Orientation and Transition Programs is pleased to welcome you to the University of Delaware!
OTP’s primary goal is to provide you and your family with the information and tools you need to explore UD’s offerings, access important resources, learn about a wide range of activities and programs, and discover what it means to be a “Fightin’ Blue Hen.”
We hope this site will be your road map to a successful transition to the University. It is filled with important information about OTP and the University, including important updates about tasks you’ll need to complete before arriving on campus.
NSO / ISO / TSO
New Student Orientation (NSO) covers important topics such as student life, academics and registration, and safety and wellbeing. During your orientation, you will meet your new classmates; learn about your College; obtain your student ID card; and interact with the orientation staff. NSO for first year students and Transfer Student Orientation (TSO) for new transfer students are both one-day programs. International Student Orientation (ISO) for incoming international undergraduate students is a two-day program.
For first year and transfer students entering UD in fall 2018, the last orientation program will be offered on Thursday, August 23. For international undergraduates entering UD in the fall of 2018, ISO will take place Thursday, August 23 through Friday, August 24.
It is mandatory for every new student to attend orientation. Refer to the New Student Checklist and Resources section for information about how to prepare for your transition to UD.
Special Programs
Students admitted to the Associates in Arts program should visit the Associate in Arts website for additional information about orientation. Associate in Arts students are oriented on their home campus.
For international undergraduates entering UD in fall 2018, ISO will take place Thursday, August 23 through Friday, August 24. ISO is mandatory for all international students who are new to the University of Delaware, and students must attend both days of the program. Learn more about ISO.
Transfer students entering UD in fall 2018 will attend TSO on July 12 or July 16 (students in Arts & Sciences will also have the option to attend on July 17). Even though you may have attended orientation at your previous institution, you must attend orientation at UD to learn about our campus’s resources, meet with an academic advisor in your College, and interact with other incoming transfer students. Learn more about TSO.
On July 12 and July 16, there will be an orientation session specifically for Student Veterans featuring important campus resources and an opportunity to connect with the Blue Hen Veterans student organization. Student Veterans can visit the UD Veteran Services website for additional information about accessing UD resources.
Winter Orientation follows the same format as Summer NSO, TSO and ISO for students entering the University of Delaware in spring semester. Learn more about orientation.
Students admitted as World Scholars in fall 2018 will be invited to attend a Pre-Departure Orientation on Monday, June 18. World Scholars can find more information about the program on the World Scholars website.
Extended Orientation
1743 Welcome Days
Named for the year to which UD traces its roots, UD's opening weekend celebration offers opportunities for students to connect with their new community, explore all that UD has to offer, and consider how they will contribute during their time here. Following residential move-in, the Preview of Perkins Live | Trabant Now kicks off the festivities on students’ first night with games, performances and activities throughout both University Student Centers. 1743 programming runs straight through the weekend, featuring tours and receptions as well as the annual candlelighting ceremony.
Who are we?
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Summit
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Welcome Ambassador
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New Student Resources
We've compiled these lists to help you get all your questions answered before you arrive. Resources for new UD families can be found here.Colleges
- Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics | 302-831-4369
- College of Agriculture & Natural Resources | 302-831-2508
- College of Arts & Sciences | 302-831-3020
- College of Earth, Ocean and Environment | 302-831-2841
- College of Education and Human Development | 302-831-2396
- College of Engineering | 302-831-8659
- College of Health Sciences | 302-831-8073
- Honors Program | 302-831-1195
- University Studies (Undeclared) 302-831-4555
Services
- Academic Enrichment, Office of | 302-831-4555
- Admissions | 302-831-8123
- Banking, PNC | 302-733-7241
- Billing | 302-831-2126
- Bookstore, UD | 302-831-2637
- Campus Recreation | 302-831-8600
- Dining Services | 302-831-6761
- Disability Support Services | 302-831-4643
- Financial Aid | 302-831-2126
- International Students & Scholars, Office of | 302-831-2115
- IT Support Center | 302-831-6000
- Registrar, University | 302-831-2131
- Student Financial Services | 302-831-2126
- Student Veteran Resources | 302-831-0552
- Transfer Student Resources | 302-831-1554
- University Police | 302-831-2222
#LifeAtUD
To be at UD is to be immersed in opportunities for growth. The Division of Student Life offers campuswide programs, groups and opportunities that are designed to help you thrive personally, educationally and professionally. Student Life includes:
Office of the Dean of Students
UD Career Center
Center for Black Culture
Center for Counseling & Student Development
Fraternity & Sorority Leadership and Learning
Office of Student Conduct
Orientation & Transition Programs
Residence Life & Housing
Student Diversity & Inclusion
Student Health Services
Student Services for Athletes
Student Wellness & Health Promotion
University Student Centers
Advocacy and Support
Throughout your time at UD, you can always contact the Dean of Students whenever you have a question, a concern, or a problem to solve and you don’t know where to begin. ODS can also be reached in 101 Hullihen Hall, or via phone at 302-831-8939.