Ryan Thompson
Ryan Thompson
- ryan.thompson@drake.edu
- Title: Senior Assistant Director of Admission
- Territory: Iowa schools with zip codes beginning with 520 and 521; Wisconsin, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, and Puerto Rico
- Educational Background: B.A., Iowa State University
- Hometown: Tucson, Arizona
Three interesting things about Ryan:
- I once scored 45 points in a High School basketball game.
- I'm a fly fishing guide and casting instructor.
- I've seen over 100 live bands perform.
Why do you love Drake? Drake provides students with exceptional academic, social and professional opportunities with the focus placed on outcomes.
What is your favorite thing to do in the Des Moines Metro? I enjoy going to see live music at the many different venues in the Des Moines metro area
What is your favorite food to get in Hubbell Dining Hall? Thin crust pizza and ice cream.
Ryan's advice for prospective students: Be open to trying new things and meet as many people as possible but always stay true to yourself.
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June, July, August: The Office of Admission is open for individual campus visits and tours Monday-Friday.
June -The application for Fall 2013 transfer admission will be accepted through the end of the month. Applications submitted after July 1 will be considered on a space-available basis.
July 4-5- Drake closed for Independence Day
August 1 - application opens for Fall 2014 admission
August 5-9- Iowa Private College Week
August 21 - First Year Student move-in day
August 26 - First day of fall semester
