Drew University

College Special, Visiting and High School Orientation Information

We are delighted that you will be taking classes at Drew University this spring!  Now it is time to begin preparing for the start of your first semester. While your orientation has been scheduled for January 19th, there are several matters which you should tackle now.

Orientation

Orientation for new College Special, College Visiting and High School Enrichment students starting at Drew for the spring 2012 semester is scheduled for Thursday, January 19, 2012 from 10:30 am – 1 pm in Brothers College, room 118.  In case of snow, Orientation will be held on Friday, January 20th at the same location and time.

At orientation, you will learn about important policies, procedures and deadlines, make changes if needed to your registration, get your ID card, and take care of other tasks before classes begin. All new non-matriculated students are required to attend orientation. If you are unable to attend, please notify the Continuing Education Office  promptly: 973.408.3400.

Health Forms

All incoming students are required to complete health forms as part of their enrollment.  These forms must be completed in full online and in paper.  No substitutions for online forms will be accepted.

A complete set of health documents is now available at New Student Documents.  Most of these forms can be submitted electronically after completion. Those forms that require your healthcare provider’s signature must be downloaded and sent to Drew University Health Services upon completion.  All required paper forms should be placed in a single envelope and submitted to Drew University Health Services.  Forms can be dropped off in person or mailed to: Health Services, Drew University, 36 Madison Av., Madison, NJ 07940.

All forms received by Health Services will be reviewed and scanned into your confidential health record by Health Services staff and destroyed.  If you prefer to have your documents returned, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your documents and they will be returned to you when Health Services has completed their review.

Your documents are not complete until Health Services has received all online and paper forms.  Please be sure to submit your forms before the appropriate due date listed on the instruction page below:

All health forms must be completed before students will be allowed to continue registration or occupy housing.  Students without completed health forms may be de-enrolled from classes!

Please note:  The physical exam is OPTIONAL for College Special/Visiting and high school students. That page may be left blank.

A note regarding vaccinations:

  • For students who cannot find their childhood records, laboratory proof of immunity is an acceptable alternative to receiving the required vaccines. If the blood test confirms that the student is NOT immune to measles, mumps or rubella, then vaccination for these diseases will be required. The Health Services Office is able to obtain Measles, Mumps, Rubella blood titers (3 titers in one blood test) for a discounted price. Hepatitis B titres are also available.  Please contact the Health Services Office at 973.408.3414 to schedule an appointment.
  • Vaccinations can be obtained on campus at Drew’s Health Services Office for a fee. Please contact the Health Services Office at 973.408.3414 to schedule an appointment.
    • MMR Vaccine
    • Menactra (Meningitis: required for residential students only)
    • Hepatitis B: 3 doses required

For additional information regarding required health forms, please contact the Health Services Office with any questions: 973.408.3414 or healthed@drew.edu.

Housing

On-campus housing is available on a space-available basis to full-time students taking 12 or more credits. If you are interested in living on campus, please print and complete the housing application below and return it to: Housing Office, Drew University, 36 Madison Ave., Madison, NJ 07940. For more information on housing, please contact Bob Meade, Undergraduate Housing Coordinator, 973.408.3681.

Please note that campus housing is not open to high school students.

Drew Network Account

As a Drew student, you will receive a network account which gives you access to your Drew email account, Campus Web (your student information portal) and your personal network drive. Your network account information is sent electronically upon enrollment to the email address you provided on your application form. If you have not received your log-in information, please contact me at plaprey@drew.edu.

You can learn more about Campus Web and how to register by visiting: https://uknow.drew.edu/confluence/display/STEL/DONUT+Unit+1+CampusWeb+-+Guide+for+Students

To learn about the Drew Network, visit: https://uknow.drew.edu/confluence/display/STEL/DONUT+Unit+1+The+Drew+Network

Registration

Spring 2012 registration for new non-matriculated students can take place anytime after January 9th. The spring 2012 course listing can be viewed at: http://depts.drew.edu/regist/cl/cla12sp.html Students should review this list and make an initial course selection.  Please be sure to review your course options with your home school if you intend to transfer classes back to that institution.

After you have identified courses you’d like to register for, please email the list and any necessary explanations to your advisor Trish Laprey (plaprey@drew.edu).  After consultation with your advisor, you can register on-line using your Campus Web account.

For more information on registering, please contact the Continuing Education office at 973.408.3400 or owl@drew.edu.

Placement testing

  • Foreign Languages: Students who have a background in a particular foreign language and who plan on continuing study in that language should take an on-line foreign language placement exam.  (Please note that there is no foreign language requirement for non-matriculated students.)

Academic Calendar

View semester start and end dates, as well as holiday breaks and registration schedules.

Billing

Please note that the Business Office no longer mails paper bills to students’ home addresses. An email will be sent to your Drew email address once the monthly and semester statements are available through your Campus Web account. After logging into Campus Web, look for the “Billing” link under the Student Menu on the left hand side of the screen. If you have any questions about your billing or payment options, please contact our Business Office at 973/408-3114 or at business@drew.edu. For more information on paperless billing, please visit: /depts/businessoffice.aspx

Other Resources

View a campus map and directions to Drew, as well as the student handbook and a handy directory of people and offices.