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OFFICE OF GRADUATE ADMISSION
The Office of Graduate Admission serves students wanting information about Drake’s graduate programs and the steps required to apply to a variety of degree or certification programs. The office provides degree, course, and application processing information. The Office of Graduate Admission, located in Cole Hall, 27th and University, is open daily, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Parking is available in the Olmsted Center lot located north of University Avenue near 29th Street. For information, call 515-271-3871 locally, and from outside the United States, or toll-free within the United States 1- 800-443-7253, extension 3871. The e-mail address is: gradadmission@drake.edu.
OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL PLANNING
The Office of Student Financial Planning, located in the main level of Carnegie Hall, provides counseling and services designed to help students meet the costs of financing an education at Drake University. For more information about the financial aid available for specific programs or to arrange an individual appointment, phone the Office of Student Financial Planning toll-free at 1-800-44-DRAKE, extension 2905, locally at 271-2905, or e-mail the staff at financialaid@drake.edu. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
LIBRARIES
Cowles Library ( http://www.lib.drake.edu/ ), the main library for the University, is an integral part of the learning experience for Drake students. Library collections and services serve as a primary resource for course work and research. Librarians and staff are available to assist individual users, and offer a variety of instructional opportunities, including Library 046, a course designed to promote effective use of information resources and critical thinking. The library is both a repository of content and a gateway to a vast array of print and electronic information. The collections include more than 550,000 books and journals, 94,000 federal and state government documents, 777,000 microform records, 90 electronic databases, and approximately 18,000 scholarly online journals. The collections also include DVDs and music CDs, as well as a digital repository of scholarship and historical material unique to Drake. The library also provides interlibrary loan and document delivery services to obtain materials not owned by the library. All of these resources and services can be accessed through the library Web site – both on and off campus. Assistance can also be obtained through the “AskUs Online” a virtual reference service maintained by Drake librarians. The building features an Information Commons that provides technology and service support, and a variety of different types of study spaces, including a grand reading room that has recently been restored. A wireless network supports laptop computer access to the Drake network from any seat in the library. In addition to regular services, the library frequently hosts presentations, exhibits, and other cultural events. The library maintains a news and awareness Web page at http://www.lib.drake.edu/site/newsEvents/
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Drake's Center for International Programs and Services offers three areas of service: • special orientation programs and advising for international students • an Intensive English Program for students who want to improve their English Language skills • affordable, academically-focused study abroad opportunities in over 60 countries world wide. Drake enrolls nearly 200 international students from over 60 countries. Living and interacting with them or participating in study abroad opportunities helps Drake students add an international dimension to their fields of study. For more information visit http://www.drake.edu/international or call the International Center at 515-271-2084.
PROFESSIONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
The philosophy of Professional and Career Development Services (PCDS) is to provide encouragement and assistance to students throughout their college careers in developing and achieving meaningful and satisfying career goals. Services include guidance in making career decisions; job search-related materials such as company information, salary and employment trends information; assistance with resumes, cover letters and interview preparation; referral to alumni and friends of Drake, annual job fair events and a Web site that lists open positions on campus and in the community, internships and the latest career-related information. The URL is http://www.drake.edu/career
COUNSELING CENTER
The Counseling Center provides a setting in which a student may discuss with a qualified psychologist or counselor, on a confidential basis, any personal problem. The center also maintains a limited number of psychological tests designed to assist Counseling Center staff in their work with students about their concerns. There is no charge for counseling.
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
The American Republic Student Health Center provides outpatient services to fulltime students to address their illnesses, injuries and routine health care needs. The center is located on the Drake campus at 3116 Carpenter Avenue, and health professionals are available on site Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Services include health screening, immunizations and injections, acute care for illnesses and injuries, annual physicals and health education and counseling. If students require emergency treatment or specialized care beyond services provided by the Health Center, they are referred to local physicians, specialists and emergency departments as necessary. Students are expected to assume financial responsibility for health care obtained from another facility. The American Republic Student Health Center’s phone number is 515-271-3731.
MULTICULTURAL STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
Drake University recognizes the Coalition of Black Students (C.B.S.), Black American Law Students Association (B.A.L.S.A.), La Fuerza Latina (Hispanic/Latino students), South Asian Student Association, Vietnamese-American Student Association, Malaysian Student Association, Rainbow Union (LGBTQA), Chinese Student Association, and the African Student Association organizations. The Black Cultural Cente, La Casa Cultural and CAYA (Come As You Are) provide opportunities for all students to meet informally for programs and activities.
SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Student Disability Services, located in the Student Health Center, assists students with disabilities in identifying and requesting necessary accommodations. Staff members work with students with all types of disabilities, including learning disabilities; attention deficit disorder; mobility restrictions; and visual, hearing, physical and psychological disabilities. Disability services include assessment of learning and support needs; classroom and test accommodation assistance; campus accessibility consultation; and support for faculty and staff. The telephone number for Student Disability Services is 515-271- 3100; TDD, 515-271-2825. For more information, visit the Student Disability Services Web site at http://www.drake.edu/sds.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Persons 62 years of age and older may attend any credit course, with permission of instructor, for which they meet prerequisites (except applied instrumental instruction), if there is space available in the classroom, for a fee per credit hour. They are not assigned a grade, nor is their attendance entered on a permanent record. To register, contact the Office of Student Records in Old Main.
RELIGIOUS LIFE
All major Protestant denominations, the Catholic and Jewish faiths, as well as interdenominational and nondenominational organizations are part of the Drake Campus Ministry. Regular worship and a wide variety of programs are available to the campus community.
