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Home   >  College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences   >  Student Resources   >  Advising

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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

Health Sciences Program Plans
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

Pharmacy Program Plans
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    

Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Program Plans
Program Entering in Entering in Entering in
3+3 HS-S/Pre-Occupational Therapy 2025-26 2024-25 2023-24
3+3 HS-U/Pre-Occupational Therapy 2025-26 2024-25 2023-24
Occupational Therapy Doctorate 2025-26 2024-25 2023-24

Nursing

Nursing Program Plans
Program Entering in Entering in
3+1 HS-S/Pre-Nursing 2025-26 2024-25
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) 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.

  • Registration
  • Viewing Unofficial Transcript
  • Adding or Dropping a Course
CPHS Office of Advising

In-person and virtual appointments available via your Support Network in Starfish. We look forward to hearing from you!

Monday—Friday, from 8:00-4:30 p.m.

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