Advising
We are committed to supporting your academic, personal, and professional aspirations. We are your academic care team.
Blended Advising Model
Academic Advising Specialist
One of our academic advising specialists 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
Mindy Cathcart
Assistant Director of Student Affairs
mindy.cathcart@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.
Clinical & Medical Sciences (HS-S)*
Health Care Administration (HS-D)*
Three to a Degree (Clinical & Medical Sciences) (HS-S)*
*The program plans listed here are for students entering in 2026 or later. A complete list of curriculum guides for current students of all classes and programs, including those pursuing dual degrees, can be found on the CPHS Internal Site.
3+3 Clinical & Medical Sciences/Pre-Occupational Therapy*
3+3 Public Health/Pre-Occupational Therapy*
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)*
*The program plans listed here are for students entering in 2026 or later. A complete list of curriculum guides for current students of all classes and programs, including those pursuing dual degrees, can be found on the CPHS Internal Site.
Pre-Pharmacy/Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)*
PharmD/Master of Business Administration (MBA)*
PharmD/Master of Public Health (MPH)*
PharmD/Master of Science in Leadership (MSL)*
*The program plans listed here are for students entering in 2026 or later. A complete list of curriculum guides for current students of all classes and programs, including those pursuing dual degrees, can be found on the CPHS Internal Site.
3+1 Clinical and Medical Sciences/Pre-Nursing*
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)*
*The program plans listed here are for students entering in 2026 or later. A complete list of curriculum guides for current students of all classes and programs, including those pursuing dual degrees, can be found on the CPHS Internal Site.
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.