This collection consists of a series of files containing images from Drexel University academic departments and programs, along with related colleges, locations, and other subjects. The images date from circa 1910 through 1994; many are undated. Most are black and white photographs; some are color, some are contact sheets, a few are negatives or other forms of reproduced student work (especially in design-related programs). Some have University Relations captions or other annotations associated with them, providing dates and additional information about the subject of the photograph.

Images often depict students and/or faculty at work, sometimes in a classroom setting but often in various laboratories: science labs, engineering and manufacturing labs, computer labs, kitchens and nutrition labs, etc. Images also show student tutoring, students at co-op experiences (such as female students in retail management and business administration, c. 1930s-40s, and students at an auto plant, c. 1970s-80s), portraits or group shots of students or faculty, and student projects, especially in engineering and fashion or interior design.

Other subjects of note include the Federal Defense Training Program, 1939-43; women's programs of the 1930s-60s such as home economics, including the "Home Management House" or "Practice House," and retail management; female students in predominantly male (and a few male students in predominantly female) programs, 1960s; students using (or faculty showing off) new computer technology, from IBM mainframes to Macintosh personal computers, 1970s-90s; student fashion shows and other exhibitions; Evening College programs, events, and commencement, 1950s-80s; and the construction of Nesbitt Hall and Hagerty Library.

Similar to the "Buildings and campus photographs" collection, the provenance of these images is unknown; however, most were likely transferred to the archives from the Office of University Relations. Archives staff have occasionally added photos to this collection as identified in unrelated or newly accessioned records.