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Student Life

Life at ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ is a learning community devoted to caring for all of our students. Explore what it’s like to be a student at one of the nation’s only Historically Black Medical Colleges.


ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ’s Location

Charles R. Drew University is located in the Watts-Willowbrook neighborhood of south Los Angeles, directly across from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital. Students and faculty actively serve our immediate community through clinics and healthcare resources.

Numerous fellowship, internship and residency opportunities are just a short distance away.

Aerial image of ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ campus building, HBCU
College of Nursing lobby with floor to ceiling mural
Group of ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ medical students work in a lab
Male student in a mask works in a research lab
Rendering of future Health Professions Education Building exterior
Children in t-shirts smile alongside ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ students
Two students review radiology scans at a computer
Students gather around an x-ray machine to review a scan
A nursing student and a faculty member work in the lab alongside a patient mannekin
Our campus is located in the Watts-Willowbrook area of South Los Angeles
The Mervyn M. Dymally College of Nursing offers a variety of programs.
Our College of Medicine offers on-campus facilities and partners with multiple area hospitals for fellowship opportunities.
Several innovative research centers are located on our campus. Our researchers work closely alongside the NIH and CDC.
The future Health Professions Education Building will offer state-of-the-art facilities for our expanding medical programs.
ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ students and faculty lead a variety of community engagement programs. Community engagement is an essential part of our curriculum.
The all digital radiology lab provides multiple imaging simulators and equipment to enhance student learning.
The radiology lab is where ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ students gain valuable hands-on experience with x-ray, MRI, PET and CT equipment.
Our state-of-the-art nursing simulation center offers a safe and controlled environment for nursing students to refine technical and communication skills.

Student Support

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ’s strong, supportive culture is intentional. Students thrive as they follow their calling and pursue their dreams.

Nursing student during ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ info session
Academic Support

Learn about tutoring, campus computer lab space, disability resources and summer program opportunities.

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ student holds up diploma during commencement
Career Services

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ’s Career Services team supports enrolled students and alumni at every stage of their professional development.

 

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ students enjoying snacks on campus
Health & Wellness

Physical, mental, and emotional wellness are a priority at ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ. Skilled and culturally sensitive clinical services, outreach and consultation are available to the ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ community.

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Housing at ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ

100% of ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ’s students commute to campus from neighborhoods near and far. Students who are new to the Los Angeles area have access to unique rental listings through the University’s housing portal and rental agreements with local properties.

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Get Involved

Explore the many ways you can be involved in campus life including student leadership opportunities and clubs.

Resources for Current Students