Visiting Scholars Program

The Visiting Scholars program is a highly selective program that allows high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to register for college courses - on a space-available basis - at Drexel University’s University City Campus while completing high school. Students attend regular University courses, with upper-class Drexel students, and must meet the same requirements as other Drexel students in the class. Visiting Scholars receive full college credit for all work completed with a passing grade and a Drexel University transcript. Applicants must demonstrate the responsibility and maturity expected of university students, and have the approval of their high school guidance counselor to participate. It is important to note that this is NOT a dual-enrollment program; the Visiting Scholars program does not offer high school credit through college courses.

Curriculum:

Drexel University adheres to a term schedule. There are four terms in an academic year: Fall (September through December), Winter (January through March), Spring (March through June), Summer (June through August) in an academic year. Each term is ten weeks in length with finals administered during the eleventh week.

Visiting Scholars may register for one course per term (up to 4 courses per year). Students may choose from day or evening courses offered through the College of Arts and Sciences.Please note – Visiting Scholars are immersed in courses with current Drexel University students and should not expect personalized attention from the instructor. Each Visiting Scholar is responsible for speaking directly with the Professor regarding assignments, exams, and any questions or problems.

Because Visiting Scholars are placed in University courses with college students, registration takes place after all current Drexel students have been registered for courses. Therefore, Visiting Scholars CANNOT beguaranteed enrollment into any course, and no exceptions can be made for closed courses. Enrollment into a particular course is dependent upon available space and the approval of the instructor. Additionally, in order to be enrolled in any course, Visiting Scholars must meet all stated course pre-requisites.

IMPORTANT: Students are expected to earn a ‘B’ grade or higher in each course to remain in good standing with the Visiting Scholars program.

Application Requirements:

• Students must have completed 9th grade prior to application to the program. (students are permitted to take 1 course the summer following 9th grade.)
• Students are not eligible to apply to the program once their senior year has begun.
• Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.75 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Pre‐SAT or SAT scores must be a minimum of 1200 (combined Math and Critical Reasoning)
• Student must be ranked in the top 10% of his/her class
• Two (2) Recommendation Letters: one from a current teacher and one from your guidance counselor
• Official high school transcript
• Copy of PSAT/SAT/ACT official score sheet
• $75 Application Fee – checks payable to Drexel University (CTY Scholars are exempt from paying the application fee)
• Johns Hopkins CTY Scholars Only: Include a copy of your CTY Scholarship Letter

Application Deadlines:

We accept applications only twice each year.

August 1st Application Deadline:

Rising high school sophomores, rising high school juniors, rising high school seniors are eligible to apply. Accepted students begin Drexel classes in the Fall or Winter Terms only.

March 1st Application Deadline:

Current high school freshman, current high school sophomores and current high school juniors are eligible to apply. Accepted students begin Drexel classes in the Spring or Summer Terms only.

Note:

• current high school freshmen may register for Summer Term only
• current high school seniors are not eligible to apply.

Course Registration Deadlines for Current Visiting Scholars:

Visiting Scholars must email their top three (3) choices of classes to: epo23@drexel.edu no later than:

August 1st – for FALL TERM

November 15th – for WINTER TERM

February 1st – for SPRING TERM

May 1st – for SUMMER TERM

The College of Arts and Sciences

LeBow College of Business

Goodwin College of Professional Studies

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(No online classes, students must be able to attend classes at the University City Campus)

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