University of Delaware

Nestled in the charming town of Newark, the University of Delaware thrives on a combination of rich historical significance and cutting-edge research. More than 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students—affectionately know as Blue Hens—bring the UD community to life. A state-assisted, privately governed institution, UD offers a wide-array of degree programs, including 3 associate programs, 147 bachelor’s programs, 119 master’s programs, 54 doctoral programs and 15 dual graduate programs through seven colleges. Students collaborate with a distinguished set of faculty consisting of renowned authors, a Nobel laureate and Guggenheim and Fulbright fellows. Several influential figures also call themselves Blue Hens, including Vice President Joe Biden, New Jersey Governor Chris Christy, NFL quarterback Joe Flacco and WNBA star Elena Delle Donne. The University of Delaware dates back to 1743, when it began as a small private academy. The first class included three signers of the Declaration of Independence and one signer of the U.S. Constitution. UD has pioneered many programs, including America’s first study abroad program, which continues to be a robust part of the University fabric. The University is committed to providing students and faculty with the resources to conduct innovative and advanced research.

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Fall 2020: UD welcomes Blue Hens

The University of Delaware is proud to welcome more than 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students to the Fall 2020 semester, which includes more than 4,500 first-year students, transfer students and Associate in Arts students. This semester, UD faculty are teaching 4,058 course sections, with 91% of those online.

Enrollment - 2020 Sep 23

Dean's List - Spring 2020

Students have been named to the University of Delaware Dean's List for the Spring 2020 semester.

Honors List - 2020 Jun 30

Dean's List - Fall 2019

Students have been named to the University of Delaware Dean's List for the Fall 2019 semester.

Honors List - 2020 Jan 24

Ashley Marino has been named to the University of Delaware's Dean's List for the Fall 2018 semester

Ashley Marino has been named to the University of Delaware's Dean's List for the Fall 2018 semester. To meet eligibility requirements for the Dean's List, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a GPA of 3.33 or above (on a 4.0 scale) for the semester.

Honors List - 2019 Aug 23

#UDGrad2020: Join our capsule project

Although we can't be together on campus, we're all part of the Blue Hen family. As we prepare to graduate from the University of Delaware, let's look back on what we've accomplished, who we're thankful for, and how we'll take on the world! #UDGrad2020

Graduation - 2020 May 19

UD students participate in summer research

This summer, more than 400 UD undergraduate students worked on a range of research projects in disciplines all across the University as well as in the community. The students collaborated with their faculty mentors and, in many cases, with other undergraduates and with graduate students, learning how original research takes place and creating new knowledge themselves.

Academic Award - 2019 Oct 21

Herbert Ellis Newman Award

This award recognizes a third-year undergraduate student at UD who shows the most outstanding scholarly potential in a Phi Beta Kappa curriculum.

Academic Award - 2017 May 15

UD students participate in summer research

This summer, more than 150 UD undergraduate students have worked on a range of research projects in disciplines all across the university as well as in the community. Over the past 10 weeks, they have collaborated with their faculty mentors and, in many cases, with other undergraduates and with graduate students, learning how original research takes place and creating new knowledge themselves.

Research / Grant - 2018 Sep 10

UD students participate in summer research

Achievement (Other) - 2017 Aug 21

Summer Founders Program

Student team has been selected for the University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship Summer Founders program.

Business/professional - 2017 Jul 24

Clift and deArmond Award

This award recognizes the second-year undergraduate at the University who shows the most outstanding scholarly potential in a Phi Beta Kappa curriculum.

Honor Society - 2017 May 15

UD students student teach in Greece

UD seniors Fiona Tumulty and Lauren Montagna student taught in the American Community Schools in Athens for 12 weeks during the Spring 2017 semester.

Community Service - 2017 May 15

Students join fight against childhood cancer with UDance

UDance, the largest student-run philanthropy at the University of Delaware, presented its 11th annual 12-hour dance marathon on Sunday, March 12, at the Bob Carpenter Center and raised a record amount of $1,890,337.16 for the fight against childhood cancer. More than 2,000 UD students participated in the event.

Volunteer - 2017 Apr 4

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