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Our Mission

Student Life strives to provide a dynamic co-curricular experience that complements the in-classroom learning for all Drake Bulldogs!

Student Life Center 

The Student Life Center (SLC) is an information center for anyone using Olmsted Center and a valuable resource for all registered student organizations.

Fall & Spring Semester Hours
Monday -  Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

*Note - times are subject to change for university holidays, large events, etc. Times will be updated SLC doors. 

Summer Hours:
Monday-Sunday: 10:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
(on select days)

Olmsted Center and SLC may open early or close late for scheduled events in Olmsted.
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Accessibility: View an Accessibility Map (PDF) here: Harkin Institute Accessibility Campus Map

Requesting a Service: Fill out the form below if you need any of the services available to Registered Student Organizations:

*NOTE* ALL RESERVATIONS THAT ARE CHECKED OUT MUST BE RETURNED BEFORE SLC CLOSES AT 8PM!

ANYTHING OUTSIDE 8PM NEEDS TO BE COORDINATED WITH SLC AHEAD OF TIME!

WHEN YOU CLICK "REQUEST SERVICE" YOU ARE AGREEING TO THESE TERMS.

• Breezeway Banner / Event Posters
• Cashbox
• Credit/Debit Card Terminals 
• GK Volleyball Court 
• Hy-Vee Charge Card
• Purchase Card (P-Card)
• Sandwich Board

Request Service

Amazon Purchases: 

To make Amazon purchases email SLC@268297.com. In the subject line "Amazon order for (insert full organization name)"

-Make sure you cc treasurer if your organization has one. 

- Provide links to each item & list quantity.

-Let us know what account is being billed (Annual/Agency/ One-Time-Funding/ Unity).

-If any of your items are a gift for an individual you let us know. No gift cards allowed in accordance to university policy!

- Make orders in advance!

Digital Signage

If you would like to have content displayed in the Student Life Center via digital signage then please fill out the links below. The Aspect Ratio of the pictures must be 16:9, so like a desktop monitor or taking a photo with your phone horizontal.

If you would like to submit a flyer then please use this link here.

If you would like to submit photos of events please use this link here.

Location:
Olmsted Center
2875 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
*Located on the north side of the Olmsted Center

Internal Campus Partners:  To get ahold of the front desk you can call SLC Student Employees & Department via Microsoft Teams