Charles R Drew University of Medicine and ScienceStudent Guide

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Student guide · Fall 2026 Session A (BSN Programs)

The semester, explained for Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026 Session A (BSN Programs)
Campus terms
8
Local details
8

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 Session A (BSN Programs) runs Aug 22, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

9 entries
  1. Fall 2026 Session A (BSN Programs)Relevant now
  2. Fall 2026
  3. Fall 2026 Session B (BSN Programs)
  4. Spring 2027 Session A (BSN Programs)
  5. Spring 2027
  6. Spring 2027 Session B (BSN Programs)
  7. Summer 2027 Session A (BSN Programs)
  8. Summer 2027
  9. Summer 2027 Session B (BSN Programs)

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Campus language

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8 terms

D

Drewites
A term of endearment and identity for students, faculty, and alumni of Charles R. Drew University.

J

Jazzman's
Jazzman’s Café and Bakery, the main on-campus coffee and snack spot located in the Keck Building.

L

LMSA
Latino Medical Student Association, a student group focused on Hispanic and Latino health issues.

M

MAPS
Minority Association of Pre-medical Students, the undergraduate chapter of the SNMA.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student population.
SNMA
Student National Medical Association, a major organization for underrepresented minority medical students.

T

The Cafeteria
The hospital cafeteria located in the adjacent Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital, frequently used by students for full meals.
The Grand
The Grand Avenue Apartments, the primary off-campus student housing complex partnered with the university.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

8 details
Cobb
The Cobb Building, which houses administrative offices and classrooms.
Keck
The Keck Building, a central hub for student services, the library, and Jazzman's Café.
LSR
The Life Sciences Research Building, primarily used for laboratory work and research initiatives.
MLK
The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital, the primary clinical site adjacent to the campus.
Moodle
The official Learning Management System (LMS) used for course materials, assignments, and grades.
The Badge
The mandatory university ID card required for building access, parking, and entry into clinical areas.
The Shuttle
The university-provided transportation service that connects the campus to the Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Metro station.
Willowbrook
The local Metro station (Blue and Green lines) that serves as the primary public transit hub for the campus.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 Session A (BSN Programs) runs Aug 22, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
8 approved campus terms and 8 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Los Angeles for Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Los Angeles.

Timezone

Pacific Time (PT)

Median Rent

$2,200

Cost of Living Index

175

Student Population

600,000

City Transportation

Walkability

65

Bikeability

55

Public Transit

Los Angeles Metro Rail, Metro Bus, Santa Monica Big Blue Bus, Metrolink commuter rail

Nearest Airports

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Hollywood Burbank Airport, Long Beach Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Mediterranean

Avg Annual Temp

64°F

Avg Snowfall

0.1 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

CDU Parking Structure

garage

Equipped with emergency call boxes.

Parking Lot C

surface_lot

Located on 120th St; served by the MLK Medical Campus Shuttle.

Parking Lot I

surface_lot

Located on 118th St; served by the MLK Medical Campus Shuttle.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science

HCOP Ambassador Program Info Session

August 19, 2026

Online/Virtual

Information session for the Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) Ambassador Program.

UCRTP Poster Session

August 19, 2026

Charles R. Drew University Campus

Poster session showcasing research from the Undergraduate Cancer Research Training Program (UCRTP).

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@cdrewu.edu

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