The University strives to satisfy the needs and interests of its students by ensuring that the learning atmosphere is conducive to their social, cultural and spiritual growth. With a diverse student population, the University endeavors to serve the educational and personal needs of its student population by committing to the concept that an educational institution exists for the purpose of assisting the individual student in the learning process. The realization and development of sense of local community, state, national and international responsibility is also central to student life here at Charles Drew University .

Public Safety
The Office of Risk Management provides the University with an occupational safety program. The Office of Risk Management coordinates all programs pertaining to safety, accident control, and fire safety. Safety for faculty, employees, and students is provided by the University's Office of Security. For additional information, contact the Office of Risk Management at (323) 563-5825.

Housing
There are no facilities available for on-campus housing at the University. On-campus student housing is planned for the future. Currently, students are responsible for finding their own housing.

Transportation
The Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) has routes throughout the entire Los Angeles Metropolitan area during the day and evening. Registered students showing proof of registration can obtain student bus passes at a discount rate.

Parking
Conveniently located surface parking lots provide parking for students and visitors on campus on 120th Street, and adjacent to the campus on 118th Street.

Student Health
Students are responsible for their own routine health maintenance and chronic health care. For medical emergencies, 24-hour service is available to all University students through the Department of Emergency Medicine or the Department of Family Medicine at the King/Drew Medical Center.