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Campus Visit Programs

Drake offers many different types of group visit programs targeted towards prospective students in different stages of the college search process, but all programs allow you to explore several aspects of Drake life in one day. Residence hall overnight visits can be coordinated the night before a group visit on a space-available basis with at least a two-week notice.

Current Campus Visit Program Opportunities

Iowa Private College Week

August 5-9, 2013

The Iowa Private College Week program is offered twice daily. The morning session runs from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The afternoon session runs from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Check-in begins 30 minutes prior to each program.

Iowa Private College Week is a coordinated campus visit program with all 29 Iowa private colleges, giving you the chance to visit Drake and other private schools all on a set schedule. Your Drake visit will be a summer, half-day program (a morning or afternoon session) that includes a campus tour, academic breakout session, an admission and financial aid presentation, and the chance to speak with and ask questions of current Drake students. Lunch on campus is also offered. Register now!

Campus Preview Days

October 28, 2013

November 11, 2013

Campus Preview Day agenda is from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Check-in begins 30 minutes prior to the program.

Campus Preview Days are full-day programs designed for prospective students to learn more about life at Drake. Campus Preview Days include a campus tour, academic breakout session, an admission and financial aid presentation, lunch with faculty members, and a Q&A with Drake staff and students. Registration for Fall 2013 Preview Days will start in August.

Campus Preview Half-Days

October 17, 2013

Octover 18, 2013

Campus Preview Half-Days are offered twice daily at either 9 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Check-in begins 30 minutes prior to the program.Campus Preview Half-Days are designed to give prospective students a sample of life at Drake. You can choose either a morning or afternoon session and your itinerary will include a campus tour, an admission and financial aid presentation and an academic breakout session with a faculty member. Registration for Fall 2013 half-day programs will begin in August.

Upcoming Campus Visit Program Opportunities

Admitted Student Days

Friday, March 7, 2014

Friday, April 4, 2014

Friday, April 11, 2014

Admitted Student Day agenda runs from 8:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Check-in begins 30 minutes prior to the program.

Admitted students are encouraged to attend this program, designed for students who are finishing their college search process. Admitted Student Days include a full-day agenda, giving students a glimpse into the life of a Drake student during a school day. Itinerary includes a campus tour, an academic break-out session, a Q&A with Drake students, faculty and staff, lunch in the dining hall with Drake students, and information sessions on study abroad, fraternities and sororities (including tours of the houses), athletics and intramurals (including tours of the facilities), campus resources, internships, research, the Honors program, leadership on campus and other activities that Drake students engage in. Register Now!

Sophomore and Junior Preview Days

Monday, February 17, 2014

Monday, April 14, 2014

Monday, April 21, 2014

Sophomore and Junior Preview Day agenda runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Check-in begins 30 minutes prior to the program.

Sophomore and Junior Preview Days are full-day programs designed for high school sophomores and juniors who are getting an early start on their college search. This program includes a campus tour, academic breakout session, an admission and financial aid presentation, lunch with faculty members, and a Q&A with Drake staff and students. Register now!