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Congratulations on choosing Dornsife School of Public Health!

Your success matters to us! Please thoroughly read the information below and follow the next steps to begin your studies.

FIRST STEPS

STEP 1: ACTIVATE YOUR DREXEL.EDU ACCOUNT

Your Drexel issued email account is the primary email account for all official Drexel business. Your user ID and password is necessary to access Drexel’s systems. Get step by step instructions on activating your account. You may forward your drexel.edu email account to your personal email account if preferred, but all official communications will be sent to your Drexel account.

STEP 2: ACTIVATE YOUR DREXEL BLACKBOARD LEARN ACCOUNT

Drexel (Blackboard) Learn is the University’s learning management system. You will use Drexel Learn to register for classes and take care of other school related business. If you are a graduate student, you will also have access to the DSPH Online Orientation course and Graduate College Online Orientation course.

If you are new to Drexel Learn, please visit the technology page for additional resources, including tutorials. If you experience any issues accessing the DSPH Orientation course, please contact Michelle Quigley.

STEP 3: ADVISING AND REGISTRATION

Your Academic Advisor is here to assist you with the course registration process. They will reach out to you via your Drexel email address to provide further registration instructions and details about the course schedule for your first term. Have a question about class registration? Contact dsphadvising@drexel.edu or learn more about the class registration process.

STEP 4: COMPLETE THE NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST

Now that you’ve completed these crucial first steps, please continue your transition into student life by completing the following tasks. Access the new student orientation checklist here.