Benefits and
Program Overview
Applying and
Admission
Financial Questions
What
Happened to the Parallel Program?
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Benefits
and Program Overview
What are some of
the benefits of the Associate Degree Program?
The
program is designed to ensure preparedness for further study at
UD. The curriculum has been carefully planned to encourage
successful completion of the Associate Degree Program and to ensure a
smooth transition to a bachelor's degree program. Advisement and
assistance to students are available
through staff of the Associate in Arts Program, and support is offered
in math and writing. Strengths of the program include
•
Small class sizes
•
Close faculty contact
•
Curriculum structured to help students prepare for an eventual major
•
Learning community concept built into the program with students
clustered in their courses
•
Freshman Seminar in the first
semester, designed to strengthen academic skills
•
Tuition substantially reduced from UD Newark tuition
• Generous financial aid, including SEED Scholarships
If I enroll in the
UD Associate Degree Program, will I be a University of Delaware student
or a Delaware Tech student?
Both.
The Associate Degree Program is administered by UD, the
courses are UD courses taught by UD faculty,
and the courses appear on
a UD transcript. Delaware Tech is providing the classroom
space
and some administrative and support services. Students carry ID cards
from
both institutions and are eligible to participate in student activities
offered
by both schools.
Will I be able to play sports
or participate in other activities at UD?
All activities at UD are open to Associate in Arts students, except for
participation in NCAA-sanctioned sports. Under an NCAA ruling
regarding "home campus," Associate in Arts students are not eligible to
play on sanctioned Delaware Tech sport teams or on sanctioned
teams at UD. However, Associate in Arts students may participate in
intramural and recreational or "club" sports at UD.
Associate in Arts students may also participate in UD Marching Band and
other UD music ensembles, can be members of registered student
organizations at UD, can pledge a UD sorority or fraternity, can use
the UD library and other UD facilities, can attend films and other
events on main campus, can sign up for bus trips and can participate in
UD Study Abroad and Service Learning opportunities. In short, the
only exception for participation in UD activities is NCAA-sanctioned
sports. And, Associate in Arts students may also use recreational
facilities at Delaware Tech, and participate in Delaware Tech student
activities.
Who teaches the
courses for the Associate Degree Program?
UD faculty teach the courses. The courses
are the same courses taught on the Newark campus.
If I enroll in the
Associate Degree Program, will I have to stay there for a full two
years before moving
to the Newark campus?
Associate Degree Program students are expected to remain in the program until the completion of all 60
credits of the requirements. For most full-time students,
completion of the requirements will take two years. Earlier relocation to Newark is
not possible
- students must complete the entire 60-credit curriculum and earn the
Associate
in Arts degree in order to be eligible to relocate to Newark. We expect you to
make the commitment to complete the degree in exchange for the
discounted tuition for the Associate in Arts Program.
Can
I take some classes on the Newark campus while enrolled in the
Associate in Arts Program?
Associate in Arts students are not permitted to register for courses in
Newark during the fall and spring semesters (Marching Band is the only
exception). However, Associate in Arts students are eligible to
take classes in Newark during winter and summer sessions. Note that
tuition for Newark courses taken during winter and summer sessions will
be at the full Newark rate.
If I earn an
Associate in Arts degree, what major will be on my diploma?
The
Associate in Arts degree is a general degree in the liberal arts; it
does not have a specific major attached to it. Upon completion of
the Associate in Arts degree, students can choose to continue toward a
bachelor's degree in a specific major. (And actually, UD does not
list majors on ANY diploma, even for four-year degrees. Only the
name
of the degree is listed - Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, etc.).
What majors can I
pursue as a student in the Associate Degree Program?
You
won't have a major while in the Associate Degree Program itself (see
previous question) – you
will make the choice of a major when you move to Newark after
completing the AA
Degree. The Associate Degree Program is designed to lead toward
a major that is declared as you enter the junior year. Please see the page
"Continuing toward a bachelor's degree at UD" for complete information.
What if I want to
start my major right way, while still attending at a Delaware Tech site?
A
possible alternative for students who wish to pursue a major that is
not part of the Associate Degree Program might be one of the Connected
Degree Programs offered jointly by Delaware Tech and the University
of Delaware. Students who pursue a Connected Degree start their
college career in an Associate Degree program offered by Delaware Tech,
taking Delaware Tech courses taught by Delaware Tech faculty.
Students
who complete the Delaware Tech Associate Degree and meet other
requirements for entry may transfer to UD with junior status.
Delaware Tech and UD currently offer Connected Degrees in
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Criminal Justice
- Early Childhood Education
- Electrical
Engineering
- Engineering
Technology
- Fitness Management
- Food and Agribusiness Management
- Health Behavior Science: Fitness Management
Concentration
- Human Services
- Mathematical Sciences BA or BS
- Mathematical Sciences Secondary Education
- Medical Technology
- Nursing
Additional
agreements are currently under negotiation between the two
schools.
Please see http://www.dtcc.edu/connecteddegree/
for more information.
If I'm accepted
into the Newark campus, can I choose to enroll at one of the Associate
in Arts sites instead?
Some
Delaware students who are accepted into a four-year Bachelor's degree
program in Newark may choose their early courses from those offered
by the Associate Degree Program in Dover, Georgetown or Wilmington,
rather
than in Newark. This may be possible even if the student's major
is not one that is formally included as one of the tracks in the
Associate
Degree Program, but students must realize that in such a case, their
course
selections will be limited and they may need extra time to complete
their
degree. In addition, candidates for four-year degrees should be
aware that they will charged full UD tuition, not the discounted
tuition for the Associate in Arts Program, and they will not be
eligible for SEED Scholarships.
Students should make their intentions known as soon as
possible,
so that they can work with an advisor to map their course selections
and
develop a timetable for moving to the Newark campus for completion of
their
degree. In most cases, we recommend
that students who are admitted to Newark should enroll there.
Applying
and Admission
How do I apply to the Associate Degree Program?
Applications are submitted through the UD Office of Admissions, either online or
using the paper application available from the Admissions Office.
Please call 302-831-8125 if you wish to have a paper application
mailed to you. The deadline for applications for fall
admission is the preceding
January 15.
I know that I want to enter the Associate in Arts
Program.
Can I apply directly to it?
Yes. The supplement to the common application allows student to choose the AA Program.
If I apply to
Newark,
is there a chance I will be placed in the Associate Degree Program
instead?
Yes.
Although the majority of Delaware residents who apply
to UD will be offered admission to Newark, there will be a number of
students
who will be offered admission to the Associate Degree Program instead,
if
the Associate Degree Program offers them a better chance for academic
success.
The letter of admission will specify the program that you are
being
offered admission to. If you are offered admission to the Associate in Arts
Program,
you will have an opportunity in April to attend an information session
at
the Wilmington, Dover, or Georgetown campus, so that you can ask
questions
before making your decision on whether the Associate in Arts Program is
the
right choice for you.
What are the
admission requirements for the Associate Degree Program?
Like
all UD applications, applications for the Associate Degree Program are
reviewed individually and many factors are considered in the decisions;
however, the academic preparedness of the student is of utmost
importance. In making admissions decisions, we place a great
emphasis on the rigor of a student's high school curriculum, the total
number of academic units earned (especially in the senior year), and
the student's trend in grades. Such issues as a student's GPA and
standardized test scores are important but are not the only deciding
factors.
I would like to start the Associate Degree
program in spring, not fall. Is that possible?
A limited number of students may be admitted for spring enrollment in
the Associate Degree Program, based on the number of seats available.
We anticipate that the majority of students will enter in fall,
and we plan course seats accordingly.
I have transfer credits from
another school. Can I use these credits toward the Associate in
Arts Degree?
UD accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited institutions, as
long
as the courses were completed with grades of C or higher. Up to
29
transfer credits may be applied toward the Associate in Arts Degree;
however, we prefer that transfer students
enter
with no more than 12 credits from another institution. In many cases, the Associate
Degree
Program might not be the best choice for a transfer student. The
Associate
in Arts Program has a highly structured curriculum through which
students
move in groups, and it might be difficult to mesh transfer work from
another
school with this structure. The suitability of the Associate
Degree
Program for a prospective transfer student will depend on the number of
credits
already earned, the nature of the courses taken, the student's intended
major,
and other factors including the student's academic performance at the
previous
school. Prospective transfer students are encouraged to consult
the
UD Admissions Office before submitting an application.
After I complete
the Associate Degree, will I have to submit another UD application if I
intend
to move to Newark for the bachelor's degree?
No, it is not necessary for Associate in Arts graduates to submit a
second
application to UD. Associate in Arts graduates are guaranteed
admission
to a certain set of bachelor degree majors at UD.
A simple, online change of major form is all that is required. If you
intend to enter a major not associated with the
Associate
in Arts Program, our advisors will steer you through the internal change-of-major process for applying for admission to
that
major - the exact process and requirements vary for each major.
Financial
Questions
How much is tuition for the Associate in Arts
Program?
Tuition and fees are posted on the
UD Billing and Collections website at http://www.udel.edu/bill_coll/fees.html.
The tuition and fees are subject to change annually. Books and
supplies
are additional. These tuition and fees do not apply to the Online
Associate in Arts Program for distance learners, which has a
separate fee structure.
Does the Delaware SEED
Scholarship
apply to the UD Associate Degree Program?
Yes, the Delaware SEED Scholarship can
be used to cover tuition for the
UD
Associate in Arts Program, as long as the student meets other
qualifications
(see next question).
What are the qualifications
to
receive a Delaware SEED Scholarship?
Eligibility requirements are covered in full on the UD SEED website -
please see www.udel.edu/associateinarts/SEED
Can I use a SEED
scholarship
to attend UD in Newark?
No. The legislation that enabled SEED Scholarships specifies that
the
funds can be used at UD only for the Associate in Arts Program, and
this
program is not offered in Newark.
How do I apply for a SEED
Scholarship?
Application procedures are covered
in full on the UD SEED website - please see www.udel.edu/associateinarts/SEED
I'm a returning adult
student.
Will I qualify for a SEED Scholarship?
Unfortunately, no. The legislation that enabled SEED Scholarships
specifies
that students must enroll in the Associate in Arts Program at UD no
later
than the fall immediately following their high school graduation.
How can I learn more about
SEED
Scholarships?
Please see the UD SEED website at www.udel.edu/associateinarts/SEED
and visit the State of Delaware's SEED
Scholarship website at http://seedscholarship.delaware.gov/
What Happened to the Parallel Program?
I was interested
in taking
courses through the Parallel Program. Is that still
available?
Parallel
Program has been fully replaced by the Associate Degree
Program, as of fall of 2004.
Why did UD replace
the Parallel Program with the AA Program?
The
Parallel Program offered a menu of courses that students could
choose on an "a la carte" basis, but was not structured to lead
to
a college degree. While many students were eventually able to
earn
a UD degree after beginning in the Parallel Program, many more did
not. The Associate in Arts Program provides an attainable degree
option – the
2-year Associate in Arts degree -- that can be a valuable educational
goal in itself or can be an intermediate goal, bridging the period
between
matriculation and the completion of a four-year baccalaureate
degree.
Additionally, UD has made a commitment to facilitate students’ seamless
transition from the Associate in Arts Program to a large number of
bachelor degree options at UD, therefore increasing the educational
opportunities
for Delaware students. The Associate Degree Program is designed to
ensure
that more students can complete their degree in a timely
fashion.
Are other programs
offered in Southern Delaware affected by this change?
Other
programs traditionally offered in Southern Delaware will continue as
before. These programs include Academic Challenge for high school
students, four-year bachelor degree completion plans (such as Criminal
Justice, Elementary Teacher Education, and Agriculture and Natural
Resources),
Professional and Continuing Studies, and a selection of graduate
programs.
The University's offerings through the College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment at the
Hugh
R. Sharp Campus in Lewes are unaffected by the change. Also, the
University
will continue to offer programs for the agricultural community through
its
Research and Education Center in Georgetown. The Southern Delaware
Academy
of Lifelong Learning will continue its programs, coordinated through
its
office in Lewes.
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