Advising
We are committed to supporting your academic, personal, and professional aspirations. We are your academic care team.
Blended Advising Model
Academic Advising Specialist
Our academic advising specialist will work with you one-on-one to chart a path to graduation that is unique to you, supporting your academic and personal goals.
Nicholas Kavanaugh
Director of Student Affairs
nicholas.kavanaugh@drake.edu
Faculty Mentor
A faculty member in your program of study who will provide mentorship and guidance in support of your personal and professional aspirations. This is your go-to person for those “big picture” questions.
Get Connected
Find your Academic Advising Specialist and Faculty Mentor—and schedule a meeting—in Starfish.
Program Plans
Program plans are helpful planning tools that set out all requirements for your degree. The plans for our undergraduate majors include a program sheet, which outlines the degree requirements in list form, and a curriculum guide, which breaks down the degree requirements by semester. Select your program plan based on the year you entered Drake.
Health Sciences
| Program | Entering in | Entering in | Entering in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Medical Sciences (HS-S) | 2025-26 | 2024-25 | 2023-24 |
| Health Care Administration (HS-D) | 2025-26 | 2024-25 | 2023-24 |
| Public Health (HS-U) | 2025-26 | 2024-25 | 2023-24 |
| 3+1 HS-S/BSN Allen College | 2025-26 | 2024-25 | |
| 3+1 HS-S/BSN Mercy College | 2025-26 | 2024-25 | |
| 3+3 HS-S/Law (J.D.) | 2025-26 | 2024-25 | |
| 3+1 HS-S/Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences Mercy College | 2025-26 | 2024-25 | |
| 3+1 HS-S/MS HIA | 2025-26 | 2024-25 | |
| 3+2 HS-D/MHA (DMU) | 2025-26 | 2024-25 | |
| 3+2 HS-U/MHA (DMU) | 2025-26 | 2024-25 | |
| 3+2 HS-D/MPH (DMU) | 2025-26 | 2024-25 | |
| 3+2 HS-U/MPH (DMU) | 2025-26 | 2024-25 | |
| 3+3 HS-D/Law (J.D.) | 2025-26 | 2024-25 | |
| 3+2 HS-D/MBA (Zimpleman) | 2025-26 | 2024-25 | |
| 3+2 HS-D/MPA (Zimpleman) | 2025-26 | 2024-25 | |
| 3+2 HS-S/MSBS (DMU) | 2025-26 | 2024-25 | |
| 3+1 HS-D/MS HIA | 2025-26 | 2024-25 | |
| 3 to a Health Sciences Degree | 2025-26 | 2024-25 |
Pharmacy
| Program | Entering in | Entering in | Entering in | Entering in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Pharmacy/Pharmacy (PharmD) | 2025-26 | 2024-25 | 2023-24 | 2022-23 |
| PharmD Extended Pathway | 2025-26 | |||
| PharmD/Law | 2025-26 | 2024-25 | ||
| PharmD/MBA | 2025-26 | 2024-25 | ||
| PharmD/MPA | 2025-26 | 2024-25 | ||
| PharmD/MPH | 2025-26 | 2024-25 | ||
| PharmD/MSL | 2025-26 | 2024-25 | ||
| PharmD/MSHIA | 2025-26 | 2024-25 |
Degree Evaluation
You can generate a new degree evaluation anytime in your student profile. The evaluation shows your progress in meeting all your degree requirements, including:
- Drake Curriculum coursework
- Declared major requirements
- Transfer credit equates
- GPA requirements
- General electives
- Credits earned vs. required for graduation
How do I find it?
Log into your Student Profile. If you need assistance, this guide will show you how to view your degree evaluation and grades.
Additional Resources
The Office of the Registrar is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of all student records. Their webpage includes helpful information such as registration details, evaluating transfer credits, and a GPA calculator.
The Office of the Registrar also maintains various how-to guides on navigating Drake systems. A few of the more commonly used guides are linked below.