ORIENTATION & ENROLLMENT NEW STUDENT
FALL 2026
STUDENT SCHEDULE
*Campus map with building numbers, Page 7*
7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Registration and Check-in for All New Students, Wellness and Recreation Center (Bldg. #5), 1st floor courts
Registration and Check-in for All Parents and Guests, Wellness and Recreation Center (Bldg. #5), 1st floor courts
9 a.m.–9:30 a.m. Welcome Session, Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center (Bldg. #3), 2nd floor parlors
9:30 a.m.–10 a.m. Financial Aid and Student Accounts Session, Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center (Bldg. #3), 2nd floor parlors
10 a.m.–11 a.m. Student Affairs Session, Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center (Bldg. #3), 2nd floor parlors
BEGINNING AT 11 A.M., ACTIVITIES WILL TAKE PLACE IN TWO GROUPS.
Group A
11 a.m.–12 p.m.
12 p.m.–1:15 p.m.
Lunch, Village Café (Bldg. #43)
*Must have wristband to enter (students only) *
What You Need to Know About DSU, Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center (Bldg. #3), 2nd floor parlors
Join us for a panel discussion with the Offices of Housing and Residential Education; Health Services; Career Services; Undergraduate Research, Experiential Learning and Honors; Braven; Center for Disability Resources; and Mail Room.
Group B
11 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
1:15 p.m.–3 p.m.
3 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Student Success and Department Information Fair (WCHBS/COB): Learning Your Resources and Advisement
Expectations, Please refer to the list on Page 4 for your location based on your department/major. For students only
Hornet Smiles — Get Your ID Photo Taken, Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center (Bldg. #3), 2nd floor parlors
Note: Student ID cards will be distributed in August once financial obligations are met
12:15–1:15 p.m.
1:15–3 p.m.
3–4:30 p.m.
What You Need to Know About DSU, Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center (Bldg. #3), 2nd floor parlors
Join us for a panel discussion with the Offices of Housing and Residential Education; Health Services; Career Services; Undergraduate Research, Experiential Learning and Honors; Braven; Center for Disability Resources; and Mail Room.
Lunch, Village Café (Bldg. #43)
*Must have wristband to enter (students only)*
Hornet Smiles — Get Your ID Photo Taken, Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center (Bldg. #3), 2nd floor parlors
Note: Student ID cards will be distributed in August once financial obligations are met
Student Success and Department Information Fair (CAST/CHESS): Learning Your Resources and Advisement Expectations, Please refer to the list on Page 4 for your location based on your department/major. For students only
PARENT SCHEDULE
*Campus map with building numbers, Page 7*
7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Registration and Check-in for All New Students, Wellness and Recreation Center (Bldg. #5), 1st floor courts
Registration and Check-in for All Parents and Guests, Wellness and Recreation Center (Bldg. #5), 1st floor courts
9 a.m.–9:30 a.m. Welcome Session, Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center (Bldg. #3), 2nd floor parlors
9:30 a.m.–10 a.m. Financial Aid and Student Accounts Session, Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center (Bldg. #3), 2nd floor parlors
10 a.m.–11 a.m. Parent Workshop, Bank of America Building (Bldg. #30), Auditorium
We all know how difficult it is to let your student go and begin his or her life. This workshop will help parents understand and embrace this transition. It will also provide tips on how to motivate your student into becoming more responsible and accountable for maximizing his or her own education.
BEGINNING AT 11 A.M., ACTIVITIES WILL TAKE PLACE IN TWO GROUPS.
Group A
11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Lunch
Enjoy lunch at a local eatery or join your student in the Village Café (Bldg. #43) for a cost of $12.45.
Group B
12 p.m.–1:15 p.m.
1:15 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
What You Need to Know About DSU, Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center (Bldg. #3), 2nd floor parlors
Join us for a panel discussion with the Offices of Housing and Residential Education; Health Services; Career Services; Undergraduate Research, Experiential Learning and Honors; Braven; Center for Disability Resources; and Mail Room.
Take Care of Business with DSU Service Areas or Visit the Bookstore,
Offices of Admissions, Student Accounts, Financial Aid and Records | Claibourne D. Smith
Administration Building (Bldg. #39), 1st floor
Bookstore | Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center (Bldg. #3), 1st floor
11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. 12:15–1:15 p.m.
1:15 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
What You Need to Know About DSU, Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center (Bldg. #3), 2nd floor parlors
Join us for a panel discussion with the Offices of Housing and Residential Education; Health Services; Career Services; Undergraduate Research, Experiential Learning and Honors; Braven; Center for Disability Resources; and Mail Room.
Lunch
Enjoy lunch at a local eatery or join your student in the Village Café (Bldg. #43) for a cost of $12.45.
Take Care of Business with DSU Service Areas or Visit the Bookstore, Offices of Admissions, Student Accounts, Financial Aid and Records | Claibourne D. Smith
Administration Building (Bldg. #39), 1st floor
Bookstore | Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center (Bldg. #3), 1st floor
DEPARTMENTS & MAJORS
For the Student Success and Department Information Fair: Learning Your Resources and Advisement Expectations sessions
College of Agriculture, Science and Technology (CAST)
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Biological Sciences
Biochemistry (Health Professions), Chemistry and Chemistry Pre-Pharmacy
Human Ecology Food and Nutritional Sciences and Textiles/Apparel Studies
Computer
Physics, Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science
Accounting, Economics and Finance Accounting, Finance, and Financial Planning and Wealth Management
Aviation Program
Business
SPECIAL MEETINGS & AUDITIONS
Special Interest Meetings
Honors Program Drop-in Hours
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | William C. Jason Library (Bldg. #29), Room 223B
Contact 302.857.6715 | honors@desu.edu
Center for Disability Resources
Contact 302.857.7042 | cdr@desu.edu
Tryouts & Auditions
Cheerleading Tryouts
Visit dsuhornets.com for guidelines.
Contact Coach Eulonda Pfister | epfister@desu.edu
Choral Auditions
Contact Christy Taylor | cltaylor@desu.edu
Band Auditions
Contact Eugene J. Diggs II | ejdiggs@desu.edu
TO A SUCCESSFUL ENROLLMENT FALL 2026
q ACCESS YOUR UNIVERSITY EMAIL
my.desu.edu | Please refer to your acceptance letter for login credentials.
q SUBMIT IMPORTANT ENROLLMENT DOCUMENTS
Final official high school transcript (must be signed with graduation date) or final official college transcript (if applicable): Mail to Office of Admissions, Delaware State University, 1200 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901 or have your high school counselor or college submit to admissionsdocs@desu.edu
Student health form
Please visit www.desu.edu/campus-health-services for instructions.
q ENROLL or WAIVE STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE
Please visit www.desu.edu/student-health-insurance for instructions.
q COMPLETE COURSE SCHEDULING/REGISTRATION
We recommend you register for 15 credits to stay on track; 12 credits is the minimum for full time.
q FINALIZE FINANCIAL AID
Complete the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.studentaid.gov.
Complete entrance counseling and master promissory note at www.studentaid.gov
Review your financial aid award at my.desu.edu (select Banner Self Service).
Create a self-service mobile financial aid account at desu.verifymyfafsa.com/account/registerstudent.
q PAY TUITION & FEES — STUDENT ACCOUNTS
Failure to satisfy your account by the published deadline may result in your tuition account being charged a late fee.
View your account summary, e-billing, make an e-payment or enroll in a tuition payment plan at my.desu.edu (select Banner Self Service).
q PAY HOUSING DEPOSIT AND APPLY FOR RESIDENTIAL HOUSING (if applicable)
Please visit www.desu.edu/housing for instructions on how to apply for housing online.
GETTING AROUND CAMPUS
BUILDING NAME (Building #)
Agilent Hub for Agriculture, Innovation and Extension (52)
Agriculture Annex Building (46)
Alumni House (25)
Alumni Stadium (4)
Bank of America Building (30)
Bus Stop (38)
Claibourne D. Smith Administration Building (39)
Conrad Hall (19)
Cottage 504 (24)
Delaware Hall (27)
Early Childhood Innovation Center Building (28)
Education and Humanities Building (31)
ETV Building (37)
James W.W. Baker Center for Agriculture and Natural Resources (10)
John R. Price Building (36)
Loockerman Hall (National Historic Landmark) (18)
Luna I. Mishoe Science Center North (32)
Luna I. Mishoe Science Center South (33)
M.E. Thomasson Building (20)
Medgar W. Evers Hall (7)
Memorial Hall Gym & Strength and Conditioning Facility (6)
Meta V. Jenkins Hall (8)
Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center (3)
Optical Science Center for Applied Research (OSCAR) Building (45)
Samuel L. Conwell Hall (9)
Student Health Center (21)
Tubman-Laws Hall (23)
U.S. Washington Jr. Cooperative Extension Center and Herbarium (15)
University Police Station (51)
University Village Building 1 (40)
University Village Building 2 (42)
University Village Building 3 (41)
Village Café (43)
W. Richard Wynder Tower (22)
Warren-Franklin Hall (26)
Welcome Center (1)
Wellness & Recreation Center (5)
William C. Jason Library (29)
Parking areas identified with a P
Admissions
Claibourne D. Smith Administration Building (Bldg. #39), 1st
| 302.857.6352 (fax) | admissions@desu.edu
Financial
Claibourne D. Smith Administration Building (Bldg. #39), 1st Floor 302.857.6250 | faid@desu.edu
Records & Registration
Claibourne D. Smith Administration Building (Bldg. #39), 1st Floor
| registrar@desu.edu
Student Accounts
Claibourne D. Smith Administration Building (Bldg. #39), 1st Floor 302.857.6240 | studentaccounts@desu.edu
Campus Health Services
in the Claibourne D. Smith Administration Building (Bldg. #39), 1st Floor 302.857.6393 | campushealth@desu.edu
& Residential Education 302.857.6326 | housing@desu.edu