Online Registration    |    Pick-up Locations Q: Do I need to bring anything with me? A: Comfortable walking shoes, warm clothing, camera (optional), complete application packet (as described on the Hornet Days Registration web page) and completed permission slip (if you haven't already faxed it in). Q: What will happen in the case of an emergency? A: In the case of an emergency, the contact person(s) indicated on your application will be notified.  If you have a medical condition that requires medicine, please provide that information on your application. Q: What will happen if a student demonstrates unacceptable behavior or violates Delaware State University’s rules, regulations, or Codes of Conduct? A: The parent or guardian will be responsible for providing the student’s transportation home upon receiving notice of dismissal. Q: How long will I be on campus? A:  The schedule of activities for the day are as follows: 8:00 a.m.   Arrival/Check-in 8:30 a.m.   Welcome and Expectations 9:00 a.m.   Track I-III Activities begin Sample Schedule                  Attend a class                  Student Government and Club Connections                  Campus Tour                  Lunch                  All you need to know about applying to DSU 2:00 p.m.   Wrap Up:  “Meet the Greeks and our Athletes” 2:45 p.m.   Load buses for departure 3:00 p.m.   Departure Q:What if I have further questions which are not answered here? A: Please feel free to call us on 1.800.845.2544 or 302.857.6351 or email us at admissions@desu.edu  

Delaware State University will be closed in observance of the holiday on Monday, May 27, 2013.  The Office of Admissions will be closed at this time, and campus tours will not be available.  The Office of Admissions and campus tours will resume when the University reopens on Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Family and Group Tours Please schedule a campus tour at least one week in advance. You may reserve your tour with the online form below. You will receive confirmation of your tour's date and time, or notification that your selection is not available, via email within 48 hours (during regular operating hours). Campus tours are offered weekdays at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.  Tours are not given on Sundays and days the University is closed. All tours are outside walking tours of the campus. Please dress in comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing to accommodate the weather conditions. It is important to arrive on time to your scheduled campus tour, as all tours are student led and scheduled considering their availability during class schedules. Family Tours are approximately 1 hour long and consist of a walking tour of the campus and information session.  Please schedule 1 week in advance of your requested date. Group Tours are approximately 2 hours long and consist of a walking tour of the campus and an information session. Groups must be accompanied by chaperones.  One group chaperone must accompany every 20 students on a visit.   Please schedule 2 weeks in advance of your requested date. Open House sessions are offered each Spring and Fall term to allow students and prospective students to visit the campus and find out more information about DSU. Directions and Accommodations For those of you visiting from out of town, here is a list of places to stay in Dover and directions to DSU. Request Your Tour To schedule a Family Tour, please click here. To schedule a Group Tour, please click here. DSU is holding its annual Spring Open House on Saturday, April 13, 2013 - keep posted to the website for updates. If you wish to attend, please complete the Open House Online Registration. 

View Larger Map By Vehicle Delaware State University is located in north Dover directly on Route 13 and bordering College Road. It is across the highway from the Dover Mall and Dover International Speedway/Dover Downs Slots. From Pennsylvania: Take I-95 south through Wilmington. South of Wilmington, take Exit 4A (Route 1) to Dover. Follow Route 1 all the way to Dover then take Exit 104. After taking the 104 exit, turn left at the light onto Route 13. The campus entrance is on your right at the sixth light. From New Jersey: After crossing Delaware Memorial Bridge, do not exit I-295 onto Route 13 unless you wish to navigate many, many traffic signals. Stay on I-295 south until it ends at I-95. Then the directions are the same as for Pennsylvania where you look for Exit 4A. From Baltimore and northern Maryland: Take I-95 north to Exit 4A (Route 1) to Dover. Then the directions are the same as for Pennsylvania. From points south: Take Route 13 or Route 113 north (whichever is more convenient) to Dover. Stay on Route 13 through Dover till you see the campus directly across the street from Dover Downs Raceway. If you elect to take Route 1 around Dover from Route 113 (or from Route 13 using the Puncheon Run connector at the Hertrich Nissan dealership), you must pay $1 toll. Take the very next exit after the toll booth, Exit 104. Don't forget to stop and get a 50-cents-off-your-next-toll ticket!. Make a left at the light on Route 13. The entrance to DSU is at the sixth light. From Washington DC and points west: There are several ways to get to Dover from MD 301. The most common is to take MD 302 (Barclay Rd.) from MD 301. Go straight through Barclay then take the right in Templeville at the Dover sign heading toward Marydel. At the state line in Marydel, the road changes to Route 8. Follow Route 8 until you get to Dover, then take a left at the second light (by McDonalds and Citizens Bank) onto Kenton Road. Then take a right at the second light onto College Road (just after the fire station). Go straight through the next light and you will see the campus on your left shortly after crossing the tracks. You may use the back entrance (if the gate is open) or you may continue on around College Road to the light on Route 13. Take a left at the light and the front entrance to the campus is at the second light on the left. Public Transportation Delaware State University is located in north Dover directly on Route 13 and bordering College Road. It is across the highway from the Dover Mall and Dover International Speedway/Dover Downs Slots. You can get here from a variety of public and commercial transportation services. Amtrak – The Wilmington, DE Amtrak station is approximately and hour away from the DSU campus. Connections to the Greyhound Bus and the Delaware Commuter bus line (DART) can be made here. Please visit www.amtrak.com for more information on schedules and fares. DART – DART, Delaware’s commuter bus system, provides inter-city and inter-county service.  Service also includes, transportation directly from the DSU campus to the Wilmington, DE Amtrak station.  Please visit www.dartfirststate.com for information on schedules and fares. Greyhound – Greyhound provides direct bus service to Dover.  The Greyhound station is conveniently located across the street from the Amtrak/Septa rail station in Wilmington, DE.  Please visit www.greyhound.com for information on schedules and fares. Septa R2 –Located in Wilmington, DE and in the same train station as Amtrak, the Septa R2 commuter rail line is about an hour from the DSU campus.  Visit www.septa.com for information on schedules and fares.

Apply Online Now! Undergraduate Application Process 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 a college preparatory curriculum in high school.  Applicants must produce a satisfactory high school record.  A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better on a 4.0 scale and a 'C' in the 19 minimum course units is required.  Though heavily considered, admission to the University is not granted solely on the basis of grades and test scores.  The University takes a very holistic approach in evaluating applications for admission.  Community service, demonstrated leadership ability, and special talent is also considered when evaluating applications for admission. This application may be used by all students seeking undergraduate admission to Delaware State University. All items on the application form marked REQUIRED in red must be completed or the application will not be processed. You will notice that certain areas on the application have drop-down windows which will provide you with a list of items to choose from. Simply make your selection and continue to tab through the application. Should you have any questions while completing your application, you may contact the Office of Admissions at 1.800.845.2544 (outside of Delaware) or 302.857.6351 (Delaware). You may also direct your application questions via email to admissions@desu.edu. Continue with Application Deadlines For priority consideration, we encourage applicants to submit applications no later than February 1 for Fall Semester and November 1 for Spring Semester. Graduate Application Process For admission to graduate study, applicants must show evidence that they have earned the baccalaureate degree at an accredited college or university and possess the ability to carry out graduate work of high quality. An official transcript of all previous undergraduate and graduate work must be submitted. Applicants for degree status should have a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4-point scale) and a scholastic average of 3.0 in their undergraduate major. They should have successfully completed specific courses at the undergraduate level in the field in which they plan to pursue a graduate degree and a minimum number of courses in a designated area approved by the specific department. For all graduate programs, official scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT), or other specified examinations as specifically defined by the individual department or program are required. Individual departments and doctoral programs may have more rigorous standards. Applicants who have not taken the required test(s) may be admitted provisionally, but must satisfy this requirement during the first semester of graduate study in order to continue.  Prospective students must arrange for the official transcript(s) and standardized examination scores to be forwarded to:        Office of Admissions       Delaware State University       1200 North DuPont Highway       Dover, Delaware  19901-2277 The online graduate application may be used by all students seeking graduate admission to Delaware State University.  Application procedures, supporting credentials, and requirements vary among the graduate programs.  Prospective graduate students should contact their respective departments for additional requirements.  A non-refundable application fee of $50 must accompany all applications submitted.   For International Students, there may be additional admission application requirements.  Refer to the Graduate Catalog for specific program requirements.    For more information about the graduate programs, click on the following link to see our website www.desu.edu/graduate-studies. Should you have any questions while completing your application, you may contact the School of Graduate Studies and Research at 302.857.6800. You may also direct your application questions via email to gradstudies@desu.edu. Click here to complete an online application and follow the instructions for submitting supporting documentation.  Please contact the Office of Admissions at 302.857.6351 or 800.845.2544 with any questions regarding the graduate admissions process. For program-specific questions about your program of interest, please contact the program directly. Adult & Continuing Education Delaware State University is pleased to offer adults seeking to continue their education a plethora of opportunities.  If you are starting out with an associate's degree, some college credit or none at all, we can support you on your path to success! We offer hundreds of online professional development courses, certificate programs, degree completion and non-credit enrichment courses.  We invite you to follow the links to your right for more detailed information on our programs and our staff is available to support you Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  You may also contact us via email at ACE@desu.edu. Click here to register for an ACE Course  

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