New Bright College Student Checklist

• In order to register for Summer Bridge Program, you must first pay your $100 non-refundable enrollment deposit. Visit drake.edu/admitted to make this payment.
• If you have any concerns with making this $100 deposit, email grace.wenzel@drake.edu

• Sign up for the Summer Bridge Program, August 10 - 14, at drake.edu/admitted. 

• Once logged in, click on “Apply Here”
• Then begin your housing and meal application for the Residence Hall 2026-2027 or Commuter Fall 2026 for commuter students.
• Complete all required pages and be sure to click on submit on the confirmation page.
• Meal Plan Changes can be completed in August of the Fall Semester and January of the Spring Semester, until the first Thursday of classes. After this date the meal plan cannot be changed.
• Questions may be directed to housing@drake.edu

• Students should submit a Drake ID photo to begin the mobile ID process.  Once your photo has been approved, you’ll receive an email to your Drake email address with further instructions to load the ID to your phone or watch.  If your photo is denied because it is too large, try a screenshot of the photo or zoom into just your face to make it smaller!
• If you have any questions or issues with your photo submission, feel free to email studentservices@drake.edu.  Feel free to get your ID set up this summer, but we will also plan to take photos at your orientation if you’d prefer.

Submit your Medical History Form.

• Students who have not satisfied the above requirements will not be permitted to register for the following semester’s classes. 

  • Medical history forms may be submitted via email (drakecommunityclinic@broadlawns.org), fax or dropped off at the Health Center on campus.

• Log in to myDrake 
• Click the My Email icon under Commonly Used Apps. 
• You will not be required to enter any more log-in information.  A new email window will open automatically.

• Log in through myDrake  
• Select MyDUSIS  
• Navigate to the personal information tab 

• Please visit Work Study website for more information and next steps. 

• Your Bulldog Bucks can be used for printing, concessions, off-campus dining in Dogtown and Bookstore purchases. Bulldog Bucks are different than flex dollars associated with a meal plan 
• Learn how by visiting here.  

• Reach out to Drake’s dietitian Samantha Matt via email at samantha.matt@drake.edu. 

• Complete the intake form by selecting Forms at to start the process for requesting accommodations through Student Disability Services.  

• This course will educate students about preventing sexual assaults, bystander interventions and provide information about campus resources. Check your email on or after July 1^st. It must be completed prior to the start of class to ensure your account is not place on hold, preventing you from registering for classes in the spring. 

• Email financialaid@drake.edu about any non-Drake scholarships you are receiving (Name/source of the scholarship and the amount)
• Develop your plan to pay your bill.
• If utilizing loans, complete all required steps (instructions available here).
• If utilizing a payment plan, enroll through the Student Accounts section of myDrake after you receive your first bill.

• Add anyone who you would like to receive billing notification or have access to your student account as an authorized user. Setting up an Authorized User in Touchnet

• Email transcripts to admission@drake.edu or
• By mail to Drake University 
  Attn: Undergraduate Admission  
  2507 University Ave 
  Des Moines, IA 50311 

• Log into myDrake, click on the Fork & Knife Icon to access the Housing & Meal Plan Portal
• Click on “apply here”
• Select your current application
• Click on Meal Plan Selection Tab
• Click on Save and Continue
• Click on the Final Confirmation Tab to complete this meal plan change
• A confirmation email of the meal plan change will be sent to the students drake.edu email account.
• Questions may be directed to housing@drake.edu

• Fall Semester billing notifications are emailed out to students and authorized users.
• Sign up for the payment plan begins once bills are emailed out and is available until the first day of the term. Setting up a Payment Plan in Touchnet

• Login to Handshake, is a comprehensive system providing both students and alumni access to employment opportunities, scheduling on-campus interviews and company profiles.

• Learn more about recruitment and how to get involved in fraternity and sorority life by visiting here.

• Check out Welcome Weekend details and schedule.