Action Items:

April:

• Tuition deposit - if you haven't already
  In order to register for summer orientation, you must first pay your $250 non-refundable enrollment deposit. Visit drake.edu/admitted to make this payment. 

• Sign up for an Orientation Session 
  Sign up for your orientation session of choice at drake.edu/admitted. Date preferences are process on a first-come, first-serve basis.   

May:

• Set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) so you can access key campus systems including myDrake. See these MFA guides for directions.

June:

• Send final transcripts to the Office of Admission once grades are recorded.
  • Transcripts must be sent directly from your previous school. They can be emailed to admission@drake.edu or mailed to:
• Send AP, IB, or CLEP credits to Drake's Office of the Registrar
• Review transfer credit information
• Submit your Medical History Form

July:

• Start checking your Drake email                                                                                 
  • Log in to myDrake                                                                                                 
  • Click the My Email icon under Commonly Used Apps.
• Check out the computer minimum requirements for computers to ensure your laptop meets the requirements.
• Update your emergency contact information
  • Log in to myDrake 
  • Select My Information in the My Drake Profile section
• Submit your Medical History Form
• Learn about the student tech information you’ll need by going to www.drake.edu/its/students. There you’ll find information including how to connect to the campus wireless network, computer recommendations and discounts, campus printing details, and how to get your game system connected (including requesting a wired connection in your residence hall, if needed).
• Beginning July 1, complete the Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates and Alcohol EDU trainings. Find them on MyDrake under Learning Resources, then select Mandatory Student Training.
• Prepare to get your Mobile Drake ID!
  • Drake University offers a Mobile Drake ID. To create your ID, please plan to take a photo at your orientation session, OR get a head start by submitting a photo online. Once your photo has been approved, you’ll be able to add a Mobile Drake ID to your phone and/or smartwatch. Instructions on how to load your Mobile Drake ID to your devices are also posted in the Knowledge Base.

August:

• Drake ITS:
  • Get logged into the eduroam wireless network when attending orientation
  • Learn how to get help with tech issues or answers to questions:
    • service.drake.edu/its
    • 515-271-3001
    • ITS New Student Resources
• Course Ready is the ultimate student resource for success and convenience. Course Ready eliminates the shopping process, saving students time and money while lowering stress. Course Ready automatically provides textbooks and required course materials for undergraduate students. The program cost is added to your student account with an option to opt-out.
• August 19: Move in Day
  • Be sure to check your Drake email early August for information on how to sign up for a move in time.
  • Visit the Office of Residence Life website for more details on move in.
  • After moving into your residence hall, activate your wired port and connect your streaming devices to the DUEntertainment network
• August 20: Transfer Orientation
• August 21 - 23: Welcome Weekend
  • Check out Welcome Weekend details and schedule.
• August 25: First day of the semester
  • Fall bills are due in full if you did not sign up for a payment plan. Making a Payment to your Touchnet Account

Optional Tasks:

• Purchase parking pass
• Deposit funds in your Bulldog Bucks account
• For students who have food allergies or special dietary needs
  • Reach out to dietitian Samantha Matt via email at samantha.matt@drake.edu.  
• For students who need academic accommodations
  • Complete the intake form by selecting Forms at to start the process for requesting accommodations through Student Disability Services. 
• Submit required Work Study documentation
  • If you plan to work on campus during your Drake experience, we encourage you to complete the required paperwork at Summer Orientation. Review the I-9 form for a list of required documents to bring the necessary documents with you when you visit campus. Contact student.employment@drake.edu with questions related to required documentation. 
• For students who are interested in joining the Fraternity and Sorority life: Learn more about recruitment and how to get involved in fraternity and sorority life by visiting www.drakefsl.com.