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When is the best time to visit Drake University ?

Visiting Drake University depends on a number of factors, including the season, your schedule, and a lot of uncontrollable variables. We recommend you visit Drake University twice if you’re serious about enrolling – at least one visit should be when students are on campus and school is in session. Be sure to take note of the town of Des Moines as well. Remember that Des Moines is also catering to 3269 students, so think critically about whether the community would feel too big or too small for your personal liking.

Where do families stay when they visit Drake University ?

The Drake University admissions office likely has a list of accommodations they recommend. In addition to that list, consult the CampusReel VR feature to explore hotels nearby in Des Moines. For your convenience, below is a list of hotels to consider and that you can also preview in CampusReel VR.

  • Holiday Inn Downtown Mercy Campus at Drake University
  • Des Moines Marriot Downtown at Drake University
  • Des Moines Marriott Downtown at Drake University
  • Cozy Rest Motel at Drake University
  • Royal Motel at Drake University
  • Embassy suites at Drake University
  • Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown at Drake University
  • Days Inn by Wyndham Des Moines Merle Hay at Drake University
  • ramada Inn and tropics at Drake University
  • Holiday Inn Des Moines-Northwest at Drake University
  • Butler House On Grand at Drake University
  • 10th Street Lofts at Drake University
  • Super 8 by Wyndham Urbandale/Des Moines Area at Drake University
  • American Inn & Suites at Drake University
  • Hickman Motor Lodge at Drake University
  • The 1900 Inn at Drake University
  • Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown at Drake University
  • Windsor Court Iowa at Drake University
  • Quality Inn & Suites at Drake University
  • Casa Bella Motel at Drake University
  • Hilton Des Moines Downtown at Drake University
  • Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines North at Drake University
  • Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines at Drake University
  • Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown at Drake University
  • Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown at Drake University
  • Cottage at Drake University
  • Des Lux Hotel at Drake University
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  • AC Hotel by Marriott Des Moines East Village at Drake University
  • Hawkeye Motel at Drake University
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  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown at Drake University
  • Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center at Drake University
  • Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Downtown at Drake University
  • Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Rd at Drake University
  • Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel at Drake University

What do families do in Des Moines when they visit Drake University ?

It depends but there are a variety of activities and things to do in and around Des Moines. We recommend using the virtual immersion tab on CampusReel to take a tour at Drake University and see for yourself how the student make use of Des Moines.

What buildings should I look at when I visit Drake University ?

For your convenience, below is a list of all buildings that you can visit from CampusReel. We encourage you to compare you experience of the buildings on CampusReel with your in-person visit if you decide to take one.

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Meet emily and get excited to tour drake university!
Campus
Hi Guys! My name is Emily, I'm from Huntington Woods, Michigan and I'm a sophomore BFA Musical Theatre here at Drake University. I am SO excited to take you through campus and show you all that Drake has to offer! Enjoy!
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Helmick commons
Helmick Commons is a super fun place to hang out and meet up with friends! During the warmer seasons, you can find students promoting their on campus organizations, playing outdoor games (like corn hole or frisbee) or chilling in their hammocks. It is also super pretty in the winter and is a great space for a snowball fight building a snowman.
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Amphitheater fun
Campus
The amphitheater is a fun place to hammock and hang out with friends. Sometimes on-campus organizations will use the space for concerts and other fun events!
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Spike's convenience store (c-store).mp4
Food
The C-Store is the place to go for snacks, drinks, fresh and frozen groceries, and more that you can purchase with flex dollars, Bulldog Bucks, cash or credit cards. On the weekdays, it's open from 10:00AM - 1:00AM and on weekends, it's open from 1:00PM - 1:00AM. Its a great place to grab a late night snack when you're up late studying.
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Reflection pond
Campus
The Reflection Pond is one of my favorite spots on campus! It's the perfect location to study, relax, hang out with friends and eat lunch!
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Quad creek cafe
Food
Quad is a great place to grab food on the go. It's a food court style dining hall with a Mediterranean station, sub station, Chinese station, Mexican station, grill station, pizza station and a salad station. Quad is known for their chicken wraps and quesadillas! You can use your meal swipes here and with every swipe you get your main dish, two sides and a drink.
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Olin hall
Academics
Renovations in 2010 created cutting-edge laboratory spaces with latest equipment and a glass atrium for student study. The four floors of Olin Hall house departments of Biology, Psychology, and Environmental Science, as well as classrooms, laboratories, the Pioneer Hi-Bred International Greenhouse and Environmental Instructional Facility.
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Underground
Underground is a great place to go for a quick workout. It has cardio and weight training equipment available for use. Underground is located in the lower level of Olmsted.
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Meredith hall
Campus
Meredith houses the Politics and International Relations, History, and World Languages and Cultures departments. It's pretty central to campus so you're never too far from any of the other buildings.
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Relaxation room
Campus
The Relaxation Room is a place for students to relax and de-stress with activities such as reading, yoga or coloring. There's no studying allowed in there either, so it's a nice "school free" space. It is located in the lower level of Olmsted.
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