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Welcome to your virtual orientation!

Information from every session you would experience during a face-to-face orientation has been provided below through videos and links – to supplement the livestream experience. Check out a welcome to the Drake community from some famous faces, and some informational videos from various Drake departments. We look forward to seeing you online!

Schedule of Live Streaming Events

Welcome to Drake

Thank you, Bulldogs

Thank you for being part of our Virtual Orientation! We look forward to welcoming you to campus soon!

Our Team

Melissa Sturm-Smith

Melissa Sturm-Smith

Associate Provost for Academic Excellence & Student Success
 

Phone: (515) 271-3761

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Marina Verlengia

Marina Verlengia

Director
New Student and Parent Programs

Phone: (515) 271-4043

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Gina Ryan

Gina Ryan

Student Programs Operations Specialist
 

Phone: (515) 271-2835

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Only a few more things to do before you're an official Bulldog!

Don't forget to complete the post-orientation tasks provided on the checklist. We can't wait to see you on campus this fall!


Review the New Student Checklist now>>
Review the Orientation Flipbook online>>