FAQ

Please select the appropriate category from the list below to access FAQs relative to each subject area.

Undergrad
If you have questions that are not covered here, please email  cbpa.undergrad.office@drake.edu or call the CBPA Student Services Office at (515) 271-3142 (toll free 800-44-DRAKE, ext. 3142)

Graduate
If you have additional questions, please email us at cbpa.gradprograms@drake.edu or by calling us at (515) 271-2188 (toll free 800-44-DRAKE, ext. 2188). 

You can also learn more about these programs by attending one of our information sessions.  They are offered on the Drake University Campus in the CBPA Building and in the downtown Des Moines area at the Des Moines Higher Education Collaborative.

Select FAQ Category:

Students
1. What is MyDUSIS?
2. How do I add/drop a class?
3. How long do I have to add or drop a class?
4. Did I get credit for my AP credits or transfer credits?
5. When will my transfer credits arrive?
6. Are You Getting Your Drake U.S. Mail?

Graduate Programs Application and Admission
1. What materials do I need to supply to complete my application?
2. If I am an international student, what are the admission requirements?
3. Can I apply online?
4. What is the deadline for application?
5. I have a bachelor’s degree, but it is not in a business major. Can I still apply to graduate programs in the College of Business and Public Administration?
6. What are the minimum requirements for admission?
7. What is your average GPA and GMAT for accepted applicants?
8. Is an interview required?
9. I have taken some graduate credit hours from another institution.  How will that be applied to my degree program?
10. I recently received my degree as an undergraduate business major. Will any of these courses meet requirements for my graduate degree?
11. Is credit offered for professional experience or certifications?
12. Is it possible to earn a degree by taking only weekend or on-line courses?
13. Are there special services for students with disabilities?

GMAT Exam
1. What exactly is the GMAT, and why is it important to take it?
2. I have taken another placement exam - MCAT / PCAT / LSAT / GRE / MAT. Will Drake accept this score in place of the GMAT?
3. How do I prepare for the GMAT?
4. What type of score is acceptable?
5. How much does the GMAT exam cost?
6. How do I schedule to take the GMAT?
7. I took the GMAT a while ago. How long is the score valid?

International Student Applicants
1. Is there a special admissions application for international students to complete?
2. What kind of special services does Drake offer to international students?
3. Should I complete an international student application if I am a U.S. citizen or resident studying overseas or in refugee status?
4. What kind of financial aid is available for international students?




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