When Do Drexel Decisions Come Out?

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September 13, 2023
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Reviewed: 9/13/23

Applying to Drexel? Here’s an article that will solve all your problems and anxiety around when decisions come out! 

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Are you interested in Drexel University? Do you strive to earn an offer of admission from that school? Can you imagine yourself eagerly awaiting news from Drexel University and wondering when exactly you'll receive that all-important admission decision? You've come to the right place if you answered “yes” to those questions! 

When applying to a university, one of the most important things you must know  is its decision release dates. Indeed, after all the hours poured into completing your application, all the blood, sweat, and tears of studying and essay writing, and all the nervous anticipation, you would want to know when you can hear back. 

Understanding the process can  alleviate some of the uncertainty and provide valuable insights into the next chapter of your academic journey. So, let us dive into the details. When exactly will Drexel University release its admission decisions? Here is all you should know about when  Drexel decisions come out.

About Drexel

Drexel University is a private urban research university with its main campus in vibrant Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a global R1-level Research University, Drexel prides itself on providing unique, comprehensive, experiential learning and rigorous cooperative education programs.

Drexel University has a 10 to 1 student/faculty ratio, making the school’s learning community tightly knit. Drexel seeks to be engaged on a global level, welcoming and nurturing students, scholars, and researchers from any place all over the world. Also,  42% of the school’s enrollment identifies as minorities. 

Drexel University has a mission statement of “preparing each new generation of students for productive professional and civic lives while also focusing the University's collective expertise on solving society's greatest problems.”

When Do Drexel Decisions Come Out?

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Drexel offers many different options for first-year applications, each with their  dates of releasing admission decisions. Here are all of them. 

Drexel Regular Decision

If you apply for Regular Decision, you will receive a non-binding decision from Drexel by April 1st

Drexel Early Decision

If you apply for Early Decision, you will receive a binding decision from Drexel by mid-December

Due to the binding nature of Early Decision, if you applied this way and got admitted, you must attend Drexel and immediately withdraw from all other applications. You are also required to confirm your enrollment by January 15th. 

Please note that Drexel also has Early Action, which is identical to Early Decision, except that it is non-binding so that you can decline the offer. When do Drexel’s early action decisions come out? Like Early Decision in all other aspects, Early Action also releases its admission decisions by mid-December.

Drexel Transfer Decision

Admission for transfer happens on a rolling basis, so it is tricky to pinpoint an exact date that your decision will arrive. However, Drexel allows full-time transfer students to schedule an appointment with an admissions counselor in person to receive their transfer decision faster.

For entry in the fall term (which starts in September), here are all the dates when you can get a transfer decision:

  • Early May 
  • End of May 
  • Mid-June 
  • Early July 
  • End of July 
  • Mid-August 

Please note that scheduling an appointment is only available for prospective full-time students in all but the following three programs:

  • Custom-Designed Major
  • Nursing Accelerated Career Entry (ACE)
  • Westphal College of Media Arts & Design

Students who applied for Westphal College of Media Arts & Design instead have the following options for transfer decision appointments:

  • Mid-May 
  • End of June
  • Mid-July

Therefore, if you want to make  your transfer decision quicker, manage your schedule and find an appointment time that suits you best!

Fun fact: all the dates for transfer decisions fall on a Wednesday. 

Ways To Apply to Drexel

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You likely know when you can hear back from Drexel once you apply. Now, the next step is to apply. 

Regular Decision

Regular applicants can complete and submit their application through the following two portals:

Drexel has no preference for either and encourages students to apply based on which suits them best. For either option, each applicant must submit the following materials:

  • Application fee of $65
  • 250 to 600-word essay (topics and prompts found inside application portal)
  • Official transcript (must be sent directly from your school)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Proof of financial responsibilities (international applicants only)

On top of these universal requirements, each applicant may need to submit additional materials depending on their major. For example, applicants for programs in the Westphal College of Media Arts and Design are required to submit a portfolio. Additional information can be found on the official Drexel website. 

Regular applications are due on January 15th, and all required documents must be submitted by this date

Early Decision

Application instructions for early decision and action are the same as a regular application. However, other than applying within the correct time frame, you must also make it clear on your application that you choose early decision (or early action, if that is what you wish). Both early applications are due on November 1st

Transfer Decision 

For transfers, you must complete and apply either the common application or the Drexel University’s admission application portal. 

You must submit the following documents for your transfer application:

  • Official transcripts from each college or university you attended (must include all courses completed and in progress)
  • 250 to 650-word essay on a topic of their choice given by the application portal
  • Proof of Financial Aid (international applicants only)

Note that if you have fewer than 24-semester college credits, you must also submit official transcripts from each high school you have attended.

Like first-year applications, you may also be required to submit additional documents based on the program you plan to transfer to and enroll in. For example, students applying to animation & visual effects, fashion design, game design & production, photography, and others need to submit a portfolio.

FAQs: Drexel Decisions

If you still have questions about when Drexel decisions come out, check out these frequently asked questions. 

1. What Is the Timeline for Regular Decision Applicants at Drexel?

Regular applicants at Drexel will usually receive their admission decision from Drexel by April 1st. Afterward, admitted students must make their decision of whether or not to enroll before May 1st. 

2. When Are Early Decision Applicants Notified of Their Admission Decision?

Early-decision applicants receive their admission decision around mid-December. Please remember that this decision is binding, which means if you receive it, you must withdraw your applications to other schools and enroll in Drexel.

If you do not wish to get a binding decision, you must apply for Early Action, which also notifies admission decisions during mid-December. 

3. When Do Transfer Applicants Typically Receive Their Admission Decision from Drexel?

Transfer applicants can receive  admission decisions anywhere from early May to mid-August. Please note that you may need to apply for an appointment to get your decision. Specific details can be found on the official Drexel website. 

Final Thoughts

Hope this answers your question of “when do drexel decisions come out?” It is not an exaggeration to hear that the college admission process is an unforgettable journey filled with a rollercoaster of emotions, and this is especially the case for the end of this journey: the day you receive your admission decision. 

From the perspective of young, eager, and aspiring college applicants, waiting for college admission decisions can be a mix of excitement and apprehension. Therefore, after reading this blog, we hope you will know everything you want to know when you hear back from Drexel University.  

Furthermore, offering you the time of when to expect an answer for all your hard work can be of some reassurance to you. So please put your best foot forward and make all your time and effort worth it in the end! Best wishes from here!

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