Students Joining UD

Before New Student Orientation

Be sure to create and check your UD email. You may get some emails to your personal address, but the University will primarily use your @udel.edu email to contact you. You should also take and submit a photo for your ONEcard (student ID) before NSO so you can pick your card up that day.

Tips & Tricks for Your @udel.edu Email

Welcome to UD! Your @udel.edu email is your go-to for all things University related—class updates, student life announcements, and messages from your professors. Check it often (or set up notifications) so you don’t miss anything important. Keep it professional—this is the email you’ll use for official university business and be sure to follow the responsible use policy. We recommend you do not use it for personal accounts (social media, banking, paying bills etc).

Heads-up for new students: your UD email won’t stick around forever. A year after you graduate, it’s deactivated—so before you toss your cap, make sure to back up anything you want to keep (like contacts, Google Drive files, or important messages). Pro tip: set a reminder in your final semester to forward anything you’ll need later! We will also send you a few reminders.

Before The Semester Starts

Peruse our tech checklists, which include recommendations of what technology you should bring to campus. As the semester approaches, you’ll be able to access software like Microsoft Office 365 with your UD account for FREE.

For Families and New Students

We’ve assembled some of the questions we get most at New Student Orientation and provided answers for you. From WiFi to what computer to buy, we have you covered.