Drexel History & Hidden Facts
Drexel was founded in this year.
1891.
This college is known for professors who frequently start class with case studies rather than lectures.
LeBow College of Business.
The office responsible for co-op placements.
Steinbright Career Development Center.
This online platform will determine the mood of your entire quarter.
Blackboard.
Drexel sits in this Philadelphia neighborhood.
University City.
This building is Drexel’s oldest and appears in nearly all promotional photos.
Main Building.
This type of professor is common at Drexel: industry professional by day, adjunct by night.
Adjunct faculty.
The standard co-op length.
Six months.
The week when most students begin falling behind in at least one class.
Week 5.
This transportation system runs directly through Drexel’s campus.
SEPTA’s Market–Frankford Line.
This statue becomes the unofficial photo spot during orientation week.
Mario the Dragon (33rd & Market).
This course is often cited by first-years as the first time a Drexel professor learned everyone’s name.
UNIV 101
This resume format is universally required for co-op applications.
The Steinbright resume template.
This Drexel dining location is where most first-years eventually learn the value of meal swipes.
Urban Eatery.
The closest major train station to campus.
30th Street Station.
This Drexel innovation became the standard for many co-op programs nationwide.
The 3- or 5-year co-op model.
This Drexel college is known for studio-style teaching, where professors critique projects instead of giving traditional exams.
Westphal College of Media Arts & Design.
During co-op interviews, students are required to wear this — even if the job is remote.
Business professional attire.
This Drexel platform becomes every freshman’s homepage during Week 1.
DrexelOne
The Philadelphia museum where Drexel students receive free or discounted access.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art.
This Drexel founder was known for his work in finance and philanthropy.
Anthony J. Drexel.
Professors in this college often write assignments assuming students already know at least one programming language.
College of Computing & Informatics (CCI).
This Drexel platform is where students apply to positions, schedule interviews, and track deadlines.
SCDConline.
This campus location is where students discover that group project meetings almost never end on time.
The second floor of Hagerty Library.
Philly’s iconic late-night food item.
The cheesesteak.