Drake University Campus

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.

Since Olmsted is in the middle of campus, it's the perfect place to grab coffee or a snack before or between classes. There are also a lot of tables, so it's also a great place to study. Here are the hours of operation: Monday-Thursday 7:30AM - 11:00PM Friday 7:30AM - 5:00PM Saturday-Sunday Closed

Middle Olmsted is home to the bookstore and a coffee shop. There are also lots of study tables and places to meet up with friends. The Student Life Center is also located in Middle Olmsted.

Lower Quad is located right below the Quad Creek Cafe. This is a space to hang out with friends and chill. This is also the current home to Drake's Student Services which is an important place to know where it is located.

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!

The Bell-Knapp Center is a popular place to work out and get some exercise. The Knapp Center is a big arena and the bell center is a popular place to workout and get active. There is also a pool and a basketball court.

In this video, my friend, Natalie, and I talk about the weather in Des Moines, the size of campus and the environment/surrounding area. The intimate size of Drake really makes me feel more connected to my peers and my professors, and I like that I am never more than 10 minutes away from any building. At Drake you don't feel like another number in their statistics. The faculty really does care about you and they want to see you succeed.

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.

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.

Lower Olmsted is home to several areas. Drake Postal Operations and Sussman Theatre are located in this spot. There are also several conference rooms for student meetings.

Meet Sarah and learn about her first impressions of Drake. Sarah is a transfer student and is excited to begin her new adventures here at Drake.

Here at Drake, our campus is so compact so we don't really have the typical "quads." In this video, you can see the middle of campus where all the streets meet.

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.

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!

Since Olmsted is in the middle of campus, it's the perfect place to grab coffee or a snack before or between classes. There are also a lot of tables, so it's also a great place to study. Here are the hours of operation: Monday-Thursday 7:30AM - 11:00PM Friday 7:30AM - 5:00PM Saturday-Sunday Closed

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.

The Bell-Knapp Center is a popular place to work out and get some exercise. The Knapp Center is a big arena and the bell center is a popular place to workout and get active. There is also a pool and a basketball court.

The Bell Center is the perfect place on campus to work out, play sports, take fitness classes and hang out with friends. Inside, there are 8 gymnasium courts, 4 racquetball courts, a fitness studio and a pool.