The CUE program is home to approximately 50 adult students, some full and some part-time. CUE students fulfill the same degree requirements, enjoy the same distinguished faculty and attend the same small, intimate classes as Drew’s traditional-aged students. They have the same access to our graduate-level library, honors programs, counseling and internship facilities, independent research projects and special international and off-campus study opportunities as their younger classmates. More information about the academic programs can be found on the
College of Liberal Arts website.
At the same time, Drew recognizes that older students have different needs and face unique challenges in returning to school. With that in mind, the Office of Continuing Education provides specialized support for adult learners, starting with individualized pre-admissions counseling, a streamlined admissions process and an orientation designed especially for returning students. Unlike other Drew undergraduates, CUE students may elect to attend classes full-time or part-time.
International students ages 24 and older are also welcome to apply to Drew’s undergraduate college through the CUE program.
Stringent financial reporting is, however, a prerequisite to the granting of a U.S. visa for an entering international student. As part of the application process to the College of Liberal Arts, proof of all financial resources must be provided.
International students should apply via the Common Application online and submit the application materials listed on the International Applicant Checklist.
Result from English Proficiency Exam – TOEFL or IELTS. This requirement may be waived in the case of students who have earned an associates degree at a U.S. community college.
All foreign college/university transcript must be submitted to an outside agency such as the World Education Services for a course-by-course evaluation. Once the transcript has been evaluated the agency should forward the record to Drew along with the original transcript.
Certification of Finances
International Student Financial Aid Application. Required if applying for need based financial aid.
A Notarized and Signed copy of the Application for Form I-20 and Affidavit (s) of Support. A copy of the Affidavit of Support should be provided for each sponsor. The application for Form I-20 and the Affidavit (s) of Support are not required to be submitted until after admission, but providing these documents with your application can help expedite the issuance of your Form I-20. If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is currently studying and living abroad, you do NOT need to fill out these documents.
If you are admitted to Drew as a full-time adult student and your financial aid forms indicate that you need financial assistance to attend, you can expect aid in the form of a “package,” which may consist of grants, work programs, and loans. In addition, the University awards merit scholarships to transfer students; awards are offered in various increments and are based on strength of candidacy. Most forms of financial assistance are not available to part-time students.
Drew offers extremely limited financial assistance for adult international students. International students are not eligible for any forms of federal financial assistance, including loans or work-study.
Drew offers merit scholarships to recognize the accomplishments of full-time students who have earned a grade point average of 3.25 or better during their previous post-secondary academic work. These renewable awards range from $15,000 to $23,000 annually, depending on your grade point average at your previous school. Members of Phi Theta Kappa will be eligible for an additional $3,000 scholarship.
Apply for financial assistance as early as possible. It is important to remember that it takes several weeks for financial assistance forms to be processed.
More information can be found on the Financial Aid Department website, or by calling the Office of Continuing Education at (973) 408-3400.
For information on Fees and Tuition, see the Tuition and Fee Schedules page.
Congratulations on your acceptance to Drew University! Now that you have enrolled, it is time to begin preparing for the start of your first semester. While orientation is designed to assist you in your transition to Drew, there are several matters which you should address before classes begin. Please review the Academic Calendar for semester start dates.
Orientation provides a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow students and learn about the numerous opportunities and resources that are available to you. Visit the Orientation page to review the orientation schedule.
Health Forms
All incoming students are required to complete health forms and provide proof of immunization as part of their enrollment. These forms must be completed in full online. The immunization record must be signed by your physician before it is returned to Drew University Health Services (“DUHS”).
Students should start this process by clicking “MyHealth Portal” under “Help and Services” accessible through their TreeHouse account.
All health forms must be completed in full before students will be allowed to continue registration or occupy housing. Students housing on campus are required to take a Meningitis shot prior to move-in. This shot is available from Drew’s Health Services (contact Health Services to schedule an appointment).
For additional information regarding required health forms, please contact Drew University Health Services at 973-408-3414 or health@drew.edu.
Health Insurance
All full-time Drew students are required to have health insurance. To review rates, visit Tuition and Fees.
Students who already have health insurance may waive out of student insurance through their TreeHouse portal. Student who intend to enroll in Drew health insurance must do so through their welcome page or TreeHouse portal. Please look for “Waive or Enroll in Student Health Insurance” under the “My Account” link on the top right hand side of your TreeHouse page.
Housing
On-campus housing is open to full-time adult students on a space-availability basis. The vast majority of CUE students who live on campus reside in our graduate & theological student dormitories rather than with traditional-aged undergraduates.
If you are interested in living on campus, please complete the online housing application linked below and follow the instructions posted:
- Go to https://housing.drew.edu/
- Enter your name and password.
- Select “Applications” at top of screen.
- Select the application- Theological and Graduate Single Student Housing.
- Read over the Housing Agreement. You must agree to these terms to proceed.
- Type your name into the Electronic Signature and press “Continue”.
- Answer all personal preference questions. Click on “Continue.”
- You have now completed the housing application.
For more information on housing, please contact our Undergraduate Housing Coordinator Bob Meade at 973-408-3681 or rmeade@drew.edu.
Drew Network Account
All Drew students are given access to a Drew email account, TreeHouse (online portal) and a personal network drive. Drew uLogin information is sent electronically to the email address you provided on your application form after an enrollment deposit has been submitted. If you have not received your uLogin information, please contact Sunita Bhargava at owl@drew.edu or 973-408.3400.
Once you receive your uLogin, visit drew.edu/activate to activate your network account. You won’t be able to register for classes until your account has been activated.
Register for classes
All Drew students are assigned an academic adviser. Students work in consultation with their academic adviser in making registration selections; this is especially important for students with transfer credit. Please contact Sunita Bhargava at owl@drew.edu or 973-408-3400 if you have not received your adviser’s contact information.
Students should review course information prior to speaking with their adviser. The CLA course listing is available through Treehouse by clicking “Look Up Classes” under “Registration Tools.”
After consulting with their adviser, students will receive a PIN number that will enable them to register online via TreeHouse. For detailed instructions on how to register using TreeHouse, please visit the link below:
http://www.drew.edu/registrar/student/treehouse-and-self-service-registration-instructions.
If you have questions about the registration process, advising or other issues, contact the Continuing Education Office at 973-408-3400.
Parking
You are required to register your car via the “MyParking” link under “Vehicles on Campus” through your TreeHouse account. Once you have done so, you can go to the Department of Public Safety in Pepin Service Center to get your parking decal. Please bring your Drew University Identification Card, a valid driver’s license, your vehicle registration and proof of insurance. Drew Identification Cards are issued by Student Accounts, located at Holloway Hall, after your statement of charges have been cleared.
Accessibility Resources
Drew’s Accessibility Resources, part of The Center for Academic Excellence, provides reasonable basic accommodations for students with learning differences and physical challenges. Please contact Dana Giroux, Director of Disability Services, at 973-408-3962 for an appointment to discuss your particular situation.
Academic Calendar
View semester start and end dates, as well as holiday breaks and registration schedules.
Billing
Paper copies of billing statements are not mailed out to students. A statement of charges is available for view through your TreeHouse portal. Payment is due before the start of classes.
Once logged into TreeHouse, look for the “My Account” box under “My Statement” on the right-hand side of the page and click on the link for “Student Account Center.“ That link also provides information on how to pay your bill online with a credit card. You can also pay via a check made out to Drew University, at Student Accounts located in the basement of Brothers College
All students are charged Tuition Refund Insurance unless they waive out of it through their TreeHouse account. Look for the “Tuition Refund Insurance Waiver” link, under “My Account,” through TreeHouse.
Additional information can be found by visiting the Student Accounts website.
If you have any questions about your billing or payment options, please contact Student Accounts at 973-408-3114 or at studentaccounts@drew.edu. The Student Accounts office is in the basement of Brothers College.
