’s University ID card number is necessary for this transaction. There are three DragonCard offices located on the University City Campus (Creese Student Center), Queen Lane Campus, and Center City Campus. Each has varied hours; visit drexel.edu/dragoncard for more information. Students should take special care of their DragonCard. They should NOT punch a hole in this card as the proximity chip located inside could be damaged. There is a replacement fee for any DragonCard that is re-issued. Drexel University
Fraternity and Sorority Life
Your student has the opportunity to become involved in a community that strives to enhance their educational experience by emphasizing interpersonal, cultural, civic, ethical and academic development: fraternity and sorority life.
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Studies find that fraternity and sorority membership encourages students to stay in college and that membership contributes positively to community involvement after graduation. Drexel fraternities and sororities maintain a balance between academics and social activities to enrich students’ college experience. With over 30 organizations to choose from, fraternities and sororities represent the rich diversity of Drexel’s campus. The fraternity and sorority community, which is renowned for their anti-hazing educational programs, strives to build a cohesive and respected community that honors and upholds the long-standing values and traditions of Drexel. For more information, please contact: Office of the Dean of Student Life Creese Student Center Suite 215 3210 Chestnut St. 215.571.3575 greeklife@drexel.edu drexel.edu/studentaffairs/fsl
Drexel fraternities and sororities maintain a balance between academics and social activities to enrich students’ college experience.
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Campus Dining
Drexel Campus Dining is proud to offer students an array of dining plans and dining locations to visit. Options available to students include the Handschumacher Dining Center, an allyou-care-to-eat option, and the Northside Dining Terrace that includes Currito, Subway, and Chick-fil-A. Students can also enjoy a seasonally changing menu at Seasons, and Best in the Business awardwinner Market 16 & Noodle Bar. Opening fall 2015, the Urban Eatery, located just one block from the residence halls at 34th Street & Lancaster Avenue, is a 400-seat
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dining location with six individual restaurant platforms including a bakery/ cafe, salads/smoothies, deli, grille, global cuisine and Mediterranean options. Dining plans are available to all students. First-year resident students are required to sign up for one of two all-inclusive plans. Commuter and upperclass students may choose from any of the dining plans available, though they are not required to do so. For more information about campus dining locations or dining plans, please see our website (drexelcampusdining.com) or call Retail Management at 215.895.6187.
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Drexel Central: Financial
Aid, Registrar and Bursar
Drexel University strives to make the administrative process as easy as possible so students can focus on their studies. Helping to fulfill that mission is Drexel Central, your one-stop location for student financial and registration services. Drexel Central is here to help students and families understand billing, financial aid and registration. Some of the most common topics Drexel Central assists families with include: •
Financial aid eligibility and application process
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Understanding how students are billed and payment options
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Identifying alternative financing options
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Developing a financing plan
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Navigating the registration process
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Retrieving academic transcripts and enrollment verifications
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Drexel Central reaches out to students throughout their time at Drexel to notify them of important steps they need to take and events related to their student account, financial aid or registration. We also encourage families to contact Drexel Central with any questions they may have. Drexel Central offices located on the University City and Center City campuses are staffed with representatives who are ready to answer your questions. No appointment is needed to meet with a representative during walk-in hours, offered every weekday. Additionally, Drexel Central offers a Call Center, hosted by EdFinancial Services, where you or your student can call and ask your questions over the phone. Lastly, if you or your student prefers to discuss your inquiry electronically, Drexel Central uses the AskDrexel system. You can submit an electronic message by logging in to ask.drexel.edu. The Drexel Central website has numerous resources that can be accessed 24/7. Visit drexel.edu/drexelcentral to learn more. 13
Equality and Diversity The Office of Equality and Diversity (OED) is committed to promoting, supporting and providing resources to sustain a living, learning and working environment of diversity, equality, fairness, inclusion and respect where all members of the University community are valued. OED is responsible for ensuring that the University complies with its own policies and with federal, state and local laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment based upon race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability and veteran status, as well as sexual orientation, identity and expression. OED also oversees Title IX and sexual assault prevention and reporting. Contact information: Office of Equality and Diversity James E. Marks Intercultural Center 3225 Arch Street (lower level of the Paul Peck Problem Solving & Research Building) 215.895.1405 drexel.edu/oed
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Counseling and Health Services
Counseling Center
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What kind of help can a student get from the Counseling Center?
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programs about mental health topics. All full-time, currently enrolled students are eligible for counseling services at no cost. Students should call ahead to schedule a routine intake appointment, which is typically scheduled within three to five working days. The Counseling Center has two convenient locations: University City Campus: Creese Student Center, Suite 201 Center City Campus: Bellet Building, Suite 315 The Counseling Center is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Evening hours are available upon request. 15
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What happens if a student has a crisis when the Counseling Center is closed?
Will you let us know if our student has come in for counseling?
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A Counseling Center staff member is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When a student in crisis calls during offhours, they are given the phone number for the on-call clinician: 215.416.3337.
The Counseling Center follows the ethical guidelines of the American Psychological Association (APA) concerning confidentiality. Clinicians respect their clients’ right to privacy and avoid illegal or unwarranted disclosures of confidential material unless: (1) clients waive their right to privacy; (2) disclosure is required to prevent imminent danger to the client (e.g., suicide threat) or others; or (3) there is a legal requirement to disclose information. Policies regarding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which also address privacy rules, are available on our website at: drexel.edu/healthservices/counselingcenter/overview/confidentiality-privacy/.
In case of a psychological emergency, residential students should immediately contact their Resident Assistant (RA) or the professional hall director (AD/RD) on duty. Our psychological emergency protocol, developed by the Counseling Center and the Residential Living Office, is activated once a staff member becomes aware of the problem. Students living off campus should call 911 or Drexel Public Safety at 215.895.2222 for assistance. The Emergency Room/Psychiatric Emergency Evaluation Center (PEEC) at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (at 34th and Spruce Streets) is the local resource we utilize if hospitalization becomes necessary. A full listing of resources for emergencies can be found on the Counseling Center website: drexel.edu/studentaffairs/counseling.
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Where can students go for alcohol or drug concerns?
Students can go to the Counseling Center for an initial assessment as well as ongoing substance abuse counseling.
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What if my student is in recovery — are there resources available?
A: Contact the Counseling Center for assistance with on- and off-campus resources including The Haven at Drexel, a new recovery house for Drexel students located in the heart of University City with a full complement of support services. The Haven at Drexel offers a supportive place for students in recovery to live, as well as offering 12-step meetings, recovery coaching, community service and peer education opportunities. Drexel University
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What additional services are provided?
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Student groups addressing recovery as well as sexual assault
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Involvement in national initiatives such as National Alcohol Screening Day, National Take-Back Day and town hall meetings to specifically address underage drinking
including: acute illnesses, women’s health concerns, sports medicine problems and seasonal allergies. They can also aid in the management of chronic medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes and hypertension. The Drexel Student Health Center office hours are: Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–7 p.m. For more information, please visit our website at drexel.edu/studentaffairs/ healthcenter
Health Center The Drexel Student Health Center is located on campus at 3401 Market Street, across from the Drexel Athletic Center. The office is staffed by physicians and nurse practitioners of the Department of Family and Community Medicine of the Drexel University College of Medicine. They can treat a range of medical issues
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Bike Share
Parking Services introduces Drexel Bike Share. This program is open to all students, faculty and professional staff. Bikes may be shared one or two days at a time or for a weekend at no charge. The use of a Drexel Bike
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Share bike includes a helmet, u-lock, cable and lock key. For more information about Drexel Bike Share visit drexel.edu/parking or call 215.895.2813.
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Health Insurance and Immunization Requirements
All full-time students are required to demonstrate proof of coverage under a health insurance plan that meets our minimum requirements each academic year. Visit aetnastudenthealth.com to complete the online waiver and submission process for existing plans or to purchase insurance. Failure to submit a waiver form or purchase the University-sponsored plan will result in automatic enrollment in the Drexel Insurance Plan. The charge for the annual premium will appear on the student’s University bill. Once this charge has been placed it cannot be removed. The deadline to comply with this policy is September 30, 2015.
All undergraduate international students and graduate international students holding a J-1 visa are required to purchase the Drexel Insurance Plan. Only an embassy-sponsored health insurance plan will be accepted in lieu of the Drexel Insurance Plan.
Student Immunizations All new incoming fall-start full-time domestic students are required to complete immunization requirements before Aug. 15, 2015. All new fall-start international students are required to complete immunization requirements before Oct. 1, 2015. To find out more about the University immunization or health insurance policies, visit drexel.edu/ch. Please email us at healthimmu@drexel.edu with any questions.
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Drexel University University City Camp Alumni Engineering Labs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Armory (Buckley Courts) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Bossone Research Enterprise Center . . . . . . 7&7A School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems
Buckley Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Buckley Recreational Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Buckley Tennis Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Center for Automation Technology . . . . . . . . . . .27A Chestnut Square . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62&62A Creese Student Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Curtis Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Daskalakis Athletic Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Design Arts Annex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55A Disque Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships . . 98 Drexel Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Drexel Police Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55C Drexel Recreation Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14A Drexel Smart House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Fraternity Houses Alpha Chi Rho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Alpha Epsilon Pi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Alpha Pi Lambda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Lambda Chi Alpha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Pi Kappa Alpha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Pi Kappa Phi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Sigma Phi Epsilon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Tau Kappa Epsilon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Theta Chi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 General Services Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Hagerty Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Handschumacher Dining Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9C Korman Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 School of Education
Language and Communication Center . . . . . . . . . 48 Law Building and Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Kline School of Law
LeBow Engineering Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 College of Engineering
LeBow Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 LeBow College of Business
Library Learning Terrace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29A MacAlister Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9B 路 College of Arts and Sciences 路 Pennoni Honors College
Northside Dining Terrace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19A One Drexel Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Goodwin College of Professional Studies
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Peck Alumni Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Peck Problem Solving & Research Building . . . . 55 PSA Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Randell Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Residence Halls
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Millennium Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Mandell Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9A
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Towers Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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Van Rensselaer Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
225 N . 32nd Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
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400 N . 31st Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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Alpha Sigma Alpha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3210 Cherry Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55B
Delta Phi Epsilon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3210 Spring Garden Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Delta Zeta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
3608 Powelton Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Phi Mu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Phi Sigma Sigma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
tratton Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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niversity Crossings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
RBN Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Westphal College of Media Arts & Design
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Bookstore
– Barnes & Noble at Drexel
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The University Bookstore is operated by Barnes & Noble Bookstores.
discounted prices; magazines; trade books; Drexel clothing and gifts; residence hall supplies; personal care products; and much more.
The bookstore provides a one-stop shop for new, used, digital and rental textbooks; computer software at
For more information about the bookstore, visit drexel.bkstore.com or call 215.895.2860.
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Campus Activities
A central place to get involved at Drexel!
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Coordinates programs and services geared toward the commuter student population
The Office of Campus Activities (OCA) provides opportunities for meaningful co-curricular engagement that develops self-awareness, interpersonal skills and citizenship that supplement academic, co-op and professional experiences.
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Facilitates opportunities for student learning, growth and development
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Recognizes and advises over 400 student organizations
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Advises the Campus Activities Board (CAB), the primary studentrun programming organization
Through co-curricular engagement, students learn new skills, build diverse networks, add valuable experiences to their résumés, maintain a positive connection to Drexel and have fun.
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Allocates student activity fees to student organizations and Student Life initiatives through the studentrun Student Activity Fee Allocation Committee
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Facilitates leadership development opportunities for students through the nationally recognized CEO LEAD program
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Manages the Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program, a series of service experiences held locally, domestically and internationally
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Champions student interests
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Encourages, counsels and advises students
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Educates through a philosophy of challenge and support
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Articulates policy for event planning and fiscal management
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International Co-op Working abroad can provide students with a distinct advantage in today’s global economy. By living abroad, students will better understand the interdependency of countries and will have a firsthand look at the ever-evolving global economic landscape.
For academic years 2012–2013 and 2013– 2014, a total of 373 Drexel students across many disciplines worked in 65 countries. As part of the Drexel 2012–2017 Strategic Plan, the University will aggressively increase its global presence and number of co-op opportunities abroad. For more information, contact the International Co-op staff at internationalcoop@drexel.edu or visit drexel.edu/internationalcoop.
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Enhance their employability
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Gain an international perspective in their field
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Heighten their understanding of the world
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Broaden their cultural knowledge
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Increase their confidence in navigating world travel
The Steinbright Career Development Center offers financial awards for students who meet the eligibility criteria for an international co-op experience. Students will receive job search assistance, housing information and guidance with obtaining visas and work permits.
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Living On and Around Campus
There are two offices at Drexel — University Housing and Residential Living — that collaborate to provide our students with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable living experience. While your student is required to live in University-owned housing (if not commuting) during his/her first year at Drexel, there are other options available in the second year. Your student will be asked to select a housing option for the second year as early as this fall, so we encourage you to visit drexel.edu/dbs/universityHousing/ assignmentPolicies/2YrsResReq/ to be fully informed of the options and requirements of the 2-Year Residency Program. www.universityparent.com/drexel
University Housing On-Campus Housing University Housing is more than a collection of buildings, but rather a unique place within the campus where students socialize, develop life experiences and gain knowledge that will shape and serve them for the rest of their lives. University Housing is the place to go with questions related to Drexel University’s 2-Year Residency Program, room assignments, billing and facilities. Information about University Housing and answers to many frequently asked questions can be found at drexel.edu/housing. University Housing is proud to offer many services online via DrexelOne in MyHousing. From this site, students can access many paperless forms in 25
Housing OnDemand, complete their University Housing application and view room assignment and roommate information 24 hours a day. Please note that University Housing will communicate with students through their Drexel email accounts for all matters related to University Housing.
Residential Living Office Getting to Know Our Staff What is an RA? Resident Assistants (RAs) are students who serve as mentors to hall residents, building relationships with them as they adjust to college. RAs also maintain community standards within the halls, helping to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all residents. RAs are a vital connection for each student. Residents should view their RA as a resource within their community. RAs are trained to serve as mentors and handle
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crises for students and are equipped with resources and knowledge when questions are not easily answered. Parents and families should suggest their students work directly with their RA regarding any concerns they might have. What is an RDC? Residential Desk Coordinators (RDCs) manage front desks at every residence hall and are available as resources to students. Each residential community has two RDCs who work from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. each weekday to provide security and operational support for each building, while assisting in package services and other community needs. RDCs are an important connection to the building-wide community. RDCs handle many situations relating to the overall operation of our residential communities. They can assist with packages and mail, facilities and move-in/move-out concerns. Parents and families should contact RDCs for quick information and procedural matters.
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What is an RD? Resident Directors (RDs) are professional staff members who live in the residence halls and are responsible for maintaining a positive academic and social environment. RDs supervise the RAs and RDCs in each residential community to provide guidance and support to the staff team in order to foster student learning and growth.
skills necessary to not only find success at Drexel, but in the years beyond college.
RDs are key connections between individual residential communities and the larger campus population. RDs guide RAs and RDCs to assist residents in becoming informed citizens within their own community. RDs can assist parents and families with ongoing problems or difficult situations that require specialized care. RDs are the preferred contact for parents and families, rather than RAs, due to the sensitive nature of student concerns and the professional training that RDs have received. In addition, select RDs also hold Assistant Director (AD) responsibilities for the Residential Living Office (RLO), in which they oversee major departmental initiatives for the residential population.
A common theme throughout all Drexel residential communities is a commitment to connecting community development with civic and academic engagement. In order to create an atmosphere of service and introduce residential students into their Philadelphia home beyond Drexel, RLO and the Lindy Center for Civic Engagement partner to connect residence hall staff and students to Drexel Community Scholars in order to increase participation in volunteer opportunities at local West Philadelphia sites such as the Mantua Community Center, the Lombard Soup Kitchen and Philabundance.
Graduate student communities provide a home where students can find supportive environments that lead to academic success, while concurrently helping these students find a connection to the larger campus community.
The Living Experiences We Offer Drexel’s on-campus residential communities span every level of the institution, from first-year students through those in graduate school. RLO ensures that each residential community meets the developmental needs of its specific population. For first-year communities, students receive support as they transition into college. Through events such as buildingwide dinners and floor trips into the city, first-year students begin to feel connected to the campus and Philadelphia. Each first-year residential student also has the opportunity to join their building hall council and gain valuable leadership skills. Upper-class residential communities assist students as they transition into co-op and a more demanding academic schedule, providing students with the www.universityparent.com/drexel
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Academic engagement also remains at the forefront of each residential community. Living Learning Communities (LLCs) successfully integrate academics into the residential experience of participating students. LLC residents continue to cite their ability to develop both socially and academically as a key benefit of their learning community experience. In addition to the LLCs, RLO also integrates academic and faculty involvement for all residential populations. Faculty members participate in regular dinner series in addition to hosting lectures and small discussion groups within the residence halls. Select first-year residence halls also have a specific faculty member who partners with RLO staff in the support and engagement of that community. These activities and events allow residential students the opportunity to connect with faculty and professional staff outside of the classroom, seamlessly connecting all aspects of their Drexel collegiate experience.
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Tips to remember as your student lives in our communities: Our residential communities need to feel like home •
Help your student discover what they need to help their new room feel like home — bring touches of home along with new belongings.
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Bring pictures and other mementos to help them remember important friends and family members.
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Empower your student to create their own design of their living space — help them create their new sense of home.
Academic scheduling is different in college •
Ask questions about your student’s schedule so you are aware of their commitments before trying to contact them when they might be sleeping, eating or in class.
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React with curiosity when discussing new courses and professors.
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Understand that study habits, homework amounts, test options and all that you knew about high school academics may change.
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Encourage your student to seek out professors, academic advisors, tutors, reference librarians and other supportive academic consultants.
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Support trying new things and meeting new types of people — social groups may evolve quickly as students move from orientation into a residential community and student organizations. Drexel University
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Encourage finding friends to study with — it may actually improve a student’s academic performance, especially if they live in a Living Learning Community or with a roommate/hallmate of a similar major.
Roommate conflicts and academic problems are natural bumps in the road to a degree •
Focus on the problem as your student presents it, not as you think you see it.
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Reflect what you are hearing back to your student to see if they are accurately stating their concerns versus emotions.
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Try your best to not immediately attempt to fix roommate conflicts — learning to solve problems is a vital social and professional skill that students do not necessarily learn in the classroom.
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Focus on finding resources to re-charge, review and repair the problem at hand — failing a paper or test, experiencing the realities of dysfunctional group projects and other academic situations are not career-ending.
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Transitioning back home is hard for the student and you •
Understand that your student may be accustomed to different sleeping and eating hours than you had previously adopted in your home — help ease them back into your expectations.
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State expectations up front if you have them regarding household chores or laundry while your student is home.
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Find ways to make the student’s true home — yours — seem special: their favorite meals, traditions and family time.
Mail in the residence halls Each resident is assigned a mailbox. Residential Desk Coordinators (RDCs) at each residence hall sort all packages and mail. There are standard times for pickup of packages and registered mail Monday through Friday — times are designated by each hall’s staff. All students leaving campus are expected to contact their creditors, family and friends and supply a current address. Mail is not forwarded off campus. USPS forwarding service is also not available.
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Below is each residence hall’s mailing address. Please address mail and packages like the examples below to avoid any delay in receiving mail. Do not include the words “Drexel University” or the hall name in the address, as this will delay arrival. Mail sent through the United States Postal Service (USPS) will be delivered directly to the residence halls. Packages not shipped USPS will be delivered to Drexel Central Receiving first and then to the residence halls. Be prepared for some delays in arrival time if not using USPS. Calhoun Hall Student Name 3301 Arch St. Room Number Philadelphia, PA 19104 Caneris Hall Student Name 115 N. 32nd St. Room Number Philadelphia, PA 19104 Kelly Hall Student Name 203 N. 34th St. Room Number Philadelphia, PA 19104
Race Street Residence Hall Student Name 3300 Race St. Room Number Philadelphia, PA 19104 Towers Hall Student Name 101 N. 34th St. Room Number Philadelphia, PA 19104 Van Rensselaer Hall Student Name 3320 Powelton Ave. Room Number Philadelphia, PA 19104 Helpful Contact Information drexel.edu/rlo Residential Living Office: 215.895.6154 Calhoun Hall: 215.571.3080 Caneris Hall: 215.571.3179 Kelly Hall: 215.571.3015 Millennium Hall: 215.895.6155 Myers Hall: 215.571.3046 North Hall: 215.571.3087 Race Street Residence Hall: 215.571.3103 Towers Hall: 215.571.3028 Van Rensselaer Hall: 215.571.3068
Millennium Hall Student Name 223 N. 34th St. Room Number Philadelphia, PA 19104 Myers Hall Student Name 3301 Race St. Room Number Philadelphia, PA 19104 North Hall Student Name 3200 Race St. Room Number Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Public Safety
The Department of Public Safety is a comprehensive public safety organization that takes a holistic approach to providing “best in class” safety, security and law enforcement services. Public Safety provides numerous safety and security services and administers community-oriented programs. Public Safety staff is committed to enhancing the quality of life for the campus and adjacent community that lies within Drexel patrol boundaries (30th to 36th Streets, Chestnut to Spring Garden Streets). Public Safety accomplishes its mission to “enrich the quality of life of our community by providing a safe and secure environment based upon effective relationships and excellence in service” by integrating the best practices of modern public and private security, law enforcement, fire safety enforcement/education and advanced technology. www.universityparent.com/drexel
Public Safety is made up of four operating units: •
Drexel University Police Department (DUPD)
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Fire and Emergency Services
The department also works collaboratively with a host of law enforcement and security partners that includes but is not limited to the Philadelphia Police Department, SEPTA and Amtrak Police Departments, Philadelphia Fire Department, University City District, AlliedBarton Security, Tyco Security and other private and public institutions and agencies. For more information please visit drexel.edu/publicsafety.
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institutional response in the event of an emergency. For more information please visit drexel.edu/publicsafety/fire/ Overview/.
The Drexel University Police Department (DUPD) The DUPD provides a dedicated, uniformed law enforcement presence that responds to the public safety needs of the Drexel community. DUPD is comprised of highly trained Pennsylvania State-certified police professionals who are armed and commissioned with full law enforcement and investigative powers. Officers have the authority to make arrests for all criminal violations and are authorized to enforce all federal, state and city statutes. For more information please visit drexel. edu/publicsafety/police/Overview/. The Fire and Emergency Services (FES) Unit FES provides emergency response, conducts safety education and awareness training, performs safety inspections, tests fire system reliability, conducts evacuation and shelter-in-place drills, and oversees life safety services for special events. This unit also has the important responsibility for the development, review and oversight of the “All Hazards” Drexel Emergency Preparedness Program (DrexelReady). This program combines planning, education and practical exercises that are designed to improve 32
The Operations and Communications Unit is responsible for security technology and emergency communications. The Drexel University Public Safety Communications Center (DUPSCC) is the central communications, monitoring and technology hub of Public Safety. All requests for service are processed 24/7 through our Communications Center. In addition to receiving, processing and responding to calls for service, the highly trained personnel who staff the center also monitor burglar and duress alarms from University buildings, manage access control requests, monitor our campus emergency telephone system, and perform “virtual video patrol” of the campus using our state-of-the-art closed circuit TV system (CCTV). For more information please visit drexel.edu/ publicsafety/operations/communications/. The operations staff is also responsible for both the DrexelALERT and Drexel Guardian systems. DrexelALERT – In the event of an emergency, this system enables fast and efficient dissemination of critical information to students, faculty and professional staff through email, text messaging and by phone, if necessary. For more information please visit drexel.edu/ publicsafety/security/drexelAlert/. Drexel Guardian – A mobile application that turns your student’s cell phone into a personalized safety device, available for Android and Apple devices. In the event of an emergency, Drexel Guardian allows the Drexel Public Safety Communications Center to immediately access important information dramatically increasing the odds that they can find and help your student during an emergency. The service is free and voluntary. For more information please visit drexel.edu/publicsafety/ security/drexelGuardian/. Drexel University
The Security Officer Services Unit is charged with coordination of security services at all three campuses. The University contracts with AlliedBarton Security, the largest private security provider in the U.S. and a recognized leader in the security industry. By effectively working with the AlliedBarton management team, the Security Officers Services Unit is a visible crime deterrent in University buildings and on community patrol and responds to calls for service. This University-wide presence also provides a number of value-added services such as 24/7 walking escorts, screening access to student residences and special event security. For more information please visit drexel.edu/ publicsafety/security/services/. All members of the community are encouraged to take an active role in assisting Public Safety by embracing and practicing the concept that “safety and security is a shared responsibility.” It is imperative that community members know and understand that a realistic approach to creating and maintaining the safest possible environment is based on awareness, partnerships, experience and common sense. Contact Information Department of Public Safety Administrative Offices 3201 Arch St., Suite 350 215.895.1550
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Department of Public Safety Communications Center (24/7) 3201 Arch Street, Suite 350 Philadelphia, PA 19104 215.895.2222 (Emergency) 215.895.2822 (Non-Emergency) Drexel University Police Department 3219 Arch St. 215.895.2222 (Emergency) 215.895.2822 (Non-Emergency) Center City Campus Security Office Bobst Building 1400 Race St. 215.762.7111 Queen Lane Campus Security Office 2900 Queen Ln. 215.991.8102
All members of the community are encouraged to take an active role in assisting Public Safety by embracing and practicing the concept that “safety and security is a shared responsibility.”
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Student Conduct and Community Standards
Congratulations! Your student is part of the newest class at Drexel. Here, they will make lifelong friends, learn valuable life lessons and achieve things they may not currently believe they are capable of achieving. The Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards oversees and manages the Student Code of Conduct, to which all University students must adhere. While we hope that your student does not violate any portion of the Code of Conduct, if he or she does, this office will manage the conduct process. The following is a partial list of policies found in the Student Code of Conduct. A complete list with explanations can be found at drexel.edu/sccs.
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Acceptable Use (Computer/ Network)
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Alcohol
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Detrimental Behavior
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Discrimination
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Dishonesty
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Disruption
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Drugs
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Failure to Comply
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Falsification of Information
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Fire Safety
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Guest Policy
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Harassment
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Hazing
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Sexual Assault/Misconduct
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Weapons
All family members are invited to stay in touch with the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards throughout the year. Email sccs@drexel.edu or call 215.895.6074. Everything you need to know about the Student Code of Conduct and the procedures related to student conduct can be found at drexel.edu/sccs Drexel University
2015–2016
Academic Calendar Fall 2015 September 12–20
Welcome Week
September 17
University Convocation
September 21
Classes Begin
October 12
Columbus Day – University Holiday
November 24
Thanksgiving Holiday begins at close of classes
December 4
Classes end
December 8–12
Term Examinations
December 13, 2015–January 3, 2016
Winter Break
WINTER 2016 January 4
Classes begin
January 18
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – University Holiday
March 14
Classes End
March 15–19
Term Examinations
March 20–27
Spring Break
Spring 2016 March 28
Classes begin
May 30
Memorial Day – University Holiday
June 6
Classes End
June 7–10
Term Examinations
June 11
Commencement
June 11–19
Break
SUMMER 2016 June 20
Classes begin
July 4
Independence Day – University Holiday
August 29
Classes end
August 30–September 3
Term Examinations
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Key University Resources
University Operator
Business, LeBow College of
215.895.2000/215.895.2001
3220 Market St., Office 333 215.895.2111
University Mailing Address Drexel University 3141 Chestnut St. Philadelphia PA 19104
University Website drexel.edu
Colleges and Schools Arts and Sciences, College of MacAlister Hall, Room 4020 215.895.1805
Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, School of Bossone Research Enterprise Center, Room 718 215.895.2215 36
Computing & Informatics, College of (formerly iSchool/College of Information Science and Technology) Rush Building, Room 306 215.895.2474
Education, School of Drexel University Korman Center 3200 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 215.895.6770
Engineering, College of University Crossings, Room 155 215.895.2211
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Entrepreneurship, Close School of
Campus Activities
402 Pearlstein 215.895.6289
Creese Student Center, Lower Level 215.895.1328
Honors College, Pennoni
Certification of Enrollment
5016 MacAlister Hall 215.895.1267
(See Drexel Central)
Hospitality and Sport Management, Center for
(See Academic Advising)
Class Absence Verification
Paul Peck Problem Solving and Research Building 215.895.2411
Commencement
Law, Drexel University Kline School of
Commuter and Transfer Student Engagement
3320 Market St. 215.571.4794
Media Arts & Design, Westphal College of
Main Building, 1st Floor 877.384.7237
Creese Student Center, Lower Level 215.895.1328
Computing Services
URBN Center, Room 103 215.895.2396
(See Information Resources and Technology)
Medicine, Drexel University College of
Co-operative Education – Steinbright Career Development Center
245 N. 15th Street 215.991.8100
Nursing and Health Professions, College of
3201 Arch St., Suite 250 215.895.2185
Counseling Center
1505 Race St., Room 415 215.762.4092
Creese Student Center, Suite 201 215.895.1415
Professional Studies, Goodwin College of
Course Registration
3220 Market St., Suite 369 215.895.2162
Public Health, School of
(See Drexel Central)
Creese Student Center Creese Student Center, Suite 118 215.895.2515
3215 Market St. 267.359.6047
Dean of Students
Administrative Offices
Dining Services
Athletics Daskalakis Athletic Center 215.895.1999
Billing/Bursar’s Office
(See Student Affairs) MacAlister Hall, 1st Floor 215.895.6187
Disability Services 3201 Arch St., Suite 210 215.895.1401
(See Drexel Central)
DragonCard
Bookstore
Creese Student Center, Room 124 215.895.6095
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Drexel Central –Center City Campus
Housing
New College Building, Room 1142 1.877.DREXEL5
(On Campus: see Residential Living) (Off Campus: see Off-campus Housing)
Drexel Central – University City Campus
Identification Cards
Main Building, Suite 106 1.877.DREXEL5
(See DragonCard)
Drexel Learning Center
Creese Student Center, Suite 230 215.895.2507
Creese Student Center, Room 050 215.895.2223
Equality and Diversity
Information Resources and Technology (Computing & Networking Resources)
James E. Marks Intercultural Center 215.895.1405
Korman Center, Room 118 215.895.2020
Financial Aid (See Drexel Central)
International Students and Scholars Services
First-Year Experience
Creese Student Center, Suite 210 215.895.2502
Creese Student Center, Suite 215 215.895.0297
Fraternity and Sorority Life Creese Student Center, Suite 215 215.571.3575
Health Center 3401 Market St., Suite 105B 215.220.4700
Health Insurance Creese Student Center, Suite 230 215.895.2507
Hillel/Jewish Student Life James E. Marks Intercultural Center 215.895.2531
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Immunizations
Newman Catholic Campus Ministries James E. Marks Intercultural Center 215.901.3420
Open Door Christian Community James E. Marks Intercultural Center 215.895.2522
Parking Services General Services Building, Lobby 215.895.2813
President, Office of the Main Building 103 215.895.2100
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Provost, Office of the
Student Life/Dean of Student Life
Main Building, Suite 102 215.895.2200
Creese Student Center, Suite 215 215.895.2501
Residential Living Office/ University Housing Office
Student Center for Inclusion & Culture
Towers Hall, 1st Floor 215.895.6155
ROTC Armory 015 3205 Lancaster Ave. 215.590.8808
Security/Public Safety
James E. Marks Intercultural Center 215.895.2662
Student Conduct and Community Standards Creese Student Center, Suite 215 215.895.6074
Student Employment/ Human Resources
3201 Arch St. 215.895.2822 (non-emergency) 215.895.2222 (emergency)
3201 Arch St., Suite 430 215.895.2850
Shuttle Service
(See Drexel Central)
General Services Building 215.895.2822
Tutoring
Transcripts
(See Drexel Learning Center)
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