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The faculty has trulychallenged me to gobeyond the classroom andthe coursework. Instead ofmemorizing the material, I have had to apply it.They also have challenged me to step out of mycomfort zone and to do things that I never thoughtI would have done.

SUCCESSScored in top percentile for high quality andeffective learning experiences by the NationalStudy of Student Engagement, a survey inwhich students rate their academic experience.

Ranked as a “best value” in higher educationby both U.S.News & World Report and Barron’sBest Buys in College Education.

Ranked as a “best value” for academicquality and affordability by Kiplinger’sPersonal Finance magazine.

Consistently ranked among the topMidwestern colleges and universities byU.S.News & World Report.

DRAKE’S FACULTY MEMBERS WORK HARD TO INVOLVE THEMSELVESWITH STUDENTS ON A PERSONAL LEVEL — BOTH IN THE CLASSROOMAS TEACHERS AND OUT OF THE CLASSROOM AS MENTORS.

FUELING DESIRES: Restore prairie grasses

for biology class. Design a business plan

for a local restaurant. Study renaissance

art in Italy. Drake’s diverse academic

opportunities will engage, change and

challenge your mind in an active and

supportive environment — and they won’t

confine you to the classroom. You will

acquire knowledge by testing and

practicing it on campus and in the real

world. You will learn and work with other

students and faculty in a variety of

settings, from small classes and laborato-

ries to e-mail discussions and seminars in

other countries.

You will get your hands dirty, your

assumptions challenged and your mind

opened to new perspectives and

opportunities. You will learn by doing. In

the process, you will equip yourself

to succeed in your own way in a fast-

moving world.

LEARN FROM THE BEST: More than 95

percent of Drake’s faculty hold the highest

degrees in their field. And they — not

teaching assistants — are the ones who

will teach and inspire you. You’ll be guided

by professors who hand out their home

telephone numbers on the first day of

class. They will interact with you inside

and outside of the classroom. They’ll be

there to support you — not only during

your college years, but as friends

and mentors who will celebrate your

achievements long after the ink is dry on

your diploma.

STIMULATING AND RELEVANT CLASSES

– PHARMACY MAJOR TODD THUC PHAM

HIT THE GROUND RUNNINGTHE DRAKE CURRICULUM, a general education

curriculum required of all undergraduates, gives

you diverse choices across 10 academic areas of

inquiry. In your first year, you will work with your

faculty advisor to create a rigorous, individualized

plan to help you achieve your educational and

career goals. If you’re undecided on your major,

the Drake Curriculum will give you a taste of

different disciplines while helping you fulfill

academic requirements. As part of the Drake

Curriculum, all first-year students choose a First-

Year Seminar. These interactive, interdisciplinary

courses will immediately engage you in topics

such as globalization, genetics, alternative

medicine, poverty, extraterrestrial intelligence,

and race in film and fiction. In most First-Year

Seminars, students also live on the same

residence hall floor together.

The Honors Program is designed for qualified

students who seek challenging, discussion-based

courses on interdisciplinary and topical issues as

well as learning experiences outside class.

Honors classes are small and span several

disciplines and approaches to learning.

GLOBAL THINKING: The Drake University Language

Acquisition Program (DULAP) offers a unique

approach to language studies. Through the

customized, one-on-one sessions of DULAP’s

Directed Independent Language Study (DILS)

program, the Language Across the Curriculum

(LAC) program and Drake’s study abroad program,

students have the opportunity to design their own

approach to language acquisition.

Drake University’s Center for Global Citizenship

prepares students for responsible global citizenship,

teaches them to function effectively in different

cultural contexts and see their own culture from

the perspective of others. Through academic

programming, faculty development, international

initiatives and community outreach, the Center

ensures that global perspectives and issues are an

integral part of the intellectual and cultural expe-

rience of all members of the Drake community.

RICHARD GOLFIN III DOUBLE MAJOR: Marketing andBusiness Management

HOMETOWN: San Diego

INTERNSHIPS/WORK EXPERIENCE:Gilmore & Bell, PC law firm.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:Dean’s List, Pioneer Hi-Bred InternationalInc. International Scholar, National HonorsSociety, Golden Pyramid Academic Scholar.

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES:Theta Chi Fraternity president,Interfraternity Council (IFC) board,council member of the Donald V. AdamsLeadership Institute, Coalition of BlackStudents (CBS) member.

DES MOINES' BEST-KEPT SECRET:“The Iowa State Fair! Don’t knock it ’tillyou try it.”

CAREER ASPIRATIONS:“I plan on joining a large corporation andsharpening my skills in a marketing department. Later, I would like to start my own business, or take over my family’s distribution warehouse business.”ST

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CUSTOMIZE YOUREXPERIENCE Drake lets you change, combine or create your own majors.

Interdisciplinary concentrations are available in American studies,human resource management, information technology, LatinAmerican studies, multicultural studies, quantitative economicsand women’s studies.

Individualized majors and minors: Students whose educationalgoals lie outside the programs offered may seek faculty approval topursue a combination of existing courses as an individualized majoror minor.

Independent study: Each department in the colleges and schoolsof Drake University offers the possibility of independent studyaccording to the needs and interests of students. These coursesprovide an opportunity for directed or independent study andresearch in selected topics.

The Drake community

fosters openness and

creativity. From day one

I have been active with

top-level faculty, the

provost, the dean of

students and the deans

of the different schools.

Professors put their

students first.

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STUDENTS CHOOSE FROM MORE THAN 70 PROGRAMS OF STUDY,DESIGN A PERSONAL ACADEMIC PLAN, COMBINE MAJORS OR CREATETHEIR OWN MAJOR.

MAJORSLIBERAL ARTS Anthropology and SociologyAstronomyBiochemistry, Cell and Molecular BiologyBiologyChemistryComputer ScienceEnglishEnvironmental PolicyEnvironmental Science HistoryIndividualized MajorInternational RelationsLaw, Politics and SocietyMathematicsMathematics Education (Secondary)PhilosophyPhysicsPhysics/Pre-engineeringPoliticsPsychologyReligionRhetoric and Communication StudiesSociologyStudy of Culture and SocietyWriting

DETAILED INFORMATION for every programof study offered by Drake is located on theDrake Web site: WWW.CHOOSE.DRAKE.EDU

A huge percentage of the knowledge andexperience that I havegained at Drake islargely due to Drake’ssmaller and morepersonal atmosphere.

CAMMEO MEDICI MAJOR: International Relations

HOMETOWN: Chariton, IA

INTERNSHIPS/WORK EXPERIENCE:George Washington Carver intern for theWorld Food Prize Foundation. During thissemester-long internship I had the opportu-nity to meet and work with former U.S.Ambassadors, Nobel Peace PrizeLaureates, and prestigious leaders fromaround the globe.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:Dean’s List two semesters and President’s List two semesters.

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES:North American Ambassador for theInternational Student Association, GlobalAmbassador, and member of La FuerzaLatina, Coalition of Black Students and Campus Fellowship.

CAREER ASPIRATIONS:“I would like to serve in the Peace Corpsand someday work for a humanitarian aid organization. I would like to own myown business.”ST

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Pre-professional InterestsPre-dentistryPre-lawPre-medicinePre-veterinary medicine

Minors or concentrations are available in American studies, anthropology, geography, Latin American studies, primate studies, women’sstudies and in most fields which offer majors.

FINE ARTSDepartment of Art and DesignBFA and BA in Graphic DesignBFA and BA in Studio Art (drawing, painting, printmaking or sculpture)

BA in Art History Department of MusicBA, Music MajorBachelor of MusicApplied Music (instrumental, piano or vocal music performance)

Elective Studies in BusinessBachelor of Music Education-Instrumental or Choral

Jazz Studies ConcentrationDepartment of Theatre ArtsBFA inTheatre (acting, directing or theatre design)Musical TheatreTheatre Education

BA in Theatre Arts

Minors are available in art, music and theatre.

TOTAL IMMERSION COURSES: One day you

might work with other students on a plant

genetics problem for a major biotech-

nology company. The next you’ll debate

the social justice of communism versus

democracy. You could use a computer to

design sets and lighting for a student-

directed play. Or you might engage in

service learning while working for a local

charitable organization.

DEFINE YOURSELF: Your experiences in the

College of Arts and Sciences will be

challenging, multi-dimensional and, to a

large degree, defined by you. Explore the

arts, humanities, natural sciences and

physical sciences. Learn to use technology in

innovative ways. Share ideas with professors

and students with a wide range of interests

and opinions. Conduct original research

and publish your work. Study abroad for a

semester or a year. Work in internships

with businesses, nonprofit organizations,

hospitals, theaters, government and much

more — all experiences that will stretch

your mind and shape your future.

COLLEGE OF ARTSAND SCIENCESFROM POLITICS TO PRINTMAKING, YOU’LL BE SURROUNDEDWITH CHANCES TO BREAK BOUNDARIES IN THE COLLEGEOF ARTS AND SCIENCES

STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO IS 14-TO-1 OVERALL, AND NO CLASSESARE TAUGHT BY TEACHING ASSISTANTS. 95 PERCENT OF DRAKE’SPROFESSORS HOLD THE HIGHEST DEGREES IN THEIR FIELDS.

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

TOP-NOTCH EXPERIENCE: The College of

Business and Public Administration is

accredited by AACSB International —

The Association to Advance Collegiate

Schools of Business, the principal

accrediting body for business

programs. You’ll learn from renowned

faculty with real-world experience,

including those who lead professional

organizations, advise business entities

and write the top textbooks in their

fields. Drake admits first-year students

directly into the College of Business

and Public Administration, so you’ll be

learning from business professionals

beginning your first day of class.

DIVERSE OPTIONS: Student organiza-

tions and connections with the

College’s distinguished graduates and

central Iowa business leaders give you

more ways to learn about the business

world. You also will enter the job

market long before you graduate.

Professional internship options abound

in Des Moines, Iowa’s capital city and

a center for business — all preparing

you for career success: 100 percent

of Drake’s College of Business and

Public Administration graduates are

employed in their chosen field or enter

graduate school within six months of

graduation. In addition, the college

offers master’s degrees in business

administration (MBA), public adminis-

tration (MPA), accounting (MACC) and

financial management (MFM).

LEARN THEORIES AND IMMEDIATELY PUT THEM TO WORKBOTH IN CLASS AND IN PAID INTERNSHIPS

DETAILED INFORMATION for every programof study offered by Drake is located on theDrake Web site: WWW.CHOOSE.DRAKE.EDU

BRITT TEPLYDOUBLE MAJOR: Marketing andManagement

HOMETOWN: Glencoe, MN

INTERNSHIPS/WORK EXPERIENCE:Business Banking intern, Wells Fargo;Marketing intern, Principal Financial Group.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:President’s List every semester; PresidentialScholarship; Principal Financial Group scholarship; EMC Insurance scholarship;Sophomore and Junior of the Year award winner.

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES:Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute; First-Year Seminar assistant; Delta Gamma sorority; Panhellenic Council; Drake Marketing Club; Order of Omega;Mortar Board; Beta Gamma Sigma; Omicron Delta Kappa; student assistant in the CBPA Dean’s Office.

LITTLE KNOWN FACT:“I love all outdoor activities, even huntingand fishing.”

CAREER ASPIRATIONS:“After graduation I plan to go to law schooland specialize in corporate law.” ST

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MAJORSAccountingActuarial ScienceEconomicsEntrepreneurial ManagementFinanceGeneral BusinessInformation SystemsInternational BusinessManagementMarketingConcentrations in Insurance; Law & BusinessMinors in Economics, Marketing, Business

Most CBPA students choose more than one major

Professors here are interested in yoursuccess – not only at Drake but also ininternships and otheractivities – and arevery helpful in givingcareer advice as wellas helping students make connections in business.

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DRAKE STUDENTS GAIN VALUABLE EXPERIENCE THROUGH INTERNSHIPSAT LOCALLY HEAD-QUARTERED NATIONAL CORPORATIONS, NON-PROFITORGANIZATIONS AND IN STATE GOVERNMENT.

DETAILED INFORMATION for every programof study offered by Drake is located on theDrake Web site: WWW.CHOOSE.DRAKE.EDU

Since I beganclasses here atDrake, I havebecome much moreconfident in mychosen field. I feelthat I can enter theclassroom as ateacher and actuallyknow what to do.That feels good!

BRITTANY IWAASAMAJOR: Elementary Education

HOMETOWN: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

INTERNSHIPS/WORK EXPERIENCE:Working at the extension education office (Drake distance learning) at theSchool of Education; tutor at the AdultLiteracy Center

FAVORITE FOOD ON CAMPUS:“The Cheez-Its from the vending machine in the basement of the School of Ed. There’sjust enough to fill a hungry tummy on the go!”

DRAKE’ S BEST-KEPT SECRET:“The $10 T-shirts at the universitybookstore. There are a lot of differentcolors. And they fit so well.”

CAREER ASPIRATIONS:“I want to teach reading, especially toadults. I would love to publish my ownmusic and children’s books one day.”ST

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APPROXIMATELY 98 PERCENT OF DRAKE FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATESTUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID, INCLUDING BOTH MERIT- AND NEED-BASED ASSISTANCE.

MAJORSElementary Teacher Education (K-6)Secondary Teacher Education (7-12)

Elementary teaching endorsements include: art, early child-hood, English/language arts, health, mathematics, reading,history, science, special education (2nd endorsement only),social studies, theatre and communications studies, unified(early childhood with emphasis on special education), andEnglish as a second language (K-12 endorsement). Add-onendorsements are also available for middle school (6-8) andcoaching (K-12).

Secondary teaching endorsements include: art, all business,English/language arts, English/rhetoric/theatre (Englishemphasis), theatre/rhetoric/English (theatre emphasis),journalism, English/speech-theatre/journalism, speech/theatre,reading (2nd endorsement only), economics (second field only),

secondary mathematics, biology, physics, chemistry, earthscience, general science, physical science, all science (5-8,7-12), world history, American history, Americanhistory/American government, all Social Studies, WorldLanguages: Spanish, French, German, special education(Instructional Specialist I), English as a second language (K-12). Add-on endorsements are also available for middle school(6-8) and coaching (K-12).

While only one teaching endorsement is required with anelementary or secondary license, two or more endorsementsare recommended for maximizing students’ flexibility andvariety of placement in their professional careers.

Students may combine education credentials and the BSEdegree with other majors, minors and concentrations.

READY, SET, TEACH: Drake admits first-year

students directly into the School of

Education, so right away you will

experience both sides of the classroom,

spending two hours each week observing

teachers and classes in a variety of central

Iowa schools in urban, suburban and rural

settings. From then on, you will interact

constantly with Drake professors, school

teachers and their students to apply what

you learn.

INNOVATIVE EXPERIENCES: Take courses

unique to Drake using technology in

innovative ways. Learn from Drake’s

exceptional education faculty — all of

whom have doctoral degrees. They are

nationally known experts in areas ranging

from school administration to distance

learning to textbook publishing. Through

Drake’s projects and partnerships with

numerous schools and educational

associations, you will gain experience,

mentors and an in-depth understanding

of the realities of the profession.

Faculty advisers help students tailor

their degree program to meet their

professional goals. Many students pursue

multiple endorsements — giving them

more options after graduation.

SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONAT DRAKE, YOU WILL LEARN CONCEPTS AND METHODSAND GAIN SKILLS CRUCIAL FOR GREAT TEACHING IN THE21ST CENTURY.

MAJORSAdvertising: CreativeAdvertising: Management TrackElectronic Media: Broadcast NewsElectronic Media: Radio-TelevisionMagazinesNews/InternetPublic RelationsVideo Documentary Production Concentration

DETAILED INFORMATION for every programof study offered by Drake is located on theDrake Web site: WWW.CHOOSE.DRAKE.EDU

My professors have

done a great job of placing

me in the real world of

journalism. In one class

we created an entire

magazine, from the business

plan, to a budget and

prototype. It was one of the

most challenging classes

I’ve taken, but I know

when I graduate I will

be ahead of the game.

EMMA SARRANMAJOR: Magazines

HOMETOWN: Park Ridge, IL

INTERNSHIPS/WORK EXPERIENCE:Apprentice, Country Home magazine;intern, Lexicon Consulting; freelanceintern, Meredith Corp.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:Freshman of the Year Award, Donald V.Adams Leadership Institute graduate,President’s List and Dean’s List.

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES:Editor-in-Chief, Drake Magazine and Drake Mag Online; Editor, Drake Magazine;member of Drake Hillel, La Fuerza Latinaand Drake Chorale.

DES MOINES’ BEST-KEPT SECRET:“Water Works Park. There are tons of winding paths you can drive down and explore.”

CAREER ASPIRATIONS:“I want to be an editor of a magazine –preferably a women’s magazine, travelmagazine, fitness magazine or entertainment magazine.”ST

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DRAKE’S INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH MEANS YOU LEARN IN AND OUTOF THE CLASSROOM. NEARLY 80 PERCENT OF DRAKE STUDENTS HAVE HADAT LEAST ONE INTERNSHIP BY THE TIME THEY GRADUATE.

WITH SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS

COMMUNICATION’S HANDS- ON COURSES and

professional opportunities you will

graduate with far more experience and

professional polish than your peers from

other universities. At the same time, you

will gain a strong foundation in the arts

and sciences. The School’s exceptional,

accessible faculty have all worked in their

professional fields and also hold strong

educational credentials. They will teach

and guide you in class, on projects and

when you’re seeking internships and

full-time employment.

STUDENTS USE THE SCHOOL’S TOP-NOTCH

FACILITIES to produce award-winning

magazines, the campus newspaper, and

advertising and public relations

campaigns for real clients. A cable TV

channel, remote production truck and

digital editing equipment make students

producers and directors. Drake admits

first-year students directly into the School

of Journalism and Mass Communication,

so you’ll be able to get involved as soon

as you get to campus. Internships in print

and broadcast media, advertising,

publishing, public relations and more are

plentiful in Des Moines, Iowa’s capital

and largest city.

SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATIONAS A STUDENT IN DRAKE’S SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM ANDMASS COMMUNICATION YOU WILL GAIN REAL-WORLDEXPERIENCE BEGINNING YOUR FIRST SEMESTER.

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY& HEALTH SCIENCESDRAKE’S PHARMACY PROGRAM IS ONE OF

100 ACCREDITED PHARMACY PROGRAMS

nationwide and is one of the few schools

to admit first-year students directly into

the College. And with the Drake PharmD

Difference, students are guaranteed

consideration for the professional

program. Since 1984, 100 percent of all

Drake pharmacy graduates have found

professional employment or entered

graduate school or residencies within six

months of receiving their Drake degrees.

Drake’s health sciences program

prepares students for a wide-range of

health care related positions through

tracks in the clinical and applied

sciences, health services management

and pharmaceutical sciences.

UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES: Once admitted

into the College of Pharmacy and Health

Sciences, you’ll begin experiencing the

real world early on. You can work with

Drake’s top-notch pharmacy and health

sciences faculty on patient care

activities, original research projects or

administrative leadership endeavors.

Drake offers concentrations in

diabetes and other areas that allow you to

make an impact on prominent health

issues. In the final year of the PharmD

program, you will be honing your skills

and knowledge in practice settings across

the United States with potential

opportunities in countries such as

Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and

France, among others.

DETAILED INFORMATION for every programof study offered by Drake is located on theDrake Web site: WWW.CHOOSE.DRAKE.EDU

SETH HOUSMANMAJOR: Pharmacy

HOMETOWN: Burlington, IA

INTERNSHIPS/WORK EXPERIENCE:Professional pharmacy intern, Great RiverMedical Center, West Burlington, IA;pharmacy intern, Hy-Vee Pharmacy, WestDes Moines, IA.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:Sophomore of the Year nominee; Pledge ofthe Year, Phi Delta Chi Pharmacy fraternity;treasurer for Phi Delta Chi DRxUGS

OFF-CAMPUS INTERESTS:Blank Children’s Hospital volunteer,Salvation Army Canteen volunteer,Breakfast Club volunteer, Iowa PharmacyAssociation member, Ruby Van MeterSchool volunteer.

CAREER ASPIRATIONS:“I know I love helping people. With mysights on a PharmD/MPA joint degree, I’ve given thought to government jobs, non-profit organizations or hospital administration.”ST

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MAJORSDoctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Health SciencesPharmD and MBA Degree PharmD and MPA Degree PharmD and Law Degree

The faculty have helpedme grow as an individual. I never thought I’d bereading and writing poetry.I’ve been able to accomplishmore things and the facultyhave pushed me to create a niche within Drake andthe profession of pharmacyfor myself.

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DRAKE STUDENTS ENCOUNTER ACADEMIC CHALLENGES ANDSUCCESS WHILE DESIGNING INDIVIDUAL CURRICULUM PLANS THAT MEET NEEDS AND FULFILL PERSONAL INTERESTS.

RAH-RAH-RELAYS Ask any Drake student, and he or she will tell you the greatest week

of the year on campus is Relays Week. More than 20,000 specta-

tors, 220 college and university teams, and world-class athletes

such as Michael Johnson, Gwen Torrence, Amy Acuff, Alan Webb

and Carl Lewis congregate on campus for the sporting event known

as America’s Athletic Classic.

Launched in 1910, the Drake Relays is one of the top track and

field meets in the world. And you don’t need to be a runner to

participate in any number of Relays Week events including live

music, the Relays carnival, a mud volleyball tournament and the

campus-wide street painting competition.

Drake has providedpriceless knowledge andcountless opportunities forme to learn and experiencethings that have helpedme grow into a well-rounded individual. Thefriendly and encouragingatmosphere has helped me open my eyes to thoseother opportunities.

TODD THUC PHAMMAJOR: Pharmacy

HOMETOWN: Des Moines, IA

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:Donald V. Adams Leadership Institutegraduate; co-founded the VietnameseAmerican Student Association (VASA); Awardfor public service from Youth Working forPositive Change, the Iowa National BarAssociation and the United States Attorneyfor the Southern District of Iowa; Alpha DeltaLambda Honor Society; President’s List; APScholar with Honors; PresidentialScholarship; Trustee Scholarship

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES:Web master of VASA; Chemistry Club member.

OFF-CAMPUS INTERESTS:Reading, surfing the Web, hanging out with friends, listening to music, mixingmusic, watching TV, playing sports and singing karaoke.

CAREER ASPIRATIONS:“After pharmacy school, I plan on going to medical school to pursue my dream ofbecoming a physician.”ST

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DRAKE HAS MORE THAN 160 CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO CHOOSEFROM, 20 INTRAMURAL SPORTS AND NUMEROUS RECREATIONAL FACILITIES TO KEEP YOU ACTIVE.

GET THE TICKET: Whether you crave conversation and

cappuccino or live comedy and craziness, Drake and

Des Moines can fill your order. On campus you can

check out an acclaimed artist’s exhibition at the

Anderson Gallery, challenge your roommate to a game

of racquetball at the Bell Center or sit in on a lecture

by one of the dozens of stimulating national speakers

who visit campus each year. And most concerts,

speakers, athletic events and other campus events are

free to students with a Drake student ID.

LEAD THE WAY: Drake is large enough to offer a wide

variety of campus activities, yet small enough that you

can actually take advantage of the variety. You can

choose to participate in more than 160 clubs and

social organizations, most open to first-year students,

ranging from student government to professional

societies to intramural sports. Whether you want to

lend your talents to the Drake student newspaper or

help build houses for the homeless, Drake has an

organization for you. And if you don’t find an

organization that you can relate to, you can always start

one on your own. So push boundaries and develop some

leadership skills and establish lifelong friendships

while you’re at it.

RECREATION & INTRAMURAL: Drake has more than 20

intramural and club sports that are open to all students.

Sports clubs include men’s and women’s tennis, men’s

and women’s soccer and women’s volleyball. Drake

facilities include indoor and outdoor tennis courts,

indoor racquetball courts, an indoor track, weight

rooms and a swimming pool.

DRAKE COMPETES AT THE NCAA DIVISION I LEVEL as a

member of the Missouri Valley Conference and the

Pioneer Football League. Men’s intercollegiate teams

include football, basketball, soccer, cross country, track

and field, golf and tennis; women’s teams compete in

basketball, crew, cross country, golf, soccer, track and

field, volleyball, tennis and softball. All Drake athletic

events and recreational programs are free to students.

STUDENT LIFERUN FOR STUDENT SENATE. SING IN A DRAKE CHOIR. JOIN A YOGA CLASS.BECOME PRESIDENT OF A SORORITY OR FRATERNITY. VOLUNTEER AT THELOCAL ANIMAL SHELTER. RUN IN THE WORLD-FAMOUS DRAKE RELAYS.

LIVING ON CAMPUSYOUR SAFETY IS A TOP PRIORITY OF DRAKE

UNIVERSITY. Drake’s campus crime rate is one of

the lowest in the nation. Drake Campus Security

officers are on duty around the clock, and

security phones are located across campus. In

the evenings, you can hop on Drake’s free and

convenient transportation service that shuttles

students to many locations on and around

campus. In addition, front desk receptionists are

on duty in every residence hall 24 hours a day.

Hall doors are locked at 11 p.m.; after that time,

all individuals must present a Drake student ID

to enter.

When chicken soup and cough syrup don’t cut

it, you can find relief at the American Republic

Student Health Center. Services include health

screenings, immunizations, outpatient care for

illness and injuries, annual physicals, contraceptive

counseling as well as individual, couple, group

and family counseling sessions.

FOOD & SHELTER: Most first-year students live in

the residence halls so you’ll always be surrounded

by a network of new faces and friends. All of

Drake’s residence halls have been renovated

within the past five years and are air conditioned.

Drake’s largest residence hall has three-room suites

and is available to sophomores, juniors and seniors.

The Drake Residence Hall Association also sponsors

dozens of floor and hall events and activities to

get you out of your room and having fun.

Whether you crave stir fry or curly fries, you’ll

be well served by Drake’s Dining Services. Drake

offers a multitude of high-quality food options

across campus including an “all-you-choose-to-

eat” buffet, a pizza and sub shop for students on

the go and those who want to eat late evening, as

well as a java jolt from two campus Starbucks

locations. Drake offers various flexible meal

plans, letting you control how and when you

spend your food dollars. Dining Services works

with students to meet their dining preferences

based on their health needs, religious practices

and other conditions when possible.

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STUDENTS CAN CHOOSE TO STUDY ABROAD IN MORE THAN 60 COUNTRIESFOR AS LITTLE AS THREE WEEKS TO AS LONG AS A YEAR. MANY EVEN GET BUSINESS OR GOVERNMENT INTERNSHIPS.

Christine ChinhemaMAJOR: Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology

HOMETOWN: Marondera, Zimbabwe, Africa

INTERNSHIPS/WORK EXPERIENCE:Organic chemistry research assistant; statehospital emergency room assistant.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:Dean’s List; Presidential Scholarship recipient; biochemistry, cell and molecularbiology mentor; Donald V. Adams LeadershipInstitute graduate.

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES:Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity, residence hall assistant, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Chemistry Club.

DRAKE’S BEST-KEPT SECRET:“The diversity that international andAmerican students who attend Drake bring.They enable students to see from a globalperspective and create opportunities forfun social interactions.”

CAREER ASPIRATIONS:“Go to medical school and eventuallybecome a pediatrician.”STUDE

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Drake has truly helpedme find who I am. Not just in terms of mycareer interests, but alsomy social preferences.Through involvement invarious organizations, bothprofessional and social, I have been challenged to evaluate and establishmy values.

GO GREEKJoining a fraternity or sorority gives you another way to get involved

on campus. At Drake, just under 30 percent of the students are

involved in the University’s 14 national fraternities and sororities.

These organizations also include four historically African-American

fraternities and sororities. The Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic

Council and individual chapters sponsor numerous educational

programs throughout the year on issues ranging from responsible

use of alcohol to prevention of date rape. Drake Greeks also

participate extensively in intramural sports and volunteer for a

variety of organizations in the community.

Drake’s locationin the political andbusiness hub ofIowa, coupled withthe University’sreputation in thecommunity, makesDrake a resourcethat area employersrely on when fillinginternships andjobs.

2 THEME PARKS (Adventureland and White WaterUniversity).

6 DES MOINES SPORTS TEAMS (Iowa Barnstormersfootball; Iowa Cubs baseball; Des Moines Buccaneersand Iowa Stars ice hockey; Iowa Energy basketball andDes Moines Menace soccer).

5 SHOPPING MALLS.

28 DAILY OR WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS.

23 RADIO STATIONS.

20+ PUBLIC GOLF COURSES.

30+ DOWNTOWN CITY BLOCKS connected by 4 milesof skywalks.

22 AVERAGE INCHES OF SNOW per year.

66 INSURANCE COMPANIES headquartered in Des Moines.

85 PUBLIC PARKS in the Des Moines area.

300+ MILES OF BIKE TRAILS in Central Iowa.

300 PLACES OF WORSHIP; 79 denominations.

1,000+ ANIMALS in Blank Park Zoo’s 22 acres.

5,000+ WORKS BY MORE THAN 1,600 ARTISTS,including Picasso and Edward Hopper, in the DesMoines Art Center’s permanent collection.

6,000 ACRES FOR FISHING, BOATING, WATER-SKIING AND SAILING on Saylorville Lake, a short drivenorth of Drake’s campus.DE

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DRAKE’S 3,200+ FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS FROM 47 STATESAND 54 COUNTRIES FIND IT EASY TO MIX AND MINGLE WITH THE 500,000CITIZENS IN THE METROPOLITAN AREA.

NEIGHBORHOOD TIESDrake’s 150-acre campus is nestled in a residential neighborhood

in the heart of Des Moines. Just 10 minutes from downtown and

minutes from the Interstate, the Drake neighborhood is an eclectic

mix of shops, services and beautiful turn-of-the-century homes,

some located on the National Historic Register. There are coffee-

houses, local and chain restaurants, an art-house movie theatre,

grocery stores, drug stores and specialty shops — all within walking

distance of campus.

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DES MOINES IS A LOT LIKE DRAKE: big enough

to have lots of resources and opportunities,

but small enough to be personal and

accessible. From bike trails and botanical

gardens to coffeehouses and consignment

shops, whatever your pastime pleasure,

Des Moines can fill the order. And Des

Moines will welcome your ideas, abilities

and energy, whether you’re looking for a

place of worship, a mall to shop, a theatre

company to perform with, or community

garden to tend. The city’s diverse offerings

include the antique shops and one-of-a-

kind boutiques of historic Valley Junction;

downtown’s lively East Village and Court

Avenue districts; a zoo, science center and

art museum and the annual Des Moines

Art Festival, which is ranked among the

top fine art festivals in the country.

CAREER CONNECTIONS: Our location in the

political and business hub of Iowa, coupled

with the University’s reputation in the

community, makes Drake a resource that area

employers rely on when filling internships

and jobs. Drake faculty students have built

strong and lasting relationships with area

businesses. Local business leaders and

governmental agencies play an active role in

the Drake educational experience by visiting

campus as guest lecturers, involving them-

selves in experiential learning exercises

and becoming mentors to students. These

opportunities and Des Moines’ welcoming

environment are why more than 17,600

Drake alumni chose to live and work in Des

Moines after graduation. In fact, Des Moines

ranked as the fourth “Best Place for Business

and Careers” in 2008 by Forbes magazine.

CITY LIFE. THE URBANADVANTAG EDRAKE’S LOCATION IN DES MOINES, IOWA’S CAPITAL CITYAND CULTURAL CENTER, MEANS PLENTY OF CAREERCONNECTIONS AND LEISURE TIME DISTRACTIONS.

– TOM DELAHUNT, VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADMISSION & FINANCIAL AID

WHAT WE AREDrake is a national, coeducational,independent and private universityfounded in 1881.

OUR MANY DIMENSIONSCollege of Arts and SciencesCollege of Business and PublicAdministration

College of Pharmacy and HealthSciences

Law SchoolSchool of EducationSchool of Journalism and MassCommunication

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMSAccountingActuarial ScienceAdvertising (Creative Track)Advertising (Management Track)American Studies Concentration Anthropology and SociologyAnthropology ConcentrationApplied Music (instrumental, pianoor vocal music performance)

Art History (BA)Arts & Sciences (with major)/LawDegree 3+3 (BA)

AstronomyBiochemistry, Cell and MolecularBiology

BiologyBusiness (with major)/Law Degree3+3 (BA)

ChemistryComputer ScienceDrawing (BFA and BA in Studio Art)

EconomicsElectronic Media (Broadcast News)Electronic Media (Radio-Television)Elementary Teacher Education (K-6)*

EnglishEntrepreneurial ManagementEnvironmental PolicyEnvironmental Science FinanceGeography ConcentrationGeneral BusinessGraphic Design (BFA and BA)Health SciencesHistoryHuman Resources ManagementConcentration

Individualized MajorInformation TechnologyInsurance ConcentrationInternational BusinessInternational Relations

Journalism (with major)/Law Degree3+3 (BA)

Latin American StudiesConcentration

Law & Business ConcentrationLaw, Politics and SocietyMagazinesManagementMarketingMathematicsMathematics Education (Secondary)MusicMusic Education-Instrumental orChoral

Music Major with Elective Studiesin Business

Music Major with Jazz StudiesConcentration

Musical TheatreNews/InternetPainting (BFA and BA in Studio Art)

Pharmacy (PharmD) — must applyafter completing Pre-Pharmacy

PhilosophyPhysicsPhysics/Pre-engineeringPoliticsPre-dentistryPre-lawPre-medicinePre-veterinary medicinePrimate Studies ConcentrationPrintmaking (BFA and BA in Studio Art)

PsychologyPublic RelationsQuantitative EconomicsReligionRhetoric and CommunicationStudies

Sculpture (BFA and BA in Studio Art)

Secondary Teacher Education (7-12)*

SociologyStudy of Culture and SocietyTheatre Acting (BFA)Theatre Design (BFA)Theatre Directing (BFA)Theatre Education (BFA)Theatre Arts (BA)Video Documentary ProductionConcentration

WritingWomen’s Studies Concentration

UNDECIDED MAJORSAn Open Enrollment option is available for students undecidedabout their major.

* School of EducationElementary teaching endorsements: art,early childhood, English/language arts,health, mathematics, reading, history,science, special education (2nd endorse-ment only), social studies, theatre andcommunications studies, unified (earlychildhood with emphasis on specialeducation), and English as a secondlanguage (K-12 endorsement). Add-onendorsements are also available for middleschool (6-8) and coaching (K-12).Secondary teaching endorsements:

art, all business, English/language arts,English/rhetoric/theatre (Englishemphasis), theatre/rhetoric/English(theatre emphasis), journalism,English/speech-theatre/journalism,speech/theatre, reading (2nd endorsementonly), economics (second field only),secondary mathematics, biology, physics,chemistry, earth science, general science,physical science, all science (5-8, 7-12),world history, American history, Americanhistory/American government, all SocialStudies, World Languages: Spanish,French, German, special education(Instructional Specialist I), English as a second language (K-12). Add-onendorsements are also available formiddle school (6-8) and coaching (K-12).

While only one teaching endorsement isrequired with an elementary or secondarylicense, two or more endorsements arerecommended for maximizing students’flexibility and variety of placement intheir professional careers.

Students may combine educationcredentials and the BSE degree withother majors, minors and concentrations.

INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMSPharmD and MBA Degree PharmD and MPA Degree PharmD and Law Degree

SUCCESS OF GRADUATESNearly all Drake graduates (99.1percent in 2007) find careeremployment or enter graduateschool within six months afterreceiving their degrees. Nearly 80percent of Drake students graduatehaving had one or more internships.

ENROLLMENT AND FACULTYApproximately 3,200 full-timeundergraduate students from 47states and 54 countries attendDrake University. Total enrollmentwith part-time, law and graduatestudents is more than 5,600.Of Drake’s 259 full, associate

and assistant professors andinstructors, 95 percent hold thehighest degree in their fields. Allare dedicated to teaching.

SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AIDApproximately 98 percent of Drakestudents receive financial assistance,including merit- and need-basedassistance. More than 5,000 scholarships are awarded and $60million in financial assistance isprovided to Drake students annually.The average financial aid package

for students entering Drake in 2007-2008, typically a combination ofgrants, scholarships, need-basedloans, and need-based work study,was $19,290. For entering first-year students, the averagescholarships and grants funded byDrake was $12,160.

COSTS (2008-2009) Tuition $24,430Room (double occupancy) $3,960Board (most plans) $3,540Student activities fee $132Technology fee $330

Total $32,392

ACCREDITATIONDrake University is accredited by theHigher Learning Commission and amember of the North CentralAssociation 312-263-0456,www.ncahlc.org; Association toAdvance Collegiate Schools ofBusiness; Iowa State Departmentof Public Instruction; NationalAssociation of Schools of Art andDesign; National Association ofSchools of Music; American ChemicalSociety; Accrediting Council onEducation in Journalism and MassCommunication; AccreditationCouncil on Pharmacy Education;American Bar Association; chartermember of the Association ofAmerican Law Schools.

MISSIONDrake’s mission is to provide an exceptional learning environmentthat prepares students formeaningful personal lives, profes-sional accomplishments, andresponsible global citizenship. The Drake experience is distinguishedby collaborative learning amongstudents, faculty, and staff and by the integration of theliberal arts and sciences withprofessional preparation.

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DRAKE AWARDS MORE THAN 5,000 SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS EACHYEAR. DRAKE ALSO PROVIDES MORE THAN $60 MILLION IN FINANCIALASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS ANNUALLY.

THE ADMISSION PROCESS

FIRST, GET HERE: Prospective first-yearand transfer students are invited to

attend one of Drake’s Preview Programs

or schedule an individual visit. Either

way, you’ll be able to tour Drake’s 150-

acre campus and check out Drake’s

residence halls, classes and other facili-

ties. Visiting campus allows you the time

to find out about Drake’s academic

programs and have your questions

answered by faculty, current students,

admission staff and financial aid

counselors. Bring your family, too —

they’re welcome to experience Drake

right along with you.

NEXT, GET IN: When you apply for admis-sion to Drake, you take the first step in

maximizing your learning opportunities,

experiencing the world and achieving

your goals. You also can be considered

for a variety of scholarships and

financial aid. While admission to Drake

EXPLORING IS THE KEY TO DISCOVERY, AND THERE’S NO BETTER WAY TOLEARN MORE ABOUT DRAKE THAN BY EXPERIENCING THE CAMPUS FIRSTHAND.

is selective, the Admission Committee

considers the full record of each

candidate for admission. Drake prefers

students with varied talents and

interests, so there is no single, inflexible

set of admission standards applied to all

candidates.

INVESTING IN SUCCESS: When you choosea Drake education, you are investing to

succeed. Drake is committed to creating

a results-driven education that is

affordable. Approximately 98 percent of

Drake students receive financial aid.

Drake offers a variety of scholarships,

grants, loans and work programs based

on financial need and on academic

merit. And you don’t have to be the top

student at your high school to qualify.

Drake works individually with students

and their families to help them plan

for and manage their investment in a

Drake education.

EARLY ESTIMATE You can get an early estimate of your financial aid eligibility before

your FAFSA is filed with Drake’s Financial Aid Early Estimate

Service. To receive an Early Estimate Application, call Drake’s

Office of Student Financial Planning at 1-515-271-2905 or visit

Drake’s Web site WWW.CHOOSE.DRAKE.EDU. This service is not

available to international students.

REWARDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT:Drake recognizes and rewards students’

academic achievement by offering

several scholarships and awards on the

basis of academic merit and talent in

fine arts or athletics. If you also qualify

for any need-based assistance, these

awards become part of your total finan-

cial aid package.

TAKE A LOOK AT DRAKE by arranging acampus visit. The Office of Admission is

open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m. year-round. Campus visits

are also available on selected Saturdays

in the fall and spring. Schedule a visit

online or call Drake’s toll-free number.

Visitors are encouraged to call two weeks

in advance to schedule appointments.

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UE WRITE: Office of Admission

Drake University2507 University AvenueDes Moines, Iowa 50311-4505

CALL: 1-800-44-DRAKE, x3181CALL LOCALLY AND FROM OUTSIDETHE UNITED STATES: 1-515-271-3181

FAX: 1-515-271-2831

E-MAIL: admission@drake.eduFOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:international@drake.edu

SURF: www.choose.drake.edu

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