Notice of Merger of Salus University into Drexel University: Prospective Students

As announced on June 12, 2023, Salus University intends to merge with Drexel University. Drexel and Salus intend to conduct this merger with minimal interruption to your day-to-day student life. Drexel and Salus are committed to continuing Salus University’s mission of advancing integrated healthcare through innovative education, research and clinical services.

Drexel and Salus are also committed to continuing the full complement of programs currently offered by Salus. To comply with educational regulatory requirements, the merger will be accomplished in two steps.

In the First Step, Drexel University will acquire control of Salus University, but Salus will continue to exist as a separate, degree-granting, educational institution. Once Drexel  and Salus receive all appropriate regulatory approvals, Drexel and Salus expect to complete the First Step on or about June 30, 2024.

In the Second Step, Salus University will no longer be a separate, degree-granting educational institution. For the most part, the majority of current Salus programs will continue to operate under Drexel’s College of Nursing and Health Professions. For reasons of accreditation, the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) will operate as a standalone college. Salus will become known as Salus at Drexel University, Elkins Park. The Second Step is subject to approval of educational regulatory agencies, and our expectation is that it will be completed during the 2025/2026 academic year.

***PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS NOTICE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL AND PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATIONAL REGULATORY AGENCIES AND ACCREDITORS***

For more information on the merger and how it may impact you, please see the Integration FAQ.