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"i know the world is going to change, and therefore, the university must change with it." — Anthony J. Drexel, Founder Five Ways Drexel Students Can Get Involved with the Community, as Seen at Civic X EarthFest More than 30 tables were set up along Lancaster Walk with environmentally and civically friendly organizations. Fashion Icon Mary McFadden ’The High Priestess of High Fashion’ Kicks Off Stunning Retrospective Exhibition of Her Work at Drexel University On the Trail of Deepfakes, Drexel Researchers Identify ‘Fingerprints’ of AI-Generated Video Bolstered by Research Consortium with Drexel, Jefferson’s Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center Earns NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center Designation In The News Quote-gradient "Our medical students are connected with both communities and the health systems. The partnership is critical — and it manifests itself in the match rate.” —Charles B. Cairns, MD, Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg Dean of the College of Medicine and senior vice president for medical affairs Two Drexel Medical Students Had Matched for Romance. But Could They Make a Match for Residency Training? View All NEWS Submit Your Application Today! Drexel is currently accepting Transfer and Graduate applications. Apply Today Schedule an Information Session and Campus Tour Our Campus Visit program is designed to fit your schedule — we offer visit options almost every day. This is your opportunity to get an insider’s view of campus. Admitted Undergraduate Student Events New Dragons, join us for one of our admitted student events and get a firsthand experience of life at Drexel. New International Students Learn about the I-20 or DS-2019 visa application process. 97 % of undergraduate Drexel graduates are working or enrolled in graduate or professional education 94 % of undergraduate Drexel graduates working full-time are satisfied with their position Drexel’s unique model of learning is one that yields extraordinary results for our students and prepares them to immediately succeed in their careers. Learn more Top 50 U.S. News and World Report National University Rankings (Private Institutions), 2023 Top 60 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Rankings 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. Top 3% Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce Lifetime Earnings, 2020 Where Academics Meet the Real World Drexel’s dynamic model promotes student success by combining cutting-edge, adaptive curricula with engaging and immersive learning experiences — including our renowned cooperative education program and community-based learning opportunities — putting students on the front lines of innovation alongside the visionaries shaping the future of their fields and inspiring a renewed sense of civic responsibility. Academics & Co-op Career Development global perspectives Preparing for a Changing World: The Future of Work Drexel Co-op allows students to gain up to 18 months of résumé-enhancing experience by exploring up to three different co-ops and test-driving career options all by the time they graduate. And when they return to the classroom, they are able to make an impact on instruction as they share their new industry insights with all those around them. Learn more about Drexel Co-op → 47 % of co-op participants working full-time had received a job offer from a former co-op employer Quote-gradient Once I went on co-op, I was able to connect concepts that we learned in class with real-life examples. — Mariah Menanno, Public Health A Place Where Dragons Soar Recognizing the strength of an equity-driven culture united under the guiding principles of diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect, Drexel Dragons develop lifelong friendships and build strong bonds with their surrounding community as they explore everything the University, and the great city of Philadelphia, has to offer. Experience Student Life Living in Philadelphia Learn more about why Drexel Dragons love to call this city home. Activities and Student Organizations With over 300 student clubs and organizations, you’re bound to find something that matches your interests. Cheer On Our Dragons — Or Play Alongside Them Each year, over 7,000 students, faculty, and staff compete on Division I, club, and intramural levels. Events May 14, 2024 12:00 — 12:45 PM Roll to Restore (15 Wellness Points)* Zoom; register in Career Pathway to receive the Zoom link May 14, 2024 1:00 — 2:00 PM Digital Legacy Planning (15 Wellness Points)* Zoom; please register in Career Pathway to receive the Zoom link May 15, 2024 4:00 — 5:00 PM Drexel Parents Meetup at Gateway Garden Gateway Garden at the corner of Market Street and JFK Boulevard. May 21, 2024 11:00 — 11:45 AM Therapeutic Art Making to Address Burnout (15 Wellness Points)* Zoom; please register in Career Pathway for the event of your choice View All Events Discovering — and Designing — the Future As one of the nation’s leading R1 research institutions, Drexel is focused on not only developing groundbreaking concepts and ideas, but also on discovering new ways to apply interdisciplinary thinking and collaborate with global partners to deliver impactful solutions that address the problems of tomorrow. Drexel Solutions Institute Exel: Drexel Research Magazine drexel university strategic plan Research & Innovation Research and Innovation Drexel is a comprehensive global R1-level research university ranked among the top 100 in the nation. Learn more about research opportunities at Drexel University today! Global Impact Institutes and Initiatives Drexel serves as a global leader working to address the issues of our times, such as the study and development of advanced climate and sustainability measures. Experience What Education Can Be Now more than ever, it’s important that a university encourages you to both gain knowledge and find new ways to turn that knowledge into action. By infusing world-class academics with the power of real experience, Drexel is redefining what a university community can achieve. Experience Drexel Website Now Playing Experience Drexel: Solutions at the Nanoscale Discovered at Drexel’s College of Engineering, MXenes are a new family of nanomaterials that are likely to become the next building block of technology. Studied around the world by researchers in over 100 countries, MXenes are poised to make an immeasurable scientific and technological impact. Now Playing Experience What Education Can Be. Drexel. Now more than ever, an education must not only be good, but good for something. The world demands more from higher education, and as a global leader of experiential education and a...