EXPLORE ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES AT DREXEL UNIVERSITY DREXEL UNIVERSITY PHILADELPHIA, PA A NOTE FROM OUR SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR Because Exploration Can’t Wait ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT Are you curious about what Drexel University has to offer but aren’t sure where to begin? Perhaps you have some ideas in mind about what you want to study but aren’t ready to commit to a specific program or major. If so, then the First-Year Exploratory Studies, undeclared options, or custom-designed major programs at Drexel University might be right for you. A Drexel education will immerse you in the sphere of higher education as you meet talented individuals and inspirational professors who will aid you in deciding upon a degree that meets your interests. Drexel is a premier comprehensive university that engages in the highest levels of research and has been preparing students through practical and experiential education for over 125 years. Our innovative model of learning pairs world-class academics with real-world experience, uniquely preparing students to thrive and excel in their fields. Having served as a successful blueprint of career training since 1919, our cooperative education program (known as co-op) provides students with the opportunity for professional work before graduation. Drexel Dragons experience their chosen industries with the leaders of today and gain the necessary firsthand knowledge to become the leaders of tomorrow. Students leave our doors on graduation day with a full understanding of the path they have chosen. This is a place that will allow you to develop your skills and encourage you to use them for the greater good. Utilizing academic and volunteer-based partnerships with our community, our students are among the most engaged students in the nation. They are not only making an impact on campus but also in the city of Philadelphia and around the world through academics, service, and leadership. At Drexel, you can make your mark on the world. I encourage you to explore our First-Year Exploratory Studies, undeclared options, or custom-designed major programs – along with everything else this great University has to offer you. Sincerely, Evelyn K. Thimba Senior Vice President for Enrollment Management Enrollment Management & Student Success Market Street, Philadelphia ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES AT DREXEL Drexel Biomedical Lab College is a transformative experience — one where you discover the career path that is best for you but also find who you are and where your interests lie. At Drexel, there are many resources for students who haven’t yet selected a major and need some time to figure out what they want to get out of their education. Your options at Drexel are endless. Our First-Year Exploratory Studies program allows you to sample courses from varied areas of study and determine the major that is the right fit DREXEL AT ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES for you. For those who have a grasp on a specific academic area but aren’t sure about the particular program that suits them, Drexel provides an undeclared major in which a student can experiment with different courses in that field before determining a focus. You can also choose to combine existing programs to create your own plan of study through our custom-designed major. Through our cooperative education program, regardless of what you choose, you’ll leave Drexel with an extensive résumé and professional work experience that will prepare you for future success. Drexel Trading Lab STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH) COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING, • Biological Sciences SCIENCE AND HEALTH SYSTEMS • Chemistry • Biomedical Engineering • Environmental Science • Mathematics SCHOOL OF EDUCATION • Physics • Secondary (Grades 7–12) Biology • Secondary (Grades 7–12) Chemistry COLLEGE OF COMPUTING & INFORMATICS • Secondary (Grades 7–12) Earth and Space Science • Computer Science • Secondary (Grades 7–12) General Science • Software Engineering • Secondary (Grades 7–12) Mathematics • Secondary (Grades 7–12) Physics COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING • All Undergraduate Majors DORNSIFE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH 01 STEM TRACK MAJORS • Public Health FIRST-YEAR COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS • Nutrition/Health Sciences EXPLORATORY NON-STEM (BUSINESS, SOCIAL SCIENCE, AND HUMANITIES) WESTPHAL COLLEGE OF MEDIA ARTS & DESIGN COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH • Art History PROFESSIONS STUDIES • Design & Merchandising • Behavioral Health Counseling Without a clear path to follow, it can feel like a daunting task to commit • Entertainment & Arts Management • Culinary Arts and Sciences to any higher education program. That’s why Drexel supports and guides • Health Services Administration students who need some assistance. If you aren’t sure where to begin, the LEBOW COLLEGE OF BUSINESS • Nursing First-Year Exploratory Studies program will light the way as you discover • All undergraduate majors your personal, academic, and career options in programs focused in SCHOOL OF EDUCATION STUDIES EXPLORATORY FIRST-YEAR either STEM or Non-STEM, all prior to choosing a major. COLLEGE OF COMPUTING & INFORMATICS • Elementary Education Pre-K–4 ∙ • Computing & Security Technology • Secondary (Grades 7–12) English This exploratory phase allows you to browse what Drexel has to offer • Secondary (Grades 7–12) Social Studies • Data Science 01 and confidently choose the major that suits you best. Within your first • Information Systems year, you’ll enjoy the perks of UNIV 101, a course designed to prepare DORNSIFE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH students for success at Drexel; an academic advisor to support you every CHARLES D. CLOSE SCHOOL OF • Public Health step of the way; social and educational activities with your First-Year ENTREPRENEURSHIP Exploratory Studies program peers; and opportunities to engage with • Entrepreneurship and Innovation students from majors that may interest you. NON-STEM TRACK MAJORS Once you’ve chosen your major, Drexel’s cooperative education program COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES will prepare you for life after higher education in a way that no other • All humanities majors university can. Learn more about our First-Year Exploratory Studies • All social science majors program at drexel.edu/academics. • Environmental Studies and Sustainability Corner of 33rd and Market streets, Philadelphia 02 UNDECLARED UNDECLARED OPTIONS ∙ OPTIONS 02 Gerri C. LeBow Hall Study Lounge Even if you already know your preferred area of study, choosing a specific program can be a task within itself. MAJORS Perhaps you know that you’re interested in business, the arts, or engineering but are overwhelmed by the myriad of concentrations to choose from. Selecting your focus is an important step in the educational process, and that’s why • Undeclared – Business some students benefit from the choice of an undeclared option. • Undeclared – Computing At Drexel, students with an undeclared major take core classes that allow them to simultaneously meet academic and Information Science goals and try out different programs. Consider this a tour in which you’ll be exposed to various interests through your • Undeclared – Design coursework. At the end of this tour, you’ll have the information you need to select your specific path. • Undeclared – Engineering Regardless of your choice of an undeclared major, you’ll transition into your major of choice with confidence and • Undeclared – General into the opportunity to participate in our renowned cooperative education program. Learn more about our undeclared Humanities and Social programs at drexel.edu/academics. Sciences • Undeclared – Media • Undeclared – Science • General Studies – Transfer Only Brain Mapping Project 03 CUSTOM– CUSTOM-DESIGNED ∙ DESIGNED 03 Drexel Greenhouse Perhaps the program you’re looking for extends beyond the traditional mold. When the path you want MAJOR isn’t available, identifying your next steps may seem close to impossible. That’s why Drexel allows you to individualize your course of study through our custom-designed major. • Custom–Designed With the custom-designed major, you’ll still benefit from all that cooperative education has to offer, along with participation in early intensive research; the creation of an original, interdisciplinary, and custom-tailored senior-year project of your choosing; advising from the custom-designed program director; and close mentorship from one or more expert faculty members in at least one of the disciplines in your proposed area of study. Drexel’s Cooperative Education program truly elevates our custom-designed major. Your highly specialized undergraduate degree will be accompanied by an impressive résumé filled with professional work experience that sets you up for career success from the second you start your first class. Learn more about this exciting option at drexel.edu/academics. Drexel Computing Classroom RESOURCES RESOURCES Drexel offers numerous resources for students to take advantage of. • The Innovation Studio, a “flow through” space offering students a Some highlights include: place to create projects while serving as a central hub for cultivating ideas • Academic Advisors, who assist students in every aspect across the University. of course selection and planning for their program of study. • Office of Undergraduate Research,where students can engage • Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, the with research opportunities and enrich their undergraduate experience oldest natural sciences institution in the Western Hemisphere, which through scholarship and