Fall 2026 NSO Event Booklet

DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY

NEW STUDENT

ORIENTATION & ENROLLMENT FALL 2026

NEW STUDENT

ORIENTATION & ENROLLMENT WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

WELCOME & GREETINGS STUDENTS AND PARENTS | In this important session hosted by the Office of Admissions, you will hear from top Delaware State University Administrators, Enrollment Management Directors, Student Leader(s), Academic Advisors Department Representatives and have a chance to engage in Q&A sessions.

DEPARTMENT MEETING

STUDENTS ONLY | During this session, you will have an opportunity to meet with your department.

TO LOG IN, SEE YOUR DEPARTMENT LINK ON THE NEXT PAGE

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

ACADEMIC ADVISING

STUDENTS ONLY | During this session hosted by the Office of Student Success, you will have a chance

 ON-CAMPUS STUDENTS: Click here to tune in Meeting ID: 2307 908 0193 | Passcode: 9JkPPaSqa85

to engage with advisors regarding registration and more.

 DSU ONLINE STUDENTS ONLY:

 Psychology, Social Work, Public Health: Book an Academic Advising Meeting

 Accounting, Management, Liberal Studies: Book an Academic Advising Meeting

2:30 – 4:30 p.m.

SERVICE AREA DEPARTMENTS STUDENTS AND PARENTS | Please contact the Administrative Department below if you have any specific questions relating to your account and transition to DSU.  Admissions | admissions@desu.edu | 302-857-6351  Financial Aid | faid@desu.edu| 302-857-6250  Records | registrar@desu.edu | 302-857-6375  Center For Disability Resources (CDR) | cdr@desu.edu | 302-857-7042  Student Accounts | studentaccounts@desu.edu | 302-857-6240

DEPARTMENT MEETING LINKS COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

MEETING LINK

MAJORS

AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

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Agriculture and Natural Resources

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

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Biological Sciences

CHEMISTRY

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Biochemistry (Health Professions), Chemistry and Chemistry Pre-Pharmacy

HUMAN ECOLOGY

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Food and Nutritional Sciences and Textiles/Apparel Studies

PHYSICS, ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

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Computer Science and Information Technology Mathematics and Mathematics Education Physics and Engineering Physics

DEPARTMENT

MEETING LINK

MAJORS

ACCOUNTING, ECONOMICS AND FINANCE

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Accounting, Finance, and Financial Planning and Wealth Management

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

AVIATION PROGRAM

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Aviation

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

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Management, and Hospitality and Tourism Management

SPORT MANAGEMENT

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Sport Management

WESLEY COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT

MEETING LINK

MAJORS

NURSING

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Nursing

PSYCHOLOGY

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Psychology

PUBLIC AND ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

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Kinesiology and Public Health

SOCIAL WORK

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Social Work

Meeting ID: 2317 278 9155 | Password: 1234

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT

MEETING LINK

MAJORS

ART

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Art Education, New Media in Arts and Studio Art

Meeting ID: 294 300 479 292 604 | Passcode: n7uZ2GQ6 Meeting ID: 2313 607 8325

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Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Middle Level Education and Physical Education

HISTORY, POLITICAL SCIENCE, PHILOSOPHY AND LAW STUDIES

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History, Law Studies and Political Science

LIBERAL STUDIES

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Liberal Studies

LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES

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English and International Studies

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Mass Communications

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Music, Music Education, Music Industry and Pre-Music Therapy

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Sociology and Criminal Justice

EDUCATION

MASS COMMUNICATIONS MUSIC SOCIOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Meeting ID: 294 300 479 292 604 | Passcode: n7uZ2GQ6 Meeting ID: 294 300 479 292 604 | Passcode: n7uZ2GQ6

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ACCESS YOUR UNIVERSITY EMAIL www.outlook.com/students.desu.edu | Please refer to your acceptance letter for login credentials

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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/student-life/campus-health-services for instructions. 

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ENROLL or WAIVE STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE Please visit www.desu.edu/admissions/financial-aid/tuition-fees/student-health-insurance for instructions.

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COMPLETE COURSE SCHEDULING/REGISTRATION We recommend you register for 15 credits to stay on track; 12 credits is the minimum for full time.

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FINALIZE FINANCIAL AID | Visit the Financial Aid Virtual Room Complete the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.studentaid.gov Complete entrance counseling and master promissory note at www.studentaid.gov

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PAY TUITION & FEES — STUDENT ACCOUNTS | Visit the Student Accounts Virtual Room Failure to satisfy your account by the published deadline may result in your tuition account being charged a late fee.

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PAY HOUSING DEPOSIT AND APPLY FOR RESIDENTIAL HOUSING (if applicable) www.desu.edu/housing | An email will be sent to your University email account with instructions on how to apply for housing online.

sTUDENT 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 n File the FAFSA — www.studentaid.gov (Delaware State University’s school code is 001428.) n Activate your University email — www.outlook.com/students.desu.edu n 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) 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/tuitionfinancial-aid/alternative-loans n Scholarships — www.desu.edu/scholarships n 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. n Account summary­— my.desu.edu (Go to Student Accounts) n Commuter meal plans request — my.desu.edu n E-payments — my.desu.edu (Select Hornets Payment Portal under Student Accounts) n Enroll in direct deposit — www.refundselection.com (Enter your personal code to get started) n Enroll an authorized payer — my.desu.edu (Select Hornets Payment Portal under Student Accounts) n Tuition Payment Plan — my.desu.edu (Select Hornets Payment Portal under Student Accounts) n 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: n Do one of the following:  Go to https://desu.verifymyfafsa.com/account/registerstudent  Scan the QR code at right 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.

CAMPUS DINING SodexoMagic is proud to be your dining service provider at Delaware State University!

SodexoMagic understands you want a flexible meal plan that fits you, which is why it offers a variety of options so you can choose the one that works for you. With two residential dining locations, plus five retail locations on the main campus, Delaware State Dining Services has something for everyone. Stay up to date with events and promotions by following Delaware State Dining Services on social media.   

Visit SodexoMagic’s website for more information about meal plans and different dining locations: desudining.sodexomyway.com Follow Delaware State Dining Services on social media @delstatedining General Manager: Licelis Lamboy-Brewington licelis.lamboy-brewington@sodexomagic.com

DSU STUDENT EMAIL HOW TO SET UP YOUR ACCOUNT 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.  

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.

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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.

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS 1200 North DuPont Highway Dover, Delaware 19901-2277 302.857.6351 | 302.857.6352 (fax)

admissions@desu.edu

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Delaware State University is committed to assisting all members of its community with safety and security. Information about campus security and personal safety, including crime prevention, University police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, crime statistics for the most recent three-year period and disciplinary procedure, is available on the University website at www.desu.edu/police. If you would like a booklet with this information, you can contact a representative of the Delaware State University Police Department at 1200 North DuPont Highway, Campus Police Building, Dover, DE 19901 or by phone at 302.857.7911. For important consumer information, please visit www.desu.edu/consumer-information.

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