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Welcome to Drexel!
Letter from the Chair of the Drexel Family Association
Family Weekend
Your Role in Student Alcohol Safety
DragonCard Office
University Housing
Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Drexel Campus Dining
Drexel Central
Office of Equality and Diversity
Counseling & Health Services
Drexel Student Health Center, Drexel Bike Share
Student Health Insurance and Immunization Requirements
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Office of Campus Activities
International Co-op
Commuter and Transfer Student Engagement
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WELCOME
TO
DREXEL!
Dear Drexel family member,
On behalf of our faculty, professional staff and administration, it is my 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
diverse community where our students will meet people from all over the U.S. and the
world.
My Student Affairs colleagues and I have 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 me in encouraging your student
to take advantage of the many resources available to them at the University.
I look forward to meeting you personally
and answering any questions you may
have. I also look forward to the opportunity
to work with your student throughout his or
her experience here at Drexel.
Should you have any questions, please
contact the Office of the Dean of Students
at 215.895.2506. Additional information is
also available at: drexel.edu/studentaffairs.
I wish you and your student success and
personal fulfillment in your future at Drexel
University.
Sincerely,
David A. Ruth, Ph.D.
Dean of Students
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receptions, New Student Orientation,
Move-In Weekend, Family Weekend, or
simply during a visit to campus. Please
feel free to contact us with any questions,
concerns or suggestions.
If you are interested in joining a committee
and/or participating in our events and
activities please contact the Drexel Family
Association at dfachair@drexel.edu.
DFA’s website drexel.edu/family has
updated University activities and links to
many useful resources and opportunities
for both parents and students.
Look for the Drexel NOW Family
Newsletter (drexel.edu/now), which is
published in collaboration with University
Communications and is emailed to family
members of current Drexel students
monthly.
DFA’s Facebook page (facebook.com/
groups/DrexelFamilyAssociation) is
moderated by Drexel professional staff
and Advisory Council members who can
help find answers to your questions and
update you on current Drexel activities. It
also allows parents to share information
online and find advice, support and
a community of other Drexel family
members.
Letter from the
Chair of the Drexel
Family Association
When our children were
young, college seemed far
off. Those years flew by so
quickly! It seemed like they
needed us every day as they
grew up — from carpools and
sitting in the bleachers at
High School games to proms.
Once they enter college and
begin maturing, our guidance
and parenting changes.
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The Drexel Family Association (DFA)
provides you with an important resource.
DFA’s goal is to provide communication
and information about the University,
available programs, support services and
opportunities for your student. We are
here to support and offer assistance to
ensure your student’s success and to help
parents better understand administrative
changes and events. DFA offers you an
informed way to stay connected and gives
families a special link with one another by
encouraging participation in the Drexel
University community.
Drexel University
DFA council members make an annual
commitment to work in committees,
attend conference calls and meetings
and ultimately to offer parental advise
on decisions that impact you and your
student. Under the direction of the Dean
of Students, this council works hard
hosting outreach events for parents and
serving as liaisons between parents and
University administration.
As fellow parents, the DFA wants to
extend a warm welcome to you! We look
forward to personally meeting you at a
local outreach event, accepted student
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Drexel recognizes that family involvement
plays a key role in the success of our
students and we again welcome you into
the Drexel Family Association. Whatever
your involvement over the course of
your student’s college career, you are
important to his or her growth and success
and to the University’s as well.
Please allow me to be a resource for you
by contacting me directly at dfachair@
drexel.edu or the Family Programs Hotline
at 215.895.0297. I look forward to seeing
you in the future.
Best wishes for you and
your student’s success.
Brenda Wilkin
Chair, Drexel Family Association
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FAMILY WEEKEND
Nov. 7–9, 2014
Your Role in Student
Alcohol Safety
Dear Drexel parents and
family members,
Welcome to the Drexel family. We look
forward to meeting and working with you
and your Drexel student.
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.
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 large 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.
One such approach is the use of
AlcoholEdu, a personalized online
alcohol education program required to
be completed by all first-year students.
AlcoholEdu is used on hundreds of
campuses and over a third of first-year
students at American four-year higher
education institutions. It remains the only
program specifically designed to educate
all students — whether they are frequent
heavy drinkers, light to moderate drinkers
or non-drinkers.
We have implemented a comprehensive
healthy lifestyles program addressing
alcohol, drug abuse and violence to
Fifteen or twenty years ago, college
administrators did not write letters like
this one. Excessive drinking is a topic
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 your time in the
City of Brotherly Love by experiencing what life is like on campus. Detailed
information will be available in September. Stay tuned to our website for
up-to-date information: drexel.edu/family
We look forward to seeing you at Family Weekend!
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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.
Drunken 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 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.
“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.”
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
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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.
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 during
the family sessions during Orientation. 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 before
he or she arrives on campus. Please help
them understand that the new freedoms
they will enjoy at college bring new
responsibilities. The health and success
of your student is important to us. We look
forward to greeting you soon and, once
again, welcome to the Drexel family!
Sincerely,
Stephen Rupprecht
Assistant Dean, Student Conduct and
Community Standards
John Watson
Director, Alcohol, Other Drug and Health
Education
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 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.
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University Housing
DragonCard
Office
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 dining hall and
a variety of other campus
services. The DragonCard
also acts as a method of
payment for on-campus and
off-campus merchants through
the popular DragonDollar
declining balance program.
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 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
Housing OnDemand, complete their University Housing application and view
room assignment and roommate information 24 hours a day. Additionally,
please note that University Housing will communicate with students through
their Drexel email account for all matters related to University Housing.
Students can log into DragonCard
Manager to oversee their DragonCard
and associated accounts.
Visit drexel.edu/dragoncard and click on
“DragonCard Manager” to:
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Immediately report a lost card
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Add funds to the DragonCard for
instant access
Likewise, parents and families can visit
DragonCard Manager anytime to add
funds to their student’s DragonCard
account. The student’s University ID card
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.
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Office of Fraternity
and Sorority Life
Welcome to Drexel! 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.
social activities to enrich their 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.
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
For more information, please contact:
Office of the Dean of Students
Creese Student Center
Suite 215
3210 Chestnut St.
215.571.3575
greeklife@drexel.edu
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Drexel Campus Dining
Drexel Campus Dining is
proud to offer students an
array of dining plans and ten
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’s,
Subway and Chick-fil-A. Students can
also enjoy Seasons at Drexel’s seasonally
changing menu and Best in the Business
Award winner Market 16 & Noodle Bar.
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Dining Plans are available to all students.
First year resident students are required
to sign up for an all-inclusive plan, Blue or
Gold. Commuter and upper-class students
may choose from any of the dining plans
available.
For more information about Drexel
Campus Dining locations or Dining
Plans, please see our website
(drexelcampusdining.com) or call Retail
Management at 215.895.6187
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Office of
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.
Drexel Central
Your one-stop location
for student financial and
registration services.
Your student has made it to Drexel and
she or he is living on her or his own.
There is a lot a student learns outside
of the classroom when they go away
to college for the first time: planning a
weekly schedule, budgeting their money
appropriately, multi-tasking and preparing
for the future.
Drexel Central is here to help new
students plan appropriately so that
financial concerns don’t take time away
from their studies.
The Drexel Central staff is dedicated to
walking new students and their families
through the financial aid process, how
student billing works and all the payment
options available. The Drexel Central
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website has helpful checklists and
information that help students plan ahead
with budgeting and money management.
Additionally, you can find important class
registration information from Drexel
Central, such as academic calendars, final
exam schedules, registration forms and
schedule of classes.
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,
veterans status and sexual orientation,
identity and expression. OED also
oversees Title IX education and reporting.
Contact information:
Office of Equality and Diversity
James E. Marks Intercultural Center,
1st Floor
215.895.1405
drexel.edu/oed
Call us at 215.895.1600 or ask a question
electronically at ask.drexel.edu.
Stop by and see us at one of our
convenient locations:
University City Campus
Main Building, Room 106
3141 Chestnut St.
Center City Campus
New College Building
1st Floor, Room 1142
245 N. 15th St.
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Q
What happens if a student has a crisis when
the Counseling Center is closed?
A Counseling Center staff member is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week. When a student in crisis calls during off-hours, they are given the
phone number for the on-call clinician 215.416.3337.
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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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Counseling and
Health Services
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Counseling Center
Q
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What kind of help can a student get from the Counseling Center?
The Counseling Center is directed by a doctoral-level licensed psychologist
and is staffed by licensed psychologists and counselors as well as
psychology interns and trainees who are supervised by the professional
staff. Services provided include individual and group counseling, crisis
intervention, consultation for faculty, professional staff and parents, offcampus referrals and educational 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:
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University City Campus: Creese Student Center Suite 201
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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.
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Will you let us know if our student has come in for counseling?
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. suicidal 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/studentaffairs/support_health_services/cc_ucmc/
about_us/privacy.
C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Center for Alcohol, Other Drug and Health Education
C.H.O.I.C.E.S. stands for choosing healthy options in challenging everyday
situations. This is the center’s motto and drives treatment and collaborative
programming. Students can get involved in the Center’s initiatives and support
the goal of fostering a healthy environment by contacting the Center.
Students may seek counseling and support services for addressing substance
abuse concerns through the C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Center.
For more information contact the C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Center at 215.895.2049 or
duchoices@drexel.edu. The C.H.O.I.C.E.S Center is located in the basement of
MacAlister Hall, first floor.
Hours: Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Fridays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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Where can students go for alcohol or drug concerns?
Students can go to the Counseling or C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Centers for an initial
assessment as well as on-going substance abuse counseling.
What if my student is in recovery — are there
resources available?
Contact the C.H.O.I.C.E.S. 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.
What additional services are provided?
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Consultations with parents and families
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Educational workshops
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Responsible host trainings
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Leadership trainings
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Outreach activities
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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
Drexel Student
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
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
Drexel 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 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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Drexel Barnes & Noble
Bookstore
Student Health
Insurance and
Immunization
Requirements
The University Bookstore is operated by Barnes & Noble Bookstores. The store
provides students and faculty with new, used, digital and rental textbooks,
computer software at discounted prices, magazines, trade books, Drexel
clothing and gifts, personal care products and much more.
For more information about the bookstore, visit drexel.bkstore.com or call
215.895.2855.
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 purchase insurance
at the above site. Failure to submit a
waiver form or purchase the Universitysponsored plan will result in an 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.
Student Immunizations
All new incoming fall start full-time
domestic students are required to
complete immunization requirements
before Aug. 15, 2014.
All new fall start international students are
also required to complete immunization
requirements before Oct. 1, 2014.
To find out more about the University
immunization or health insurance policies,
visit drexel.edu/ch.
Students on the University City campus
may email healthimmu@drexel.edu with
questions.
Students on the Center City campus may
call 215.762.4478.
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.
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Office of Campus
Activities
A central place to get
engaged at Drexel!
The Office of Campus Activities (OCA)
provides opportunities for meaningful
co-curricular engagement that develop
self-awareness, interpersonal skills and
citizenship that supplement academic, coop and professional experiences.
Why get involved?
Through co-curricular engagement,
we believe students learn new skills,
build diverse networks, add valuable
experiences to their resumes, maintain
a positive connection to Drexel and
have fun.
Campus Activities:
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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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Facilitates opportunities for student
learning, growth and development
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Recognizes and advises over 340
student organizations
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Advises the Campus Activities
Board (CAB), the primary studentrun programming organization
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Allocates student activity fees to
student organizations and Student
Affairs initiatives
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Implements Welcome Back Week
programs during the first week of
fall and spring terms
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Manages the Alternative Spring
Break (ASB) program, a series of
service experiences held locally,
domestically and internationally
To learn more, visit drexel.edu/oca or
e-mail askOCA@drexel.edu.
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International Co-op
Working abroad can
provide students with
a distinct advantage in
the global economy.
By living abroad, students will better
understand the interdependency of
countries and will have a first-hand look
at the ever-evolving global economic
landscape.
Students who choose an international
co-op experience will:
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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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The Steinbright Career Development
Center offers financial awards for eligible
students who complete an international
co-op experience. Students will receive
job search assistance, housing information
and help with obtaining visas and work
permits.
For academic year 2012-2013, Drexel
students across many disciplines worked
in over 50 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
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Commuter and Transfer
Student Engagement
Commuter and Transfer Student
Engagement’s (CTSE) purpose
is to help current and future
commuter and transfer students
navigate the Drexel experience.
including our Annual Off-campus Housing
Fair, Thanksgiving Luncheon and the
Commuter Car Show. To find out more
about the CTSE’s services, resources and
programs, visit drexel.edu/studentaffairs/
ctse or email commuters@drexel.edu.
CTSE is here to assist you and your
student in balancing home, social and
academic responsibilities. All first-year
commuter and transfer students are
assigned Commuter Assistants (CA) and
Transfer Assistants (TA) that serve as peer
mentors to help students successfully
transition to campus while connecting
them with the University and local
community.
Off-campus Housing
Both CAs and TAs plan engaging and fun
events on a weekly basis for the entire
commuter and transfer student population
Off-campus Housing provides students,
professional staff and faculty with
information on finding rental properties
and tips on tenant rights and living off
campus as well as mediation for landlord
and roommate disputes. To begin your offcampus housing search, visit drexel.edu/
offcampushousing. Also, use the CTSE
staff as a resource in your search
process or general off-campus
living questions by emailing
offcampushousing@drexel.edu.
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
crises for students and are equipped with
resources and knowledge when questions
are not easily answered. Parents and
families should refer their students to
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
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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 package and mail,
facilities and move-in/move-out concerns.
Parents and families should contact RDCs
for quick information and procedural
matters.
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.
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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 on-going 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 responsibilities
for the Residential
Living Office, in which
they oversee major
departmental initiatives
for the residential
population.
The living
experiences we offer
Drexel’s on-campus
residential communities
span every level of the
institution, from firstyear 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
intentional events
such as buildingwide dinners and
floor trips into
the city, first-year
students begin to
feel connected to
the campus and
Philadelphia.”
For first-year communities, students
receive support as they transition into
college. Through intentional events such
as building-wide 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.
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Upper-class residential communities
assist students as they transition into
co-op and a more demanding academic
schedule, providing students with the
skills necessary to not only find success
at Drexel, but in the years beyond
college. The Creating Opportunities for
Residential Engagement (CORE) program
allows upper-class residential students
to apply for funding for educational and
social programs that support the RLO
values of community,
inclusion, citizenship
and learning.
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.
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 partnered
to establish nine community sites that are
linked directly to each of the residential
communities. The partnership connects
residence hall staff and students to a
specific Drexel Community Scholar at
the Lindy Center in order to increase
participation of volunteer opportunities at
local West Philadelphia sites such as the
Mantua Community Center, the Lombard
Soup Kitchen and Philabundance.
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Academic engagement also remains at the
forefront of each residential community.
College Learning Communities (CLCs)
successfully integrate academics into the
residential experience of participating
students. CLC 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 CLCs, 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. 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.
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.
•
Bring pictures and other mementos
to help them remember important
friends and family members.
•
Empower your student to create
their own design of their living
space — help them create their new
sense of home.
•
React with curiosity when
discussing new courses and
professors.
•
Understand that study habits,
homework amounts, test options
and all that you knew about high
school academics may change.
•
Encourage your student to seek
out professors, academic advisors,
tutors, reference librarians and
other supportive academic
consultants.
Making friends and getting involved is
a vital part of the college experience
•
Encourage involvement as a healthy
form of balance.
•
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.
•
Encourage finding friends to study
with — it may actually improve a
student’s academic performance,
especially if they live in a college
learning community or with a
roommate/hallmate of a similar
major.
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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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.
•
Reflect what you are hearing back
to your student to see if they are
accurately stating their concerns
versus emotions.
•
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.
•
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.
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.
State expectations up front if
you have expectations regarding
household chores or laundry while
your student is home.
Find ways to make the student’s
true home — yours — seem special:
their favorite meals, traditions and
family time.
Mail in the residence halls
It is rare to get a card, letter or package
these days — try to send one, especially
when it’s least expected. Each resident
is assigned a mailbox. Residential Desk
Coordinators at each residence hall
sort all packages and mail. There are
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standard times for pickup of packages
and registered mail Monday thru 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 will not work.
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
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
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 Rennsselaer Hall
Student Name
3320 Powelton Ave.
Room Number
Philadelphia PA 19104
Helpful Contact Information
drexel.edu/rlo
Caneris Hall
Student Name
115 N. 32nd St.
Room Number
Philadelphia PA 19104
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 Rennsselaer Hall: 215.571.3068
Kelly Hall
Student Name
203 N. 34th St.
Room Number
Philadelphia PA 19104
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the authority to make arrests for all
criminal violations and are authorized to
enforce all federal, state and city statutes.
Drexel police officers are recognized
by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
Municipal Police Officer’s Education
and Training Commission (MPOETC).
To accomplish its mission, the DUPD
continuously interacts with a host of
public and private law enforcement and
security entities. In Nov. 2011, DUPD
earned international accreditation from
the Commission on Accreditation for Law
Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), becoming
one of only 10 law enforcement agencies
in Pennsylvania and one of 53 colleges
and universities nationwide to receive the
prestigious recognition of public safety
professional excellence.
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
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modern public and private security, law
enforcement, fire safety enforcement/
education and advanced technology.
In Nov. 2012, Security Magazine ranked
Drexel University third in the nation for
safety among United States colleges and
universities. Drexel is one of only two
Pennsylvania universities to be ranked by
Security Magazine.
Public Safety is made up of six
operating units that report to the Vice
President for Public Safety. They are:
•
Drexel University Police Department
(DUPD)
•
Security
•
Operations
•
Fire and Life Safety
•
Training and Accreditation
•
Finance and Administration
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The department also works collaboratively
with a host of law enforcement and
security partners that includes but
are 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.
The Drexel University Police Department
(DUPD) was created in July 2008. Under
the leadership of the Director of Police
Operations, 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
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The Fire & Life Safety Unit is critical to the
success of Public Safety’s mission. Under
the leadership of the Director of Fire &
Life Safety, the unit provides emergency
response, conducts safety education
and awareness training, performs safety
inspections, tests fire system reliability,
conducts evacuation and shelter-in-place
drills, oversees special event life safety
and is the University authority and liaison
with regulatory agencies.
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
institutional action and individual reaction
in the event of an emergency. The Drexel
University Emergency Preparedness Plan
focuses on maximizing the University’s
readiness to handle emergencies through
ongoing evaluation and risk mitigation,
emergency notifications, action strategies
and communications before, during and
after emergencies.
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Led by the Director of Operations,
the Operations Unit is the central
communications, monitoring and
technology hub of Public Safety. All
requests for service are processed
through our 24/7 Drexel University Public
Safety Communications Center (DUPSCC).
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). The DUSPCC
also achieved CALEA accreditation in
Nov. 2011. Drexel is the only university in
the world with an accredited, dedicated
communications center and is one of only
two accredited communications centers in
Pennsylvania.
The operations staff is also responsible
for the installation and management
of all Public Safety security and
communications technology including
the DrexelAlert notification system. In
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the event of an emergency, this system
enables fast and efficient dissemination
of critical information to students, faculty
and professional staff through e-mail, text
messaging and by phone, if necessary.
The Security unit is also responsible for
performing security assessments, crime
prevention awareness and education,
managing the Rape Aggression Defense
(RAD) program and community outreach.
Contact Information
Department of Public Safety
Administrative Offices
3201 Arch St., Suite 350
215.895.1550
These initiatives focus on the importance
of community and partnerships.
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.
Department of Public Safety
Communications Center
118 N. 34th St.
215.895.2222 (Emergency)
215.895.2822 (Non-Emergency)
To learn much more about the Department
of Public Safety please visit drexel.edu/
publicsafety.
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.
215.991.8132
Security services, combined with effective
community policing and relations is
imperative to providing a safe environment
and toward improving the quality of life on
and around the campus. The Security Unit,
led by the Director of Security, is charged
with coordination of security services
and technology at all three campuses.
Contract and security officer management
is one of the primary duties of this unit.
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, we are a visible crime
deterrent in University buildings and on
community patrol and respond 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.
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Strongly consider the
lessons shared below:
Think back to just a few years ago, when
your student may have been seeking
to earn his or her driver’s license. You
were required to be in the car with your
aspiring driver to ensure that all rules of
the road were followed — and they were
followed while you were in the car. The
town through which you drove was kind
enough to post rectangular white signs
throughout the area telling your aspiring
driver just how fast the car was permitted
to be operated in that area. How nice! And
your driver stayed strictly within the limits
of the posted speed sign.
Then the day arrived when you were no
longer required to accompany your driver.
Some of you likely continued to remain
an interested and concerned passenger.
Others eagerly abandoned this post and
turned the keys over without looking back.
What happened next varies by driver.
Some new drivers stayed within the speed
limit, and some pushed the limits. Some
flat-out pressed the gas pedal down as far
as it could go to see just how fast the car
would move.
Student Conduct and
Community Standards
Congratulations! Your student
is a part of the newest class at
Drexel. Here, they will make
life-long friends, learn valuable
life-lessons and achieve things
they may not currently believe
they are capable of achieving.
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All of these drivers returned home after
their journey with varying stories. Your
student may have accounted for a safe
and relaxing trip. Others returned home
with a speeding ticket. Some returned
home with a bent fender. You were not
there to prevent the negative outcomes.
The University setting is no different.
The student that you will drop off in midSeptember is the “s/he would never do
that” type of young adult. We have lots of
those types of students at Drexel. On the
other hand, you may be dropping off a
“s/he’s going to be kicked out within a
week” type of student. We hope not,
but you know your student’s behaviors
better than anyone. We have some of
these students at Drexel as well. If you
are thinking that your student is the first
student in this example and that you are
worry-free, what do you think will happen
when your student meets the second one?
You’re going to hear something at
New Student Orientation that could not
be spelled out any clearer: Students who
use or possess drugs will be suspended,
regardless of quality or quantity.
Said differently, the speed limit for
marijuana at Drexel University is 0 MPH.
The speed limit for sharing prescription
pills is 0 MPH.
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.
What happens when the life-long friends
also apply peer-pressure to make a bad
decision?
What are the consequences when
valuable life lessons are learned the
hard way?
What are the foreseeable concerns that
you should have as a concerned family
member?
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Highlights include:
•
Alcohol
•
All students will be treated with
dignity and respect
•
Detrimental Behavior
•
Discrimination
•
The Code of Conduct applies to
off-campus behavior as well as oncampus behavior
•
Dishonesty
•
Disruption
All policies related to drugs, alcohol,
academic misconduct, sexual
assault and more
•
Drugs
•
Failure to Comply
•
Falsification of Information
•
Fire Safety
•
Guest Policy
•
Harassment
•
Hazing
•
•
•
Procedures for students charged
with violations of the code of
conduct
Sanction options including
expulsion, suspension, probation,
parent notification and more
•
Sexual Assault/Misconduct
“Did I just read DRUGS?”
“Did I just read SUSPENSION?”
•
Theft
•
Violence
You did — and you’re going to learn some
other valuable tips that relate to student
conduct at Drexel while you are with us at
Orientation.
•
Weapons
University policies and the
Student Code of Conduct
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.
•
Academic Integrity
•
Acceptable Use (Computer/
Network)
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.
We hope the next time we see you will
be at Commencement in four to five
years. But if it is sooner, please know that
the outcome of all cases relies heavily
on congruence with our mission: To
champion responsibility and learning.
Student Conduct &
Community Standards: To
champion responsibility
and learning.
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Latino Heritage Month
NOTES
3
2
Labor Day
UNIVERSITY
CLOSED
22
29
28
Hazing
Prevention
Awareness Week
Week 2
Fall Term
Classes Begin
21
Welcome
Back Week
Week 1
17
16
15
14
30
23
First Day of
Autumn
24
Rosh Hashanah
Fall Orientation
Ends
New Student
Days (September
15th-20th)
Fall Orientation
Begins
10
9
8
1
wed
tue
mon
7
sun
september 2014
2014–15
18
25
Night on the Row
Commuter
Connection Day
Residence Hall
Move-In Deadline
11
4
thu
26
Drexel Night
at Citizens
Bank Park
19
New Student
Induction
Ceremony
12
5
fri
27
20
13
6
sat
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Calendar
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Alcohol Awareness
Month
Native American
and Alaska Native
Heritage Month
NOTES
Interfraternity Council
Recruitment
PanHellenic Sorority
Recruitment
LGBT History Month
NOTES
13
20
12
19
10
9
25
24
23
30
Week 11
Week 10
Thanksgiving
Holiday begins
at close of
classes (10pm)
18
Week 9
17
11
Veterans Day
4
tue
28
21
14
7
tue
16
Family Weekend
Week 8
3
mon
2
Week 7
sun
november 2014
26
Week 6
Week 5
27
Columbus Day
UNIVERSITY
CLOSED
Week 4
6
mon
5
Week 3
sun
october 2014
26
No classes
Administrative
offices open
19
12
5
wed
29
22
15
27
Thanksgiving Day
UNIVERSITY
CLOSED
20
Transgender
Day of
Rememberance
13
6
thu
30
23
16
9
2
1
8
thu
wed
28
UNIVERSITY
CLOSED
21
14
7
Last day to
withdraw from
a course
fri
31
Halloween
24
17
10
3
Yom Kippur
fri
29
22
15
8
Family Weekend
1
sat
25
18
11
4
sat
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Homecoming
NOTES
NOTES
26
25
Week 4
27
20
19
18
Week 3
Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day
UNIVERSITY
CLOSED
13
Week 2
12
6
tue
11
5
Labor Day –
No Classes
Winter Term
Classes Begin
mon
30
Info on the
2015-16 University
Housing Process
released
Grandparent’s Day
4
Week 1
sun
january 2015
28
29
23
22
First day of winter
21
16
15
14
Hanukkah Begins
28
29
22
21
Rosh Hashanah
15
8
1
SHSU Football vs.
Western Illinois
New Year’s Day
UNIVERSITY
CLOSED
thu
25
14
7
wed
31
24
Christmas
UNIVERSITY
CLOSED
18
17
Hanukkah Ends
11
4
thu
10
3
2
9
wed
tue
8
Finals Week
(December 8-13)
Classes Resume
(8am)
Deadline to
register for winter
break housing
(University
Residence Halls)
1
mon
7
sun
december 2014
30
23
First Day of
Autumn
Native
American Day
16
Bearkat Family
Weekend
9
Last Day to Drop
without a “Q”
and Receive
100% Refund
2
Winter
Orientation
UNIVERSITY
CLOSED
fri
26
Kwanzaa
UNIVERSITY
CLOSED
19
12
5
fri
17
31
24
Constitution Day
SHSU Football vs.
Central Arkansas
10
3
sat
27
20
13
6
sat
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2
9
16
23
8
15
22
Presidents Day
8
23
30
29
Welcome
Back Week
Week 1
Spring Term
Classes Begin
Alternative
Spring Break
Spring Break
22
Alternative
Spring Break
Spring Break
Finals Week
16
9
15
Grandparent’s Day
Week 10
Labor Day –
No Classes
2
1
Spring Orientation:
Available online March 1.
Complete before spring
classes begin.
Week 9
mon
sun
march 2015
Week 8
Week 7
Week 6
Groundhog Day
1
Week 5
mon
sun
NOTES
Black History Month
NOTES
february 2015
24
31
Alternative
Spring Break
Spring Break
17
St. Patrick’s Day
10
3
tue
24
17
10
3
tue
25
Rosh Hashanah
Alternative
Spring Break
Spring Break
18
11
4
wed
25
18
Ash Wednesday
11
4
wed
26
Alternative
Spring Break
Spring Break
19
12
5
SHSU Football vs.
Western Illinois
thu
26
19
12
5
thu
20
Alternative
Spring Break
27
First Day of
Autumn
Native
Spring Break
American Day
First Day of
Spring
Bearkat Family
Weekend
Deadline
for Honors
Applications
13
Last Day to Drop
without a “Q”
and Receive
100% Refund
6
fri
27
20
Last day to
withdraw from
a course
13
6
fri
21
28
Alternative
Spring Break
Spring Break
Constitution Day
SHSU Football vs.
Central Arkansas
14
7
sat
28
21
14
Valentine’s Day
7
sat
50
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Spring Jam
Collegiate LGBT
Pride Month
NOTES
Eating Disorder
Awareness Month
Asian and Pacific Islander
Heritage Month
NOTES
5
3
26
25
Week 10
24
31
Week 9
Memorial Day
UNIVERSITY
CLOSED
19
18
17
Week 8
Mother’s Day
Week 7
12
5
Cinco de Mayo
tue
11
4
mon
28
21
14
7
tue
10
Blue and Gold
Weekend
Week 6
sun
may 2015
26
Week 5
27
20
19
Week 4
Week 3
13
6
mon
12
Week of
World Fusion Fest
Greek Week
Easter
Week 2
sun
april 2015
27
20
13
6
wed
29
22
Earth Day
15
8
28
21
14
7
thu
30
23
16
9
2
1
April Fools’ Day
thu
wed
29
22
15
8
1
fri
24
17
10
3
Good Friday
fri
30
23
16
9
2
Blue and Gold
Weekend
sat
25
18
11
4
sat
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21
28
29
15
14
Finals Week
Begins
30
23
16
9
2
1
8
tue
mon
7
sun
june 2015
24
17
10
3
wed
25
18
11
4
thu
26
19
12
Commencement
5
fri
13
27
20
Commencement
Move-Out Day for
Residence Halls
6
sat
Drexel University University City Campus
Parking
Blue & Gold Shuttle
Accessible Entrance
Dragon Shuttle
SEPTA Subway
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
School of Law
LeBow Engineering Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
College of Engineering
LeBow Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
LeBow College of Business
Library Learning Terrace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29A
MacAlister Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9B
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· Pennoni Honors College
54
Race Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
118 N . 34th Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Towers Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
208 N . 35th Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Northside Dining Terrace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19A
Van Rensselaer Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
225 N . 32nd Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
One Drexel Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Ross Commons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
400 N . 31st Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Nesbitt Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
School of Public Health
Goodwin College of Professional Studies
Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building . . . . . . . 58
Parking Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Rush Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
College of Computing & Informatics
Sorority Houses
Pearlstein Business Learning Center . . . . . . . . . . 53
Alpha Sigma Alpha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Peck Problem Solving and Research Building . . . . . 55
Delta Phi Epsilon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Peck Alumni Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Delta Zeta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
PSA Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Phi Mu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Randell Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Residence Halls
3201 Arch Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
3210 Cherry Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55B
3210 Spring Garden Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
3608 Powelton Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Phi Sigma Sigma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Steinbright Career Development Center . . . . . . . 81
Calhoun Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Stratton Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Caneris Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
University Crossings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
URBN Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Main Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Kelly Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Mandell Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9A
Millennium Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Marks Intercultural Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Myers Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
URBN Center Annex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
North Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Vidas Athletic Complex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Drexel University Center City Campus
Bellet Building
9
Bobst Building
2
Franklin Office Center
7
Friends Center
16
Hahnemann Garage
13
Myer Feinstein Polyclinic
1
New College Building
5
North Tower (Main Hospital Entrance)
3
Philadelphia Gateway Parking Garage
14
School of Health Sciences and
Humanities Building
6
South Tower
4
Stiles Hall
8
Three Parkway Building & Friends Select
15
207 N. Broad Street
12
219 N. Broad Street
11
221 N. Broad Street
10
245 North 15th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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College of Arts and Sciences
School of Public Health
MacAlister Hall, Room 4020
215.895.1805
Nesbitt Hall
267.359.6047
College of Computing &
Informatics (formerly iSchool/
College of Information
Science and Technology)
Westphal College of
Media Arts & Design
URBN Center, Room 103
215.895.2396
Rush Building, Room 306
215.895.2474
College of Engineering
Administrative Offices
University Crossings, Room 155
215.895.2211
Asbury Protestant Ministries
College of Nursing and
Health Professions
James E. Marks Intercultural Center,
2nd Floor
215.895.2522
1505 Race St., Room 415
215.762.8347
Athletics
Drexel University College
of Medicine
245 N. 15th Street
215.762.7000
Billing/Bursar’s Office
Drexel University School of Law
Bookstore
3320 Market St., Room 453
215.571.4716
MacAlister Hall, 1st Floor
215.895.2860
Goodwin College of
Professional Studies
Campus Activities
One Drexel Plaza, Suite 100
215.895.2159
Key University Resources
LeBow College of Business
Paul Peck Problem Solving and
Research Building, 3rd Floor
215.895.2110
Pennoni Honors College
University Operator
Colleges and Schools
215.895.2000/215.895.2001
University Mailing Address
Drexel University
3141 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia PA 19104
University Website
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Center for Hospitality and
Sports Management
Paul Peck Problem Solving and
Research Building
215.895.2411
Close School of Entrepreneurship
402 Pearlstein
215.895.2527
5016 MacAlister Hall
215.895.1609
School of Biomedical Engineering,
Science and Health Systems
Bossone Research Enterprise Center,
Room 707
215.895.2215
School of Education
Korman Center, Room 209
215.895.6770
Drexel University
Daskalakis Athletic Center
215.895.1999
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(See Drexel Central)
Creese Student Center, Lower Level
215.895.1328
Certification of Enrollment
(See Drexel Central)
Class Absence Verification
(See Academic Advising)
Commencement
Main Building, 1st Floor
877.384.7237
Commuter and Transfer
Student Engagement
Creese Student Center, Lower level
215.895.1328
Computing Services
(See Information Resources and
Technology)
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Co-operative Education - Steinbright
Career Development Center
3201 Arch St., Suite 250
215.895.2185
Counseling Center
Creese Student Center, Suite 201
215.895.1415
Course Registration
(See Drexel Central)
Health Center
Office of the Provost
Student Affairs/Dean of Students
3401 Market St., Suite 105B
215.895.4700
Main Building, Suite 102
215.895.2200
Creese Student Center, Suite 215
215.895.2501
Health Insurance
Parking Services
Creese Student Center, Suite 201
215.895.2507
General Services Building, Lobby
215.895.2813
Student Center for
Inclusion & Culture
Hillel/Jewish Student Life
Residential Living Office/
University Housing Office
James E. Marks Intercultural Center,
2nd Floor
215.895.2531
Towers Hall, 1st Floor
215.895.6155
Student Conduct and
Community Standards
Housing
ROTC
(On-campus: see Residential Living)
(Off-campus: see Off-campus Housing)
Armory 015
215.590.8808
Creese Student Center, Suite 215
215.895.6074
Identification Cards
Security/Public Safety
(See DragonCard)
3201 Arch St.
215.895.2822 (non-emergency)
215.895.2222 (emergency)
Creese Student Center
Creese Student Center, Suite 119
215.895.2515
Dean of Students
(See Student Affairs)
Dining Services
MacAlister Hall, 1st Floor
215.895.6187
Immunizations
Creese Student Center, Suite 201
215.895.2507
Disability Services
3201 Arch St., Suite 210
215.895.1401
DragonCard
Creese Student Center, Room 124
215.895.6095
Drexel Central - Center City Campus
New College Building, Room 1142
Drexel Central - University
City Campus
Main Building, Suite 106
Drexel Learning Center
Creese Student Center, Room 050
215.895.2568
Equality and Diversity
James E. Marks Intercultural Center, 1st
floor
215.895.1405
Financial Aid
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Information Resources and
Technology (Computing &
Networking Resources)
Shuttle Service
General Services Building
215.895.2822
215.895.1700
Student Employment/
Human Resources
3201 Arch St., Suite 430
215.895.2850
Transcripts
(See Drexel Central)
Tutoring
(See Drexel Learning Center)
Korman Center, Room 118
215.895.2020
International Students and
Scholars Services
Creese Student Center, Suite 210
215.895.2502
New Student and Family Programs
Creese Student Center, Suite 215
215.895.0297
Newman Catholic Campus Ministries
James E. Marks Intercultural Center,
2nd Floor
215.386.9732
Off-campus Housing
Creese Student Center, Lower Level
215.895.1328
(See Drexel Central)
Office of the President
Fraternity and Sorority Life
Main Building 103
215.895.2100
Creese Student Center, Suite 215
215.571.3575
James E. Marks Intercultural Center, 1st
Floor
215.895.2662
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Places to Stay
A Bed and Breakfast
Connection of Philadelphia
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel
Sheraton Philadelphia University
City Hotel
800.448.3619
610.644.8790
bnbphiladelphia.com
Please see ad on p. 39.
3600 Sansom St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.823.6240
theinnatpenn.com
Please see ad on p. 22.
1201 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215.625.2900
PhiladelphiaMarriott.com
Please see ad on p. 25.
Sonesta Hotel Philadelphia
1800 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
800.Sonesta
sonesta.com/philadelphia
Please see ad on p. 33.
36th & Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.387.8000
philadelphiasheraton.com
Please see ad on p. 17.
Places to Live
Campus Apartments
4043 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
888.752.7259
campusapts.com
Please see ad on inside front cover.
Rent In Philly
Museum Towers
1801 Buttonwood
Philadelphia, PA 19130
877.820.4921
rentinphilly.net
Please see ad on p. 27.
Where to Shop
The Courts Apartments
3500 Powelton Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.386.3177
thecourtsliving.com
Please see ad on p. 13.
Where to Eat
The Fresh Grocer
Eds Buffalo Wings & Pizza
4001 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.222.9200
thefreshgrocer.com
Please see ad on p. 40.
3513 Lancaster Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.222.4000
edswings.com
Please see ad on p. 19.
Additional Services
ARMY ROTC
215.590.8808
goarmy.com/rotc/parents2014
Please see ad on p. 63.
DragonCard Office
Creese Student Center Room 124
3210 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.895.6095
drexel.edu/dragoncard
Please see ad on p. 14.
Drexel Parking Services
General Services Building &
Parking Garage
34th and Market St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.895.2813
drexel.edu/parking
Please see ad on p. 62.
Explore University City
3940 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.243.0555
universitycity.org
Please see ad on p. 26.
Franklin Mint Federal
Credit Union
3200 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(267) 298-1018
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Please see ad on p. 3.
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UniversityParent.com
Please see ad on p. 37.
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