Drake University

Drake University requires a minimum of 124 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Drake University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Drake University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 78% of students who start college at Drake University complete all the credits required within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Drake University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At Drake University?

Drake University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Drake University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Drake University

When choosing a major, Drake University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Drake University.Drake University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Drake University false.Drake University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Drake University

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Does Drake University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Drake University offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Drake University Offer Online Classes?

✅ Drake University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Drake University Give AP Credit?

✅ Drake University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Drake University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Drake University true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Drake University.

Does Drake University Require Internships?

🟨 Drake University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Drake University

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Drake University Library

The main library on campus is the Cowles Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Drake University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Drake University offers these dual degree programs:

•Journalism and law, arts and sciences and law, accounting

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Drake University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Drake University has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Drake University include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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