The single best way for you to figure out if Drake is the place for you is to visit campus. While you're here, you can tour buildings, common areas, and green spaces; spend time with faculty and students; and have some fun, Drake style—enjoying on-campus offerings as well as some of the recreation and dining options available in Des Moines.
Experiencing what Drake has to offer firsthand will help you get a feel for who we are, and your visit will allow us to get to know you and talk with you about how Drake can help you reach your goals.
To schedule a visit, choose one of the options listed below or contact your admission counselor to discuss what options would be the best fit for you.
Confirmation information will be displayed after your visit is scheduled.
For questions about your campus visit, please contact campusvisit@drake.edu or 1-800-44-DRAKE (37253), x2089
Graduate students who wish to schedule a campus visit should contact gradadmission@drake.edu, 1-800-44-DRAKE (37253), x3871 or 1-515-271-3871.
June, July, August: The Office of Admission is open for individual campus visits and tours Monday-Friday.
June -The application for Fall 2013 transfer admission will be accepted through the end of the month. Applications submitted after July 1 will be considered on a space-available basis.
July 4-5- Drake closed for Independence Day
August 1 - application opens for Fall 2014 admission
August 5-9- Iowa Private College Week
August 21 - First Year Student move-in day
August 26 - First day of fall semester