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• Student Services
  • Q:   Are students required to live on campus?
  • Q:   How are residence hall and roommate assignments made, and when will I receive my housing assignment?
  • Q:   Can I access the Internet from my residence hall room?
  • Q:   What is the dining hall food like?
  • Q:   What services are available if I get sick?
  • Q:   Are there special services for students with disabilities?
• Student Life
  • Q:   What is there to do on campus?
  • Q:   What are the Drake Relays?
  • Q:   At what athletic level does Drake compete?
  • Q:   Does Drake have a Greek system?
  • Q:   What campus employment opportunities are available?
• Learning Opportunities
  • Q:   What is Drake's academic calendar?
  • Q:   Are classes offered in the summer?
  • Q:   Can I study abroad?
  • Q:   Does Drake offer internships?
  • Q:   Do I need to bring a computer to campus?
• Academic Programs
  • Q:   What is the average class size?
  • Q:   What is the student-faculty ratio?
  • Q:   May I begin taking classes in my major during my first year?
  • Q:   Who are your academic advisers?
  • Q:   Do graduate students or teaching assistants teach students?
  • Q:   Do you have an honors program?
  • Q:   Does Drake accept AP (advanced placement) credit?
• Financial Aid and Scholarships
  • Q:   How much is tuition, room, and board?
  • Q:   What is financial need?
  • Q:   What are the types of financial aid?
  • Q:   How can I get an estimate of the amount of financial aid I may receive?
  • Q:   How do I apply for merit aid?
  • Q:   How do I apply for need-based financial aid?
  • Q:   Should I wait to be admitted to Drake before I apply for financial aid?
  • Q:   What if I miss the FAFSA deadline?
  • Q:   What if my family hasn't filed tax returns before the FAFSA deadline?
  • Q:   If my parents don’t claim me on their tax return, can I file for financial aid as an independent student?
  • Q:   How is eligibility for financial aid determined?
  • Q:   Will my financial aid award meet my full financial need?
  • Q:   Will my financial aid change from year to year?
  • Q:   Do you award financial aid to students who are admitted for the spring semester?
  • Q:   Do I need to file a FAFSA each year?
  • Q:   How do I report special circumstances that might influence my eligibility for financial aid?
  • Q:   How will receiving outside scholarships affect my financial aid?
  • Q:   Is financial aid available for international students?
  • Q:   Does financial aid transfer from other institutions?
• Campus Visit
  • Q:   Do I have to schedule a campus visit in advance?
  • Q:   Are there any visit programs planned for prospective students?
  • Q:   Can I stay overnight on campus?
  • Q:   Is it possible to meet with a professor or sit in on a class during my visit?
  • Q:   Where can I get a map of campus?
• Admission
  • Q:   What are your requirements for admission?
  • Q:   What is the average grade point average and test score?
  • Q:   Does Drake require the SAT II tests?
  • Q:   Will my decision be affected if I take the SAT or ACT more than once?
  • Q:   Can I apply online?
  • Q:   Do you have an application deadline?
  • Q:   Does Drake offer Early Decision?
  • Q:   Is an interview required?
  • Q:   Can I apply if I earned a GED?
• The Campus
  • Q:   How big is the campus?
  • Q:   Where is Des Moines located?
  • Q:   How do I get to campus?
  • Q:   What is the city of Des Moines like?
  • Q:   What is the weather like in Iowa?
  • Q:   Where do Drake students come from?
  • Q:   Can I have a car on campus?
• International Admission
  • Q:   Is there a special admissions application for international students to complete?
  • Q:   Should I complete an international student application if I am a U.S. citizen or resident studying overseas or in refugee status?
  • Q:   Can international students live on campus all four years?
  • Q:   What kind of special services does Drake offer to international students?
  • Q:   What kind of financial aid is available for international students?
• Transfer Admission
  • Q:   Who is considered a transfer student?
  • Q:   What courses will transfer to Drake?
  • Q:   Do transfer applicants need to supply high school information?
  • Q:   What are Drake's requirements for transfer student admission?
  • Q:   How many credit hours can I transfer?
  • Q:   Does Drake accept military credit?
  • Q:   Are transfer students required to attend an orientation session?
  • Q:   How do I transfer into the pharmacy program?
  • Q:   Are transfer students required to live on campus?