COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus—Update from The Office of Admission
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.
Virtual Program Options
Virtual
Personalized Meetings, Tour, Griff, Student Panel, Drake Overview, Virtual
August 3, 5, & 7
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.
Virtual
Personalized Meetings, Admission Counselor Meeting, Drake Overview
Most weekdays
Schedule a personalized meeting with an Admission Counselor! Your Virtual Individual Appointment will provide you an opportunity to meet a counselor over a video platform and learn more about Drake, your academic interests and Drake curriculum, student life, and have your questions answered about admission, scholarships, and financial aid.
Info Sessions
Select dates (by topic) in August & September
Gain helpful tips and insight from Drake Admission Counselors into your college search and the application process. The series features a variety of topics. All sessions will be resourceful no matter if you are looking at Drake or any other college. Sign up for the topic(s) of interest to you!
Virtual
Tour, Virtual
Most weekdays
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.
Virtual
Tour, Virtual
Anytime
Experience Drake, 24/7, through a 360 degree virtual tour of campus! Self-guide yourself through buildings, classrooms, and other important spots at Drake to get a feel for our campus.
Thinking about transferring colleges? We can help.
Drake University knows what college transfer students need to make a seamless change from there to here. Whether you’re a community college transfer or coming from another four-year school, Drake will connect you with a transfer counselor and financial aid expert and ensure you get support from peers. Check out the visit options tailored for transfer students and come see us.
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).
Admission Counselor Meeting
By appointment
Evening appointments in Drake’s Office of Admission are available on select dates. During your appointment, you can even get your college acceptance on the spot!
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.
Can't decide? Have questions? Let's talk.
Please email the Office of Admissions or call 1-800-44-DRAKE (37253), x2089.
