beyond your textbook

Learning Environment

In addition to all the great subjects you can study at Drew, the learning environment here can help you do your best work. We are committed to providing all students with key tools for academic success.

Library

Having access to the right information – and plenty of it – is critical when it comes to completing college-level assignments. Equally important is the ability to find, process and use that information effectively. At Drew, our University Library offers a wealth of scholarly materials as well as expert assistance in their use. Our three-building library complex provides an environment in which students can dig in and learn – in surroundings that accommodate a wide range of study preferences. In the following Q&A interview, Andrew Scrimgeour, Dean of Libraries, explains the unique aspects of our library and its role in helping Drew students succeed. More on the University Library.

Technology

When it comes to technology, Drew is very different from most other colleges. We are a laptop school, which means that student laptops are the foundation of our instructional technology program. You will not find many computer labs here. Rather, our laptops provide full academic functionality, and you can access everything you need, it at any time, whether you are in class, at home or just about anywhere on campus. In the following interview, Alan Candiotti, Drew’s Assistant Vice President for University Technology, answers some frequently asked questions about technology at Drew. More on the Technology at Drew.

Writing Center

The ability to communicate well in writing is a distinct advantage at college – and beyond. Drew’s Writing Center is solely dedicated to helping students develop and polish their skills. From working on grammar and syntax, to serving as a “sounding board” for thought organization and persuasive expression, this unique, popular resource can provide the assistance you need to make the written word shine. Erec Smith, Director of the Writing Center, provides some details of what his team does, and for whom, in the following Q&A interview. More on the Writing Center.