Student Organizations and
Leadership Programs
Are you interested in politics, the arts, sports or juggling? Do you want to learn more about your career field, volunteer in the community, write for the campus newspaper or plan social events - or all of the above? Whatever you're interested in, Drake has an organization for you. More than 160 student organizations, in fact. Most of them are open to students beginning in their first year. And if you don't find a group that you can relate to, you can always start one on your own. In the process, you'll expand your abilities, have fun and make lifelong friends.
Greek Life
Drake's strong Greek system has enhanced the lives of thousands of young men and women for more than 75 years. Being a member of a Drake fraternity or sorority is a great way to become immersed in the campus community. Members of the Greek system are dedicated to scholarship, leadership, community service, and fellowship, all of which combine to enhance your experience at Drake University.
Campus Ministries
Drake University offers a variety of ways you can practice your faith and interact with people from other religions. Drake students represent dozens of denominations, and the city of Des Moines has nearly 300 places of worship representing 79 denominations.
Drake's origins are in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and it has a strong historical and current tie to First Christian Church, a large congregation and building near campus. Many Drake students and employees volunteer at First Christian's vibrant community center.
Drake's campus organizations also include the Drake Newman Community, the Catholic parish housed in St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Student Center near campus; the United Methodist organization, the Wesley Foundation; and organizations representing most major denominational groups. Interdenominational and non-denominational groups include the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
You can also learn about other faiths and explore a wide range of topics in religion and philosophy courses. The Bible, contemporary ethical problems, Asian and western religions, Judaism, and death and dying are among the many courses available.
