Drake University
| City | Country |
| Des Moines | United States |
Services
Student services
Drake’s centers and institutes focus the expertise of Drake’s faculty and students on issues of scholarly and societal importance. Work in the centers shows Drake at its best, applying insights and ideas from the academy in practical and productive ways with a substantive impact. For students, the centers provide the chance to understand key contemporary issues and take advantage of distinctive opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Housing services
Life at Drake is an adventure. As a student here, you will make new friends, uncover new talents and interests, and blaze the trail to your future. That’s just what happens when you live your life on a campus full of energy and opportunity, great traditions and inspiring people.
Library services
At Drake, our libraries are academic landmarks that stand at the heart of the University’s mission. They are also:
- A gathering place for you to study and work with fellow members of project teams
- Centers where highly trained experts are ready to help you learn the skills of navigating the digital world
- The gateway to a universe of information and answers residing in online databases and archives
ICT services
Information Technology Services (ITS) supports the innovative use of technology to enhance the experience for students, faculty, and staff in support of Drake’s mission.
Medical services
The American Republic Student Health Center is an on-campus medical facility offering quality healthcare to full-time Drake students.
Services offered include (not limited to):
- Basic physical exams
- STD testing and treatment
- Allergy injections
- Family practice support
- Women health services
Student Life
Campus life
In each of Drake’s eight residence halls you will find all the makings of a great home away from home: nicely furnished rooms, air conditioning, cable and wireless internet, cable TV, common areas for hanging out with friends, and kitchens for cooking up a special treat.
Every residence hall floor has its own resident assistant (RA), available as a friend and resource, and you will find plenty of organized activities that provide the chance to meet people. You may also find that your new home comes with some proud old traditions, one reason each building has its own distinctive personality.
Sports facilities
Sports are a big part of life at Drake—from the chance to join the throng at a football game to representing your hall in intramural soccer or badminton.
Drake’s NCAA Division I athletics program boasts a proud history. Bulldog teams have won 59 Missouri Valley Conference championships, including a league-leading nine titles in men's cross country and eight in women's tennis. Drake women's basketball team has advanced to the NCAA Tournament seven times in the last 14 years.? And, in 2001, Drake became just the 18th school in NCAA I-AA history to achieve 500 or more victories in football.
Student clubs
Fortunately, with more than 160 clubs and organizations, you are virtually guaranteed to find options that fit your interests, talents, and goals. And if you don’t, you can start your own club. All it takes is a good idea and some like-minded friends ready to join in.
Not sure where to begin? Try our Activities Fairs. Each fall and spring, representatives of campus groups come out to sign up new members. Wander from table to table, ask questions, and see what sounds appealing.
Accreditation
Drake University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association; Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business; Iowa Department of Public Instruction; National Association of Schools of Art and Design; National Association of Schools of Music; American Chemical Society; Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications; Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education; and the American Bar Association.