The Office of Admission is taking precautions to protect our students, faculty and staff, and prospective students from the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
We have updated our visit programs to provide prospective students opportunities to explore Drake remotely. All on-campus group programs and individual visits through August have been canceled or moved online.
Ongoing updates from the University are available on the COVID-19 Response website.
Visit Drake
Uncover how unique Drake really is
Bulldog Days of Summer
Visit this summer and enjoy Drake's premier summer program! Learn about the “Drake fit”, dynamic campus experience, admission and scholarship processes (including details on the new test optional policy). Plus, choose from program "add-on" options including Academic Meetings and Student-Led Guided Virtual Tours.
Program Dates: August 3, 5, 7
Options for experiencing Drake University
Wondering when to start visiting colleges? Drake offers a lot of ways to experience Drake University. Choose one that best fits your needs and schedule and see why Drake is one of the best private colleges in the Midwest.
Note: Same-day visit registrations cannot be processed.
Group Preview Programs
Want to take part in a preview of the life of a Drake Bulldog? Our virtual Drake Preview Programs feature messages from faculty, staff, and students. They also include a Drake overview, student-created campus tour videos, Q&A panels, opportunities to chat with faculty, and a Griff live stream.
Personalized Individual Experience
Create a personalized digital visit that fits your schedule and interests! You’ll video chat with an admission counselor and see a student-created campus tour video. If you register more than seven days in advance, you can request a meeting with faculty members in your area of interest.
Academic-Themed Programs
Interested in specific Drake University majors or fields of study? Consider a deeper dive into your area of interest. Please note that different academic-themed visit programs are held throughout the year.
Ready to visit? There's an option right for you:
Discover Des Moines
Drake is in the middle of a thriving, diverse metro area of 700,000 people. If you have extra time before or after your visit, explore Des Moines.
Top 10 Hippest Mid-Sized Cities in America.
—Gogobot.com, 2019
#5 Best Place to Live in the U.S.
—U.S. News and World Report, 2019
Top 10 Best State Capitals to Live In.
—Wallethub, 2019
