High school seniors, we'll roll out the blue carpet for you.
Drake University offers student-led college tours for high school students in a variety of different visit options that give you the opportunity to see and hear more about Bulldog life. Choose a date and program that works for you!
Group Preview Program Options
Want to take part in an action-packed preview of the life of a Drake Bulldog? Campus Preview Programs feature interactions and sessions with faculty, staff and students and also include a Drake overview, student-led Drake University campus tours, Q&A panels, academic overview, lunch and a farewell reception.
Info Sessions, Class, Tour, Griff, Lunch, Student Panel, Academic Meetings
March 6, March 27, April 3
Admitted students: this is your day! Students and parents will experience a conference-type format with several concurrent sessions each hour. Navigate your Drake experience! Sessions include academic meetings with faculty, class options, residence and dining hall tours, information break-out sessions on a wide array of Drake programs and services, lunch on campus and much, much more.
Personalized Individual Visit
Do you have specific people or places you’d like to see during your visit? We can create a personalized, weekday visit agenda for you. You’ll meet with an admission counselor, take a student-led tour, and enjoy lunch on campus. Meetings with specific faculty or staff members can be requested with a week’s notice (for juniors, seniors, and transfer students only).
Personalized Meetings, Tour, Admission Counselor Meeting, Academic Overviews
Select Fridays
This includes everything in Your Drake Day visit, plus a Q&A student panel, an academic meeting, lunch and a chance to meet Griff, Drake’s live mascot.
Tour, Admission Counselor Meeting
Available weekdays
Your day will include a student-led campus tour, lunch, and a meeting with an admission counselor. Academic appointments can be requested up to a week in advance.
Academic-Themed Visit 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.
Class, Tour, Audition, Drake Overview
January 31 & February 7, 2020
For admittance into the Department of Music and scholarship consideration, an audition is required. Come explore Drake’s exceptional music program and audition.
Info Sessions, Lunch, Site Visits, Academic Overviews
January 17, 2020
Business@Drake Day is a deep-dive for seniors and transfer students into Drake's College of Business & Public Administration (CBPA).
Info Sessions, Site Visits
January 19, 2020
Create your future in the School of Journalism & Mass Communication! This program is designed for admitted SJMC students and families.
Info Sessions, Class, Tour, Academic Overviews
February 10, 2020
Teacher Ed@Drake Day is a program designed for high school seniors and transfer students who are interested in learning more about Drake's School of Education.
Tour, Interactive Lab, Student Panel, Academic Meetings
February 27, 2020
Admitted students and their families are invited to participate in our annual Pharmacy & Health Sciences Day. This program is designed to enhance your knowledge about health care professions and how Drake can help you reach your career goals.
Can't decide? Have questions? Let's talk.
Please email the Office of Admissions or call 1-800-44-DRAKE (37253), x2089.
