The first-year student experience at LeBow builds a strong foundation that promotes success not only during students first year but their entire college career.
Welcome Week and LeBow College Day kick off with a chance for new students to make friends and learn to navigate our bustling campus in the heart of Philadelphia’s research and tech corridor. Countless other opportunities follow, including case competitions, business simulations and the chance for select students to participate in academic research. Here at LeBow, first-year students get exposure to business courses that are usually reserved for upperclassmen. Start your career by jumping right in.
Visit the Drexel First-Year Experience website for more information regarding move-in, housing, dining and other University services outside of LeBow.
A longtime LeBow faculty member and recipient of numerous awards for outstanding teaching, Chris Finnin, EdD, clinical professor of general business, will oversee a smooth transition for incoming high-schoolers as academic director of the LeBow First-Year Student Experience.
LeBow Launch is a two-day, early move-in introductory leadership program designed to provide incoming first-year students with a head start on college.
Incoming first-year students are matched with sophomores who can introduce them to life on campus and in Philadelphia.
Find out more about class scheduling for your first term, AP and transfer credits and placement exams.
Special first-year courses provide the exposure you need to choose the field of study that's best for you and prepare you for your first real-world job.
The STAR (Students Tackling Advanced Research) Scholars program allows first-year students to participate in faculty-mentored research, scholarship or creative work during the summer after their first year. This is a great opportunity to get to know faculty, explore a major in a particular field and gain practical skills and valuable research experience.
Each community has an academic focus and an experiential edge. Live, learn and support each other on this amazing academic adventure.
Our staff is ready to help you with any questions you may have about the application process, including which program is right for you. We look forward to hearing from you.
Caitlin Brady
Director, Undergraduate Programs and Recruitment
(215) 571-3570
cem398@drexel.eduGerri C. LeBow Hall 333
