Delaware State University 2021-2022 Graduate Student Enrollment Guide

GRADUATE STUDENT

Enrollment Guide 2021-2022

Welcome!

2021-2022 New Graduate Students

Dear Graduate Student: Welcome to Delaware State University and the Graduate Program. Delaware State University is a vibrant university and is at the forefront of graduate education. The Graduate Program plays a central role in the life of the university and reflects rigorous and essential programmatic offerings of value throughout the state and numerous other geographical locations. Our diverse community of scholars are deeply committed to providing discipline-specific information and methods that will enrich your academic and career trajectories and spur your deep appreciation of the complex issues confronting our globalized societies.

Coming to Delaware State University for graduate study engages you in a familial atmosphere and one that prepares you for longterm knowledge and commitment to service in the broader community. The Graduate School staff and faculty pride themselves on providing avenues and opportunities for the development and establishment of students’ requisite skill areas that ensure their success in the classroom and broader professional environments. From the beginning of your graduate experience, you are encouraged to contemplate and implement practices that will move you to the pinnacle of your career and professional pathways.

Your success in graduate studies is not insular and often depends upon your ability to balance aspects of your academic, personal and professional lives. The Graduate School assists in this balancing act by providing numerous academic support programs and professional development services to assist you during your graduate experience.

We look forward to your graduate matriculation at Delaware State University. Graduate study takes passion, resilience and a deep commitment on everyone’s part. Let us work together to make this experience one of the best and most rewarding of your lifetime.

Here is wishing you the best.

Sincerely,

Dr. Patrice Gilliam-Johnson Dean, Graduate, Adult and Extended Studies | Delaware State University

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Table of

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NEXT STEPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST

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HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES

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HOW TO SET UP YOUR EMAIL

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HOW TO OBTAIN YOUR CAMPUS ID

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COLLEGE-BY-COLLEGE CONTACTS

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FALL 2021 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

10 SPRING 2022 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 11 FINANCIAL AID AND STUDENT ACCOUNTS SERVICES 12 Tuition and Fees 13 Nelnet Tuition Payment Plan 14 CAMPUS RESOURCES 14 Delaware State University Police Department 14 Signing Up for the University’s Emergency Alert System 15 Additional Campus Resources 16 Blackboard 16 William C. Jason Library 17 Graduate Student Association 19 Delaware State University Connect 20 Graduate Writing Specialist 21 Handshake 22 BOOKSTORE 23 GETTING AROUND CAMPUS

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NEXT STEPS for a Successful Enrollment

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ACCESS YOUR UNIVERSITY EMAIL

my.desu.edu | Click on the Email icon Email address: xxxxx20@students.desu.edu | Default password: student identification number D10000000 (Please note: If your University email address was not on your acceptance letter, please send an email to gradstudieswilm@desu.edu.)

E-communication from the University will only be sent to your University-assigned email account. It is important that you monitor this email account regularly and/or link this email to your personal email account so that you do not miss any correspondence from our offices.

q CONTACT YOUR PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Please see the directory on Page 7

q REGISTER FOR CLASSES

Please see the guide on Page 5

q SECURE FUNDING

 Complete the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.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 www.studentaid.gov

 Obtain documented financial support from your Program Director Please see the directory on Page 7

 Visit the Financial Aid Virtual Room | Visit the Financial Aid website

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 (waived for COVID-19)  Resume

q PAY TUITION AND FEES

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View your account and make payments using Banner Self Service at my.desu.edu Visit the Student Accounts Virtual Room Enroll in the Nelnet Tuition Payment Plan — See details on Page 13 View tuition and fee information

q SUBMIT YOUR HEALTH FORM AND PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINATION

 Click here for health form information from Student Health Services  Visit www.desu.edu/covid-vaccine-updates for details on submitting your COVID-19 vaccination information.

q VIEW OUR VIRTUAL NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION VIDEOS

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Visit dsuonline.blackboard.com and use your University email address to sign on Click the Community Tab on the top right and Under My Organizations select Virtual New Student Orientation Select Virtual New Student Orientation Videos in the left panel Select NSO Videos, then click Welcome Message to begin Orientation (the videos provide a self-guided tutorial about Delaware State University)

LOGGING INTO MYDESU n For the first time: Use your date of birth (6 digits MM/DD/YY) as the initial PIN and then the system will prompt you to reset your PIN. n Already a user and need your password reset? Call the help desk (302.857.7028) or email the help desk (support@desu.edu) for assistance.

How to

REGISTER FOR CLASSES 1. Go to my.desu.edu

7. Click Class Search

2. Click on Banner Self Service

8. Select Subject

3. Log in to account (D# and PIN)

9. Click Course Search

a. If you are new to Delaware State University, your initial PIN is your date of birth (6 digits MM/DD/YY)

(Do not follow the directions on the screen.)

10. Click View Sections

b. Follow the steps:

12. Click Add to Worksheet

i. Click PIN Create/Reset Page ii. Input information requested iii. Click Create/Reset PIN iv. Repeat steps 1 and 2

11. Select Section

a. Repeat until all courses have been selected 13. Click Submit Changes 14. Click Student Services

4. Click Registration

15. Click Student Records

5. Click Add/Drop Classes

16. Click Academic Transcript

6. Select Term

17. Click Submit

a. Select Fall, Spring, Summer b. Click Submit

18. Look for Courses in Progress a. It should reflect all courses selected.

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How to

SET UP YOUR EMAIL Microsoft Office 365 email activation instructions: 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.

1. 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.

2. 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.

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Once you have successfully logged into Office 365, you should immediately go to my.desu.edu and click on Reset Email/Computer/Blackboard Account on the left-hand side of the page to set security questions and change your password.

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.

Another way to access your student email is to visit my.desu.edu.

Click the Email icon on the right-hand side of the page.

You will then be directed to the Office 365 website.

* 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.

How to

OBTAIN YOUR CAMPUS ID Permanent University ID cards are issued upon matriculation. This card is your official University identification and must be in your possession at all times.

Course registration and payment is a requirement before a University ID can be issued. The ID is validated each semester upon payment of applicable fees.

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Prior to arrival on campus, all incoming students are asked to upload a photo to be used as their Delaware State University ID photo. Please visit https://forms.office.com/r/bVjacnc2nT to upload your photo.

Commuter/nonresidential students will pick up their ID at the Claibourne D. Smith Administration Building.

College-by-College

CONTACTS

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Name

Title

Contact Information

Location

Dr. Cherese Winstead

Interim Dean

cwinstead@desu.edu; 302.857.6400

Ag/Baker Annex Building, Room 108C

Dr. Charlie Wilson

Associate Dean for Academics/CAST Program Director cwilson@desu.edu; 302.857.6519

Science Center, Room 300

Karen Holland

Grants Office Administrator

kholland@desu.edu; 302.857.6465

Ag Annex Building, Room 108D

Linda Milligan

Assistant to the Dean

lmilligan@desu.edu; 302.857.6328

Ag Annex Building, Room 108A

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES — MS in Agriculture, MS in Natural Resources, PhD in Integrative Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences

Dr. Mingxin Guo

Department Chairperson

mguo@desu.edu; 302.857.6479

Baker Building, Room 3

Dr. Gulnihal Ozbay

Director, PhD Program

gozbay@desu.edu; 302.857.6476

Ag Annex Building, Room 107D

Joseph Morton

Senior Secretary

jmorton@desu.edu; 302.857.6468

Baker Building, Room 3

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES — MS in Biological Sciences, MS in Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience, PhD in Neuroscience Dr. Sabrina McGary

Department Chairperson

smcgary@desu.edu; 302.857.7464

Science Center, Room 122B

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY — MS in Applied Chemistry and PhD in Applied Chemistry Dr. Cherese Winstead

Department Chairperson

cwinstead@desu.edu; 302.857.6521

Science Center, Room 314

Shanah Roberts

Administrative Secretary

sroberts@desu.edu; 302.857.6530

Science Center, Room 314

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ECOLOGY — MS in Food Science and Biotechnology Dr. Samuel Besong

Department Chairperson

sbesong@desu.edu; 302.857.6440

Ag/Baker Annex Building, Room 102A

Sherry Garrison

Senior Secretary

sgarrison@desu.edu; 302.857.6440

Ag/Baker Annex Building, Room 102A

DIVISION OF PHYSICS, ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE MS in Computer Science

Dr. Marwan F. Rasamny

Department Chairperson

mrasamny@desu.edu; 302.857.7896

Science Center, Room 330

Rozena Hawkins

Administrative Secretary

rhawkins@desu.edu; 302.857.6640

Science Center, Room 330

MS in Mathematics, Phd in Interdisciplinary Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Physics

Darlene Turner

Administrative Secretary

dfturner@desu.edu; 302.857.6640

ETV Building, Room 107

rshields@desu.edu; 302.857.6659

Science Center, Room 216

MS in Applied Optics, MS in Physics, Phd in Optics

Rose Shields

Technical Secretary

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Name

Title

Contact Information

Location

Dr. Michael Casson

Dean

mcasson@desu.edu; 302.857.6925

Bank of America Building, Room 304

Dr. DaeRyong David Kim

Department Chairperson

dkim@desu.edu; 302.857.6933

Bank of America Building, Suite 210C

MBA — Master of Business Administration Mr. Jose Echeverri, MBA

Program Director

jecheverri@desu.edu; 302.857.8015/6978 Wilmington/Bank of America Bldg., Suite 311

Elizabeth Boakye

Administrative Assistant

eboakye@desu.edu; 302.857.7004

Bank of America Building, Suite 311

DEPARTMENT OF SPORT MANAGEMENT — MS in Sport Administration Dr. Janet E. Blade

Department Chairperson/ Program Director

jblade@desu.edu; 302.857.6607

Memorial Hall, Room 220

Cheryl McCrea

Senior Secretary

cmmcrea@desu.edu; 302.857.6600/6613 Memorial Hall, Room 221

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WESLEY COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Name

Title

Contact Information

Location

Dr. Gwendolyn Scott-Jones

Interim Dean

gscottjones@desu.edu; 302.857.6664

DSU Downtown

Dr. Eleanor Kiesel

Interim Associate Dean

ekiesel@desu.edu, 302.857.7127

DSU Downtown

Dr. Robert Mason

Assistant Dean

rmason@desu.edu; 302.857.6703

DSU Downtown

Raquel Farmer

Administrative Assistant/Budget Analyst

rfarmer@desu.edu; 302.857.6700

DSU Downtown

DEPARTMENT OF NURSING — MS in Nursing Dr. Agnes Richardson

Department Chairperson

arichardson@desu.edu; 302.857.6749

Price Building, Room 103

Dr. Jennifer Akey

Program Director

jakey@desu.edu; 302.857.6760

Price Building, Suite 121

Visesh Shrawder

MSN Program Administrative Assistant

vshrawder@desu.edu; 302.857.6750

Price Building, Suite 121

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AND ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES — Master of Occupational Therapy Dr. Dawnn Thomas

Program Director

302.736.2321

Malmberg Hall, DSU Downtown

Brittney Pride

Fieldwork Coordinator

302.736.2780

Malmberg Hall, DSU Downtown

Candace Shetzler

Pro-Bono Clinic Director

302.736.2330

Malmberg Hall, DSU Downtown

Kristen Brown

Assistant Fieldwork Coordinator

302.736.2524

Malmberg Hall, DSU Downtown

Antonia Pilot

Administrative Assistant

302.736.2487

Malmberg Hall, DSU Downtown

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK — Master of Social Work Dr. Ezekiel Ette

Department Chairperson

eette@desu.edu; 302.857.6775

DSU Downtown

Dr. Tana Connell

Program Director

tconnell@desu.edu; 302.857.6784

DSU Downtown

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Name

Title

Contact Information

Location

Dr. Francine Edwards

Dean

fedwards@desu.edu; 302.857.6628

Education & Humanities Building, Room 267

Dr. Akwasi Osei

Associate Dean

aosei@desu.edu; 302.857.6625

ETV Building, Room 110

Stephanie Brown-Hardwick

Administrative Assistant/ Budget Analyst

shardwick@desu.edu; 302.857.7631/6628

Education & Humanities Building, Room 267

Vacant Administrative Secretary MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

302.857.6628

Education & Humanities Building, Room 267

Dr. Jason Bourke

jbourke@desu.edu; 302.857.8002

Wilmington

Program Director

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION — EdD and MEd in Educational Leadership, MA in Teaching Dr. Shelly Rouser

Department Chairperson

srouser@desu.edu; 302.857.6720

Education & Humanities Building, Room 100

Dr. Nirmaljit Rathee

Program Director, Education Graduate Programs

nrathee@desu.edu; 302.857.6597

Education & Humanities Building, Room 112

Dr. Tina Mitchell

Program Director, MAT

tmitchell@desu.edu; 302.857.7570

Education & Humanities Building, Room 110C

Danielle Hicks

Administrative Secretary, Education Graduate Programs

dshicks@desu.edu; 302.857.7170

Education & Humanities Building, Room 112

DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES — MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)/Bilingual Education, dual MA in TESOL/ MEd in Educational Leadership

Dr. Brody Bluemel

Department Chairperson/Program Director

bbluemel@desu.edu; 302.857.6560

Education & Humanities Building, Room 213

Angie Cosey

Administrative Assistant, TESOL

acosey@desu.edu; 302.857.6579

Education & Humanities Building, Room 205

Dawn Gibson

Administrative Secretary, Department of Languages & Literatures

dbordley@desu.edu; 302.857.6560

Education & Humanities Building, Room 213

Dr. Nirmaljit Rathee

Program Director, Education Graduate Programs

nrathee@desu.edu; 302.857.6597

Education & Humanities Building, Room 112

Danielle Hicks

Administrative Secretary, Education Graduate Programs

dshicks@desu.edu; 302.857.7170

Education & Humanities Building, Room 112

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE — MA in Justice Studies 8

Dr. Raymond Tutu

Department Chairperson

rtutu@desu.edu; 302.857. 7510

Delaware Hall, Room 120

Dr. Kevin Ralston

Graduate Program Committee Chair

kralston@desu.edu; 302.857.7616

Delaware Hall, Room 118

Fall 2021 Fall 2021 Academic Calendar

ACADEMIC CALENDAR May 1 (Saturday).................................International Applicants: Deadline for Receipt of Complete Graduate Applications for Fall 2021. Please review all requirements via sgaes. desu.edu/admissions. The applicant is encouraged to contact his or her program(s) of interest via sgaes.desu.edu/about/graduate-program-directory as some have earlier deadlines.

June 30 (Wednesday)................................Domestic Applicants: Deadline for Receipt of Complete Graduate Applications for Fall 2021. Please review all requirements via sgaes. desu.edu/admissions. The applicant is encouraged to contact his or her program(s) of interest via sgaes.desu.edu/about/graduate-program-directory as some have earlier deadlines.

July 16 (Friday)...............................................................Fall 2021 Payment Due Date July 27 (Tuesday)..................................................New Graduate Student Orientation All first-time graduate enrollees are expected to participate in this activity. Details will be posted at the Graduate Studies website: sgaes.desu.edu.

August 23-28 (Monday-Saturday) ................. Residence Halls Open for All Students August 26-29 (Thursday-Sunday) ...................................................... Welcome Days August 27 (Friday) ...........................................................Opening Institute (Virtual) August 29-September 4 (Sunday-Saturday) ................................. I Love DSU Week August 30 (Monday) ............................................................. Classes Begin at 8 a.m.

August 30 (Monday) ............................ Accelerated Session I Classes Begin at 8 a.m.

August 30 (Monday) ........................................................... Late Registration Begins September 3 (Friday) ......................Last Day for Submission of Committee Forms to Graduate Studies and Research for Approval Thesis students should establish committees no later than the end of the 2nd semester of full-time enrollment; Ed.D. students should meet this milestone by the end of the 3rd semester of full-time enrollment; Ph.D. students, by the 5th semester of full-time enrollment.

September 6 (Monday)................................................Labor Day (University Closed) September 8 (Wednesday) ............................................ Last Day for Adding Classes September 8 (Wednesday) ..................Last Day to Change Course(s) to Audit Status September 8 (Wednesday) ....................................................Late Registration Ends September 8 (Wednesday) .............................SAP Appeal Due Date for Spring 2022 September 9 (Thursday) ....................Effective Date for $10 Per Drop Processing Fee September 9 (Thursday) .........................Effective Date for Receiving a Grade of “W” for Dropped Courses September 9 (Thursday) ...................................... General Faculty Meeting (Virtual) September 9-13 (Thursday-Monday).... Documentation for Non-Attendance Period September 16 (Thursday)................................Last Day to Drop Accelerated I Course September 17 (Friday)...................................................Academic Early Alert Begins September 23 (Thursday) ...............................................................Constitution Day September 23 (Thursday) ......................................................................Convocation September 24 (Friday)............Applications & Audits for December Commencement due to Graduate Studies for review and approval prior to submission to the Registrar’s Office by October 1 October 4-8 (Monday-Friday) ............................ Midterm Evaluations Administered October 6 (Wednesday) .........................................................Residency Status Audit October 7 (Thursday)...............................................Last Day to Remove Incompletes October 8 (Friday)...................Last Day to Schedule a Thesis or Dissertation Defense with Graduate Studies and Research for December 2021 Graduation October 8 (Friday).................................Last Day for Submission of Candidacy Forms along with supporting documentation to Graduate Studies and Research for approval.

Students must be in academic good standing in order to meet this milestone. Students must complete the requisite number of course requirements (as noted in the Plan of Study) with

minimum GPA of 3.0 (some programs may have more stringent requirements) along with identified activities designated to meet the culminating activity. Graduate students must meet candidacy requirements (as determined in your Program of Study) no later than one semester prior to graduation. Doctoral students must meet candidacy requirements no later than two semesters prior to graduation (or sooner if noted in your program of study).

October 18-November 12 (Monday-Friday)...............Academic Advisement Period October 22 (Friday) .................................... Accelerated Session I Last Day of Classes October 23 (Saturday)......................................................................... Homecoming October 25 (Monday)......................................... Accelerated Session II Classes Begin October 25 (Monday)...............................................................Mid-Term Grades Due October 25-26 (Monday and Tuesday)................................ Priority Pre-Registration October 27-November 24 (Wednesday-Wednesday).......................Preregistration for Spring and Summer October 29 (Friday)...........................Last Day to Complete the Thesis or Dissertation Defense for December 2021 Graduation October 30 (Saturday)......................................................................Fall Open House November 3 (Wednesday)..................................Financial Aid 60% Completion Date November 4 (Thursday) ......................................................................... Census Date November 5 (Friday)...........................Last Day for December 2021 Graduates to File thesis or dissertation outcome reports to Graduate Studies and Research November 8-December 9 (Monday-Thursday)......................Fall Course Evaluations November 12 (Friday)................Last Day to Submit Final Copies of the Thesis or the Dissertation via ProQuest with Graduate Studies and Research for Review/Approval Please review the Thesis/Dissertation Handbook: sgaes.desu.edu/admissions/ current-students. Questions regarding general formatting of theses/dissertations may be forwarded to gradstudies@desu.edu for review. Outcomes reports must have been submitted by the noted deadline for review and approval of all submissions.

November 12 (Friday).............................Last Day to Submit the Thesis/Dissertation Approval Page to Graduate Studies and Research November 19 (Friday).....................................Last Day to Drop Accelerated II Course November 21 (Sunday).................................Exit Interview for December Graduates November 24 (Wednesday)...................Residence Halls Close at 5 p.m. for Fall 2021 November 25-28 (Thursday-Sunday) .......................................Thanksgiving Recess December 1 (Wednesday) ...............Last Day to Drop/Withdraw from the University December 9 (Thursday) ................................................................Last Day of Classes December 10 (Friday).............................................................................Reading Day December 10 (Friday)....................................................Residency Status Final Audit December 13-17 (Monday-Friday)...............................................Final Examinations December 17 (Friday) .............................................Winter Recess Begins (Students) December 17 (Friday) ............................... Accelerated Session II Last Day of Classes December 17 (Friday) ...........................................Spring/Winter Payment Due Date December 20 (Monday)....................................... Non-thesis Outcomes Reports Due to Graduate Studies for December 2021 graduation December 20 (Monday) ..................................................................Final Grades Due December 23-January 2 (Thursday-Sunday)........Winter Recess (University Closed) **If you are enrolled in an accelerated program, please refer to the Accelerated Academic Calendar for other important dates.

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Spring 2022 Spring 2022 Academic Calendar

ACADEMIC CALENDAR November 1 (Monday).......................International Applicants: Deadline for Receipt of Complete Graduate Applications for Spring 2022. Please review all requirements via sgaes. desu.edu/admissions. The applicant is encouraged to contact his or her program(s) of interest via sgaes.desu.edu/about/graduate-program-directory as some have earlier deadlines.

November 15 (Monday)...........................Domestic Applicants: Deadline for Receipt of Complete Graduate Applications for Spring 2022. Please review all requirements via sgaes. desu.edu/admissions. The applicant is encouraged to contact his or her program(s) of interest via sgaes.desu.edu/about/graduate-program-directory as some have earlier deadlines.

December 10 (Friday) ...........................................Winter/Spring Payment Due Date January 6 (Thursday) .......................... Residence Halls Open for New Students Only January 6-7 (Thursday-Friday) ......................................... New Student Registration January 8 (Saturday at noon) ..............Residence Halls Open for Returning Students January 10 (Monday) ............................................................ Classes Begin at 8 a.m.

January 10 (Monday)........................... Accelerated Session I Classes Begin at 8 a.m.

January 10 (Monday).......................................................... Late Registration Begins January 11-14 (Tuesday-Friday) ..................................................... I Love DSU Week January 12 (Wednesday) ........................................................Late Registration Ends January 12 (Wednesday) .....................Last Day to Change Course(s) to Audit Status January 13 (Thursday)...........................................General Faculty Meeting (Virtual) January 17 (Monday)..............Martin Luther King Jr. Observance (University Closed) January 19 (Wednesday) ......................................................Last Day to Add Classes January 20-24 (Thursday-Monday)....... Documentation for Non-Attendance Period January 20 (Thursday) .......................Effective Date for $10 Per Drop Processing Fee January 20 (Thursday)......Effective Date for Receiving a Grade of “W” for Dropped Courses January 21 (Friday) .............................Last Day to Drop Accelerated Session I Course January 21 (Friday) ........................Deadline for Submission of Committee Forms to Graduate Studies and Research for Approval Thesis students should establish committees no later than the end of the 2nd semester of full-time enrollment; Ed.D. students should meet this milestone by the end of the 3rd semester of full-time enrollment; Ph.D. students, by the 5th semester of full-time enrollment.

January 28 (Friday)...........................Applications & Audits for May Commencement due to Graduate Studies for review and approval for submission to the Registrar’s Office

by February 4 February 1 (Tuesday)......................................................Academic Early Alert Begins February 10 (Thursday) ........................................................................Founders Day February 14 (Monday)...........................................................Residency Status Audit February 18 (Friday)................................................Last Day to Remove Incompletes February 28-March 4 (Monday-Friday) ............. Midterm Evaluations Administered February 28-April 1 (Monday-Friday)..................................Academic Advisement Period March 4 (Friday)...............................Residence Halls Close at 5 p.m. for Spring Break March 4 (Friday)...........................................Accelerated Session I Last Day of Classes March 7-11 (Monday-Friday).................................................................Spring Break

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March 7-11 (Monday-Friday)............................................................................MEAC March 7 (Monday)..........................................Mid-Term Grades Due in Chairs’ Offices March 14 (Monday)............................................ Accelerated Session II Classes Begin March 15 (Tuesday)...............................Deadline for Submission of Candidacy Forms along with supporting documentation to Graduate Studies and Research for approval.

Students must be in academic good standing in order to meet this milestone. Students must complete the requisite number of course requirements (as noted in the Plan

of Study) with minimum GPA of 3.0 (some programs may have more stringent requirements) along with identified activities designated to meet the culminating activity. Graduate students must meet candidacy requirements (as determined in your Program of Study) no later than one semester prior to graduation. Doctoral students must meet candidacy requirements no later than two semesters prior to graduation (or sooner if noted in your program of study).

March 16 (Wednesday).......................................Financial Aid 60% Completion Date March 16 (Wednesday) .......................................................................... Census Date March 18 (Friday).....................Last Day to Schedule a Thesis or Dissertation Defense with Graduate Studies and Research for May 2022 Graduation March 18 (Friday).............................................Last Day to Drop Accelerated II Course March 23-April 28 (Wednesday-Thursday)...................................Spring Course Evaluations April 1 (Friday).................................................Exit Interview for May Graduates Due April 4-5 (Monday and Tuesday).......................................... Priority Pre-Registration April 6-22 (Wednesday-Friday).......................................Preregistration for Fall 2022 April 8 (Friday)...................................Last Day to Complete the Thesis or Dissertation Defense for May 2022 Graduation April 9 (Saturday) ........................................................................ Spring Open House April 13 (Wednesday) .......................Last Day to Drop/Withdraw from the University through the Office of Records and Registration April 13 (Wednesday) ......................Annual Delaware State University Research Day April 15 (Friday)..............................................Last Day for May 2021 Graduates to File Thesis or Dissertation Outcome Reports to Graduate Studies and Research April 15-18 (Friday-Monday)...................................Easter Recess (University Closed) April 21 (Thursday) .......................................................................Last Day of Classes April 21 (Thursday) ................................................................Last Day of Work Study April 22 (Friday)...........................Last Day to Submit Final Copies of the Thesis or the Dissertation via ProQuest with Graduate Studies and Research for Review/Approval Please review the Thesis/Dissertation Handbook: sgaes.desu.edu/admissions/currentstudents. Questions regarding general formatting of theses/dissertations may be forwarded to gradstudies@desu.edu for review. Outcomes reports must have been submitted by the noted deadline for review and approval of all submissions.

April 22 (Friday)...........................................................Last Day to Submit the Thesis/ Dissertation Approval Page to Graduate Studies and Research April 22 (Friday)..............................................................Residency Status Final Audit April 22 (Friday)......................................................................................Reading Day April 25-29 (Monday-Friday) ....................................................... Final Examinations May 2 (Monday)................................................................................Final Grades Due May 2 (Monday)................................................... Non-thesis Outcomes Reports Due to Graduate Studies for May 2022 Graduation May 4 or 5 (Wednesday or Thursday)..........................................Assessment Summit May 5 (Thursday) .................................................................General Faculty Meeting May 6 (Friday).............................................................Residence Halls Close at 5 p.m.

May 6 (Friday) ............................................ Accelerated Session II Last Day of Classes May 6 (Friday)..................................................................Summer Payment Due Date May 14 (Saturday).............................................................................Commencement May 27 (Friday)........................................................... SAP Appeals Due for Fall 2021 July 5 (Tuesday)...................................................................... Fall Payment Due Date **If you are enrolled in an accelerated program, please refer to the Accelerated Academic Calendar for other important dates.

Financial Aid & Student Accounts

SERVICES AT A GLANCE FINANCIAL AID

n File the FAFSA — www.fafsa.gov (Delaware State University’s school code is 001428.) n Activate your University email — my.desu.edu n Review your financial aid award — my.desu.edu (select Banner Self Service) n Complete the Stafford Loan Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling — www.studentaid.gov n Parent PLUS loans — www.studentaid.gov n Private student loans — www.desu.edu/tuition financial-aid/alternative-loans n Scholarships — www.desu.edu/scholarships n Satisfactory academic progress — www.desu.edu/satisfactory-academic-progress-sap

Office of Financial Aid 1st Floor, Claibourne D. Smith Administration Building 302.857.6250 | faid@desu.edu Visit the Financial Aid Virtual Room

Self-Service Mobile Financial Aid Process

STUDENT ACCOUNTS

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.

n Account summary­— my.desu.edu n Book voucher request — my.desu.edu n Commuter meal plans request — my.desu.edu n E-billing — my.desu.edu (select Banner Self Service) n E-payments — my.desu.edu (select Banner Self Service) n Enroll in direct deposit — www.refundselection.com (enter your personal code to get started) n Enroll an authorized payer — my.desu.edu (select Banner Self Service) n Laundry voucher request — my.desu.edu n Print voucher request — my.desu.edu n NBS-Tuition Payment Plan — my.desu.edu (select Banner Self Service) n Tuition and Fees — www.desu.edu/admissions/tuition- financial-aid/tuition-fees

Office of Student Accounts 1st Floor, Claibourne D. Smith Administration Building 302.857.6240 | studentaccounts@desu.edu Visit the Student Accounts Virtual Room

Create your account in four easy steps: n Do one of the following:

 Log into Banner Self Service at my.desu.edu and select the “Submit Free Application for Federal Student Aid” link

 Go to https://desu.verifymyfafsa.com/account/registerstudent

 Scan the QR code below n Click “Create Account” link n Enter/confirm your student information n 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.

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2021-22^ Tuition and Fees

STUDENT HOUSING All students who reside in University housing are required to be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per semester. Students who are enrolled in less than 12 credit hours per semester will be assessed a part-time boarder fee to adjust the student’s account to reflect full-time charges.

DOCTORAL & GRADUATE FEES | DOVER IN-STATE

OUT-OF-STATE

DOCTORAL

Per Credit Hour

$430.00

$948.00

$544.00

Registration Fee

$60.00

$60.00

$60.00

Technology Fee

$55.00

$55.00

$55.00

Student Activity Fee

$60.00 (Pro-rated based on credit hours)

$60.00 (Pro-rated based on credit hours)

$60.00 (Pro-rated based on credit hours)

Totals (with one

$605.00

$1,123.00

$719.00

HOUSING DEPOSIT: A $200.00 housing deposit is required to secure your housing assignment for the academic year. Housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The housing deposit is non-refundable if not received by June 30.

SECURITY DEPOSIT: A $300.00 security deposit and a $100.00 application fee are required to secure your housing assignment in the University Courtyard or the University Village apartment complexes.

Living and Learning Commons

credit hour)

GRADUATE FEES | WILMINGTON AND ONLINE MBA

MSN (online only)

Public Administration

$515.00

$450.00

$464.00

$438.00

Registration Fee

$60.00

$60.00

$60.00

$60.00

Technology Fee

$55.00

$55.00

$55.00

$55.00

$60.00 (Pro-rated based on credit hours)

$60.00 (Pro-rated based on credit hours)

$639.00

$613.00

Student Activity Fee

Totals (with one credit hour)

$60.00 $60.00 (Pro-rated (Pro-rated based on based on credit hours) credit hours) $690.00

$625.00

MOT Program MOT Program MOT Program 2021 Fall I 2022 Spring I 2021-2022 Semester Semester Academic Year

Tuition

$15,400

$17,600

$39,600

$69,300

Student Fees

$1,125

$1,350

$2,700

$5,175

Books & Supplies

$1,100

$1,250

$2,350

$5,050

Total

$17,625

$20,200

$44,650

$79,525

* Tuition & Fees also includes Summer Sessions of Level IIa and IIb Fieldwork. * Tuition & Fees subject to change.

STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE FEE** SPRING

YEARLY TOTAL

$399.50

$399.50

$799.00

** 12 or more credit hours. Students with adequate health insurance coverage may opt/waive out of this fee. For more information on opting out or activating student health insurance coverage, visit www.desu.edu/student-life/campus-health-services.

LAB FEES: Laboratory fees are assessed for some courses to cover the cost of supplies and special facilities. Labs may vary from $10.00 to $20,000.00. The Aviation labs vary from $5,000.00 to $20,000.00 per related course.

STUDENT MEAL PLANS (Dormitory students MUST select one option from below.)

19 Meal ($200 Flex) 200 Block ($225 Flex) 125 Block ($150 Flex) Hornet Dollars* 75 Block PLUS** ($150 Flex) 50 Block PLUS** ($150 Flex) 12

FALL $2,184.45 $2,110.10 $2,043.90 $1,000.00 $649.28 $446.37

SPRING $2,184.45 $2,110.10 $2,043.90 $1,000.00 $649.28 $446.37

Double Residence

$3,995.00

$3,995.00

$7,990.00

Single Residence

$4,995.00

$4,995.00

$9,990.00

FALL

SPRING

YEARLY TOTAL

Four Bedroom Suite

$4,370.00

$4,370.00

$8,740.00

Two Bedroom Suite

$4,609.00

$4,609.00

$9,218.00

Four Bedrooms/ Two Baths with Kitchen

$4,769.00

$4,769.00

$9,538.00

PER MONTH

PER SEMESTER

PER YEAR

Single Residence

$874.00

$5,244.00

$10,488.00

Double Residence

$750.00

$4,500.00

$9,000.00

University Village Apartments – 12-month lease

Total Program Cost (2 year program 2021-2023)

FALL

YEARLY TOTAL

University Courtyard – 12-month lease

GRADUATE FEES | MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Current Cost

SPRING

Tubman Laws Hall

Social Work, Sport Administration

Per Credit Hour

FALL

YEARLY TOTAL $4,368.90 $4,220.20 $4,087.80 $2,000.00 $1,298.56 $892.74

Meal plan yearly totals do NOT include summer sessions. *Only for commuters | ** Option available only to off-campus, commuters, faculty and staff

PER MONTH

PER SEMESTER

PER YEAR

One Bedroom/One Bath

$1,064.00

$6,384.00

$12,768.00

Two Bedrooms/Two Baths

$874.00

$5,244.00

$10,488.00

Two Bedrooms/One Bath

$787.00

$4,722.00

$9,444.00

Four Bedrooms/Two Baths

$757.00

$4,542.00

$9,084.00

Two Bedrooms/One Bath Suite

$720.00

$4,320.00

$8,640.00

ITEMIZED FEES FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR * Fees can be applied per semester Application Fee (Graduate/Doctoral) — $50.00 Distance Education Fee (Per Course) — $50.00 Drop Fee (Per Drop Slip) — $10.00 Failure to Pre-Register* — $50.00 Graduate Activity Fees Full-time* (4 credits or more) — $60.00 Graduate Activity Fees Part-time* (Less than 4 credits) — $30.00 Graduate Sustaining Fee (Master's)* — Equivalent of one in-state credit hour of tuition per semester Graduate Sustaining Fee (Doctoral)* — Equivalent of one credit hour of enrollment per semester Graduation Fee — $175.00 Late Payment Fee* — $100.00 Late Registration Fee* — $50.00 Living and Learning Commons Deposit — $200.00 NBS Tuition Payment Plan Enrollment Fee* — $35.00

NBS Tuition Payment Plan Enrollment Fee-Past Due Balances* — $30.00 - 4-6 months/ $50.00 - 8-10 months

NBS Tuition Payment Plan Late Fee — $35.00 NBS Tuition Payment Plan Return Payment Fee — $30.00 Overdue Library Fee (Per Day) — $1.00 Registration Fee* (Doctoral and Graduate) — $60.00 Returned Check Fee — $35.00 SMARTCARD ID Damage Fee — $25.00 SMARTCARD ID Replacement Fee — $50.00 Student Health Insurance Fee* (Per Semester) — $399.50 Student Teaching Fee* — $150.00 Technology Fee* — $55.00 Technology Fee* (Summer Sessions) — $35.00 Traditional Housing Deposit — $200.00 Transcript Fee — $10.00 University Courtyard Application Fee — $100.00 University Courtyard Deposit — $300.00 University Village Application Fee — $100.00 University Village Deposit — $300.00 Vehicle Registration Fee (Per Semester) — $40.00 Vehicle Registration Fee (Per Year) — $70.00 Vehicle Registration Fee (Summer) — $30.00

Please note that these charges are subject to change. Typically, there is a modest increase to tuition and fees each year. See www.desu.edu/tuition or current pricing.

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Tuition Smarter.

Monthly payments to fit your life.

Your school partners with Nelnet Campus Commerce to let you pay your tuition and fees over time, making college more affordable.

Target Dates to Enroll By: Fall 2021 Payment plan available on March 1, 2021

Payment Methods • Automatic bank payment (ACH) • Automatic credit card/debit card (An additional 2.75% fee will be assessed.)

Cost to Participate • $70 enrollment fee for Fall - $35 for Spring and Summer • $30 returned payment fee for each returned payment • Payments processed on the 5th of every month (Account

payments will be authorized 2 to 5 business days prior to the 5th due date)

Simple Steps to Enroll • Click on the “Banner Self Service” link • Log in to Self Service using your “D” number and PIN

Last day to enroll online

Required down payment

Number of payments

Months of payments

April 1 May 3 J une 1 July 1 Aug 2 Sept 1 Oct 1 Oct 25 Nov 22

none none none none none none none 50% 50%

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

April-Dec May-Dec June-Dec July-Dec Aug-Dec Sept-Dec Oct-Dec Nov & Dec Dec only

Spring 2022 Payment plan available on November 1, 2021 Last day to enroll online

Required down payment

Number of payments

Months of payments

Nov 3 Dec 1 Dec 31 Jan 21 Feb 24 March 25

none none none none 50% 50%

6 5 4 3 2 1

Nov-April Dec-April Jan-April Feb-April March & April April only

Summer/Summer Academy 2022 Payment plan available on March 3, 2022

• Click on the “Student Services” tab • Click on the “Nelnet Payment Portal” link

Before you click on the Submit button, please read carefully through the Final Review and the Terms and Condititons. An email notification will be sent immediately (if an email address was not provided for the person responsible for payment) confirming enrollment in the payment plan.

Last day to enroll online

Required down payment

Number of payments

Months of payments

April 1 May 3 May 25 June 23

none none 50% 50%

4 3 2 1

April-July May-July June & July July only

*FFailure to satisfy your bill in full or enroll in a payment plan by the billing due date will result in a hold being placed on your account which will prevent access to register for courses, meal plans and housing. *T The Office of Student Accounts reserves the right to make adjustments to your budget based on changes to the student account that may increase or decrease monthly payments. Please advise Student Accounts of additional payments made or credits applied at studentaccounts@desu.edu

University Bill Due Dates: Fall 2021-July 16, Spring 2022-Dec 10, Summer 2022-May 6 To see enrollment deadlines, required down payments, and other payment details, visit our website below. Please note that all down and full payments are processed immediately.

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Campus

RESOURCES Delaware State University Police Department Mission

The Delaware State University Police Department provides law enforcement services to the Delaware State University community. It is dedicated to delivering the highest level of service through student- and campus-oriented policing to promote a safe campus environment that fosters student success.

Reach University police and security at the following numbers: n On-Campus Emergency – x4444 n 24-hour Automated Dispatch – 302.857.7911

Vision

As one of the top university police departments, the Delaware State University Police Department will be renowned for a standard of service excellence in community policing that makes Delaware State University one of the safest college campuses in the nation.

The Delaware State University Police Department provides for the safety of its students, faculty and staff. To do this, the University has created a comprehensive, three-tiered security system: n A fully certified police department, including 18 licensed law enforcement

officers with all the powers of any municipal law enforcement agency.  A fully staffed security force that provides around-the-clock coverage of the

400-acre campus.  A group of student cadets, which provides evening escorts, assistance with

University events and extra security within the student population.

Parking on campus

Campus parking spaces are provided in designated areas for resident and commuter students. There is an annual fee of $70 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. The Wilmington location does not require a decal or parking fee. Students must also register their motor vehicle with the Delaware State University Police Department by bringing their vehicle insurance, registration and driver’s license to the Campus Police Building.

Signing Up for the University’s Emergency Alert System Delaware State University's Emergency Alert system through 911 Cellular provides timely 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 criminal threat or any other type of emergency.

In the case of any emergency/threat, the University will have the capability to contact you immediately via cell phone (both voice and text message), home or residence hall phone, email, Facebook and Twitter to inform you of what has transpired and what precautions are needed.

The Delaware State University Emergency Alert broadcasts messages to any and all means of contact provided; therefore, it is critically important for University community members to provide your personal contact information and update it when it changes.

To log in to 911 Cellular: 1. Go to the Delaware State University Police Department site at

www.desu.edu/police. Click on the Mass Notification System link in the

middle of the page.

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2. Read the disclaimer and click on “Login Page” under Step 1 of the

Login Instructions.

3. Type in your Delaware State University email address and your password.

*Note: If this is the first time accessing the system, enter your University

D number (*ALL UPPER CASE) as the password.

4. Click on Login.

5. Verify your contact information and update if necessary. Make sure your group

is correct. For example, if you are a student you must select students group.

Update your contact information.

6. If this is your first time accessing the system, change your password.

7. Click Update to save your changes.

8. If you are unable to access your account, please contact Roberto Brito at rbrito@desu.edu.

Unsubscribing: Once you graduate or are no longer associated with the University, you can go to the bottom of the registration page and click on: (Click here to remove yourself).

It is important that you retain your login information to review and update your profile. Contact Delaware State University Police at 302.857.7092 if you have problems or questions.

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

CAREER SERVICES & STUDENT EMPLOYMENT 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/student-health-services/counseling-services

STUDENT JUDICIAL AFFAIRS The mission of Student Judicial Affairs is designed to protect Delaware State University students, the campus community, and to adjudicate cases of alleged student misconduct on and off campus in a fair and consistent manner.

CAMPUS HEALTH SERVICES

Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center, Suite 306 | 302.857.6470 judicialaffairs@desu.edu | www.desu.edu/student-life/judicial-affairs

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.

POST MAIL AND COPY CENTER

Student Health Center | 302.857.6393 www.desu.edu/student-life/campus-health-services

The Post Mail and Copy Center operated by Ricoh offers mail, copy center and graphic design services for the campus community.

STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE

Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center, First Floor | 302.857.6280 copycenter@desu.edu

STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES The mission of Student Accessibility Services (SAS) is to provide equal opportunities and equal access to education, programs and activities for all students with disabilities at Delaware State University. In achieving this, SAS collaborates with and empowers individuals who have documented disabilities by working together proactively to determine reasonable and appropriate accommodative measures. SAS works collaboratively with University partners to foster a welcoming, diverse and inclusive University community.

William C. Jason Library, Room 204 | 302.922.7841 | aksmith@desu.edu www.desu.edu/academics/student-accessibility-services

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-life/campus-health-services/student-healthinsurance

WELLNESS AND RECREATION The Department of Wellness and Recreation provides recreational activities and programming that promotes personal health, safety and wellness.

Wellness and Recreation Center | 302.857.7785 wellnessandrec@desu.edu www.desu.edu/student-life/wellness-recreation

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Blackboard VISIT DSUONLINE.BLACKBOARD.COM Delaware State University uses the web-based learning management system called Blackboard. You can access Blackboard at dsuonline.blackboard.com from any computer with an Internet connection. Just log in as you would log in to your University email. The user name and password are the same user name and password that you use to access your student email account.

Courses are not viewable in Blackboard until one week before the start of class.

Having trouble?

For log-in assistance, please contact the IT Help Desk at 302.857.7028. For all other issues with Blackboard, please contact us at blackboard@desu.edu.

For 24/7 service, contact Blackboard Support by calling (toll-free) 844.570.6766 or visiting desu.edusupportcenter.com.

DSU Online Students taking courses through Delaware State University Online who need assistance may reach that office at dsuonline@desu.edu.

William C. Jason Library The William C. Jason Library serves as the hub of the University’s academic programs and houses more than 220,000 books, monographs, and bound volumes; provides access to over 115 databases; and offers computers and study rooms for student use.

For access to library services, students are registered virtually once they are admitted and have a D100#.

Click here to register to gain access to the William C. Jason Library Below are a few library tutorials for your reference: n General Introduction n Explanation of All Services n Student Registration and Access 302.857.6191 | www.desu.edu/library

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GRADUATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION

JOIN THE BOARD GRADUATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION MISSION

The mission of the Graduate Student Association supports the mission of the University by representing and advocating the interests of graduate students at Delaware State University, by providing a forum for free and open discussion of matters affecting this community, and by providing financial and organizational support for professional development and networking events within this community. Our desire is to create an environment for graduate students that provides co-curricular opportunities that advance student learning, fosters respect from the University community, provides services for the graduate student community, and enhances the quality of life of the graduate student community.

We are looking for a strong group of graduate students who want to help lead the Graduate Student Association in a new VISION direction. There are positions we are looking to fill for the To provide a central agency by which the members may promote the interest and welfare of the upcoming year.

University community.

To further the development of a wholesome relationship among the administration and the graduate student community.

THANK YOU FOR ALL WHO DARE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Ifencourage you are interested in joining thestudents Graduate Student Association Board, To the participation of graduate in the identification of problems that relate please contact gsga@desu.edu forinmore information. to the graduate student community and to assist the solutions to those problems.

sgaes.desu.edu/graduate-student-association FOLLOW US GSADSU desu_gsa desugsa gsga@desu.edu | 302.612.5416 William C. Jason Library, Suite 613 | Main Campus in Dover 17

JOIN THE BOARD GRADUATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION We are looking for a strong group of graduate students who want to help lead the Graduate Student Association in a new direction. There are positions we are looking to fill for the upcoming year.

THANK YOU FOR ALL WHO DARE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. If you are interested in joining the Graduate Student Association Board, please contact gsga@desu.edu for more information.

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EXPLORE new opportunities.

BUILD relationships through DSU Connect! n EXPAND your professional network and seek mentors by tapping into the power of the University’s alumni community. n EMPOWER your personal development to improve your career readiness and outcomes. n CULTIVATE potential career paths, relevant skills, and internship and job opportunities.

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GRADUATE WRITING SPECIALIST AVAILABLE NOW!

Dr. Myna German has joined the staff of Graduate Studies as a Writing Specialist. She is an experienced writer with four books, numerous scholarly articles and popular articles in the Delaware State News, Delaware Online, and The Journal News. She has several master’s degrees and a PhD so she knows dissertations. And, more importantly, she knows students and will help you through the hard spots. Remember, dissertations are about getting glued to the seat and elbow grease, as much as citations!

For Master’s and Doctoral Students who need assistance in the following areas: • Guidance on specific research needs • Structured exercises to produce quality first drafts • References/citations • APA format and additional writing styles • Thesis and dissertation • Online writing assistance • Pre-publication assistance • Editing • Research assistance • Formatting

DR. MYNA GERMAN, PROFESSOR Department of Mass Communications, Visual and Performing Arts mgerman@desu.edu | Office: 302.857.7578 | Fax: 302.857.6589

Register for an appointment today!

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CALLING ALL

GRADUATE STUDENTS Complete Your Handshake Profile!

Employers will be five times more likely to find you!

Join the Delaware State University handshake community and get access to the professional world to find your dream opportunity.

If you have not signed up with Handshake, create an account using your university email address.

STEP 1: https://desu.joinhandshake.com/login STEP 2: Click the initials icon in the top right corner, to navigate your page, update your profile, upload documents (resume, cover letter), review “My Interviews” to secure your future job, and visit Your Career Interest, to find the right career and job for you.

STEP 3: Navigate career opportunities and apply, register for career fairs and events, and network with employers

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TEXTBOOK OPTIONS Rental, digital, used or new – choose the format that best suits your needs…and budget!

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Campus Buildings and Facilities Building Name (Bldg #)

Claibourne D. Smith Administration Building#) Building Name (Building

Courtyard Apartments Buildings 1–7 (46)

Luna I. Mishoe Science Center South (34)

Thomasson Building (20)

Herbarium (15) Lydia P. Laws Hall (24) Softball Field (47) U. S. Washington Jr. Cooperative Extension Center (15) Alumni Stadium (4) Education & Humanities Building (32) Medgar Evers Hall (7) James W.W. Baker Building (10) Soldier Field (17) University Police Station (52) Aquaculture Research and Demonstration Center B1 & B2 (45) ETV Building (38) Memorial Hall Gym & Strength and Agriculture Annex (46) Conditioning Facility (6) University Village Building 1 (43) Baker Annex (47) Facilities Management Annex Building (14) John R. Price (36) Student Health Center (21) Meta V. Jenkins Hall (8) University Village Building 2 (42) Baker Building Extension Facilities Management Building (13) Alumni Stadium (4)(47) Loockerman Hall (National Historic Landmark)Martin (18)Luther King, Jr.Thomasson Student Center (3)Building (20) University Village Building 3 (41) Bank of America Building (31) Greenhouse (12) University Village Café (44) Aquaculture Optical Science Center for Applied Research Bldg. (55) Bus Stop (39) Research and Demonstration Center (44)Harriet Tubman Hall (23) Luna I. Mishoe Science Center North (32) Tubman Laws Hall (23) Walking Mall (50) President’s Residence (26) Campus Mall (2) Herbarium (16) Bank of America Building (30) Warren-Franklin (27) LunaCageI. (51) Mishoe Science Center South (33) R. S. Grossley Hall (29) U.S. Washington Jr. Cooperative Extension CenterHall (15) Conrad Hall (19) Indoor Batting Welcome Center (1) Richard Wynder Towers (22) Conwell (9) Bus StopHall(38) James W.W. Baker Bldg. (10 & 11) Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Center (3) University Courtyard Apartments Buildings (52)Center (5) Wellness &1–7 Recreation Soccer Field (49) Cottage 504/Sponsored Programs (25) John R. Price Building (37) Campus Mall (2) William C. Jason Library (30) Softball Field (48) Loockerman Hall (National Historic Landmark) Medgar Evers Hall (7) (18) University Police Station (51) Soldier Field (17) Science Center North (33) Claibourne D. Smith Administration Building (39) Luna I. Mishoe Memorial Hall Gym & Strength Village Building 1 (40) Student Health Center University (21) Conrad Hall (19) and Conditioning Facility (6) University Village Building 2 (42) Cottage 504/Sponsored Programs (24) Meta V. Jenkins Hall (8) University Village Building 3 (41) Delaware Hall (27) Optical Science Center for Applied Research Village Café (43) Education & Humanities Building (31) (OSCAR) Building (45) Walking Mall (49) ETV Building (37) President’s Residence (25) Warren-Franklin Hall (26) Facilities Management Annex (14) R.S. Grossley Hall (28) Welcome Center (1) Facilities Management Building (13) W. Richard Wynder Tower (22) Wellness & Recreation Center (5) Greenhouse (12) Samuel L. Conwell Hall (9) William C. Jason Library (29) Soccer Field (48) (40)

Delaware Hall (28)

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