Second Majors Program (SMP)

Drew offers college graduates the opportunity to do in-depth course work in one of our academic areas of study through the Second Majors Program. This program is intended for students who need additional undergraduate course work in an area other than the major pursued during their BA or BS. SMP students are expected to complete the same requirements for the major as Drew undergraduates and have access to the same academic resources and activities as other students in the department.

Application Process

All students, part-time or full-time, must go through an application process. To apply for the Second Majors Program, students must submit:

• an application form
• a non-refundable $50 application fee
• a brief personal statement (200-500 words)
• official transcripts from any previous colleges or universities attended

Once the application is complete, Second Major applicants will meet with the chair of department in which they will be studying. This meeting affords applicants an opportunity to discuss academic goals and concerns and also serve as an admission interviews.

The deadline for completed applications is August 15 for the fall semester and January 15 for the spring semester.

• Download an application form: Post-Baccalaureate Programs Application Form

To receive a hard copy of the application in the mail, please call 973-408-3400 or email owl@drew.edu.

Post-Baccalaureate Student Life

The Office of Continuing Education provides pre-admissions counseling and an individualized orientation to help ease your acclimation to our campus. As a participant in the Post-Baccalaureate Programs, you have full access to Drew University ‘s student services and facilities including: a graduate-level library, academic advising, the counseling center, the writing center, and the tutoring program. The Simon Forum and Athletic Center is available for use throughout your stay at our university.

More information about student life can be found on the Student Life Website.

Campus housing is available for full-time students on a space available basis.

Registering for Classes

All college courses are open to post-baccalaureate students on a space-available basis, providing all prerequisites are met. Students admitted to this program register the day prior to the start of classes for each semester. Although we can not guarantee that all courses will be open, the Office of Continuing Education will do everything it can to help you enroll in courses that meet your specific needs.

The current CLA course list is available on the Registrar’s Office Website.