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WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY.

When you choose Delaware Valley University, also known as DelVal, you join the Aggie family. Our campus is home to passionate, intelligent students who are pursuing diverse majors and goals. Our caring community includes faculty, coaches and staff who are your mentors. Add our award-winning experiential learning program and you are headed for success upon graduation.

THE CORNERSTONE OF A DELVAL EDUCATION

100% of DelVal students graduate with real-world experience on their resume through our award-winning Experience360 program (E360). Based on the concept of science with practice, or learning by doing, E360 is much more than an internship program. You will:

4Explore career paths within your major

4Gain hands-on experiences in classrooms, laboratories and beyond

4Engage in leadership opportunities through athletics, student government, or one of our 70+ clubs and organizations

4Conduct research or independent study

4Intern at a top company in your field

100% REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE.

Our award-winning Experience360 program is based on the concept of science with practice, or learning by doing. Hands-on learning stimulates critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills. It engages multiple senses and reinforces neural connections increasing the likelihood of remembering information over the long term. Hands-on experience allows you to apply theoretical knowledge in realworld contexts, encourages innovation, creativity and team work, providing you with a taste of real-world challenges and solutions.

SMALL ANIMAL SCIENCE LAB

Animal science majors work hands-on with animals starting in year one. Our campus is comprised of 1,000 acres of living laboratories, and you can explore your passions in DelVal’s Small Animal Science Lab, the Swine Science Facility, Dairy Science Center, Livestock Breeding Center, Equine Center and Breeding Facilities, all located on main campus. Other majors have access to DelVal’s Media Lab and the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center.

Experiences in and out of the classroom will pave the way to your success.

BE A WILDLIFE WARRIOR.

MAJOR: Wildlife and Conservation Management

EXPERIENCE360: INTERNSHIP

AARK Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center: a non-profit wildlife rehabilitation and education center whose mission is to rehabilitate and release orphaned and injured native wildlife.

MINOR: Environmental Studies, Policy Studies, Education, Writing

STUDY ABROAD: Spring break trip with faculty to Camaquari Conservation Initiative in Costa Rica

CAREER EXPLORATION YEAR ONE: You will explore career paths in this major and think about your interests and goals.

INTERNSHIPS: wildlife centers, zoos, state parks, veterinary offices, DelVal’s apiary or The Roth Center for Sustainable Agriculture

RESEARCH: DelVal’s Gemmill Campus and outside organizations

BE A COUNSELOR.

AGGIE PRIDE

Be a student athlete! One in three students at DelVal participate in an intercollegiate sport.

MAJOR: Counseling Psychology

MINOR: Communication, Business Administration, Criminal Justice

CAREER EXPLORATION YEAR ONE: You will explore career paths in this major and think about your interests and goals

CAREER EXPLORATION AND INTERNSHIPS: behavioral health facilities, mental health private practices, school districts, county services

STUDENT CLUBS:

Gay, Lesbian or Whatever (GLOW)

Psychology Club

Students for Diversity

Student Government

EXPERIENCE360: HANDS-ON LEARNING

Faculty work with you one-on-one as you build your communication skills with mock client practice sessions.

COMMUNITY SERVICE SUCH AS: MANNA: Providing healthy meals to individuals with life-threatening illness.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: 70+ student clubs and athletics

BE A HORTICULTURALIST.

MAJOR: Horticulture, Agribusiness, Crop Science

HANDS-ON LEARNING: Explore in our state-of-the-art greenhouse complex and orchards.

MINOR: Agribusiness, Business Administration, Crop Science, Food Systems, Policy Studies

CERTIFICATES: Cannabis Studies, Horticultural Therapy, Organic Farming

CAREER EXPLORATION: DelVal’s Roth Center for Sustainable Agriculture or Department of Plant Science

INTERNSHIPS: arboretums, plant and garden centers, seed companies, state parks

EXPERIENCE360: INTERNSHIP

RESEARCH: Conduct cannabis and hemp research in the Cannabis Studies certificate program.

Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. Learn how to properly care for trees, identify trees, IPM practices, control invasive weeds, correct pruning techniques, skills in curation, propagation and project management.

70+ CLUBS

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: A-Day

Collegiate Farm Bureau

FFA

Food Industry Club

Horticulture Society

Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences

National Agri-Marketing Association

Plant Breeding Club

BE AN ENTREPRENEUR.

MAJOR: Business Administration

4 + 1 PROGRAM: Earn an MBA or Master’s in Management and Organizational Leadership with just one additional year of study.

EXPERIENCE360: INTERNSHIP

Interested in sports marketing?

Intern with one of Philadelphia’s legendary sports teams.

HANDS-ON LEARNING: Consult with a real start-up company in our Spark Bowl competition.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: DelVal Leadershape Institute

CAREER EXPLORATION AND INTERNSHIPS: professional sports; retail, food, research, insurance and finance companies; agribusiness and manufacturing

BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE WITH AN INTERNSHIP AT A TOP-NOTCH ORGANIZATION.

INTERNSHIPS AND EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES

Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

ACME Markets

Adelphi Research

Adventure Aquarium in Camden

Alta Genetics USA Inc.

Autism Cares Foundation

BAYADA Home Health Care

Bristol Myers Squibb

Campbell’s

Clemens Food Group

Dow Chemical Company

Elmwood Park Zoo

Godshall’s Quality Meats

Kellogg’s

Lloyd’s of London

Longwood Gardens

McCormack

Merion Golf Club

Mountaire Farms

National Aquarium in Baltimore

National Golf Links of America

National Museum of Natural History

National Park Service

Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.

Ocean Spray

Pearl S. Buck International

Penn Mutual Life Insurance

PennAg Industries Association

Pepsi

Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia Phillies

Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia Zoo

Smithfield Hog Production Division

Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (Panama)

Southwest National Primate Research Center

State Farm Insurance

Turkey Hill

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

United States Fish and Wildlife Service

United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania

USDA - Natural Resources

Conservation Service (NRCS)

USDA Farm Service

W. Atlee Burpee & Company

Wawa Bakeries

GRADUATE SCHOOL SUCCESS

DelVal graduates have been accepted to graduate programs at many universities including:

Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine

Delaware Valley University

Drexel University

Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine

Lehigh University

Mississippi State University, College of Veterinary Medicine

Montana State University

NC State University

Oklahoma State University

PCOM: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Royal Veterinary College

Tufts University

University College Dublin

University of Baltimore

University of Florida

University of Idaho, Veterinary Program

University of Missouri

University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine

University of Tennessee, College of Veterinary Medicine

Widener University

INTERNING WITH URBN.

MEET OUR INTERNS

URBN’s retail, restaurant and event venue, Terrain, opened summer 2023 providing paid internships in marketing, design services, green goods buying, customer service and café/events. Terrain will serve produce grown on our campus and students will have the opportunity for employment beyond internships at this campus location year round.

Austin ’23

Austin ’23

Marketing Internship, based at the Navy Yard

Marketing Internship, based at the Navy Yard

Annie ’23

As Terrain at Delaware Valley University opened its doors on campus, five DelVal students completed paid summer internships at the new DelVal location and at URBN corporate headquarters at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia. The DelVal partnership with URBN provides new opportunities for students to enjoy paid internships with a well-regarded $4.5B company right here on campus, or at corporate headquarters in Philadelphia.

Design Services Internship, based at Terrain at DelVal

Miranda ’23

Green Goods Buying Internship, based at the Navy Yard

Joseph ’23*

Customer Services Internship, based at Terrain at DelVal

Jen ’23*

Cafe/Events Internship, based at Terrain at DelVal

*Joseph and Jenn are 2023 graduates who enrolled in DelVal’s 4 + 1 program. They will earn their master’s degrees with just one additional year of study.

(pictured left to right)

EXPERIENCE ELEVATES SUCCESS.

Our students have success in the real world because they have already been there. Employers appreciate the hands-on learning that defines a DelVal education. That is why 94.4% of our students are employed, in service to our country or in graduate school within one year of graduation. Here are just a few examples of positions that recent DelVal graduates earned upon graduation:

Scientist at Merck & Co.

Audit associate at a major accounting firm

Zoo keeper at Erie Zoo Assistant superintendent at Saucon Valley Country Club

Producer for media and communications firm

Public policy intern

In vivo scientist for pharmaceutical company

Communications staff assistant at Michigan State Athletics

Strategic quality and process development food scientist

Biological science technician for the USDA Hospital technician

High school environmental science teacher

Necropsy technician for major laboratory

VETERINARY SCHOOL SUCCESS

At least 25 students from the classes of 2021 and 2022 have been accepted or are enrolled in veterinary school, including seven of the top 25 veterinary schools identified in 2023 by US News & World Report.

Auburn University

Tufts University

University of Pennsylvania

University of Missouri

Cornell University

University of Florida

University of Tennessee

MEET NINA

Nina graduated from DelVal in 2021 with a Bachelor’s in Animal Science (Pre-Veterinary) and minor in Equine Science. She is currently attending University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine where she is president of her class.

(Oh and that beautiful creature behind Nina is Caruso who calls our South Campus equine facility home.)

94.4% CAREER OUTCOMES RATE

JOIN OUR TEAM. JOIN OUR FAMILY.

At DelVal, our intercollegiate athletics programs will give you the chance to nurture your drive to excel. At the same time, you’ll gain the teamwork, leadership and time management skills that employers look for in any field.

24 INTERCOLLEGIATE TEAMS

DelVal student-athletes compete in the NCAA Division III Middle Atlantic Conference. This conference has one of the strongest, most competitive schedules in the country.

MEN’S TEAMS

BASEBALL

BASKETBALL

CROSS COUNTRY

EQUINE Hunt Seat*

EQUINE Dressage*

FOOTBALL

GOLF

LACROSSE

SOCCER

TRACK & FIELD**

WRESTLING

WOMEN’S TEAMS

BASKETBALL

CHEERLEADING

CROSS COUNTRY

EQUINE Hunt Seat*

EQUINE Dressage*

FIELD HOCKEY

GOLF

LACROSSE

SOFTBALL

SOCCER

TRACK & FIELD**

VOLLEYBALL

WRESTLING

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND GROUPS

The goal of these programs is to provide students with an enriched experience in the world of recreation. Students have the opportunity to engage in activities that will challenge their minds, spirits and bodies.

AGGIE SUCCESS

4160 ALL-AMERICANS

415 NCAA APPEARANCES

445 ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS

4552 MAC ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL RECIPIENTS (THE LAST FOUR YEARS)

45-STRAIGHT MAC FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

42 NCAA QUARTERFINALS APPEARANCES IN THREE YEARS

4LAUNCHED NCAA EMERGING SPORT OF WOMEN’S WRESTLING

DID YOU KNOW? DelVal was the winningest football team in the state of Pennsylvania in 2021.

ARCHERY CLUB

CARRIAGE DRIVING TEAM

DANCE TEAM

EQUESTRIAN – WESTERN

FUTSAL CLUB

ROCK CLIMBING CLUB

SOCCER CLUB

VOLLEYBALL

A GREAT PLACE TO CALL HOME.

Students are required to reside on campus for their first two years. We offer various residential options that will help you connect with the campus community while supporting your academic success throughout your DelVal career.

MEET MADISON

Madison conducted a student research project with Dr. Downs of the biology department. Together, they reviewed the comparative anatomical description of tristichopterid fossils from the Late Devonian Era. They created a description for a new species of Eusthenodon.

TALK ABOUT LOCATION.

In addition to being named by USA Today as one of the best small towns in the U.S., Doylestown combines classic architecture, history, and recreation with picturesque landscapes and desirable attractions.

WELCOME TO DOYLESTOWN

This is Fonthill Castle, the home of Henry Chapman Mercer a famed archaeologist, anthropologist, ceramicist, scholar and antiquarian. Mercer built Fonthill Castle both as his home and as a showplace for his art collection.

(Fonthill is one of two historic castles in Doylestown.)

Photo Credit: Visit Bucks County

SEPTA TRAIN

25 MILES TO PHILADELPHIA

70 MILES TO NEW YORK CITY

<2 HOURS TO THE JERSEY SHORE

IT’S GO TIME!

Plan Your Visit

There are regularly scheduled visit days as well as larger open house events during the year. We encourage you to visit and explore our beautiful campus in Doylestown, Bucks County, Pa. Visit our website for tools and information to help you plan your visit at delval.edu/visit.

Apply to DelVal

DelVal is on rolling admissions which means you may apply any time. Our admissions team is here to help you through the process. More at delval.edu/apply.

Apply for Financial Aid

You will be considered for a merit scholarship automatically when you apply. We offer generous, renewable scholarships and our dedicated financial aid team help you find additional, external scholarships to help cover the cost of your education. Learn more at delval.edu/finaid.

MEET HANNAH

In addition to being a Presidential Scholarship recipient and member of the women’s soccer team, Hannah worked in DelVal’s Center for Student Professional Development and served as social media coordinator.

$28,000 AVERAGE SCHOLARSHIP/GRANT AWARD

98% OF STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID

25+ MAJORS

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS AND SPECIALIZATIONS

Agribusiness (B.S.)

Agriculture and Food Marketing

Crops, Horticulture and Crop Production

Livestock, Dairy and Equine

Animal Science (B.S.)

Livestock Science and Management

Pre-Professional (Pre-Vet)

Biology (B.S.)

Botany

Environmental Biology

Microbiology and Biotechnology

Pre-Professional (Pre-Med)

Zoology

Business Administration (B.S.)

Accounting

Animal Center Management

General Business Management

Marketing

Sports Management

Chemistry (B.S.)

Conservation and Wildlife Management (B.S.)

Counseling Psychology (B.A.)

Criminal Justice (B.S.)

Crop Science (B.S.)

Dairy Science (B.S.)

Educational Psychology (B.S.)

English (Writing and Literary Studies, B.A.)

Writing and Publication

Environmental Science (B.S.)

Build Your Own

Habitat Management

Pollution/Remediation

Soils and Land Use

Water Quality/Watershed Management

Equine Management (B.S.)

Assisted Therapies

Business Management

Instruction and Training

Media and Communication

Equine Science (B.S.)

Breeding

Pre-Professional (Pre-Vet)

Food Science (B.S.)

Food Technology (B.S)

History, Policy and Society (B.A.)

Policy

Public History

Horticulture (B.S.)

Cannabis

Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A./B.S.)

Landscape Architecture (B.S.)

Landscape Design/Build (B.S.)

Build Your Own

Construction Management

Design

Entrepreneurial

Plants and Ground Management

Media and Communication (B.A.)

Nutrition Science (B.S.)

Secondary Education (B.S.)

Agriculture

Biology

Chemistry

English

General Science

Mathematics

Social Studies

Small Animal Science (B.S.)

Sustainable Agriculture Systems (B.S.)

Turf Management (B.S.)

Zoo Science (B.S.)

Undeclared/Undecided

PRE-PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Allied Health

Dentistry

Medicine

Veterinary Medicine (see Biology, Animal Science and Equine Science)

4 + 1 PROGRAMS

Qualified students my start taking graduate courses during their undergraduate years which allows them to earn master’s degrees in these programs with just one additional year of study.

Agribusiness Management (M.S.)

Business Administration (MBA)

Criminal Justice (M.A.)

Master’s of Healthcare Administration (MHA)

Management and Organizational

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MEET OUR ROCKSTARS!

Hear why students are choosing DelVal in our episode of the TV series, “The College Tour.” Watch the episode at delval.edu/TheCollegeTour!