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Drew is launching a new college within the University which will reimagine the traditional higher education structure and support students over the course of a lifetime who want to thrive in their personal, professional, and civic lives.

Drew’s Evolution

  • In 1867, Drew was founded as a seminary, welcoming its first class of 12 students seeking an innovative form of religious education.

  • In 1928, Drew created the College of Liberal Arts to offer undergraduate degrees and lean into the liberal arts.

  • In 1955, Drew began offering graduate degrees in the arts and sciences with the addition of the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies.

  • In 1989, the CLA was at the forefront of the technological era and became the first school in the country to offer all students a laptop.

  • Today, Drew is continuing its legacy of not only adapting to the changing landscape of higher education, but leading the way with the creation of a new college.

In spring 2026, an innovative cohort of 12-15 current students with an interest in the new college’s curriculum will devote half of their course schedule to a program that will fast-track their ability to design their own programs, focus on their individual passions, and learn to tackle real-world problems in real time. Over the next three years, the new college will continue to deliver a series of educational prototypes designed alongside students using emerging technologies to further evolve the college based on student feedback.

The new college will help Drew find a way to offer a new learning model to a growing population that’s seeking it, while maintaining our core academic offerings for the students we know.

Unleash

the power of individual purpose by driving the future of learning through the use of ever-evolving enabling technologies.

Promote

access and center students working on urgent societal problems.

Provide

deep mentorship, authentic engagement with real-world challenges, and a broader definition of learning.

The path may look different, but the result remains the same: a sought-after credential from Drew University, with skills and experiences that translate to the real world and prepare students for professional and personal success.