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 all prospective students opportunities to explore Drake remotely through weekday student-guided virtual tours, virtual individual admission counselor appointments, and the Virtual Sneak Peek at Drake program. A limited number of on-campus visits are available for senior and transfer students only, with adherence to health and safety guidelines. Date availability is listed.
Ongoing updates from the University are available on the COVID-19 Response website.
Visit Drake
Uncover how unique Drake really is
Student-Led Virtual Tour
Each Student-Led Virtual Tour is guided by two Student Ambassadors. On your virtual tour, your student guides will show you around the virtual campus and tell you more about the student experience. You will have an opportunity to ask your tour guides questions face-to-face on-camera during your tour program.
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? Group programs are offered both virtually and on-campus. Programs include a Drake overview, Q&A panels, opportunities to dive into academics & to chat with faculty, staff, and students, and possibly a "celebrity" appearance with Drake's live mascot, Griff!
Personalized Individual Experience
Create a personalized visit that fits your schedule and interests! Options are offered year-round both on-campus and virtually to connect with an admission counselor and to tour Drake.
Academic-Themed Programs
Interested in specific Drake University majors or fields of study? Consider a deeper dive into your area of interest.
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
