University of Delaware Counselor Newsletter

August/September 2025
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Greetings from Newark, Delaware.
‍This bimonthly newsletter is intended to provide useful information to support you and your students through the University of Delaware application process. 

UD Officially Enters Conference USA

As of July 1, UD's Fightin' Blue Hens are officially members of Conference USA, with 14 of UD's 22 varsity athletic programs participating in the conference. This fall, tune in to watch at least five football games on CBS Sports Network, ESPN and FOX. Men's and women's basketball will also play nationally televised games.

Watch UD vs. Colorado on FOX Saturday, Sept. 6.

Student studies tropical cyclones to improve predictions of their risks. Read more>

UD alumnus designs Nike uniforms for the world’s most popular sport. Read more>

Application Deadlines and Updates

  • Changes to UD’s application: Students applying to UD associate programs and students applying as transfers will now use the UD online application. All first-year applicants, including international students, will apply using the Common or Coalition App.

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Click a tab below for more information about each deadline.

Early Action: Nov. 1
Nursing, Honors, Music: Dec. 1
Regular Decision: Jan. 15
Early Action: Nov. 1
Students who apply early action receive their admissions decision no later than Jan. 31, and it’s non-binding.
Early action does not apply to nursing or School of Music applicants.
Nursing program: Dec. 1
Completed applications and materials must be submitted before 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 1 to be considered for the nursing program.
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Honors College Priority Deadline: Dec. 1
Honors decisions are separate from your admission decision and you may receive your admission decision earlier than your Honors decision. Honors applications submitted after 11:59 p.m. on December 1 will be considered on a space-available basis.
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School of Music priority deadline: Dec. 1
Music audition request forms will only be accessible to applicants who have been provisionally accepted by the University.
All regular admissions, including School of Music applicants, and Honors decisions will be released by mid-March.

New Majors and Updates to Existing Majors

New Majors
  1. Artificial intelligence engineering
  2. Civic leadership and policy studies
  3. Computer science and business (Honors only)
  4. Dance
  5. Sport performance analytics‍
  6. Associate in Arts or Science
  7. Associate of Science in Business administration
  8. Associate of Arts in Community and nonprofit leadership
  9. Associate in Health science
Updates to our existing majors

More information on all of UD’s majors can be found on our Major Finder. 

Learn About UD's Flex Pathway

ASSOCIATE-TO-BACHELOR'S PROGRAMS

Associate degree offerings at UD, now called Flex Pathway, are flexible degree options that cut tuition costs and provide an easy transition to the Newark campus. And there are now more program offerings than ever before—UD continues to add new majors.

For Delaware residents, the SEED Scholarship covers tuition costs in any of UD’s Flex Pathway programs, and can even cover a year of tuition when a student transitions to the Newark campus for their bachelor’s.

It's now easier to apply to a Flex Pathway program: The Self-reported Transcript and Academic Record System (STARS), formerly SRAR, is no longer required for Flex Pathway applications.  

Get to Know UD and Visit

Blue and Golden:
‍UD's signature open house for prospective students, Blue and Golden, will take place this year Oct. 11, Oct. 25 and Nov. 15. Find out more and register here.
Daily Tours:
Available for both admitted and prospective students. Students can find more information and register here. School counselors and consultants interested in a tour should reach out to their admissions representative who can register them for a tour of campus.
Discover UD's Flex Pathway:
‍Register for our Discover UD's Flexway open house event at one of the following locations/dates:
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-Wilmington, Oct. 27
-Georgetown, Nov. 17
-Dover, Nov. 18
Academic Department Tours:
Have a student who wants to know more about a specific college or major at UD? Find the special opportunities we offer to students who want to get to know our academic colleges and departments.
Can't make it to campus? Check out our virtual campus tour on our Explore UD from Anywhere website, and see our list of confirmed college fairs to discover where you can find us around the country.

International counselors and consultants can contact our international team at international-admissions@udel.edu to schedule in-person or virtual visits.

Scholarship Opportunities for Delawareans

Click a tab below for more information about each deadline.

Dual Degree Programs
First State Promise
Application-fee Waiver

The University of Delaware is partnering with Delaware State University to provide DSU students a second degree from UD in the field of engineering. The Dual Degree Program offers students the opportunity to enjoy the HBCU experience they value, while also accessing Research 1 resources and accelerated-degree pathways through the University of Delaware. By participating in this program, students earn two degrees in five years: a BS from DSU and either a BS or MS in engineering from UD. Block quote

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Participants in this program have access to: 

  • Summer research experience
  • Paid internships
  • Access to UD's RISE program
  • Professional development tailored to their career goals
  • Invitations to UD campus events

Students interested in this program can learn more by completing this form.

We don’t want the costs of a great education to stand in the way of a student’s future. With First State Promise, we make great strides toward that goal. First State Promise is a financial package that assures Delaware residents with family incomes of less than $75,000 that their UD tuition will be covered with grants and scholarships, money that does not need to be paid back. Students with a family income of less than $35,000 receive a financial package that covers tuition, fees, standard housing and food expenses. Family incomes between $35,000 and $75,000 will receive a financial aid package that covers full tuition and mandatory fees. Families with family incomes above $75,000 may also be eligible for some aid in addition to any merit scholarships they may have earned. For additional information, visit our finance page for Delawareans.
At UD, we are committed to making a world-class education accessible to all Delawareans. That’s why we are extending our application-fee waiver to Delawareans beyond Launch into Your Future Month (previously called College Application Month), from Aug.1 until Jan. 15, 2026.
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Delaware residents can apply to UD’s Newark campus for free using either the Common or Coalition application.

Students simply click the “Questions” section, select “Are you eligible for a University of Delaware application fee waiver?” and select “Yes, I am eligible through participation in Launch Into Your Future Month.” The fee waiver will then be applied to the student’s completed application.

Delaware residents applying to UD’s Flex Pathway through the UD online application will automatically receive a waiver by selecting “Flex Pathway” as their choice major. 

Connect With Us

You can find contact information for your UD admission counselor on our Meet Your Counselor webpage. All emails sent to our main email address, admissions@udel.edu, will also find their way to the appropriate staff member. Likewise, if you would like to add new counseling or teaching staff to our mailing list, please fill out this form. The UD admissions team wishes you all the best for a successful school year.

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