NEXT STEPS
FOR A SUCCESSFUL ENROLLMENT
q ACCESS YOUR UNIVERSITY EMAIL
www.outlook.com/students.desu.edu | Please see the guide on the next page.
q CONTACT YOUR PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Find your director at sgaes.desu.edu/graduate-admissions/graduate-program-directory
q REGISTER FOR CLASSES
Please see the guide on the next page.
q SECURE FUNDING
Complete the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov.
To determine your financial aid eligibility, file your FAFSA as soon as possible. Include Delaware State University’s school code — 001428.
Complete entrance counseling and master promissory note at studentaid.gov
Obtain documented financial support from your Program Director
q CONFIRM ALL REQUESTED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED
Please refer to your Letter of Admission for additional information.
Letters of Recommendation
Official Transcript
Personal Statement
Test Scores
Resume
q PAY TUITION & FEES | Visit the Student Accounts Virtual Room
View your account and make payments or enroll in the Tuition Payment Plan at my.desu.edu. Log in using your University email address and password, then go to Student Accounts.
Failure to satisfy your account by the published deadline may result in your tuition account being charged a late fee.
q SUBMIT YOUR HEALTH FORM (only required if residing in University housing)
Click here for health form information from Student Health Services
DSU STUDENT EMAIL
HOW TO SET UP YOUR
ACCOUNT
It is important for you to use your Delaware State University email account, through which you will receive official University information as well as student account and records information.
E-communication from the University will only be sent to your University-assigned account. It is important that you monitor this email account regularly, as you will be held responsible for any communication sent to this account.
Go to the Delaware State University Office 365 (www.outlook.com/students.desu.edu) login page. Enter your entire University student email address that was issued in your acceptance letter.
Your default password will be your student ID number (begins with D). If you are unable to log in using the information provided, please contact the IT Central Help Desk at 302.857.7028 for assistance.
CLASS REGISTRATION
HOW TO SECURE YOUR SCHEDULE
1. Go to my.desu.edu
2. Log in using your DSU email address and password
3. Go to Student Toolkit and select Registration
4. Click Register for Classes
5. Select Term
Select Fall, Spring, Summer
Click Submit 6. Click Class Search
7. Select Subject
You can now access your new email account and personalize it, such as setting up your personalized file sharing or forwarding emails to an alternate email address. Utilizing your Delaware State University student email will ensure your new electronic connection to the University. Please understand that your email information will be kept confidential and will not be shared outside of the University.
Once your account is activated, you can also access your student email by visiting my.desu.edu, logging in with your student email and password, and selecting Student Email under My Email.
* If you have not used your email account in six months, your email account will expire. If your account has expired, you should visit any on-campus lab and log on using your entire University email address as the username, and your previous password. If you do not remember the password, you will need to call the Central Help Desk at 302.857.7028.
FINANCIAL AID & STUDENT ACCOUNTS
SERVICES AT A GLANCE
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID
1st Floor, Claibourne D. Smith Administration Building
302.857.6250 | faid@desu.edu
Visit the Financial Aid Virtual Room
File the FAFSA — www.studentaid.gov (Delaware State University’s school code is 001428.)
Activate your University email — www.outlook.com/students.desu.edu
Review your financial aid award — my.desu.edu (Log in using your University email address and password, then go to Financial Aid under Student Toolkit)
Complete the Stafford Loan Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling — www.studentaid.gov
Parent PLUS loans — www.studentaid.gov
Private student loans — www.desu.edu/tuitionfinancial-aid/alternative-loans
Scholarships — www.desu.edu/scholarships
Satisfactory academic progress — www.desu.edu/satisfactory-academic-progress-sap
OFFICE OF STUDENT ACCOUNTS
1st Floor, Claibourne D. Smith Administration Building
302.857.6240 | studentaccounts@desu.edu
Visit the Student Accounts Virtual Room
To log into my.desu.edu in the steps below, use your University email address and password.
Account summary — my.desu.edu (Go to Student Accounts)
Commuter meal plans request — my.desu.edu
E-payments — my.desu.edu
(Select Hornets Payment Portal under Student Accounts)
Enroll in direct deposit — www.refundselection.com
(Enter your personal code to get started)
Enroll an authorized payer — my.desu.edu
(Select Hornets Payment Portal under Student Accounts)
Tuition Payment Plan — my.desu.edu
(Select Hornets Payment Portal under Student Accounts)
Tuition and Fees/Billing Info — www.desu.edu/tuition-fees
SELF-SERVICE MOBILE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS
Delaware State University offers a self-service mobile financial aid process to allow you to complete financial aid processes on your own time, on the device of your preference.
Create your account in four easy steps:
Do one of the following:
Go to https://desu.verifymyfafsa.com/account/registerstudent
Scan the QR code at right
Click “Create Account” link
Enter/confirm your student information
Click “Create Account” button
This is a one-time account creation. You’ll be asked for some basic information when creating your account. This information is used to validate your identity so that electronic signature can be used on future forms.
Once your account is created, any required tasks you need to complete will become available.
GRADUATE STUDENT RESOURCES
SUPPORT TO HELP YOU SUCCEED GRADUATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION
Professional and leadership development opportunities
Career Services resume review, mock interview, internship/ job search advisement, career exploration, career coaching and professional dress consultation services
Dissertation and thesis resources
Dedicated Graduate Writing Specialist
sgaes.desu.edu/graduate-programming-studentsuccess
The Graduate Student Association works to create an environment for graduate students that provides co-curricular opportunities that advance student learning, fosters respect from the Delaware State University community, provides services for the graduate student community, and enhances the community’s quality of life.
sgaes.desu.edu/gsa
CAMPUS RESOURCES
BOOKSTORE
The Delaware State University Bookstore is located on the first floor of the Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center and offers textbooks, clothing and accessories, gifts, school supplies and more.
Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center, First Floor | 302.857.6225 www.bkstr.com/delawarestatestore
CAMPUS HEALTH SERVICES
The mission of Campus Health Services is to assist students in their academic goals and personal development by providing quality and confidential health care services. Striving to maintain a healthy campus community, emphasis is placed on the prevention of illness and the promotion of wellness through health education.
Student Health Center | 302.857.6393 www.desu.edu/student-life/campus-health-services
CAREER SERVICES
The Office of Career Services and Student Employment provides the resources to help students develop a strategic plan for locating internships, student employment, career options or further graduate studies.
Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center, Suite 333 | 302.857.6120 careerservices@desu.edu | www.desu.edu/student-life/career-services
COUNSELING SERVICES
Counseling Services are designed to provide counseling and a wide range of personal development opportunities to help students maintain good mental health. These services are structured to assist students in utilizing the resources of the institution in order to maximize educational opportunities.
Cottage 504 | 302.857.7381 www.desu.edu/student-life/campus-health-services/counseling-services
DISABILITY RESOURCES
The mission of the Center for Disability Resources (CDR) at Delaware State University is to provide equal opportunities and equal access to education, employment, programs, goods and services for students, faculty, staff, and campus guests with disabilities.
cdr@desu.edu | www.desu.edu/cdr
POST MAIL & COPY CENTER
The Post Mail and Copy Center operated by Ricoh offers mail, copy center and graphic design services for the campus community.
Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center, First Floor | 302.857.6280 copycenter@desu.edu
STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE
Graduate students who have health insurance coverage are not required to waive out of Delaware State University’s Student Health Insurance Plan. Students who are not sufficiently insured have the option to purchase a Student Health Insurance Plan. www.desu.edu/student-health-insurance
WELLNESS & RECREATION
The Department of Wellness and Recreation provides recreational activities and programming that promotes personal health, safety and wellness. Wellness and Recreation Center | 302.857.7702 | wrc@desu.edu www.desu.edu/student-life/wellness-recreation
WILLIAM C. JASON LIBRARY
The William C. Jason Library houses more than 658,277 publications, including print volumes, electronic books, electronic journals, media materials and microbooks; it and the Robert H. Parker Library on the DSU Downtown campus also offer computers and study rooms for student use. 302.857.6191 | www.desu.edu/library
DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
The primary responsibility of the Delaware State University Police Department is to provide a safe environment for students, faculty, staff and all who work and visit our University. Police Department personnel work closely with federal, state and local enforcement agencies to gather intelligence and resources utilized in proactive policing at the University. Equally important is the relationship with community partners who provide diverse resources which aid in the overall mission of the University safety.
Reach University police and security at the following numbers:
On-Campus Emergency – x4444
24-hour Automated Dispatch – 302.857.7911
The continuing safety initiatives of the Delaware State University Police Department include:
A progressive, highly visible patrol force
Emergency Alerts system
An expansive Emergency Blue Light System
A proactive Crime Prevention program, designed to educate and inform all University personnel on the “best practices” to take to avoid becoming a victim
And a vibrant partnership with various student groups, staff and faculty, as well as with Dover Police, Delaware State Police, and other law enforcement partners
EMERGENCY ALERT SIGN-UP
The DSU Emergency Alert system enables the University to provide notification of any potential or actual emergency/threat that may exist – whether it is a weather event, an environmental mishap such as a chemical leak, a fire, a safety threat, or any other type of emergency. In the case of emergency, DSU has the capability to contact community members to inform them regarding what has transpired and what precautions are in place. The DSU Emergency Alert broadcasts messages to any and all means of contact provided; therefore, it is incumbent upon the University community to provide and update contact information as it becomes available and/or changes.
Sign up at www.desu.edu/about/police-department/ emergency-alerts
Parking on campus
Campus parking spaces are provided in designated areas for resident and commuter students. There is an annual fee of $85 for parking on the main campus.
Students with automobiles can go to desu.thepermitstore.com to obtain a parking decal that must be displayed as directed at all times.
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