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Important Enrollment Steps and Deadlines


Apply for Admission- February 1 (Fall),  November 1 (Spring)

Apply for Financial Aid - March 15 (Fall),  October 16 (Spring)

Review your Student Aid Report

Complete Master Promissory
Note for Stafford loans

Parent PLUS loans & Alternative loans - June 1

Check Scholarship Eligibility

Get your Acceptance Letter

Confirm your Intent to Enroll

Submit final official transcript - July 1 (Fall), January 1 (Spring)

Register for Orientation - June 15

Register for Housing - May 1 (Fall), October 1 (Spring)

Return Health Form - July 15 (Fall), December 1 (Spring)

Register for Classes

Arrive for Classes - August 25 (Fall)

  Admissions

Welcome!  Thank you for your interest in Delaware State University.  The admissions process is intended to be clear and thorough. Several admissions functions can be done online.  We have provided detailed instructions to assist you in completing your application to the University.  Please do not hesitate to contact your personal admissions counselor, identified by geographic region, for additional assistance.  We're here for you! 

The basic procedure is:

  1. Verify your eligibility for admission 
  2. Apply online and submit accompanying materials
    (Click here for printable PDF Application)
  3. Apply for Financial Aid
  4. See if you qualify for scholarships
  5. Check the status of your application
  6. Confirm your intent to enroll, if admitted
  7. Attend New Student Orientation
  8. Register for classes
  9. Register for housing
  10. Submit your final official transcript
  11. Submit your completed health forms
  12. Arrive for classes

The Office of Admissions 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 directed to:

Delaware State University
Office of Admissions
1200 North DuPont Highway
Dover, DE 19901

Inquiries may also be made online, by phone or email:

302.857.6351
800.845.2544 (toll free)
302.857.6352 (fax)
admissions@desu.edu

Request additional information by filling out this form.

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE


The University will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2012 in observance of the holiday.  Please note that the Office of Admissions will be closed during this time and campus tours will not be available.  The Office of Admissions will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 when we re-open at 8:30 a.m. ET.
 
 

Online Chats


Click here to join a scheduled chat or to see our upcoming chats!

 

Your Personal Admissions Counselor


Let us personally guide you through the admissions process.  Please contact our knowledgeable, friendly admissions counselors for assistance.

Mr. Cheston Boyd
Recruiter for: PA, NY, NJ
Phone: 302-857-6357
Email: chboyd@desu.edu

Mr. Roger Phillips
Recruiter for: Delaware
Phone: 302-857-7356
Email: raphillips@desu.edu

Ms. Nikita Robins-Thompson
Recruiter for: Transfer Students
Phone: 302-857-7780
Email: nrobinsthompson@desu.edu

Ms. Danyel Jones
Recruiter for: MD, DC, VA
Phone: 302-857-7147
Email: danjones@desu.edu

Delaware State University | 1200 N. DuPont Highway | Dover, DE 19901 | Daytime: 302.857.6060 | Evening: 302.857.6290