Traditional disciplinary programs ensure study in depth and provide excellent preparation for the most demanding graduate and professional programs. At the same time, the curriculum also includes many interdisciplinary and area studies programs in which students apply the perspectives of diverse disciplines to complex questions and subjects, come to recognize that all forms of knowledge are only partial, and prepare to become informed and responsible citizens of a rapidly shrinking yet increasingly diverse world. Both experience and reflection are central to a liberal education. Experiential learning plays an important role in Drew's academic program. The extended classroom and the extended campus offer students insights beyond those obtained from even the best teachers and books.
Drew students journey, often with their teachers, to sites throughout the nation and the world.
They benefit especially, however, from the College's location. The New York City- Northern New Jersey metropolitan area produces cultural, social, and scientific advances that affect the entire globe, and its population reflects the world's diversity. Drew recognizes that intellectual and personal development is not confined to what happens in academic buildings and programs. The College is a residential campus where student life and the curriculum are closely linked. Residential life, numerous student organizations, and a strong athletic program all contribute to the life and ethos of the College.