Transfer Registration

Once you have decided to attend Drake University, you can register for classes. Please contact your college/school representative as soon as possible for registration for fall classes.

Depending on your needs and circumstances, your appointment may be in person or by telephone, fax or e-mail. You can call direct or use Drake’s toll-free number, 1-800-44-DRAKE, and ask for the representatives below.

College of Arts and Sciences and School of Fine Arts
Terry Kruse, Assistant Dean for Academic Support
515-271-2801; fax 515-271-2558
terry.kruse@drake.edu

College of Business and Public Administration
Karen Pomeroy, Academic Support Specialist
515-271-3142; fax 515-271-4518
karen.pomeroy@drake.edu

School of Education
Eunice Merideth, Associate Dean
515-271-2599; fax 515-271-4140
eunice.merideth@drake.edu

School of Journalism and Mass Communication
David Wright, Assistant Dean
515-271-2838; fax 515-271-2798
david.wright@drake.edu

College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Renae Chesnut, Associate Dean
515-271-3018; fax 515-271-4171
renae.chesnut@drake.edu

In addition to registering for classes, your appointment will include the following:
  • Degree planning
  • How transfer credits apply to your Drake degree program
  • Academic advising
  • College/school-specific registration procedure
  • Overview of academic assistance/support services

Transfer Orientation

Orientation for transfer students is incorporated into Welcome Weekend activities designed for all students which begin Wednesday, August 20. However, a transfer-specific orientation session will be held on Saturday, August 23. Additional information regarding transfer orientation and Welcome Weekend will be mailed in July.

Meeting other transfer students and learning about the following areas will help with your successful transition to Drake.

  • Academic success and campus life at Drake
  • Technology at Drake
  • Library resources
  • Meeting your individual needs
Take care of these important tasks:

The following offices will be open during regular hours — 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — throughout the summer and after classes begin. Some offices also will be open by appointment if you are unable to be on campus due to work and family obligations.

  • Student Accounts, Old Main — payments & parking stickers

  • Student Financial Planning, Carnegie Hall (closed 12-1 p.m.)
  • Professional and Career Development Services, Old Main, Rm. 107 — On-Campus Employment (closed 12-1 p.m.)
  • Student Life Center, Olmsted Center — Student ID (open 8 a.m.-12:30 a.m M-SA)