11 True Drew Traditions
Since our founding 150 years ago, we grew from one school to three, from 12 students to 2,200 and from one building to 46. Throughout, we established and grew a powerful community by honoring our old traditions and creating new ones that link our students, faculty, staff and alums on campus and across the globe.
You feared the day would never come. You roll onto campus, and the Drew Welcome Crew erupts into cheers. These people are your everything: they schlep your suitcases, your skateboard, and your goldfish to your new digs. Our president joins in too! It’s a tiny piece of what drew you to Drew.
Halloween is crazy spooky here. Students turn a campus building into a haunted house, stage a costume contest, and serve wicked treats. Some head off-campus to Six Flags Great Adventure’s Fright Fest or, even creepier, Philadelphia State Penitentiary—a long-abandoned prison that scares our pants off.
Gather at this annual showcase highlighting the best student work of the year—a studentpalooza of poster sessions, research presentations, art exhibits, performances, and panel discussions. The entire campus, family, friends, and alums show up for congratulations, high-fives, and probably a few tears.
Don your robes. Wear your mortar board. Process behind a most dignified marshal holding aloft our oaken mace. Its acorn and leaves signify your arrival at Drew, your time with Drew, and your departure from Drew. You understand what you accomplished here and what you will accomplish out there—and you can’t wait.
No matter where life takes you, you remain part of the Drew community. There are many ways to stay connected, but the annual Reunion is a favorite. Each June, you spend a memorable weekend in The Forest for class gatherings, the Alumni Achievement Awards ceremony, a campus carnival, a reunion dinner, pub nights, and more!
