GDR New Student Orientation

Welcome

Welcome to the Graduate Division of Religion at Drew University! As you embark on graduate study, you begin a new chapter in your academic and professional life, and we are honored to be your partner in this journey. Over the course of the next few months and years you will be challenged to deepen your understanding of your field of study and to expand the base of your knowledge. The days ahead will be filled with excitement, fulfillment, ups and downs, stress and success. Use the information on this page as a resource as you begin your journey at Drew.

Before You Arrive

• Directions to Campus, Public Transportation, and Lodging Information
• On-Campus Housing
• Off-Campus Housing
• Health Services
• Computing and Network Services
• GDR Student Guide
• Regulations of the Graduate Division of Religion
• Language Examination Resources (If possible, complete requirements for one language before beginning the fall semester.)
• Campus Map (includes building-to-building walking directions)

Resources on Campus

• Orientation Schedule
• University Administrative Directory
• Campus Life and Student Affairs
• Health Services
• International Student Services
• Graduate Division of Religion Student Association
• Student Employment
• Department of Public Safety
• McClintock Center for Counseling and Psychological Services
• On-Campus Childcare (The Acorn Academy)
• Disabilities Services
• Campus Recreation & Fitness Facilities
• Religious Life

Academic Resources

• Office of the Registrar
• Academic Requirements Summary
• Office of the Associate Academic Dean
• Academic Calendar
• Regulations of the Graduate Division of Religion
• Writing Center
• English for Speakers of Other Language

Madison Commnity Resources

• State of New Jersey Public School Report Cards, by County/District (Madison is located in Morris County)
• Map of Madison-area Public Schools
• State of New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC): Guide to Moving to New Jersey
• Borough of Madison Community Website (RoseNet)

Off-Campus Housing

The Drew Housing Office does not maintain information on off-campus housing near Drew. If you would like assistance in locating housing off campus, the GDR admissions staff has assembled some information and links to assist you in your search.

Online Search Engines

We list this information only in order to provide a resource for your housing search, and do not endorse any information listed on these sites.

• PadMapper.com
• Craigslist (Northern NJ)
• Craigslist (Central NJ)
• Rent.com
• Garden State Apartments, University
• HomeProperties

Madison-Area Apartment Buildings

• Madison Court Apartments: 46 Green Village Rd., Madison, NJ / (973) 377-0575 (.5 miles from campus)
• Ridgedale Gardens: 10 Ridgedale Ave., Madison, NJ / (973) 377-1532 (.5 miles from campus)
• Rosedale Manor: 171 Main St., Madison, NJ / (973) 377-1002 (1 mile from campus)
• Avalon at Florham Park: 1 Flroence Dr., Florham Park, NJ 07932 / (973) 410-9777 (3.5 miles from campus)

Orientation Schedule

New Student Orientation is scheduled to begin August 24, 2011.

Fall 2010 classes begin August 29, 2011.

Earlier in the week, before orientation begins, you can visit the Business Office to pay for your parking decal and obtain a student ID card, visit Public Safety to have the parking decal installed, visit the campus bookstore in the University Commons to browse textbooks, and—if you reserved on-campus housing—check in with Residence Life (located in Townhouse 28) to move into your assigned housing (be sure to double check with Res. Life before arriving: 973-408-3394). You will also have time on Thursday afternoon to attend to these matters.

2011 Orientation Schedule

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Please note: when entering campus on 8/24/2011, college freshman will be moving into dormitories, severely limiting parking availability. All vehicle traffic must enter campus at the main Lancaster Road entrance. When stopped by Public Safety at this entrance, please inform the officer that you are a GDR student; you will be directed to the appropriate parking area in the Main Lot. Orientation activities will begin in Seminary Hall.

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Notes: Obtain ID card from Business Office and parking decal from Public Safety (pay in Business Office first); Register for classes.
Please note: All registrations must be finalized and submitted in the Registrar’s Office in Tilghman House by the end of the business day on Friday, August 26, 2011.