Student Ambassadors – Flashcards

1. Campus visit program: a 30 minute overview of Drexel (discussion on coop, student life, admissions and financial aid) 2. Weekend events: meeting with specific colleges 3. Smaller events: transfer sessions, counselor open houses, and meeting with specific colleges

1. Introduce self: name, major, town of residence 2. Explain what tour will entail: academic buildings, residence halls, a total of 75-80 minutes 3. Ask students to introduce themselves: name, major

1. Bring together information about current location 2. Preview next location / what's seen along the way 3. Ask prospective students for questions

●Oldest building on campus, which houses the president's office, the provost's office, and many administrative units including admissions and Drexel Central ●Used by students for classroom spaces, performance spaces, and special events ●Built in 1891, originally housed all functions of the university such as classrooms, dormitories, and offices ●President Fry regularly hosts office hours to hear from current students. ●Ryder Clock (located in Great Court): The first dean of men, J. Peterson Ryder, had a penchant for punctuality, standing in the court, pocket-watch in hand, spurring on students late to class. He provided funds for the clock in the Great Court, inscribed, "Be on Time." ●Recognize "Autism Awareness Month" by putting blue lights in all of the arches, especially relevant given our School of Public Health's Autism Institute - only in the month of April. ●Water Boy Statue (located in Great Court): by the French sculptor (Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi) of the Statue of Liberty. Drexel tradition: students passing through the Main Building's Great Court have rubbed the toe for good luck in exams. ●Faculty-directed Chamber Singers host an annual "Madrigal Dinner" in February featuring student performers in Renaissance attire portraying singers, storytellers and jesters fit for a royal court. The Chamber Singers is a select group of 18 singers, chosen by audition from the University Chorus. This year the singers include students majoring in Culinary Arts, Music Industry, Electrical Engineering, and Nursing. ●During homecoming, one of the festivities is a rally/party in Great Court (with good food, of course) where the Homecoming Court is officially introduced. They each give a brief speech about their Drexel experiences, and then the entire study body has the chance to vote online for homecoming king and queen. Homecoming here is for basketball team in January! ●During Engineering Week, an egg drop happens- engineering students build a vehicle to best protect their egg. ●CAB (Campus Activities Board) organizes Drexel's annual Comedy Show held in Main Auditorium each year. The likes of Dane Cook and many Last Comic Standing contestants, Keenan Thompson and most recently Wyatt Cenac of The Daily Show have graced the stage. ●Annually, one of the sororities on campus, Delta Phi Epilson, hosted "Deepher Dude" which was a male pageant to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis in Main Auditorium. The sorority raised about $45,000, which was one of the largest amounts for all the chapters in the nation.

32nd St Park/Courtyard ●32nd St. Courtyard renovated and rededicated in Fall 2014 ($5 million gift from Perelman). Perelman has pledged an additional $6 million for the construction of a Center for Jewish Life at Drexel. The new facility, expected to open in the Fall of 2016, will be named Raymond G. Perelman Center for Jewish Life and will be located on N. 34th Street. It will be the first facility at Drexel dedicated to Jewish student life. ●CAB organizes pumpkin carving for Halloween and tie-dying t-shirts during Spring Jam in the Quad. Bossone Center ●Home to the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems ●Prepares students to conceive, design and develop devices and systems that improve human health and quality of life ●Many students in this major take advantage of the BS/MS accelerated degree ●The Bossone Center is one building in a complex of interconnected buildings where the College of Engineering is housed. Engineering facilities located within this area include department offices, laboratories and classrooms. College of Engineering Facts ●The College of Engineering has around 3,000 full-time undergraduate students across 9 majors: Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Bachelor of Science in Engineering ●Over 85 labs and 100,000 square feet of research space ●It was designed by the same architects that did the pyramids outside the Louvre, I.M. Pei and Partners ●Houses teaching laboratories, lab support spaces, conference rooms, offices, and auditorium ●Green cooling and heating system uses ice storage to reduce the amount of energy used during peak hours and a heat recovery system reclaims heat from laboratory exhaust systems ●Student space in the lobby- utilized for group projects, place to hang out & have lunch, study, etc. ●Engineering Week held events in Bossone such as: Engineering Career Fair, Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day, Engineering Leader of the Year ●Philadelphia Science Festival 2013 held events in Bossone such as: 2nd Annual Philly Robotics Festival ●STAR Research Fair held in Bossone every year for freshman students to show off their summer research projects. This includes poster presentations by iSTAR participants, which is an international research experience for undergrads the summer after their freshman year. ●Drexel is one of a 10-school collaboration who are working to advance robotic technology for disaster relief. The robot must be able to drive a vehicle, navigate human-centered environments, and use tools and equipment. Good topics to discuss in this location ●Undergraduate research and lab experiences.

●Expansion of Creese Complex - hub of student life and engagement on this end of campus ●Allows students great new opportunities in the center of Drexel's campus ●Upperclassman housing options - suite style apartments & townhomes (affiliated housing): The 2-year residency program includes approved or affiliated housing after the freshman year. ●Barnes and Noble at Drexel University is a full service bookstore but tailored to the Drexel community. ●Various dining locations along Chestnut St., including a Shake Shack, Joe Coffee, coZara Japanese restaurant, Yogorino frozen yogurt, and Zavino's Brick Oven Pizza. ●University Affiliated Housing for 869 students ●Operated by American Campus Communities, same company operating University Crossings ●Policies of University Affiliated vs. University Housing (different from Drexel University Housing): Property owners have applied for this designation & certified that they comply with all legal requirements (safety regulations, etc.) - University does not specifically endorse one property over another (Not run by the University) oExamples: new Chestnut Square property, University Crossings, The Summit, "The Courts" (apartment building in renovated Victorian buildings on Powelton), etc. oMany upperclassmen choose these options due to their convenient location oOffice of Commuter, Graduate and Transfer Student Programs and Services assists students with finding housing and landlord/lease issues. They also publish listings for sublets oDrexel Public Safety regularly patrols surrounding neighborhood, focusing on areas where many Drexel students live oStudents can also choose to live in their Fraternity or Sorority House ●Dining hall is right beneath Chestnut Square - many upperclassmen opt into a Dining Plan which is tailored to their needs. ●Mention University Crossings as approved housing option. From UCross, you can get to almost any location on campus in 5 minutes ●How students choose to live on and around campus during their years at Drexel (i.e. start in freshman residence hall, move to affiliated housing, etc.)

●The Dean of Students Suite is located on the second floor of the Creese Student Union and is the home of several important offices that support the learning and development of all students at Drexel University. The Student Affairs team encourages students to participate in out-of-the-classroom activities, become involved, and learn from those experiences to gain skills and abilities to prepare for life after college. ●Offices include: ●Office of Campus Activities & Student Engagement ●International Students & Scholars Services ●Counseling and Health (Immunizations, Student Health, Alcohol, Other Drug & Health Education) ●Office of Veteran Student Services ●Office of Spiritual & Religious Life ●Student & Family Resources & Orientation ●Fraternity & Sorority Life ●Student Conduct & Community Standards ●Center City Campus: There is an Office of Student Affairs located in CC to assist students enrolled in nursing, health sciences and health professions classes. Sample Stories ●The Office of Campus Engagement oversees the many aspects of connecting students to campus by engaging them in co-curricular activities. Its mission is to provide social, cultural and educational opportunities that promote student involvement outside of the classroom. ●The Counseling Center offers individual therapy and groups on subjects such mindfulness meditation, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, stress management, grief and loss. CC is staffed by licensed professionals and all services are confidential. ●The LGBTQA Student center Provides connections to both Drexel and local Philly resources and organizations. The Center also provides ongoing programing intending to create safe environments for students to connect and learn about the Drexel LGBTQA Community. Good topics to discuss in this location ●What do you do outside of academics to have a more well-rounded college experience? International Students & Scholars Services ●Represent international students from 117 countries. ●Offers a vast array of programs and services to international students, scholars, faculty and staff. ●Works to promote meaningful interaction between United States Citizens and nationals of other countries by organizing cultural enriching opportunities for all members of the Drexel community. ●ISSS staff advises international students, scholars and faculty on immigration, cultural, financial, academic and personal concerns. Fast Facts ●ISSS services and programs include: oProcess, issue and monitor all immigration related petitions for Drexel international students, scholars, faculty, staff and their dependents. oMaintain and stay in compliance with the federal immigration regulations. oWork closely with academic and administrative departments in order to retain international students. oProvide immigration and cultural supportive programs to international students, scholars, faculty and staff. ●ISSS programs on-boarding, immigration and cultural events: oJ-1 & F-1 Orientations, Tax Workshop, Online CPT & OPT workshops, Immigration Attorney Information Session, International Career Week, Immigration Advising Before Graduation, Immigration Advising After Graduation & Immigration Advising for Change of Student Status oAmerican Culture Series, Thanksgiving Luncheon, Thanksgiving Host Program, World Fusion Fest ● World Fusion Fest is the signature event of ISSS, in which the whole university celebrates the presence of international students at Drexel University. Good topics to discuss in this location ●I-20 issuance ●Maintaining immigration status ●Applying for work authorization ●Request a vacation term ●Getting support letter for renewing visa, SSN, driving license, etc.

Mandell Lobby ●Primary performance venue for Theater, Dance and Music programs ●All official performing arts groups are run by professional faculty members ●Any Drexel student can get involved in performing arts regardless of major - on stage or behind the scenes ●The season brochure along with contact information for the program directors can be found in their folder Dance Studio ●Drexel offers a Dance major & minor ●Dance is Drexel's only performing arts major ●You can minor in dance regardless of your major ●Students in all majors can take dance classes or be involved in the ensembles ●There are also new dance studios on the fourth floor of Main Building ●Scholarships are available for students involved in the faculty-directed ensembles; students from all majors are eligible to apply! ●Theater oStudents participate in all aspects of theater performance and production- Acting, directing, design, costumes, lighting, sets, sound, publicity and box office oExamples: Drexel Players, Co-op Theater Company (student-run professional company), Studio shows, Late Night Open Mic ●Music o19 music ensembles in bands and choirs across the board; roughly 300 students participate each term oExamples: University Chorus, Orchestra, Concert band, Jazz Orchestra, and many other specialized and smaller ensembles. ●Dance oBoth professional faculty and student choreographed; strong emphasis on students developing their ability to choreograph performances o2 major shows each year oExamples: Drexel Dance Ensemble & FreshDance (group for freshman) oDance major is a Bachelor of Science degree (not a fine arts degree) oDance majors participate in co-ops and have various performance & outreach opportunities ●Dance students volunteer to partner teens in wheelchairs at the HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy nearby, for a dance class each week and then perform with then at the Mandell Theater in the spring. ●Various types of dance classes available to students in all majors: hip-hop, modern, jazz, West African, etc. ●In 2014 the Mandell Professionals in Residence Project (MPIRP) which brings professional artists/companies onto Drexel's campus to collaborate with students, created an original play that was a simulated Tour of Campus GONE WRONG called "Welcome To Campus." Students wrote and performed in the play alongside professional actors and took the audience on a tour of campus, very similar to this one, with some interesting twists along the way. ●Every summer the Drexel Players, our campus Drama Club, produces an original, student produced play that is created by the students in the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. ●Fall 2014, David Kim, the Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra is a guest soloist with the University Orchestra. ●Opportunity to take exciting and stress-relieving courses while on a rigorous academic schedule ●Experiences with performing arts classes or attending performances (Rent; Spelling Bee)

● Various Dining locations: dining plans allow students flexibility between meals in the dining center and dining dollars that can be used at any Drexel Campus Dining location and Vegetate. Kosher meals are also available with the meal plan; contact campus dining for further information. ● The Dining Center is an all you care to eat facility with stations such as: Basil (vegan/vegetarian), Passports (international), Asian, Pizza, Salad/Fruit bar, Deli, Grill, Classics (traditional fare) ● Discounts for students o Recruits - in your packet you have a discount coupon for 10% off your entire bill at any Drexel Campus Dining location o Accepts - you'll receive lunch coupons for a complimentary meal at Handschumacher Dining Center, Northside Dining Terrace or Seasons. o Specifically during Open Houses and Accepted Students Days, you will receive a $10 DragonDollars Gift Card toward your purchase of lunch today which can be used at Drexel Campus Dining locations as well as privately owned restaurants near campus. o If needed, say "Due to congestion with tours and students going to eat, tours will not go down, but encourage to come back and use their coupon after the tour) ● Glass atrium leads to dining center ● Take out options are available in dining center ● Required dining for first year residents ● Dining dollars are accepted at all Drexel Campus Dining locations such as Seasons (ISB Building), Starbucks (in LeBow Hall), Northside Dining Terrace featuring Currito, Chick-fil-A, Subway, Sushi, and a Market, ThirtyOne41 Café (Main Building), Market 16 & Noodle Bar, Urban Eatery and Vegetate ● Dining Dollar Roll Over - Dining dollars associated with an All Inclusive Plan will roll over to next term if an All Inclusive plan is purchased for a consecutive term. Dining Dollars expire at the end of Spring Need to know difference between: ● Meal passes (certain number based on plan). ● Dining dollars (can be used at above Drexel Campus Dining locations. ● Dragon dollars (can be used at participating merchants such as Sabrina's Café and over 40 privately owned businesses near campus). Students and parents can add funds anytime online. DragonDollars do not expire. ● Do not need to say what makes up each dining plan, unless asked. ● Dining Plan Options: First Year Residents, have the choice of two All Inclusive Plans o Plan 1: Grants 20 meals per week, $200 dining dollars o Plan 2: Grants 14 meals per week, $475 dining dollars ● Upperclassman and Commuters: Design Your Own Plans o Unlike the all-inclusive dining plan where meals are allocated on a weekly basis and can only be used by the student, this plan allows students to design their own combination of Meal Passes (good for students or guests) and Dining Dollars o Meal Passes and Dining Dollars: options for 25 meal passes with $105 dining dollars, 50 meal passes with $250 dining dollars, or 75 meal passes with $500 ● University City Dining Days occur for one week out of the year and offer students discounted rates at the area's best restaurants - Dragon Dollars can be used at many of these locations, like Landmark and World Café Live. ● The Dining Center will have events or specific menus around holidays and special days such as Thanksgiving, the Chinese New Year, Mardi Gras, and a special dinner for Valentine's Day. ● Dining experiences and social aspect of enjoying food in Philadelphia

● Home to College of Arts & Sciences (Dean's office), Pennoni Honors College offices and student org offices, and studios for the Music Industry program (Westphal College) ● Houses DUTV (Drexel's cable television station) and WKDU 91.7 FM (Drexel's student-run radio station) ● CAB: Volunteer student organization dedicated to providing activities both on and off campus for current students (at student-friendly prices). They are also the primary student programming group for the UG student body. Office is located on the first floor of MacAlister Hall near the bookstore. ● Drexel has over 340 student organizations and can be found and researched via DragonLink, the online student organization database. ● Bookstore: Drexel's official bookstore, operated by Barnes & Noble, offers a wide selection of choices including new, used, digital E-books, and rentals. They also have school supplies, Drexel logo items, and items to furnish your residence hall rooms. ● Present your visit agenda at the Bookstore to receive 25% of one Drexel logo apparel item Pennoni Honors College Facts ● The Hub on the 5th floor of MacAlister which includes the Honors College Dean's Suite, the Honors Seminar Room, where most Honors classes are held, and the Honors Lounge, where Honors Students enjoy private study space, computer bank and free printing. o Honors students have additional advisors in the Honors Program (we don't take the place of major advisors) o Honors students have a minimum cumulative GPA requirement of 3.2 o First, Honors students must earn 16 honors credits to complete program requirements o To graduate with distinction, Honors students must earn 32 honors credits o The Honors Program hosts a separate graduation ceremony where honors students are recognized and rewarded for their achievements o Honors students get priority registration Additional MacAlister-based Facts ● Students in Drexel's music industry program work with the MAD Dragon Record Label, DraKo Booking Agency, MADKo Concert Promotions, etc. recording and promoting professional acts: o MAD Dragon Record Label is under Music Industry Entities o Located in the lower level of MacAlister Hall o It has released and marketed over 10 albums since 2003 ● CAB hosts 3 major events each year: Fall Comedy Show, Spring Jam, and Crystal Ball o Discuss CAB and other student-run events throughout tour. For example, at the Armory it's good to note Drexel Traditions group hosts Homecoming concert there every year (see Armory section). ● Bookstore: o You can order books for class online, to be picked up at the store without standing in line or have them delivered straight to your house. o They buy back books at the end of the term and pay up to 50% of the "New" book price if the book is being used again next term. o Sell all Drexel merchandise, school supplies, bedroom materials, and snack food ● CHOICE Center- To support Drexel students in making good choices the C.H.O.I.C.E.S. (Choosing Healthy Options in Challenging Everyday Situations) Center for Alcohol, Other Drug, and Health Education offers a set of comprehensive and complementary initiatives designed to reduce high risk behaviors and related consequences and promote healthy and responsible behaviors. ● Outside the bookstore, Drexel's Alternative Spring Break program promotes their community service trips to international destinations such as Costa Rica and Honduras as well as domestic locales such as Appalachia-Kentucky and the New Jersey coast for continued Sandy Relief efforts. ● CAB organizes professional masseuses to provide free massages to students during finals week on both the University City and Center City campuses. ● Other events CAB hosts include trips to Broadway shows, Six Flags Fright Fest, Student Comedian Competition, free movie screenings, and puppies room (stress reliever) ● Honors College benefits ● Own CAB experiences (although this can be done around campus as well)

● University City is our neighborhood in West Philadelphia - shared with University of Pennsylvania and University of the Sciences ● Intersection is the boundary between Drexel and Penn ● 40,000 college students live in this neighborhood alone- creates a cool "college town" vibe, but still with all the benefits of a major city ● A valid student ID from any of the 3 universities provides students with access to the free shuttle services and libraries at any of the 3 ● Battle of 33rd Street- Drexel's basketball teams face Penn's almost every year and the game is traditionally known as to who will take ownership of the intersection where the campus' corners meet ● Favorite restaurants, music venues, etc. in University City ● If living off-campus & in University City, why you like it Discuss on corner of 33rd and Chestnut, outside PISB ● Ranked 4th in the nation for safety on a college campus for 2015 ● University's goal is to teach students to safely live in and be a part of their surrounding community, not keep them cooped up on campus ● The Department of Public Safety is a comprehensive program that includes: o Drexel University Police Department- Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. All officers are armed, with the power to make arrests and receive the same State Certification of any other municipal police officer in Pennsylvania. o AlliedBarton Security Officers who work in hand with Drexel Police. o Drexel University Public Safety Communications Center. This new state of the art communication center is the only stand-alone University Communications Center in the world accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. Personnel monitor over 115 emergency blue light phones, 500 cameras and 700 access control points. ● Police and Security Officers patrol in vehicles, on bikes and on foot. ● Patrol boundaries are from 30th Street to 36th Street, Chestnut Street to Spring Garden Street. ● Drexel's Police Department (DUPD) is open 24-7 and collaborates closely with the police forces of Philadelphia, Univ of Penn, SEPTA, and Amtrak to patrol University City ● Walking escorts are available to all students, faculty, and staff 24/7. Walking escorts are provided anywhere on campus. In addition, The University City District provides walking escorts for areas outside of our patrol boundaries within the University City area. Contact Public Safety at 215-895-2822 for a walking escort ● Public Safety has initiated a new Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) which consists of student EMT's who patrol campus and provide first responder medical care until Philadelphia EMT's can respond o Medical escorts are available to approved hospitals, emergency rooms, and healthcare centers under specific conditions. ● DPS also hosts seminars and programs to help students stay safe. ● DrexelAlert: a text message alert system for emergency situations ● Drexel Guardian: Turn your cell phone into a personalized safety device by downloading the FREE Drexel Guardian application, available for Android and Apple devices. In the event of an emergency, Drexel Guardian allows the Drexel Public Safety Communications Center to immediately access important information about you, such as your name, photograph, important medical information, and location when you initiate contact through the app — dramatically increasing the odds that they can find you and help you during an emergency. The service is free and voluntary, and the information you provide is kept completely confidential. o In order to use the new Drexel Guardian service, you must first download the Drexel Guardian application. Search "Rave Guardian" in the Apple App Store for iPhones or Google Play Store for Android phones and register using your Drexel email address. ● Reference earlier information / stories to highlight how security played into you feeling safe and comfortable (i.e. if talked about having dinners in Handschumacher, how safe did you feel walking back to residence halls at night?) ● Drexel identified as one of seven universities to participate in Department of Homeland Security's 'Campus Resilience Pilot Program'. Program plans to bring innovative advancements in public safety technology and practices to college campuses. http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/campus_inq/Drexel-likely-pick-for-new-national-security-program.html ● Drexel Police and Public Safety can provide information, directions, and even assist with class projects if you are a criminal justice major

Introduction ● Home to the Biology & BEES (Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science) department ● Drexel's first LEED certified building, opened in Fall 2011 Note, it's important to move closer to the outer classrooms when discussing the classroom experience Fast Facts ● New undergraduate major in Geoscience within BEES department ● DNA shaped staircase ● Features a 5-story Biowall, 80 feet tall (first at a US university) o Removes CO2 and harmful chemicals in the air naturally. o Sends clean air back into classrooms and offices. o Environmental Science classes monitor the entire system to determine if there are enough plants and if the air filtration system is efficient. o Largest Biowall in US; Canada has the largest, the same designer for both. o Biowall is hydroponic- growing plants in water with nutrient solutions, but not soil. ● All classrooms in PISB are smart classrooms (classrooms have SmartBoard technology, LCD projector, ability to plug in laptop at seat, DVD and VCR in room, and ability to tape presentation to post on Blackboard site late) ● Classroom experience (if PISB is first academic building where a classroom is seen while on tour, otherwise move this info to first building seen by group) o Student/faculty ratio is 10:1, and average class size is 18 o Allows students to get to know their faculty member & other students o Attendance/participation are part of the final grade in most classes o 80% of classes have fewer than 30 students, only 3% have more than 100 students o These larger classes are generally the lecture, and then smaller recitations/breakouts are required ● Drexel Faculty o 95% have highest degree in their field o Required to be professionally active in their field o Required to hold office hours each week for students to come by, ask questions, discuss projects, etc. Sample Stories ● Ask families to take a deep breath; it's the freshest air in Philadelphia! Explain how Biowall helps airflow ● Talk about small recitations for larger lectures and that the smaller classrooms in PISB are great for group work and one-on-one attention with professors ● Professors are required to be active in their fields so they offer research opportunities for undergrads to assist them while developing their projects/portfolios ● Not all labs/classes in PISB - professional talks, lectures, and special events held in building, i.e. Meet & Greets for students with CoAS faculty and staff Good topics to discuss in this location ● Favorite class & why (emphasize what you learned and why it was a good experience) ● Undergraduate research if you/your friend has done it; but keep explanation simple! ● Access to faculty members in and out of class - faculty support/mentorship

● Disque & Stratton are home to Chemistry, Physics, and Psychology (all within the College of Arts and Sciences). Korman is home to the Math Department. ● Many general classrooms College of Arts & Sciences Facts ● 12 humanities majors: Anthropology, Communication, Criminology and Justice Studies, English, Environmental Studies, General Humanities & Social Sciences for Still-Deciding Students, History, International Area Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology ● 7 sciences majors: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geoscience, Mathematics, Physics, Science for Still-Deciding Students ● Integrates the traditional humanities and physical sciences disciplines to provide students with a valuable education ● Features experiential, technological, and global learning within a small college atmosphere School of Education Facts - THIS SCHOOL IS IN ONE DREXEL PLAZA ● 2 majors: Elementary Education & Secondary Education, but many concentrations ● Only program in the nation that includes cooperative education directly related to a student's area of certification in addition to the student teaching experience ● Offers an accelerated Four-Year B.S./M.S. in Education, the only one of its kind in the country ● Drexel rapidly expanding and bridging campus together - full Psychology department was able to relocate into the building once Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building opened ● Lab experiences for sciences and experiential learning for School of Education

● Additional academic space for the LeBow College of Business ● The Close School of Entrepreneurship is located on the 4th floor of the building ● Standard example of classrooms, and of student space to use for studying, group meetings, etc. Pearlstein Business Learning Center Facts ● Pearlstein Business Learning Center is our hub for business study at Drexel. The building houses 4 computer labs and 8 classroom facilities, boasting state-of-the-art technology to facilitate top-notch academic instruction ● The walls surrounding the Pearlstein Lobby are decorated by informational boards recognizing top business leaders and telling the story of the history of LeBow College of Business ● All business programs utilize the Pearlstein Business Learning Center space - from undergraduate programs to Executive MBA programs Close School of Entrepreneurship Facts ● Students in every college and school at Drexel are able to connect to the Close School through curricular, extracurricular, and experiential programs that support the student's entrepreneurial efforts ● Also supports the regional business community ● Has its own Entrepreneurship Living-Learning Community (similar to the Business Learning Community mentioned above) o Offers mentoring and financial support to students who spend a co-op working in their own business o "Launch It" course that provides students with guidance and seed money to "de-risk" their own business model ● School will also offer academic programs in conjunction with Drexel's other colleges and schools ● Pearlstein has its own stock ticker feed for Drexel students to keep current on the climate of the economy ● Classroom experiences using smart technology that is built into most classrooms around campus (Camtasia) ● More classroom stories ● Group projects you've worked on ● Any interdisciplinary academic projects you've done / worked with students or faculty not in your major ● Co-op experiences if a Business-related major

● Home to the LeBow College of Business ● One of the newest buildings on campus ● Special areas for experiential learning simulations and business consulting ● Tele/video conference capabilities for students to collaborate with international partners or global educators ● Behavioral Studies labs for students and faculty/alumni/mentors to review best practices when dealing with clients, interviewing, or presenting ● 12 stories, 177,500 square feet, 136 faculty offices, 17 classrooms LeBow College Facts ● 12 majors: Accounting, Business Analytics (new major), Business and Engineering, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, General Business, International Business, Legal Studies, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Operations & Supply Chain Management ● Many options available to double major ● Accelerated BS/MBA option available for most business majors. Also available for Culinary Arts/Science, Design & Merchandising, Entertainment & Arts Management, Hospitality Management, Information Science/Technology, and Music Industry ● BS/MS Accounting option is a major draw for students with new CPA examination requirements - more credits required to sit for CPA exam and Drexel offers this built into a BS/MS Accounting degree LeBow College of Business Building Facts ● The 1st floor houses the Dornsife Office for Experiential Learning and new full-service Starbucks where Dragon Dollars and Dining Dollars are accepted ● The 3rd floor houses the Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship o Do not need to be a business student to take advantage of the center; just need a great idea such as paperless receipts o 3rd floor also houses the Career Services office - LeBow is only college to offer internal career services, independent from SCDC ● Lab spaces for Behavioral Studies and Finance Trading ● Green Globe certifiable, meeting worldwide sustainability standards ● Business Learning Community o Sharing many classes with those residing in your residence hall so if you need a study partner at 2am, you just have to walk next door o Special trips such as visiting the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) just for BLC students o Housed in Myers Hall ● Classroom experiences o General electives you've taken that would be applicable to the wide audience of majors ● Co-op experiences

● One of the only universities in the U.S. with the dragon as a mascot ● Named "Mario" after an alum from '45 who never missed a men's basketball game in 20 years ● From corner, can see the trolley entrance and Dragon Shuttle bus stop ● Free shuttle for students (with Dragon Card) to Drexel Center City, Queen Lane, and Academy of Natural Sciences campuses as well as the Vidas Athletic Complex at 43rd and Powelton Streets Note, most important thing to note with transportation - why do students use it? Connect it to the flexibility of getting to Phillies' games, or art galleries in Old City when there's an exciting new exhibit, etc. Public Transportation ● Abundance of public transportation allows students to get around without a car. (There are subway, bus, and trolley routes running through campus) ● Both Market-Frankford line and Subway-Surface trolley line connect to Broad Street Line (orange) for access to the Philadelphia sports complexes ● These lines will also take you to places such as: Center City, Chinatown, South Street, Old City, and Penn's Landing ● Also SEPTA bus lines have a number of stops on our campus ● 30th Street Station is just two blocks from campus and has both Septa and Amtrak trains which travel to the surrounding region, up and down the east coast, and also the Philadelphia International airport ● Drexel Discounts on Monthly Passes for students: 10% on SEPTA; 25% on NJ transit Drexel Campuses ● University City Campus o About 1 square mile from Chestnut to Powelton, 30th to 35th o Includes Vidas Athletic Fields o Shuttles run every 15 minutes to the other campuses, also to athletic fields and loops through University City & West Philly for students living in neighborhood ● Center City Campus o Located in the heart of Center City and connected to Hahnemann University Hospital. o Home to our gross anatomy lab, standardized patient lab and other facilities relevant to the training of future healthcare professionals. o College of Nursing and Health Professions and the College of Medicine. o Surrounded by some of the best restaurants and shopping in the city. o The student affairs office in Center City is the first door on the right in New College Building. o There is a great sense of community once you enter the lobby of New College Building, Students might be holding a bake sale or other fundraiser; and many are catching up with friends in between classes at Jazzman's Café or in the Student Lounge across from Geary Lobby. ● Academy of Natural Sciences o Oldest natural history museum in the country, affiliated with Drexel since Fall 2011 ● Queen Lane Campus - home to Drexel College of Medicine o Located in the suburb-like setting of the East Falls section of Philadelphia ● Drexel University Sacramento ● Drexel at Burlington County College ● Lebow College of Business Malvern Campus ● Every year, the student ambassadors plan a trip to Eastern State Penitentiary for their annual "Terror Behind the Walls" haunted house. We normally take a SEPTA bus there. ● Mario is a very popular meeting location for student orgs or personal groups of friends to use when getting together. It's easy to find out what's going around campus or what people do for fun when standing there ● DU Tradition: Future dragons take a picture with Mario when visiting. It is also normally one of the last pictures a graduate takes after the ceremony (and it's interesting to compare the two!) ● Using the shuttle to get into Center City and explore for free or get to a close-by co-op ● Drexel students get in free at the Academy of Natural Sciences ● What event(s) you've met at the Mario statue for ● What you have used public transportation to get to ● What you have used the shuttle for ● Any interesting exhibits at the Academy

● Home of Drexel's School of Public Health ● Renowned graduate programs and new Bachelor of Science in Public Health offered as of Fall 2013 for freshmen and transfer students ● There is also a minor in public health that can easily be integrated into a plan of study ● Interdisciplinary approach to learning, drawing on faculty expertise in community & global health, sociology, psychology, health policy and economics and many more. ● Students will get exposure in a variety of areas, including: o Epidemiology, biostatistics, health management and policy, community health prevention ● BS in Public Health offers 4 year, 1 co-op option with 3 course capstone to focus in specific areas listed above ● Drexel University School of Public Health is the ONLY school of public health in the area and there are only 2 in the state of PA (Drexel and University of Pittsburgh) ● A.J. Drexel Autism Institute within the School of Public Health offers research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students ● The school will also have 2 spaces unique to the school of public health but a benefit to the whole university - a nursing mother's room, a gender neutral bathroom ● Autism mobile clinics - SPH students work in Philadelphia communities to offer early dedication/prevention education. ● Study abroad opportunities in global health throughout Africa, Asia, Latin and South America ● Drexel's changing curriculum to offer students progressive and comprehensive education - 4 new undergraduate majors were just announced this year (Public Health, Business Analytics, Geoscience and Informatics)

● The College of Nursing and Health Professions has its own campus down in Center City around 15th and Race Streets. ● The Center City campus is a health professions focused campus with its own registrar's office, Financial Aid Office, and Bursar. They also have their own Student Counseling Center, Center for Academic Success - offering academic coaching and tutorial support, and Office of Student Life which provides a unique offering of professional development, civic engagement and leadership oriented engagement opportunities. There is also graduate housing in Center City. ● 1 Nursing Major: Nursing Co-op with 4 and 5-year curriculum options ● 5 Health Professions Majors: Behavioral Health Counseling, Health Services Administration, Pathway to Health Professions, Nutrition Sciences, and Radiologic Technology ● Those interested in either the Physical Therapy or Physician's Assistant Accelerated Degrees would major in Pathways to Health Professions. ● Clinical and co-op are separate, so students have many opportunities to work with patients. ● The College of Nursing and Health Professions has spaces that are meant to resemble real-life clinical environments, a Standardized Patient Lab where students work with trained actors called Standardized Patients, and Simulation Labs where students work with a combination of high fidelity mannequins and Standardized patients to hone their skills. ● High fidelity mannequins can do things like blink, speak, have vitals, lung sounds, and one of the mannequins in Center City, Noelle, can even give birth. She's had thousands of babies, to date. ● For students in College of Nursing and Health Professions, they can easily take the Drexel shuttle downtown for their lab-based classes, but still live on this campus and participate in all of the exciting student life options here. ● Students can visit the Student Affairs Office in Center City to meet Peer Advocate Leaders, (PALs) students enrolled in CNHP who are really helpful with lots of knowledge.

● Home of Drexel's Army ROTC program - nearly 100 cadets ● Armory houses the National Guard, ROTC battalion, an event venue, and museum ● Home of the Veterans Lounge - a Dedicated space for use by Drexel's 700+student-veterans and military dependents - it provides a welcoming space for study, socializing and events and the home of the Drexel Veterans Association. ● Drexel has been named "Military Friendly" institution six years in a row by GI Jobs Magazine - ranking us in the top 15% of America's institutions of higher education and nationally ranked by US News and world reports for excellence. ● Army ROTC housed on Drexel's campus; students can attend Drexel but also still participate in Air Force (St. Joseph's University) or Navy (Penn's campus) ● Intramural and club sports currently hold practices here in inclement weather ● Popular for indoor REC activities like floor hockey ● ROTC museum displays US military uniforms from the early 2000s all the way back to the Revolutionary War. Also has a wide array of uniforms, weaponry, and historical documents/artifacts from various majors conflicts including the Revolutionary War and WWII. ● Large charity events, such as Relay for Life has been held in the armory ● Concerts by popular artists ● The University hosts Veteran's Day and Memorial Day events to honor students, faculty and staff who have served in the Armed Services ● Scenes from the movie How do you Know? With Reese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd, and Owen Wilson were filmed here and Drexel students were used as extras! ● Drexel Traditions committee organizes Homecoming concert in the Armory every year ● Student life and on-campus events

● The College of Computing & Informatics—Drexel's newest college—began enrolling freshmen in the fall of 2014. ● The College of Computing & Informatics will address a national demand for graduates in computing and data science. The College enrolled more than 2,200 students in its inaugural year. ● CCI will educate students in the vastly growing fields of computing and informatics—from big data to software development to cybersecurity and much more. CCI Technology Facts ● 5 majors: Informatics (new major), Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering ● The creation of this new college builds on Drexel's technological strengths, and ensures the University will continue to lead in a fast-evolving computing domains Accelerated BS/MS options for all of their majors. Also, there is an accelerated Masters in Library and Information Science with History as the undergraduate major in College of Arts and Sciences Rush Building Facts ● In 1904 the Rush building was built to be the Hospital for the Treatment of Consumption and Related Diseases ● It was named after the 18th century Philadelphia physician and signer of the Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Rush ● The building has 2 general purpose computer labs and a study lounge for CCI students only called iCommons ● Rush Garden is a great place for all students to study or hangout outside and has electrical outlets at the tables so that students can work outside ● Technology used in your classroom experiences

● Intramural games regularly held here, in addition to being a great spot on campus for students to relax and be outside ● A Dragon Card is required for entrance into Buckley turf to make sure the space is used by only Drexel students ● Space is generally available for student pick-up games ● Student organizations can reserve it for big events ● Lights on the field keep it open late into the night ● Sand volleyball courts for student use (One of the few remaining public sand courts in the whole city) ● BBQ pits used frequently by many student organizations, including Greek Life ● Field is constantly lit so students could play at night ● Pickup games of soccer can be found throughout the night as well as any season ● Parts of orientation held on Buckley Turf ● The plaques around Buckley field are designed and changed out at least once a year by various student organizations around campus ● Fraternity and Sorority Life Organizations use the field for many of their events for Greek Week ● Painted tiles along the volleyball courts- part of annual Greek Week tradition ● How you have used Buckley Field/Turf and Green

● Houses most courses for the new Center for Hospitality and Sport Management - center includes BS programs in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, Culinary Science and Sport Management ● Houses the Academic Bistro Academic Bistro/Facility Facts ● Located on the 6th floor, a restaurant utilized by culinary arts and hospitality management students ● One of the cheapest (but very tasty) 3 course lunches and dinners you'll have ● When you finish your meal you can review and "grade" the students. ● The 6th floor also includes 2 kitchens, a bakery, and a Sensory Lab that are used for Culinary Arts, Food Science, and Nutrition classes. Some examples of culinary classes include Patisserie, Fundamentals of Italian cuisine, and Food Styling and Photography ● The Sensory Lab allows students to participate in taste tests and to get paid for sharing their opinions ● Hands-on, practical experience is emphasized in classes. Students operate the Academic Bistro and professors regularly include guest speakers and field trips in their courses. Students have taken behind the scenes tours of casinos, cruise ships, PA Convention Center, and local restaurants and Farms ● A non-functioning, replica casino and a hotel front desk will soon be added to the facility for use in hospitality, casino, and gaming courses ● Best location for classes as it is the closest walk ● The Culinary Arts program recently started a service called "Dragon Cakes" where family or even students, faculty, and staff can order a custom-made cake for a special occasion. Cakes can be delivered if on-campus, or picked up at the Academic Bistro. ● Gordon Ramsey, host of Hell's Kitchen, selected two culinary students to be on his show when he renovated a restaurant in Philadelphia; also guest speaker on campus ● Personal experiences with Academic Bistros ● Recently moved to 3225 Arch Street ● The Intercultural Center embraces Drexel's broad definition of diversity, which includes, among other dimensions of diversity, socioeconomic status, ability, political beliefs, racial and ethnic background, sexual orientation, and gender identity. ● Diversity is key to Drexel's identity and mission, starting with our founder AJ Drexel ● Home of Spiritual and Religious Life - Third Floor - Campus ministry team and sacred spaces including Newman Chapel (Catholic), interfaith chapel and Muslim Prayer room. ● Houses Study Abroad office ● Houses Office of Equality and Diversity (OED) o OED is responsible for ensuring that the University complies with its own policies and with federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment based upon race; color; religion; gender; pregnancy; national origin; age; disability; sexual orientation, identity and expression; and veteran status o In addition to investigating complaints, OED utilizes various conflict resolution processes to address complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. o The university does not tolerate discrimination of any kind and OED ensures the enforcement of institution policies. o Hosts intercultural events and learning opportunities for faculty and professional staff ● Houses Student Center for Inclusion & Culture (SCIC) o SCIC's programs and services are based on a philosophy of social justice, meaningful and equal participation of a group within a society that is mutually shaped to meet their needs. The programs and services provided by the office are open to all members of the Drexel University community. ● The study abroad office is on the 2nd floor of the building and offers ALL DU students a pathway to go abroad. We offer short programs that take place during term breaks as well as full term programs. ● Last year we offered over 20 short term programs that focused on topics as diverse as the music industry in Brazil, a behind the scenes look at a cruise ship, policing behind the iron curtain, globalization in Guatemala, etc. ● Our full term programs span the globe—we have partners in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, the Southern Cone and Australia. With over 60 different partners many our programs have NO language requirement but we, of course have partners where you can take your coursework in the host language. Options are as varied as the Drexel student body—and yes Engineers CAN go abroad, ditto for Westphal students, CNHP students and everyone in between. ● Undergraduate population: just over 50% female, and close to 45% minority or international ● Student meeting & performance space in basement - Flux is a fully functioning music and arts venue on campus ● Drexel is not religiously affiliated and is a nondenominational institution ● There are 16 active student run spiritual/religious student organizations on campus that represent diverse faith groups ● Campus Ministers offer a schedule of weekly worship and fellowship opportunities along with services at all major holidays o Host Shabbat dinners and services every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month ● There are 49 culturally affiliated student organizations on campus that are very active in the college community. ● Hillel hosts events every week and for all major holidays including Shabat dinners o Services held every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month ● The LGBTQA Student center (Located in Creese Student Center) collaborates with FUSE (Foundation of Undergraduates for Sexual Equality) to hosts Pride Month in May to align with Philly's Equality Forum and finalize the month by walking in the Philadelphia Pride parade ● Study Abroad students can spend a term on Bioko Island, the only Spanish speaking country in Africa, studying biodiversity, sustainability, and international development. ● Study Abroad runs a spring term program in Germany for MEM and CHE students o Has a spring break opportunity to study in Iceland focusing on creative industries that dominate the Icelandic economy. o SCIC Center hosts events that surround specific months: o September: Latino Heritage Month o October: LGBT History Month o November: American and Alaska Native Heritage Month o Nov 20th- Transgender Day of Remembrance o February: Black History Month o March: Women's HERstory Month o April: Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month o May: Pride ● If you could pick a place to study abroad, where it would be (or share personal experience) ● Any multicultural student orgs and their events that you/your friends have participated in

● SCDC is 'co-op' and career services office o Co-op offices now located in the 3201 Arch Street Annex; Career Services still located in 3201 Arch Street itself. o Offers personalized career guidance through undergraduate and graduate co-op programs as well as career workshops, career counseling, and career fairs. o SCDC has co-op advisors, separate from academic advisors, to support students in applying to positions. SCDC also runs Co-op 101 courses for preparation with interview skills and resume building. ● Office of Disability Resources o ODR's mission is to provide equal opportunities and equal access to education, employment, programs, and activities for individuals with disabilities at Drexel University. o ODR is open between 8am and 5pm Monday thru Friday and have walk-in hours between 1pm and 2pm each day. ● Work to determine reasonable and appropriate accommodative measures. ● May include learning, sensory, or physical aids. ● All considerations looked at on a case-by-case basis with the student working directly with the office.

● North end of campus is the primary residential end of campus for first-year students, and many upperclassmen as well (though affiliated housing options available on the south end of campus at University Crossings & Chestnut Square) ● Fraternity and Sorority Life is an integral part of the campus community since 1900 ● Northside Dining Terrace is a campus dining location Commuter Population: 85% of freshmen live on campus. By senior year, 35% of those students remain on campus. *A commuter is considered any student who does not live in a Drexel residence hall Fraternity and Sorority Life ● Approximately 12-14% of undergraduates participate in Greek Life ● All fraternities and sororities are based on the tenets of scholarship, leadership, community service and brotherhood/sisterhood ● 30 Fraternities and sororities on campus with 16 fraternities/sororities that live in Greek-themed houses/residential learning communities. Fraternities/sororities live on 34th & Powelton Ave as well as in North Hall. ● Fraternity and sorority housing is considered University approved housing. Northside Dining Terrace ● Features Northside Market (small convenience store), fresh sushi option, Subway, Currito, and Chick-fil-A ● Accepts dining and dragon dollars Ross Commons ● Originally built in 1888 as a railroad magnate's home ● In 1999, the Victorian mansion was converted into a Student Center. In 2003, it underwent a $5.2 million renovation ● Houses comfortable lounges with computers, pool tables, and Plasma TVs ● Popular place for students to go to and study or hang out because it is so close to the residence halls ● Considered a secondary student center for the residential campus ● Includes Sabrina's Café in the first floor-recognized regularly as one of the best brunch places in Philadelphia, also accepts Dragon Dollars ● St. Baldrick's fundraiser- students agree to shave their heads in return for donations to help cure childhood cancer ● Relay for Life fundraiser- nationwide event that colleges/universities participate in to raise funds for cancer research. All-night experience where teams of students walk around the track in the Armory and one team member must be walking at all times ● Student work from drawing, painting and intro design courses are displayed throughout the hallways of Ross Commons ● Sabrina's Café is one of Philadelphia's most popular restaurants for brunch and Drexel's been lucky enough to have one of three locations right on campus ● Student life activities - Fraternity and Sorority Life involved with philanthropy and community service activities ● Student dining other than the traditional dining hall

● Students participate in a 2-year residency program on campus- they must live in Drexel Housing the first year and have the option to live in Drexel Housing (residence hall or a fraternity/sorority house), Drexel Approved Housing (API Property) or Drexel Affiliated Housing (Chestnut Square) the second year First-Year Residence Experience ● Creates opportunities to connect new students with one another, their RAs, Drexel, and the city of Philadelphia ● Campus Philly (Philadelphia service organization that connects the large network of college students) offers Open Arts Programs for Drexel students to receive free and discounted admission to arts/culture organizations and museums throughout the city ● Large-scale events organized each year to integrate new students into Drexel, including Welcome Back Week, Spring Jam, Thanksgiving dinners, BBQs, and Homecoming celebrations Different Hall Styles: Traditional, Suite, Modified Traditional ● Traditional Style o Common kitchen areas on each floor (some with freezers and lockers to store cooking items). o Bath/shower rooms with multiple stalls for everyone to share on each floor. There is roughly 1 stall/shower for every six people on the floor. o Double rooms and Triples. Singles are rarely offered depending on the occupancy for that particular year. ● Suite Style o 2-3 bedrooms in a suite, so 4-6 students total o Bath and shower room in each suite o Smaller common area and kitchenette in each suite (no stoves, except Van R Hall); larger full kitchen on each floor for everyone to share (except Van R Hall). ● Hybrid Traditional (Millennium only) o Common Kitchen areas on each floor (some with freezers and lockers to store cooking items). o Double occupancy rooms with private, single-occupancy bathrooms in the center of the hall; each shower and toilet is a private room. Myers Hall Facts ● Home to our Learning Communities: Business, CCI, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, COMAD, CNHP, and Liberty Scholars ● Courtyard with BBQs in the center Race Street Facts ● There is a gym in the building (Treadmill, bikes, elliptical machines, etc.). The only residence hall with a fitness center! ● Learning Terrace for students to have library/study space in residence hall area Millennium Hall ● Honors Program Residence Hall Van R & Race Hall ● Suite Style Housing for freshmen ● Events that have occurred in the various multipurpose rooms of the residence halls such as game nights, movies, and places for floor mates to get together and study ● Van Renesselaer Ballroom is a great space for events on campus and ballroom dancing lessons ● Van R is home to the Citizenship Project, a new initiative where a faculty member assists the traditional Residential Living Office staff in the engagement of residents within the community. This allows for greater integration of the academic experience into the residence hall. ● Where you lived your freshmen year (or if not on-campus), what halls have you gone to visit friends in ● What halls you visited when you were looking at Drexel University

Introduction ● Students participate in a 2-year residency program; these are options for the 2nd year Fast Facts General Upperclassman Housing ● All upper classmen housing is suite-style (Caneris, North) or apartment-style living (Crossings & Chestnut Square). ● Suite-style living (4 person suites, 2 per bedroom, common room, kitchenette (no stove), and bathroom. Full kitchen on each floor / wing. ● Graduate housing: only at Stiles Hall (Center City campus; Stiles also houses a few floors of upper-class undergraduate students as well) North Hall ● Upperclassmen only housing. ● Residential Living works with upper-class students to provide support for designated communities within North Hall, which have included an upper-class Honors Learning Community and specific Greek organizations. Sample Stories ● N/A- told in above section Good topics to discuss in this location ● Where you are (if upperclassman) or where you plan to live (if freshman) for your sophomore year Residence Hall Room Tour: Introduction, Facts and Stories ➔ Modify depending on what residence hall is being shown, and if the guide for the walking tour is showing the room or if a different ambassador is handling the residence hall room tour Introduction ● More than 4,300 students living in University Housing ● Free laundry facilities in most residence halls (not Stiles Hall). ● Several Resident Assistants (RAs) in every residence hall, typically 1-2 per floor/wing o Provide support and guidance for residential community o Coordinates social programming o 1 Resident Director (RD) in each residence hall Fast Facts Security in Residence Halls ● Dragon card used for access to the residence halls lobby ● Non-residents must be signed in by residents (Leave a photo ID at front desk) ● Resident Directors (RDs) are masters-level staff who live in the buildings and supervise RA staff. There is always at least one RD on-call at all times ● Front desk staffed 24/7 o Residential Desk Coordinators (RDCs), professional staff, from 7am to 11pm on weekdays o Public Safety officers from 11pm to 7 am (weekday) and 7pm to 7am (weekend) o Student workers on weekends from 7am to 7 pm Residence Hall Experience (discuss in room itself) ● Each student gets: bed, desk, chair, and wardrobe; most is movable (except Calhoun) ● Each student has access to high-speed internet, cable TV, and a phone line ● Beds can also be raised or lowered to allow for storage space in most buildings ● Each room has an HVAC Unit to control air conditioning and heating, students control Lounges & Other Features ● Study lounges are good for students to spread out to work on projects and group study. ● Recreation examples: Ping-pong, foosball, pool (sign out balls and cues at front desk), TV- watch movies, play video games ● All residence halls are co-ed o By floor: Towers, Kelly o By wing: Calhoun, and Myers, Millennium o By suite: Van Rensselaer, North, Caneris, and Race Street ● Bike Storage: Both internal and external bike storage free for student use. We encourage all students to register their bike with public safety ● Laundry o Included in room rate for residence halls, except Stiles Hall o Laundry View.com: check status of machines in residence halls o Laundry machines can send a text message to let you know when it is done! ● Mail Boxes: each student has own mailbox and combination in their residence hall ● Overnight Policy o An overnight guest is considered anyone who is signed in between the hours of 3:30am and 7am o Students are allowed unlimited overnight guests, as long as they do not have a guest for more than three consecutive nights o Guest policy is a privilege o Roommates are encouraged to speak to each other at the start of the year to discuss their specific needs associated with the Overnight guest policy Sample Stories ● Students learn to be self-sufficient by doing their own laundry, FOR FREE! Laundryview.com makes it even easier by texting students when a washer or dryer is open. We're hoping Drexel creates a system that can fold laundry too. Good topics to discuss in this location ● Different ways you've decorated your residence hall room

● Health Center in a more convenient location for students ● ExCite Center allows for collaborative efforts for all majors as well as those around the area ● Science Center hires Drexel's own students for co-ops ● Health Center: o Staffed by faculty physicians from Drexel University's College of Medicine ● ExCite Center: o A space for people who want to pursue highly multi-disciplinary collaborative project teams to work (there is an application process for senior design and freshman design teams) o A space for people who want to pursue an approach to both research and education that emphasizes and explores the benefits of arts integrated learning [STEAM over STEM]. Current areas of emphasis include music, display and wearable technologies, as well as tools and approaches for teaching and learning o STEM-Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math o STEAM- STEM plus Art o Not just Drexel- ExCITe partners with other area schools and organizations (civic, arts, and industry) and currently hosts a small collection of entrepreneurs ● Science Center: o Oldest and largest urban research park in the US o A research park creates an environment that fosters collaboration and innovation o Provide lab and office space for start-up, growing and established companies ● Majors that have collaborated via the Excite Center include music and engineering, fashion design and material science, and mobile app development for live performances o Belly band example of Fashion Design and Materials Engineering students collaborating to create smart fabric that works as fetal heart monitor for pregnant women ● Interdisciplinary collaboration between Drexel's Colleges/Schools - can also lead into an introduction to the UBRN Center

● Home of the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design ● In addition to classroom space for design programs, the building features a lobby area utilized for art shows and other campus events ● Programs are interspersed throughout the building to foster collaboration between disciplines URBN Center Facts ● Building was designed by the same architect who designed the Urban Outfitters corporate headquarters at the Naval Yard- Robert Venturi. It is considered an excellent example of 70's style architecture with its exposed beams and urban-contemporary design. ● All classrooms are suited for specific majors - smart classroom, design labs, tech studios all make up URBN's layout to cater to students' needs and learning styles. ● Floors are open and integrated with different majors to allow for collaborative creativity afforded by site lines and public spaces ● Brand new labs for all majors including the largest digital motion-capture studio on the east coast, and a gaming research facility; 27 new computer lab facilities in total ● Hosts the Drexel Historic Costume Collection with more than 10,000 garments; earliest pieces date from the late 18th century, and contemporary work including Oscar de la Renta , Ralph Rucci, Prada and Chanel. ● Hosts the Polish Poster Collection featuring 2,500 historically significant examples of poster design, and the Charles Evans fashion library Westphal College Facts ● 17 undergraduate majors: Animation & Visual Effects, Architecture, Dance, Design & Merchandising, Entertainment & Arts Management, Fashion Design, Film & Video, Game Art & Production, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Media Arts & Design for Still Deciding Students, Music Industry, Photography, Product Design, Screenwriting & Playwriting, TV Production & Media Management, Interactive Digital Media ● Faculty from Westphal have won many professional awards such as Emmys, Oscars and Grammys. They also come from some of the top companies in the world like Sony Music, Bloomingdales, Showtime, Bergdorf Goodman, CBS ● Students have had co-ops at companies like MTV, Calvin Klein, Fox Sports, McGraw-Hill, the Letterman Show, Entertainment Tonight, and in locations on both coasts and in Europe and Asia. ● Students have 24/7 card access to classrooms, studios, and computer labs ● All labs are specially equipped based upon major ● Most majors complete a capstone project in the senior year. They might include: designing the interior of a building (Interior Design), creating a Fashion line (Fashion Design) creating/directing/animating a short film (Film and Video, Animation) recording and promoting music, (Music Industry). ● Westphal offers many elective courses in design and media that are open to the entire university ● Westphal faculty partner with other colleges to bring "Design Thinking" to grants and research proposals ● The Admissions Visit Center was designed by students from the Interior Design Program ● The Graphic Design majors consistently win over 100 major national and international awards each year. ● Interactive Digital Media students and the New Jersey Historical Commission partnered to develop the website for the Red Bank Battlefield Park in National Park New Jersey. ● Westphal Film & Video and TV Production majors have won three regional Emmy awards: one for D-News, a magazine format news show and two for "Off Campus" a scripted comedy series written and produced by the undergraduates. ● The Annual Fashion Show is attended by over 1300 people. Fashion faculty and grad students are pioneers in "Smart Fabrics" that can read medical stats through fabric in real time. ● New 2013 faculty include an animator who worked on Jurassic Park & Lord of the Rings, a music producer responsible for hundreds of hits, a Broadway producer, and a pioneer in intelligent gaming. ● Interdisciplinary learning courses - Senior Biomechanics course uses motion capture labs in URBN Center to track and test biomechanics of body movement. ● Projects the students are working on (give families a chance to look around the lobby) ● Strong use of natural light in spaces ● How URBN Center is not just useful for Westphal students ● Specialized classrooms tailored to students' learning styles and curriculum needs (i.e., not all smart classrooms in URBN, but design studios and tech/media labs)

● The URBN Center Annex is not only a classroom space, but a multi-faceted presentation space and gallery that can host lectures, screenings, and events open to the University ● Features: o The expanded Pearlstein Gallery o 120 seat lecture and screening room o Versatile Black box theater that can be arranged for multiple ways for various purposes ● The Annex space provides a venue for over 100 events hosted by the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design annually. ● The Theater Program produces several performances each year in the URBN Center Annex Black Box Theater. In all there are over 9 performance opportunities this year for students. ● Students participate in all aspects of theater performance and production- Acting, directing, design, costumes, lighting, sets, sound, publicity and box office o Examples: Drexel Players, Co-op Theater Company (student-run professional company), Studio shows, Late Night Series Open Mic. ● Pearlstein Gallery opened its first exhibit in the space in late February 2013, and has featured a wide range of noted artists and designers throughout the year, and hosted the University exhibit, A Legacy of Art Science & Industry: Highlights from the Collections. ● Any events you've gone to in the Annex

● Block across from the Recreation Center houses the W.W. Hagerty Library, the Thomas R. Kline School of Law, and the parking garage. ● In the first floor of the parking garage is located Market 16 & Noodle Bar, a Drexel campus dining location featuring sushi, noodle bowls, and a small grocery store with many international food options ranging from filo dough (Greek) to sushi rice (Japanese). Library ● 4 libraries at Drexel: Library Learning Terrace, Hahnemann Library in Center City, Queen Lane Library, and W.W. Hagerty Library ● Houses over 500,000 books, periodicals, microfilms, government documents, movies, and software ● Access to a huge collection of databases, journal articles, newspapers, e-books, and images that you can access 24/7 from any computer with internet access ● Materials the Library doesn't own can be borrowed from any other participating libraries through the "Borrow from other Libraries" service. ● Individual help from librarians in person, by email, via IM chat, or by phone. ● Each freshmen student is assigned a personal librarian to guide him/her through the Libraries numerous resources and services. o Each College/School on campus has a specific librarian- providing expert guidance for students in that college. (For example a business student could go to the liaison librarian for business) ● Group study rooms and other areas where you can get together with classmates for group projects or studying are available ● Laptops are available to borrow 24/7 through a self-service kiosk. Scanners, copiers, computers, printers, projectors, a 3D printer and a variety of other technologies are available for use. Thomas R. Kline School of Law ● Opened in 2006 as Earle Mack School of Law. True to Drexel's difference, we were the first top-ranked doctoral university to open a law school in a quarter century. ● Recently received $50 million gift from Thomas R. Kline (notable advocacy trial attorney) that will transform legal education at Drexel. ● Currently have the 4th highest pass rate for the Bar Exam of PA law schools. ● Year-long field clinic programs are part of our experiential learning opportunities where students represent clients at hearings and trials, practice law before appellate courts (on constitutional, criminal, and immigration matters), and serve as advisors for entrepreneurs needing legal advice to launch their firms. ● For undergraduates interested in pursuing law, the university offers: There is a pre-law advisor, a robust Mock Trial program, and an option for an accelerated BA/BS/JD program. Parking ● All students (even freshmen) are allowed to have a car on campus, but most choose not to due to the ease of getting around the city (public transportation is easier). ● Students can purchase a permit for the garage or a lot around campus, rates vary but for full-time permits it is $450/term ● The Libraries Laptop Lending Kiosk was featured in numerous national and international news stories and was featured on 6 ABC News. ● Research projects you've completed for class that involved the library ● Interactions with library staff including your Liaison Librarian or Personal Librarian

● A critical component to the idea of helping students have well-balanced lifestyles and ensure physical well-being ● State-of-the-art athletic facility to meet personal and group fitness needs of students, faculty and staff ● Recreation Center Amenities: o Recreation Center hours: 5:30am-Midnight o Two huge (1,500 sq. ft) aerobic exercise studios used for group exercise classes such as spinning, yoga, and zumba o 120 pieces of cardiovascular equipment & over 300 pieces of strength equipment including benches, racks, rowers, barbells, and dumbbells o Squash courts o Indoor rock climbing wall o Indoor elevated 1/12 mile track o 13,000 sq. foot multipurpose gymnasium ● Daskalakis Athletic Center Amenities: o 3 full-sized basketball courts o Regulation-sized swimming pool and diving well (6 lanes, 25 yard) o 2 badminton courts o Additional activity rooms for dance and aerobic classes o Fitness Plaza ● Division I Athletics: o 18 NCAA Division I Teams (9 men's, 9 women's) o Compete in Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) o Consistently ranked #1 for gender equity- one of few universities that enjoys total parity between men's and women's athletics o Home Drexel athletics games are free for students o School spirit groups include: DAC Pack, Cheerleading, Dance Team, Blue Diamonds Dragon Step Team, Pep Band ● Club & Intramural Sports: o Over 1,300 student athletes compete against other universities in 35 club sport teams o Basketball, volleyball, lacrosse, sailing, rugby, dodge ball, soccer, etc. ● Fitness Plaza is even part of Drexel Green Initiative - fitness mat on Lancaster Walk collects rainwater that is re-filtered to be used in the Rec Center. ● Weekend Warriors are a student group that plan outdoor excursions and trips for students to go skiing, whitewater rafting, paintballing, hiking, etc. Outdoor recreational activities valued and available on urban campus! ● DAC pack, originally known as DU Basketball club started as 15 students attending home games in the same yellow shirt and grew into one of the largest university-athletic fan bases with over 200 students who travel to away games as far as Richmond, VA for the championships. ● On Lancaster Walk, behind the Rec Center, a Student Org fair is held every Fall and Spring during welcome back weeks that has over 200 groups present. ● Culture of health and wellness promoted on campus ● Rec Center gym open to all students, faculty and staff - important campus location for building community ● Intramural/club sport teams you've been a part of