Life at Drew is Ready for You!
Now that you’ve declared yourself a Drew student, it’s time for us to declare you part of our community! We’re excited to have you join us. Here’s what you need to know to get started.
Looking for the inside scoop on what life is like in The Forest? What's the best class? Are the tacos good on Tuesdays?
Dive into the DREWniverse to meet other admitted students, take our roommate matching quiz or ask current students the questions that just didn't get answered in the brochures.
Before your classes begin, you’ll attend Orientation, a session designed to get you (and your family, if you’d like!) comfortable here. Depending on what term you start here, you’ll experience Orientation differently.
A full day for first-year students to take placement exams, register for classes and meet with an academic advisor.
Like summer orientation, but for transfer students. Start your academic transition before August Orientation.
Three days to get the lay of the land, meet your fellow students and, if you’re living on campus, enjoy move-in activities. (ice cream trucks, picnic lunches, etc.) Check out a recent August Orientation here.
Spring semester starters, this one’s for you! The same as Summer Orientation for both first-years and transfers, timed to fit your start date.
Can’t make it in person? Meet with a faculty member by phone or video chat to find out everything you need to know so you can walk in confidently when you arrive.
Starting at Drew is an adventure, and all adventures, whether in The Forest or the city, are better with the right equipment. We’ve gathered these helpful tools for you.
First things first, you’ll need to get here. Whether you’re driving, taking public transport, heading straight to campus or staying the night locally, you’ll find directions and helpful tips here.
Once you get here, it’s time to break the socks, stapler and shower caddy out of your suitcases and settle in. Use this packing list to make sure you don’t forget anything you’ll need.
Finally, for an epic adventure, you’ll need a guidebook. Take a glance through the Daniel’s Dictionary handbook (named for our founder). You can refer to its information and policies throughout your time here to make it the best it can be.
Learning is timeless, but our classes are cutting-edge. A laptop will help you enormously as you learn here (and thus is required). If you aren’t bringing your own, our Laptop Program will help you obtain one. Details are here!
Like almost all first-year students, I was worried about connecting with other students and how long it would take to feel comfortable around my new peers. From Orientation week activities to starting our self-selected Drew Seminars to spending the day in New York City with our classmates, at each stage I was given the opportunity to meet and interact with people who I wouldn't have had the chance to get to know otherwise. Having shared experiences has brought us closer together as a class and has really made the transition from high school to college much smoother than I initially anticipated." ”
