Academics
Academics
For Admitted Students
Bookstore
Listings of required text books are not available at this time.
Des Moines
Des Moines and its surrounding communities have lots to offer. Drake's campus is only minutes away from downtown and the State Capitol. Click here to learn more.
FAFSA Information
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1. Obtain and submit the FAFSA electronically at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The FAFSA is required before financial aid packages can be determined.
Final Transcripts
All students must request official final transcripts be sent from their degree-granting institution directly to Drake Law School, the Office of Admission. LSDAS transcripts that had been sent earlier in the year are not acceptable.
Health Insurance
U.S. citizens and permanent residents will not automatically be enrolled in the health insurance plan. Domestic students enrolled in 6 or more credit hours may voluntarily enroll in the student health insurance plan online at www.sas-mn.com.
International students will automatically be enrolled in the student health insurance plan.
Housing Information
Drake University on-campus graduate and professional student housing:
Opened Fall 2008 - Drake West Village
Drake University offers two sources for information regarding off-campus housing:
Drake Real Estate is the rental office for University-owned off-campus housing and can be reached at 1-800-44-DRAKE, extension 2196, or 515-271-2196.In addition, several apartment complexes very close to campus are popular choices of law students. Further information can be obtained by contacting:
Drake Landlord Tenant Association compiles lists of available rentals in the Drake area and can be reached at 1-800-44-DRAKE, extension 3711, or 515-271-3711.
Apartments By Ellingson, 740 18th Street, 515-244-0226*Off-campus housing in the Drake area is popular among students, and waiting lists are common; therefore, it is important to make contacts as soon as possible.
Old Main Apartments, 1217 24th Street, 515-279-5035
Drake Park Apartment, 1260 34th Street, 515-274-2729
University Place Lofts, 2300 University Avenue, 515-274-2729
University Park Apartments, 3811 University Avenue, 515-274-1154
University Terrace Apartments, 3523 University Avenue, 515-277-1114
Once you have chosen a place to live, it will be necessary to make arrangements for utilities. You may reach the telephone company, Qwest, at (515) 286-5010, MidAmerican Energy at (888) 427-5632, and the Des Moines Water Works at (515) 283-8700.
Other Resources:
Des Moines Register
Apartment Blue Book
Metro Apartment Hunters
Important Dates
All applicants accepted for admission must submit two seat deposits to reserve a space in the class
The first is due by the date specified in the letter of acceptance.
The second seat deposit is required by June 1
**All seat deposits must be sent to:
Office of Admission and Financial Aid
Drake University Law School
2507 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311-4505
Look at Us!
We hope you are able to visit Drake Law School as we know you'll be impressed with what you see. If you want a sneak peak click here for a guided tour of Drake, our learning communities, Des Moines, recreational services and Drake athletics. Each slide show is less than one minute in length so you'll have time to view them all!
Orientation
Tuesday, August 18- Friday, August 21
Information will be sent mid-summer.
Roommate Survey
Interested in having a fellow incoming law student as a roommate? Click here for the Roommate Survey. June 15 is the deadline and anyone who has submitted the survey will receive roommate information within two weeks following the deadline.
Technology Information
Laptops are not required, however, they are used by the majority of law students. Students using the wireless network must be running Windows XP, Mac OS X v10.4, or a newer operating system. Click here for additional information on computer recommendations.
