2022 Orientation Schedule
Summer Orientation 2022
DAY ONE
12:30 - 1:30 PM: Orientation Check-in
- After you get checked in for orientation, students will be directed to their residence hall for the night. Only students will be assigned a room for the night, guests and families should plan to stay at a nearby hotel. Linens, towels, and a thin blanket are provided for your stay in the residence hall. The following items are recommended:
- Extra blanket
- Alarm Clock
- Extra towel and toiletries
- Casual clothing and shoes
- Extra money for Drake apparel and snack (meals are provided)
- Sweater/Sweatshirt (temperatures in different buildings vary)
1:45 PM: Welcome to the Bulldog Community!
2:05 PM - Student and Parent Sessions
3:00 PM: Drake Technology Session
- This session will highlight information you need to know about living on campus covering things such as; what to bring and what not bring, basic policy and procedures, mail and packages, hall amenities, important dates and dining on campus.
3:45 - 5:55 PM: Breakout Sessions
- 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM (3:45- 4:10 PM and 4:20 – 4:45 PM)
- Student Accounts & Financial Aid – Next Steps
- Bulldogs at Work: Student Employment
- Equity, inclusion, and access at Drake
- Fraternity & Sorority Life
- Food for Thought: Drake Dining and Student Services Center
- Health and Safety at Drake
- 5:00 PM – 5:55 PM (5:00 – 5:25 PM and 5:35 – 5:55 PM)
- Making Halls into Homes: Residence Life
- Professional & Career Development: It's not just for seniors
- Student Involvement
- Recreation & Wellness
- First Generation Student Experience
- Pre-Medical and Pre-Health Care Professions
6:00 PM: Dinner in Hubbell Dining Hall
6:40 PM: Students prep for day two
6:45 - 7:30 PM: Parent/Family Member Social
7:00 - 8:30 PM: Students – Life at Drake
- Join us for fun breakout sessions to discover everything we have to offer to make your Drake experience one-of-a-kind. We have something for everyone! It’s your Drake experience so come see the possibilities and get ready for an experience you won’t forget!
8:45 - 10:30 PM: Students – Music/Activities
DAY TWO
8:00 - 9:30 AM: Breakfast in Hubbell Dining Hall
8:30 - 9:30 AM: Campus Tours
9:00 - 10:00 AM: College of Arts & Sciences Academic Program Overview
9:30 - 10:00 AM: College of Business & Public Administration Academic Program Overview
10:00 - 11:00 AM: College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, School of Journalism & Mass Communication, and School of Education Academic Program Overviews
10:15 AM – 12:00 PM: Farewell Reception/Services Fair
12:00 PM: Student/Guest Check-out - Residence Halls close
*All sessions are for both students and guests unless specified that it is for Students Only*