Admissions Information
Introduction
Delaware
State University provides admission
to Delaware residents, out-of-state
residents and to international students
based upon criteria established by
the Middle States Association of Colleges
and secondary Schools and policies
of the University. In accordance with
our mission, Delaware State University
is obligated to identify the level
of preparedness of the students it
admits and to establish appropriate
policies that ensure accurate placement
of students in courses and academic
programs that provide the greatest
opportunity for success in their academic
pursuits.
Admission to Delaware State University is granted
to all applicants whose academic and personal qualifications
give promise of success at the University. All applicants,
regardless of race, creed, national origin or handicap,
are given equal consideration for admission. The
University reserves the right to close admission
when no further space remains.
Students
who wish to secure admission to the
University should apply as soon as
possible to ensure that a place is
available. It is advisable for high
school students to apply for admission
to the University while in the eleventh
grade.
All
persons seeking admission to regular
sessions must apply formally through
the Office of Admissions. An official
and prompt notice of eligibility for
admission will be sent to each applicant
after credentials have been evaluated.
At the proper time after acceptance,
an individual must follow the official
registration procedure applicable to
academic status.
Applicants
seeking admission to the University
should complete and submit their applications,
with all supporting documents, by the
following deadlines:
- First
Semester Admission — April 1.
- Second
Semester Admission — November
1.
Applications
received after the deadline are processed
on a rolling basis.
Admission
and application procedures for Special
Programs, Summer and Continuing Education
courses and/or programs are announced
through appropriate publications.
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Admission
Inquiries
The
Office of Undergraduate Admission
is responsible for administering
all matters relating to the admission
of undergraduate students to the
University. All inquiries about admission
requirements and applications for
admission should be addressed to:
Delaware
State University
Office of Undergraduate Admission
1200 North DuPont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
Inquiries
may also be made by phone or email:
(302)
857-6351
(800) 845-2544 (toll free)
(302) 857-6352 (fax)
admissions@desu.edu
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Interviews and Campus Visits
The
Office of Undergraduate Admission
conducts campus tours and admission
interviews. Please call the office
to schedule an appointment. Campus
tours are conducted Monday through
Friday. Groups are requested to schedule
tours and interviews at least two
weeks in advance. Interested students
are invited to attend Delaware State
University's Open House during the
fall and spring sessions. These special
days provide parents and students
a closer look at the University,
financial aid and scholarship information,
campus tours and meetings with faculty
members.
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Student
Classification Definitions
Delaware
Resident — a student who
is a resident of Delaware or whose
parent(s) are residents of Delaware
is considered a resident of the
state. If a Delaware resident graduated
from an out-of-state high school,
proof of residency must be submitted
in order to avoid out-of-state
tuition. Submission of a residency
affidavit may be required to show
proof.
Non-Resident — a
student who is not a resident of or
whose parent(s) are not residents of
Delaware.
International — a
student who is not a citizen or immigrant
(permanent resident) of the United
States of America. International students
who are not U.S. citizens or immigrants
should have a completed admission application
on file three months prior to the beginning
of the term in which they intend to
enroll.
Non-degree
Seeking — a student not
seeking a degree from Delaware State
University.
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State
Residency Requirements
The
residency status of each student
is determined during the time of
the individual's first registration
at the University.
- Students
who are minors are considered to
be resident students if their parent(s)
or legal guardian(s) have been residents
of Delaware for at least one year.
- Adult
students (at least 24 years of age)
are considered to be residents of
Delaware if they have been residents
of the state for at least one year
prior to the date of their initial
enrollment.
- A
student may, however, apply for a
change in status for subsequent years
by submitting the completed Request
to Have State of Residence Changed application
form (along with supporting documents).
The Request to Have State of Residence
Changed forms are available in
the Office of Registration and Records.
- Any
question regarding residency status
should be directed to the Office
of Registration and Records prior
to registration.
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Application
Procedures
- An
application form for undergraduate
admission may be secured from the
University's Undergraduate Admissions
Office, extended campus program offices,
or the guidance office of any Delaware
high school. (Alternatively,
prospective applicants may apply
for admission
online.)
- Applicants
should complete the personal
part of the form, and forward
it to the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions with the application
fee of $25. The Evaluation
sheet should be given to
the high school counselor
immediately upon submitting
the application to the
University. The high school
counselor will complete
the evaluation sheet and
forward it to the Office
of Undergraduate Admissions.
Transfer applicants should
also arrange to have forwarded
to Delaware State University,
official transcripts of
all previous college work.
- After
acceptance, each student is required
to submit the University
Health Form,
which includes health history,
immunization record (including
dates for MMR#1, MMR#2 & PPD),
and a recent physical examination
signed by a current medical
provider. International students
must also
present proof of health insurance
prior to enrolling.
The completed University Health Form should
be mailed to:
Student
Health
Service
Delaware State University
1200 North DuPont Highway
Dover, DE 19901-2277
- Applicants
are
advised
that
failure
to
give
complete
and
accurate
information
will
be
grounds
for
cancellation
of
registration
and
dismissal
from
the
University. Note: The
transfer
applicant
must
list
on
the
application
all
colleges
attended
and
the
dates
of
attendance.
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High
School Graduates
- Admission
may be granted to applicants who
have a certificate or diploma from
an accredited four-year school or
senior high school. It is recommended
that students seeking admission to
the University follow the College
Preparatory curriculum in high school.
- Admission
is granted on the basis
of grades, class rank,
test scores, and the
recommendations of
appropriate high school
officials.
- Applicants
must give evidence of
having maintained a satisfactory
high school record with
the completion of at
least 16 units of high
school course work.
- A
satisfactory
record
normally
includes
a
minimum
high
school
average
of "C" in
academic
work
and
16
acceptable
course
units
distributed
as
follows:
| Area |
Core
Courses |
Units |
| English |
Grammar/Composition
and Literature |
4 |
| Mathematics |
Two
courses
in
Algebra
and a course in Geometry |
3 |
History
and/or
Social Studies |
American
Civilization,
U.S. History, World Civilization or African-American
History |
2 |
| Science |
Courses
with
a
laboratory |
3 |
| Electives |
Including
Foreign
Language
or
Computer Science courses |
4 |
- The
tests
to
be
used
for
admission
purposes
shall
be
the
Scholastic
Assessment
Test
(SAT)
or
the
American College
Test
(ACT).
- The
tests
taken
in
December
or
January
of
the senior
year
of
secondary
school
are
preferred.
Results
of tests
completed
during
the
junior
year
will
be
accepted.
- Based
upon
the
strength
of the
high
school
transcript
and allowing
for
some
deficiencies in
academic
preparation
for
college, provisionally
accepted
students
who have
completed
high
school
are required
to:
- Attend
the
pre-college
week
program held during
the
month of
August.
- Enroll
in
no
more
than 12
to
13
semester hours
of
classes
to
be determined
by
the
student's academic
advisor.
- Report
to
the Supervisor
of "Project
Success" on
a
regular basis
and remain
in the
program for
one year.
- Attend
all
classes
regularly
as required.
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Non-Graduates
of High School
The
University will consider for admission
applicants who have satisfied high
school graduation requirements under
the General Education Development
(GED) test.
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Out-of-State
and International Students
- Out-of-state
and international students are accepted
according to a percentage which is
based on the total full-time enrollment.
The University is required to meet
its obligations to qualified Delaware
students before reaching its maximum
enrollment of out-of-state and foreign
students.
- The
University considers
for admission international
students whose transcripts
are cleared as satisfactory
by the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions and who
have made satisfactory
scores (minimum 220)
on the TOEFL Examination.
Students desiring to
enter the university
should forward their
transcripts early in
the year preceding
the semester in which
they desire to enter.
International students
are totally responsible
for their financial
obligations, and they
must also present proof
of health insurance
prior to enrolling.
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Transfer
Students for Advanced Standing
- The
Admissions Office will consider applications
from students seeking to transfer
from two-year colleges, four-year
colleges and universities accredited
by their respective regional association.
- Transfer
students who seek a
degree must satisfy
all entrance requirements.
A statement of withdrawal
from former institutions
must be provided for
each applicant. All
transfer applicants
must provide official
transcripts covering
all high school and
college work completed.
College courses that
have not been completed
within the last ten
years will not be accepted
automatically for transfer
credit. Acceptance
of such courses for
transfer credit will
be at the discretion
of the department in
which the equivalent
course is offered.
- The
transcripts of each
individual accepted
for transfer will be
evaluated in relation
to the requirements
of the specific academic
program for which the
student is accepted.
Courses to be transferred
must be equivalent
to respective courses
in the degree program
of Delaware State University.
Credit will not be
granted for correspondence
courses. In instances
where courses from
other colleges only
partially fulfill general
education requirements,
students will be required
to make up the shortage
in credit hours in
the same or other (elective)
courses.
- Course
grades less than "C" will
not be accepted as
transfer credit, except
for continuing one-year
courses (e.g., first
year Foreign Language,
Mathematics, etc.)
Excluding freshman
year English courses,
the first semester
grade may be "D," but
the second semester
grade must be "C" or
better.
- Students
who have been placed
on academic probation
at other institutions
and who are eligible
to return to those
institutions in good
standing may be considered
for admission with
the same status at
Delaware State University.
Students who have been
academically dismissed,
suspended, or placed
on probation for disciplinary
reasons at other institutions
are not permitted to
matriculate for a degree
at Delaware State University.
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Special
Provisional and Part-time Students
- High
School Students: In order
to qualify for early admission
to college courses, high school
juniors and seniors from the State
of Delaware must be recommended
by their high school principal
and have written approval from
their parents. A cumulative grade
point average of 2.5 or better
is also required. These applicants
may enroll for no more than six
hours per semester. Students whose
averages are 3.0 or better are
entitled to six hours free tuition
per semester. All applications
should be directed to the Office
of Undergraduate Admissions.
- Special
students are not required
to file transcripts
of their high school
or college work and
are not permitted to
take more than twelve
credit hours per semester.
These students must
abide by all rules
and regulations of
the University. If
such students wish
to transfer to a degree
program they must apply
to the Office of Admissions
and fulfill all requirements
for admission to the
University in a degree
program. A special
student is a person
who has not been admitted
for a degree.
- Students
Seeking a Degree
on a Part-time Basis: Students
who enroll and take
less than twelve
credit hours per
semester and have
met regular admission
standards are considered
part-time degree
candidates.
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Reinstatement
of Former Students
Students
wishing to return to the University
after voluntary or involuntary absence
of three or more years must make
formal application to the Admissions
Office. All other returning students
should contact the appropriate academic
department chairpersons for academic
advisement and registration procedures.
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Veterans
in Continuing Education Programs
All
eligible persons desiring to receive
educational assistance through the
Veterans Administration are required
to apply for admission to the University
as degree candidates.
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Advanced
Placement and Advanced Credit
- Entering
freshmen who have had the opportunity
to do advanced work may receive advanced
placement.
- The
University offers advanced
credit through the
College Level Examination
Program (CLEP). Requests
for CLEP credit should
be made to the Director
of the Center for Excellence
in Teaching and Office
of Testing.
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Articulation Agreements
The
University has Articulation agreements with selected
regionally accredited two-year institutions.
The intent of the articulation agreement is to facilitate
the smooth transfer of students enrolled in a degree
program or associate degree graduates to the upper
(junior) level of corresponding major programs at
Delaware State University.
The basic terms of the Articulation require that
the associate degree graduates meet the following
admission standards:
- Complete
an associate degree with a minimum
of 60 semester hours, exclusive
of developmental course work and "D" course
work.
- Achieve
a cumulative grade point average
of not less than 2.0 (on a 4.0
scale) as calculated by the transfer
college.
- Follow
the appropriate program of study
as agreed upon by both Delaware
State University and the transfer
college.
The
associate degree holder will not be
required to take college entrance exams
(neither SAT, nor ACT) prior to transfer
to Delaware State University.
In order to complete the baccalaureate degree, a
student who transfers under this agreement may be
required to take no more than 68 additional credits
unless:
- The
student changes his/her program upon
entering Delaware State University.
- The
combination of additional General
Education Requirements, if any, and
the requirements of the student's
major at Delaware State University
totals more than 68 credits.
Under
the terms of the articulation agreement,
transfer students will be subject
to the same requirements as "native" students
unless waived.
"Native" students
refer to the students who begin their undergraduate
education at Delaware State University.
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Dual Admissions Program
Delaware Tech (DTCC) and Delaware State University (DSU) offer
Dual Admission for students enrolled in DTCC - DSU Connected Degree
programs. Connected Degree programs are
those associate degree and baccalaureate degree programs that have
a current articulation agreement signed by Delaware Tech’s
and the University’s Presidents. A list of Connected Degree
programs may be obtained from your DTCC advisor or counselor; or
by visiting the DTCC
website. Dual
Admission provides services to help students smoothly transfer
to DSU to pursue their bachelor’s degree after DTCC
graduation.
Dual Admission Services
Dual Admission provides eligible students with the following services:
- Admission to DSU while you are completing your associate degree,
provided you comply with requirements.
- Academic advisement and
University information at meetings provided by your Connected
Degree bachelor’s degree program during
the fall and spring semesters at each DTCC campus.
- Priority pre-registration
in University courses for your first University semester
after Delaware Tech graduation.
- Locked-in bachelor’s degree requirements
for the specific Connected Degree program in effect at the time
you enter the Dual Admission program. You have the choice of
completing bachelor’s
degree requirements in effect at the time you signed the Intent-
to-Enroll form or of completing new requirements that may go
into effect after that time. If a required course is no longer
offered, the University will designate a substitute course. However,
neither the number of credit hours nor the number of semesters
required for degree completion will be increased.
- Guaranteed placement
in University residence halls if desired, provided you comply
with established residence policy and application procedures.
Dual Admission Eligibility
If you are enrolled in a
Delaware Tech – DSU Connected Degree
program, you will be conditionally admitted into the University
and the designated bachelor’s program provided you:
- Sign
a non-binding, Intent-to-Enroll form any time after enrolling
in the Delaware Tech Connected Degree program and before attaining
30 college credits at Delaware Tech or another college or university
- Complete the Delaware Tech associate
degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
- Do not attend another institution between
the time you graduate from Delaware Tech and formally enroll
at the University
- Formally enroll in the University within one
year of Delaware Tech associate degree completion.
- Complete other
regular University admissions requirements in compliance
with the Connected Degree agreement and established by the University.
These include informing your DSU advisor in your last semester
at Delaware Tech of your planned date of enrolling at DSU and
filling out a short form. You must do this by January 31st if
your final semester is spring or September 15th if your final
semester is fall.
- Comply with the
appropriate enrollment deadlines determined by the University.
Financial aid forms must be submitted by February 28th for
the fall semester and October 1st for the spring semester. If
you wish to live on campus, the application form and deposit
must be received by March 30th for the fall semester and November
1st for the spring semester. You must arrange for Delaware Tech
to send your transcript within one week after your graduation.
Be sure to send it to DSU Admissions Office, Attn: Dual Admissions.
You will be ineligible for Dual Admission, and the benefits that
stem from this program, if you:
- Fail to complete the associate degree
portion of the Delaware Tech/University Connected Degree program
- Fail
to adhere to the provisions of the Connected Degree program
or the provisions of this agreement
- Withdraw in writing your
Intent-to-Enroll.
If you are ineligible for Dual Admission and desire University
admission, you may apply for admission under the University’s
regular transfer admissions process.
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DTCC - DSU Connected
Degree Programs
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Summer
and Winter Sessions
Summer
and winter sessions are offered for
students who wish to accelerate their
degree programs or raise their grade
point average. Twenty-two academic
departments offer courses during
these sessions which meet General
Education requirements for students
who are degree candidates. The accelerated
sessions are typically four to eight
weeks in length. A course load for
a given session cannot exceed ten
semester hours.
Students enrolled at Delaware State University for
an accelerated session or at another accredited institution
of higher education (with prior approval) will have
the session's accelerated course grades computed
with their last regular semester of attendance grades
to determine the grade point average that determines
their academic standing. Students currently enrolled
at other colleges or universities attending summer
school at Delaware State University must present
proof of enrollment from the other institution where
they are attending regularly.
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