Drake University Campus

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.

Drake West Village supplies housing for Upperclassmen at Drake. There are also several food places. They include Subway, Haiku, and 8 Degrees Bubble Tea.

Upper Olmsted is home to several rooms for meetings. There are events such as the career fair and orientation held in these rooms. These rooms are flexible and can be changed the fit the event.

The Relaxation Room is a spot at Drake to take a little break. There are resources in this room to help relieve stress and calm nerves. I find this to be a gem of Drake because mental health is important students need resources for these problems.

Howard Hall is a building on campus which has several classes. Although these classes are primarily for English, many students will come here for a class. The building has beautiful stained glass windows and is a prominent place on our campus.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.