Drexel University is a private research university in Philadelphia's University City, best known for its cooperative education program that alternates classroom terms with paid work experience. First-year students choose among eight on-campus residence halls, and move in during a September Move-In Weekend that opens Welcome Week, using a cruise-ship style unloading system where staff carry belongings to rooms.
Enrollment
20,868
Total Students
Freshman Class
2,831
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Jan 2, 2027
Next: Spring 2027
Acceptance Rate
78%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Spring 2027 Move-In Details
Drexel is on the quarter system, so this is winter quarter move-in, Saturday, Jan. 2. Spring quarter move-in is March 27.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
Residence halls (8)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Bentley Hall
Traditional corridor-style · Coed
Caneris Hall
Kelly Hall
Millennium Hall
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North Hall
Race Street Residences
Towers Hall
Traditional corridor-style · Coed
Van Rensselaer Hall
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Who can live where
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Registration
Spring 2027 class registration
Drexel University- Winter Quarter time tickets (by student type)Winter Quarter (Jan. 2027 term) is filed here as Spring 2027. Seniors Oct. 29, juniors Oct. 30, sophomores Nov. 4, first-year students Nov. 9-10.October 26 - November 16, 2026
Costs
Room & Board
$18,831
Estimated / Year
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Dates last checked October 2026.