Alumni FAQs
Find helpful resources, answers, and information for Drew University alumni.
If you have a question that is not answered here, please contact us at [email protected] or 973-408-3229.
Where can I give a gift to Drew?
You may make a gift online at Make a Gift. If you prefer to send a check, please make it payable to “Drew University.” and indicate the purpose of your gift. Checks should be mailed to: Drew University, Office of University Advancement, 36 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940. If you would like to make a gift by phone using your credit card, you may call 973-408-3762. Drew also accepts cash gifts by wire transfer and gifts of securities. For instructions please contact [email protected]. Thank you for your consideration and generosity.
Where can I update my information including my mailing address, phone number, email address, employer information, and family information?
You may update your information by completing the form in the Update Your Information section of How to Stay Connected.
Why am I not receiving any Drew communications?
If you are not receiving emails from Drew, it is possible that at some point you unsubscribed to one specific email outreach, such as an event invitation, or a fundraising request. Unfortunately, that will unsubscribe you from all emailed communication from Drew. To resubscribe, please fill out this very short form to resubscribe to Drew emails and e-newsletters that will keep you informed about events, news, and people at the University.
If you also would like to subscribe to phone calls and/or Drew mail being sent to your mailing address, please email [email protected].
The print version of the Drew magazine was discontinued in 2019. Drew’s newsletter, The Forest, is emailed monthly.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Find class specific and regional club social media pages here.
Drew provides alumni Classnotes online. These publications are released twice per year with a fall/winter issue and a spring/summer issue. Whether it is a new job, new family member, professional achievement, a marriage or a recent adventure—check out what your fellow alums of the College of Liberal Arts, Caspersen School of Graduate Studies, and Drew Theological School are up to. You may also look through previous publications of Classnotes. In addition, we honor the memories of Drewids lost in the In Memoriam section of each issue. Submit a Classnote by contacting your Class Secretary or by filling out this form . Contact [email protected] with any questions.
How do I request my transcript and/or diploma?
The following documents will indicate degree awarded:
- official transcript
- diploma
- degree verification form (same as the enrollment verification form)
To order a transcript, please contact the National Student Clearinghouse.
To request a diploma you may fill out this form. Diploma orders are placed four times per year, and take two weeks to process, whether a paper copy or an electronic copy. Upcoming order dates and information can be found here.
Information on how to request a degree verification (enrollment verification) can be found on the Office of the Registrar website.
If you have any further questions about transcripts and/or diplomas, please contact the Office of the Registrar at [email protected] or by phone 973-408-3025.
Can I access my Drew email account and/or Drew alumni record?
Alumni do not have access to their former Drew email addresses, however, Drew alumni have access to their records via uLogin. uLogin accounts can be used to sign in to Treehouse, access your record, request transcripts and more. To reactivate your uLogin and receive your username and password, please contact the University Technology Department via email at [email protected] or phone 973-408-4357 (HELP) to help you set up a uLogin. Please note that the UT department will need to verify your identity before they reset your uLogin account.
Do alumni have access to any online databases?
Our alumni have remote access to certain databases including JSTOR—a full text database of more than 2,600 journals. JSTOR is accessible using your alumni credentials. Learn more about the University Library’s resources for alumni. If you are interested in setting up access to online databases, please contact the University Technology Department via email at [email protected] or phone 973-408-4357 (HELP) to help you set up a uLogin. Please note that the UT department will need to verify your identity before they reset your uLogin account.
How do I contact a former classmate and/or professor?
To contact a former classmate and/or Drew professor, please send the name of the person you wish to contact to [email protected], and their class year if applicable. Please know that alumni contact information is confidential. Although we cannot release the information you are requesting directly to you, we will contact each individual on your behalf. If they consent to releasing their contact information, we will send it to you.
Can I visit campus, if so what can I do on campus?
Yes, you can!
You can find upcoming events on campus here.
The University Library hours and the Methodist Library and Archives hours can be found here. The University Archives collects and preserves the historical records of Drew University. If you would like to visit the University Archives and have a special request to view specific historical records, please contact Matthew Beland at [email protected].
You can go on a campus tour and/or find answers related to campus tours, by emailing [email protected] or calling 973-408-DREW. Campus tours are approximately an hour and fifteen minutes long. The tours are led by one of our student tour guides.
Here you can find maps, directions, and places to stay if you are coming from out of town.
While on campus, be sure to visit the University Bookstore and use your Alumni ID to receive your 10% discount on all items. Don’t have an alumni ID? View the FAQ below to request your Alumni ID. Please call the University Bookstore at 973-408-3097 for further questions.
If driving, you may park in non-reserved spaces in the Main Lot / Tilghman Lot off of Lancaster Road. If you park in a specific lot (in front of Mead, EC, etc), you will need to drive up to the security booth on Lancaster Road to get a temporary parking pass for the day OR contact Campus Security, 973-408-3379 or [email protected].
How do I get an Alumni ID and what does an Alumni ID get me?
Complete this form, upload a current headshot, and we will take care of the rest. Your ID will be mailed to you unless you request an arranged pick-up from campus. Alumni ID cards offer discounts at the bookstore and access to on-campus library privileges. Please note that Alumni IDs may take up to ~20 days for you to receive at the address you provide.
How do I find a job, job connections and internship or share my professional expertise and opportunities with other Drewids?
You may contact the Center for Career Development via phone 973-408-3710 and/or learn more here.
Can alumni use Drew's athletic facilities including indoor tennis courts or gym?
No, unfortunately alumni cannot use Drew’s athletic facilities due to the various practice schedules. Any update on this policy will be found here.
Can I host an event at Drew?
Yes, you can host an event at Drew. Please complete this form on the Conference and Events website.