Welcome to Drexel University! All Drexel University students are required to attend New Student Orientation. Registration opens 2 months before each Orientation date.
New Student Orientation at Drexel University is an opportunity for new students and families to become connected to the Drexel community. This program is a comprehensive overview of the Drexel student experience and is designed for those who have made the decision to attend Drexel University. Both new students and families are welcome to attend Orientation, as it presents information that responds to each population’s unique needs. By attending Orientation, students will meet other new and returning students and develop a clear understanding of what to expect when classes begin.
Summer Orientation
July – August 2012
Summer Orientation sessions 1 – 9 are designed for first-time Freshman students and families beginning classes in the fall term, while Summer Orientation session 10 is designed for Transfer students and families beginning classes in the fall term.
Registration opens in May 2012. There is no cost to students to attend Orientation. View the Family Resources page for information about the Family Program at New Student Orientation.
Making Travel Arrangements
- Please do not make binding travel arrangements until you register and receive a confirmation email.
- Summer Orientation is a 2-day event, beginning at 9:00 AM on day 1 and ending before 3:30 PM on day 2.
- Three meals are provided with registration: Day 1 Dinner, Day 2 Breakfast, and Day 2 Lunch
- Overnight stay in an on-campus residence hall is required and provided free of charge for all Freshman students attending Summer Orientation sessions 1 – 9.
- Early Arrival and Late Departure is available at $32.00/night.
- Overnight stay is not available for Transfer students attending Summer Orientation session 10.
- While family members of all ages are welcome to attend, Orientation may not be appropriate for very young children.
Session Dates
Summer Orientation sessions are specific to the college/school of students’ major. Please be as accommodating as possible as students may only attend the sessions listed under their college/school.
Students should contact orientation@drexel.edu if you have questions or concerns about fulfilling your Orientation requirements.
Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design
- Session 4: Thu, Jul 19 – Fri Jul 20, 2012
- Session 8: Thu, Aug 2 – Fri, Aug 3, 2012
Bennett S. LeBow College of Business
- Session 1: Mon, Jul 9 – Tue, Jul 10, 2012
- Session 7: Mon, Jul 30 – Tue, Jul 31, 2012
College of Arts and Sciences
- Session 2: Thu, Jul 12 – Fri, Jul 13, 2012
- Session 3: Mon, Jul 16 – Tue, Jul 17, 2012
College of Engineering
- Session 2: Thu, Jul 12 – Fri, Jul 13, 2012
- Session 5: Mon, Jul 23 – Tue, Jul 24, 2012
- Session 6: Thu, Jul 26 – Fri, Jul 27, 2012
The iSchool at Drexel
College of Information Science and Technology
- Session 5: Mon, Jul 23 – Tue, Jul 24, 2012
- Session 6: Thu, Jul 26 – Fri, Jul 27, 2012
College of Nursing and Health Professions
- Session 4: Thu, Jul 19 – Fri Jul 20, 2012
- Session 8: Thu, Aug 2 – Fri, Aug 3, 2012
School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems
- Session 3: Mon, Jul 16 – Tue, Jul 17, 2012
- Session 8: Thu, Aug 2 – Fri, Aug 3, 2012
School of Technology and Professional Studies – Goodwin College
- Session 1: Mon, Jul 9 – Tue, Jul 10, 2012
- Session 7: Mon, Jul 30 – Tue, Jul 31, 2012
School of Education – Goodwin College
- Session 1: Mon, Jul 9 – Tue, Jul 10, 2012
- Session 7: Mon, Jul 30 – Tue, Jul 31, 2012
All Colleges/Schools Represented
- Session 10: Fri, Aug 10, 2012 (for Transfer students only, overnight stay not available)
T-Shirt Design Competition
Timeline
- Submission Deadline: We are no longer accepting T-Shirt submissions!
- Voting on Designs: Friday, May 18 – Friday June 1, 2012
- Winner Announced Online: Friday, June 1, 2012
T-Shirt Voting
Submit your vote for your favorite t-shirt design. The winning design will be printed on a FREE t-shirt given to every new student who attends Orientation.
One vote per valid Drexel Student ID Number will be counted toward the final vote.
Note: The final design may be altered to bring in line with University and T-Shirt design competition standards.
Finalists:
Click here to submit your vote.
Online voting has been extended to Friday, June 1, 2012 (12:00 PM EST).
The winning design will be announced before 5:00 PM EST on Friday, June 1, 2012.
Contact Us
New Student and Family Program hotlines are open between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM (EST), Monday through Friday. Please call us with any questions about New Student Orientation, New Student Days, or Family Weekend.
New Student Orientation Hotline: (215) 895-1451
Drexel Family Association Hotline: (215) 895-0297
Email: orientation@drexel.edu