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How to Apply How to Apply

 

Graduate programs at the University of Delaware each have their own unique admission requirements, funding options, deadlines, review processes and decision timelines. Understanding how your program of interest structures each of these areas is key to having a productive and positive applicant experience. Please read carefully the information contained on the webpages below and thank you for considering the University of Delaware as your partner in education.

Update as of September 1, 2011.

International Students Campus Life Funding Resources Academics

    Resources
  • Graduate Application
  •    • Frequently Asked Questions
  •    • Application Deadlines
  •    • Application Fee
  •    • International Applicants
  •    • Transcripts
  •    • Recommendations
  •    • Test Scores
  •    • Resume
  •    • Personal Statement
  •    • Writing Samples
  •    • Supplemental Documents
  • Tuition Charges
  • Categories of Admission
  • Accepting Financial Support
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Graduate Application

The University of Delaware's graduate application system is designed to put the applicant in control of not only the application but all documents associated with that application. You should have no need to send a single item by mail during the applicant stage. Self-managing your own application in this way is possible because we have designated areas within the application where each required document should be uploaded.

We invite you to begin, continue or check the status of your graduate application to the University of Delaware.

Reminder: Because programs require a completed application to be filed by a clearly stated deadline do not wait until the program's deadline to find you cannot submit because you have not uploaded or attached all required items. Identify your recommenders and prepare your documents well in advance so you are ready to submit in a timely fashion.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. I am interested in the University of Delaware Graduate School. Can you please send me information about your programs?

Because the University of Delaware offers over a hundred master and doctoral programs, each department responds to its own inquiries. To look up which department can answer your specific program-related questions and send you brochure materials, click here to contact a specific department or college.

2. How much is the application fee?

For the 2012-2013 application season the application fee is $75.00. Waiver categories are listed on the Application Fee webpage. If you feel you qualify for one of the categories you will find waiver instructions at the end of the application.

3. Can I apply for more than one degree program?

Yes. Each application must be submitted separately (typically you do not need to file a separate application for each concentration within a single graduate program but check with your program of interest to be sure).  Each application must contain separately uploaded materials and separately created/submitted recommendations.  You will need to click the "Create Account" button each time you wish to submit a new application.

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4. What is the most common mistake made by graduate applicants?

By far, the most common error is not preparing application documents far enough in advance of stated deadlines. Click here to find out the current application deadlines .

5. How do I go about completing my application?

Read about each of the required documents here:

International Applicants (if applicable) Resume
Transcripts Personal Statement
Recommendations Writing Samples (if applicable)
Test Scores (if applicable) Supplemental Documents (if applicable)


It is expected that you will take the time needed to prepare a scanned or pdf version of your Resume, Personal Statement, transcripts (unofficial) , writing sample (if applicable) and supplemental documents (if applicable) so that each item can be uploaded into the application at the designated area.  

 

 

6. What if I don't own a scanner?

You can take your documents to a nearby business center and ask that your documents be scanned and sent to your e-mail address. Also, most libraries have scanners available. You can then attach your documents directly to your application.

7. My document is scanned, etc. but I am experiencing difficulty uploading it. Who can assist me?

We offer extensive support via our Technical Support link. You can find the Technical Support link after signing into your application. Once you click on the Technical Support link at the bottom of your application status page, you can click "Submit a Ticket" and even attach the document that is causing you difficulty. Response time is typically 48-72 hours. Unfortunately, Technical Support is not able to assist with further directions on how to reduce the file size. If you are unable to reduce the file size into 2.5 MB or lower, please send the file to gradadmissions@udel.edu and ask for instructions on how to proceed.

8. My recommenders are experiencing difficulty uploading their letter through the Recommender Module. Who can assist them?

When your recommenders login to their instructional webpage, there is a link on the upper right hand side called "Need Help?". This is their link for technical support. If needed, they can submit their letter to technical support and they will upload the letter for your recommender.

9. I've submitted my electronic application. Where should I mail official transcripts?

Do not mail official transcripts during the applicant stage. If your department of interest indicates to the central office that they have an interest in offering you admission, the central office will insert the appropriate conditions for verifying your documents. The Office of Graduate and Professional Education will call into question the veracity of any document submitted to our office. We regularly verify transcripts with the issuing institution. If any material is found to have been altered or falsified in the finalization process, we reserve the right of expulsion.

10. My status page says that my transcripts are "Received (Not Official)." What does that mean?

A graduate department's faculty admission committee will use "Received (Not Official)" transcripts for its review. Do not send transcripts by mail.  If you sent them by mail you will not see them updated to official until after a decision has been posted to your application Status Page.

11. How can I change something on the application that I submitted online?

Changes cannot be done once the application has been submitted. Corrections can only be made by one of our admission specialists. Please email gradadmissions@udel.edu with the following information:

1. Full Name (as you entered into the application)

2. Date of Birth

3. The section of the application in which the change to be made is located

4. The change that you would like to make

12. I attended a previous institution under my maiden name. Will this cause a problem with my application?

Yes, it can slow down the matching process. The best thing you can do to avoid such delays is to inform your previous institution of your new/married name. That way, your educational documents will always be issued under your new/married name.

13. How do I submit test scores (GRE, TOEFL, GMAT)? How do I even know whether they are required?

Most graduate departments require a GRE or GMAT, but not all.  Please check your program’s website to determine what test scores, if any, are required of their applicants.  If the GRE or GMAT are required, you may review information about how to submit those test scores here.

 

If you are an International applicant, proof of English proficiency is required, and waivers are only authorized under strict exceptions.  You can read more about the University requirements for English proficiency here.

14. I requested my GRE and/or TOEFL scores from ETS two weeks ago. Why haven't they shown as "received" on my status page?

Our experience is that it takes 3-4 weeks from the time an applicant requests scores for us to receive them from ETS. If it has been that length of time, the next most common error is the applicant mistakenly placed the wrong date of birth or gender when entering test information. Please check your test report to see if this has caused an error in downloading your scores.

15. When will I know if I have been admitted or rejected?

Each graduate program has its own admissions committee. Each admission committee reviews their applications at different times. When a decision is posted you will receive an e-mail notice to check your application’s Status Page.  At that time, you will see a link which says “click here to view your application decision.”  The main office cannot tell you when a graduate program will make decisions.

16. Why was I not accepted to the University of Delaware graduate program to which I applied, even though I meet all of the requirements for admission?

Admission to graduate programs at the University of Delaware is selective and competitive based on the number of well-qualified applicants and the limits of available faculty and facilities. Those who meet the minimum academic requirements are not guaranteed admission as the University receives many more applications to graduate programs than slots available. The graduate admission committees review multiple items in making their decisions to determine who will be a good fit for the program. If you wish to be considered for a different program after receiving a rejection notice, you will need to file a new application with new documents.

17. Although I was not accepted to my first-choice program, I would like my application transferred for consideration to another department or re-activated for a future term.

Once an action (such as a rejection) has been taken on an application, it cannot be transferred or re-activated. A new application must be filled with all new documents.

Application Deadlines

What is an application deadline?
A graduate application deadline can have different meanings at different institutions and across different graduate programs.  Here is what a graduate application deadline means at the University of Delaware:

  1. Application deadlines are set by the graduate programs.
  2. The deadline applies to the term (semester/year) to which you have applied. 
  3. For most programs the deadline represents the final date by which a completed application (meaning all associated, required documents) must be received and ready for their review.
  4. While most programs begin reviewing completed applications the day after their deadline there are a few programs that make their decisions on a rolling basis (as soon as any application is complete for a particular term).  The only way to know which method your program of interest follows is to check their website directly.

If you are applying for a joint or dual degree follow the program deadline that is the earliest date.

Represents the general application deadline
If you wish to be considered for assistantships or fellowships AND there is a date in RED, all of your application materials must be received by the date in RED. If there is no date in RED, use the general application deadline.

Accounting

Fall : March 31- International applicants
  July 1- Domestic applicants

Spring: September 30 - International applicants
  December 1 - Domestic applicants

Note: These deadlines apply to both full-time and part-time applicants. After March 15 and December 1, we will continue to consider only part-time applicants on a space-available basis.

Agricultural and Resource Economics

Fall: February 1 & July 1

Spring: October 1 & December 1

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Agricultural Education

Fall: April 2

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: March 1

Animal and Food Science

Fall: February 1 & July 1

Spring: December 1

Summer: June 1

Applied Mathematics

Fall: February 1 & July 1

Spring: December 1

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Art Conservation

Fall: January 15

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Art History

Fall: January 1

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Bioinformatics

Fall: May 20 & July 1

Spring: October 1 & December 1

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Bioinformatics & Computational Biology

Fall: May 1 & July 1

Spring: October 1 & December 1

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Biological Sciences

Fall: January 15 & April 15

Spring: October 1 (US citizen only)

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Biological Sciences/Business Administration

Fall: January 15 & April 15

Spring: October 1 (US citizen only)

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Biomechanics and Movement Science

Fall: July 1

Spring: December 1

Summer: April 1

Bioresources Engineering

Fall: July 1

Spring: December 1

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Biotechnology

Fall: February 15
        July 1 (space available basis)
        May 1 International Application Date

Spring: October 15
              December 1 (space available basis)

Business Administration

Fall: February 1 & June 1

Spring: December 1

Summer: May 1

Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering / Business Admin.

Fall: January 9

Spring: Please contact department

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Fall: February 1

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Civil and Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering / Business Admin. , Civil Engineering-Applied Sciences

Fall: February 1 & July 7

Spring: December 1

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Communication

Fall: February 1 & May 1

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Computer and Information Sciences

Fall: February 1 & July 1

Spring: October 1 & December 1

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Criminology

Fall: February 1

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Dietetic Internship Certificate Program

Fall: February 15

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Disaster Science and Management

Fall: February 1 & April 15 / July 1(Part-time)

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Economics

Fall: February 15 & July 1

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Economics / Business Admin.

Fall: February 1 & June 1

Spring: November 15 & December 1

Summer: Please Contact Department

Economic Education

Fall: February 1

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Economics and Entrepreneurship for Educators

Fall: Not applicable at this time

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: between January 2 & March 31

Education - Ph.D.

Fall: December 15

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Educational Leadership- Ed.D.

Fall: February 28

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Education - Educational Technology

Fall: April 1

Spring: November 1

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Education - Exceptional Children and Youth

Fall: April 1

Spring: November 1

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Education - Exceptional Children and Youth plus Certification

Fall: Not applicable at this time

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: February 15

Education - Instruction

Fall: April 1

Spring: November 1

Summer: February 1

Education - Reading

Fall: March 1

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Education - School Leadership

Fall: Not applicable at this time

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: February 28

Education - School Psychology

Fall: January 15

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Education - Teaching

Fall: Not applicable at this time

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: February 1

Education - Teaching English as a Second Language

Fall: April 1

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Fall: February 1

Spring: November 1

Summer: Not applicable at this time

English

Fall: January 1
        May 1 (For holders of external grants, U.S. military academies, and local                     schoolteachers funded by their districts)

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Entomology and Wildlife Ecology

Fall: February 1

Spring: November 1

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Energy and Environmental Policy

Fall: February 15

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Evaluation

Fall: Not applicable at this time

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Exercise Science

Fall: July 1

Spring: December 1

Summer: April 1

Fashion Studies

Fall: February 1 & July 1

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Fashion Studies - Certificate Program in Socially Responsible and Sustainable Apparel Business

Fall: July 1

Spring: January 1

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Finance

Fall: January 15 - International applicants
         March 15 - Domestic applicants

Spring: October 1 - International applicants
               December 1 - Domestic applicants

Fine Arts - MFA

Fall: February 15

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Foreign Languages and Literatures

Fall: February 1 & July 1

Spring: December 1

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Foreign Languages and Pedagogy

Fall: February 1 & July 1

Spring: Please contact department

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Geography

Fall: February 1 & July 1

Spring: December 1

Summer: April 1

Geology

Fall: Feb 15

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Health Promotion

Fall: July 1

Spring: December 1

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Historic Preservation

Fall: February 1 & April 15 / July 1(Part-time)

Spring: December 1

Summer: Not applicable at this time

History

Fall: January 15

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Hospitality Information Management

Fall: March 15

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Human Development and Family Studies

Fall: February 1

Spring: Please contact department

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Human Nutrition

Fall: July 1

Spring: December 1

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Information Systems and Technology Management

Fall: May 1

Spring: November 1

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Liberal Studies

Fall: July 1

Spring: December 1

Summer: April 1

Linguistics and Cognitive Science

Fall: February 1 & May 1

Spring: November 1 M.A. only

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Marine Management

Fall: February 1 & July 1

Spring: Please contact department

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Marine Policy

Fall: February 1 & July 1

Spring: Please contact department

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Marine Studies

Fall: February 1 & July 1

Spring: October 1 & December 1

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Materials Science and Engineering

Fall: February 1

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Mathematics

Fall: February 1 & July 1

Spring: December 1

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Mechanical Engineering

Fall: January 15 & July 1

Spring: Please contact department

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Music

Fall: February 15 & August 1

Spring: December 1

Summer: May 1 (Summer start is only available for teaching concentration)

Nursing (MSN)

Fall: March 1

Spring: October 1

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Nursing Science (PhD)

Fall: May 1

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Ocean Engineering

Fall: March 1 & July 1

Spring: October 1 & December 1

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Oceanography

Fall: February 1 & July 1

Spring: October 1 & December 1

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Organizational Effectiveness, Development and Change

Fall: February 1 & April 1 – International applicants

        February 1 & June 1 – Domestic applicants  

Spring: October 1 – International Applicants

             December 1 – Domestic Applicants 

Summer: April 1 – Domestic Applicants only

Operations Research

Fall: February 1 & April 1

Spring: October 1 & December 1

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Physical Therapy

Fall: Not applicable at this time

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: October 15, Dec 1 (early admission) / January 15 (general admission)

Physics and Astronomy

Fall: February 15 & May 1

Spring: November 1

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Physiology, Applied

Fall: February 1

Spring: October 1

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Plant and Soil Sciences

Fall: July 1

Spring: December 1

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Political Science and International Relations

Fall: February 1 & May 15

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Preservation Studies

Fall: February 1

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Psychology

Fall: January 7

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Public Administration

Fall: February 1 & April 15 / July 1(Part-time)

Spring: December 1

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Public Horticulture

Fall: Not applicable at this time

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: November 15

Sociology

Fall: February 1

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Software Engineering

Fall: July 1

Spring: Please contact department

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Statistics

Fall: February 1 & July 1

Spring: Please contact department

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Theatre

The next opportunity to apply for this program will be for Fall 2013 consideration.

Urban Affairs and Public Policy

Fall: February 1 & April 15 / July 1(Part-time)

Spring: December 1

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Water Science & Policy

Fall: July 1

Spring: December 1

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Wildlife Ecology

Fall: February 1

Spring: Please contact department

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Winterthur program in American Material Culture

Fall: January 15

Spring: Not applicable at this time

Summer: Not applicable at this time

Application Fee

For the 2012-2013 application season the application fee is $75.00.  Waiver categories include those who have participated in the following programs: 

  • Delaware Biotechnology Institute Gradwav Program (more info)
  • Educational Advancement Alliance (EAA)
  • Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP)
  • McNair Scholar
  • National Name Exchange
  • NIH-INBRE Internship Program
  • NSF-EPSCoR Internship Program
  • NSF-Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
  • Project 1000 Scholar
  • UD’s Arts and Humanities Summer Institute
  • UD’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Summer Institute
  • UD's NUCLEUS Program
  • Age 60 and over. (Please attach proof of age)

If you feel you qualify for one of the categories you will find waiver instructions at the end of the application. 

International Applicants

The University of Delaware is a highly ranked research University. As such, our master and doctoral degrees attract students from around the world. Please read these special instructions carefully to understand our online application process:

Applicant phase

Applicants to a University of Delaware graduate program must possess (or be in the final year of completing) a U.S. equivalent bachelor’s degree.

 

Do not mail any paper documents.

 

Do not mail any paper recommendation forms (You can read more about our electronic recommendation process here).

 

Do not mail transcripts or diplomas during the application phase. Here are some helpful details about creating and uploading international transcripts and diplomas:

 

All applicants must scan and upload copies of their transcripts / consolidated statement of marks / earned diplomas.  Uploads are unofficial but are used by our graduate programs for their applicant review process.  A graduate department's faculty admissions committee will use "Received (Not Official)" transcripts for its review. If your department of interest indicates to the central office they have an interest in offering you admission, the central office will insert the appropriate conditions for verifying your documents. The Office of Graduate and Professional Education will call into question the veracity of any document submitted to our office. We regularly verify transcripts with the issuing institution. If any material is found to have been altered or falsified in the finalization process we reserve the right of expulsion.

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When creating a scan or pdf of academic transcripts, please follow these guidelines:

  • Do not include any coursework earned at the high school level (typically before the age of 17).
  • Do not include non-academic credentials such as “first place in business school.”  This is not considered an academic transcript and should be uploaded into a separate area of the application.
  • There should be no single scan / pdf larger than 5 pages.
  • You should include the earned diploma/certificate in the scan, if possible.
  • If available, include the grading scale page from the back of the transcript.
  • You should create your scan / pdf for each degree separately. If you earned more than one degree at the same institution, you must separate them by degree to create separate scan / pdf documents.
  • Do not scan using high resolution.
  • If the scan is too dark or otherwise illegible, the time needed to contact you for a more legible scan will significantly delay the review of your application.
  • If you have followed all these guidelines, but still have difficulty with your upload, please forward your document to Technical Support. See FAQs for instructions on how to contact Technical Support.


English Proficiency

TOEFL Requirement

  • The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is the standard University requirement to show proof of English language proficiency. The University of Delaware sets the following minimum scores:
  •    
    TOEFL paper-based: Minimum score of 550 (600 for some programs)
    TOEFL IBT: Minimum score 79 (100 for some programs)
       
  • Applicants are encouraged to provide scores from the Test of Spoken English (TSE) as well as this is a key component of the TOEFL.
  • To find out if your graduate program of interest has a higher minimum score, please contact that department directly.
  • A waiver of the TOEFL exam is only allowed when:
    • A degree has been earned in a country where English is the primary language.
    • A degree has already been earned in the United States.
  • TOEFL scores are valid for two (2) years. Official scores are only marked as received when received directly from ETS. The ETS University of Delaware code is 5811. Always list the department code as 01.
  • Self reported or unofficial scores can be reported via the central office for viewing by the graduate department – but will not be marked as official on the applicant’s status page.
IELTS Alternative
  • Some graduate programs will accept IELTS in place of the TOEFL. Please check with your department of interest.
  • The minimum IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score is 6.5 overall with no individual sub-score below 6.0.
  • The same policies for the TOEFL above are relevant for IELTS.
  • IELTS should arrive from IELTS International and be sent directly to our office at: Office of Graduate and Professional Education, 234 Hullihen Hall, Newark, DE 19716.
TOEFL - IELTS Score Comparison Table
  • Here is an abbreviated and unofficial TOEFL / IELTS comparison table:
TOEFL
ibt Score
IELTS Bank
 
0-31 0-4  
32-34 4.5  
35-45 5  
46-59 5.5  
60-78 6  
79-93 6.5 University minimum unless otherwise stated by program
94-101 7  
102-109 7.5 Required by some programs
110-114 8  
115-117 8.5  
118-120 9  

 

Applicant decisions

Each graduate program reviews their own applicants at varying times. When a graduate department informs the central office they wish to admit an applicant to their program, the central office begins the transcript verification process. If any academic document is found to be incomplete or unofficial the applicant will receive a letter of conditional admission (or a direct communication if there is something else of greater concern). When a decision is posted you will receive an e-mail notice to check your application’s Status Page.  At that time, you will see a link which says “click here to view your application decision.”  The main office cannot tell you when a graduate program will make decisions.


Confidential financial information form

Only applicants who receive an offer of admission to a UD graduate program will be required to complete the UD graduate confidential financial information form. Admitted students will be instructed on submitting this form directly to the Office for International Students and Scholars.

How to finalize academic documents as a condition of acceptance

If you have received a letter of conditional acceptance based on finalizing International academic credentials, please read this section carefully:

 

  1. Proof of an earned, U.S. equivalent University level bachelor’s degree:
    • You must provide proof that they possess the equivalent of a U.S. equivalent bachelor’s degree.
    • Proof of this University bachelor’s degree can only be considered if it is issued and mailed directly from the Records Office of the issuing University. Proof of an earned degree submitted in any other way can only be determined upon arrival and inspection.
    • If proof of degree is not issued in English directly by the institution then the applicant must provide a notarized translation of the earned degree.
    • If you have not yet earned your bachelor's degree:
      Many graduate applicants are still enrolled in final University courses when applying to graduate school. Such an applicant can be considered for a conditional acceptance only. The condition of providing final proof of an earned bachelor's degree must be satisfied before beginning graduate coursework at the University of Delaware.
  2. Academic Records / Consolidated Mark Sheet / Statement of Marks
    • You must provide an academic record listing every course taken at the University level.
    • Academic records must be issued and mailed directly from the Records Office of the issuing University. Records submitted in any other way can only be determined upon arrival and inspection.
    • If your academic records are issued in a language other than English a literal word-for-word English translation must be provided as an addition to the original language.
    • Fraudulent Documents – The Office of Graduate and Professional Education will call into question the veracity of any document submitted to our office. We regularly verify transcripts with the issuing institution. If any material is found to have been altered or falsified we reserve the right of expulsion.

Transcripts

Do not mail official transcripts during the applicant stage.  You should visit the Registrar's page of your home institution to print an unofficial copy to create your scan or – if your home institution does not provide this service – ask for a student copy to create your scan.  Do not have official transcripts mailed at the applicant stage.  If your department of interest indicates to the central office that they have an interest in offering you admission, the central office will insert the appropriate conditions for verifying your documents. The Office of Graduate and Professional Education will call into question the veracity of any document submitted to our office. We regularly verify transcripts with the issuing institution. If any material is found to have been altered or falsified in the finalization process, we reserve the right of expulsion. 
Here are important notes for creating and uploading your documents: 

  • Applicants who previously attended the University of Delaware should go the UD Registrar's page to print an unofficial undergraduate transcript and upload into their graduate application.

  • Uploaded documents must be in .DOC, .XLS, .WPD, .RTF, .PDF, or .TXT format.

  • Documents that are password-protected or that contain macro viruses cannot be uploaded.

  • You will need Adobe Reader 6.0 or higher to download, view and print PDF files. While PDF files should work with most other PDF viewers, we can only guarantee full compatibility and support for Adobe Reader 6.0 or higher.

  • The most common problem experienced when uploading documents is size. A document can be no larger than 2.5 MB. If your file exceeds that file size, you may want to try to reduce the file size by scanning at a lower resolution. Unfortunately, Technical Support is not able to assist with further directions on how to reduce the file size. If you are unable to reduce the file size into 2.5 MB or lower, please send the file to gradadmissions@udel.edu and ask for instructions on how to proceed.

  • If the scanned documents are too light, too dark, or otherwise illegible, the time needed to contact you for a more legible scan will significantly delay the review of your application.

  • U.S. undergraduate transcripts are usually less than five (5) pages long for each degree earned. However, some international transcript documents need more special instructions when creating the scan / pdf.
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    Fraudulent Documents

    The Office of Graduate and Professional Education will call into question the veracity of any document submitted to our office. We regularly verify transcripts with the issuing institution. If any material is found to have been altered or falsified, we reserve the right of expulsion.

    Recommendations

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    The University of Delaware’s graduate programs have moved toward exclusive use of electronic recommendation submissions. Exceptions can only be authorized by a direct communication from a UD graduate department.  Because UD requires the completion of a specific grid of questions by a recommender, we also cannot accept any third-party recommendation service or any individual letters already in the applicant’s possession.

    How many recommenders will I need?

    The majority of graduate programs at the University of Delaware require three (3) recommenders. There are a handful of programs that require only two (2), and those should be listed on the program’s admissions requirements website. Regardless, you will be prompted to enter the appropriate number of recommenders once you begin this process.

    Who should I request as recommenders?

    Each program wants to see recommendations from different types of individuals. Again, this is most often posted directly on the graduate program’s admissions website. If the website does not have it stated, please contact the graduate program of interest.

    How the online recommendation process works:

    The Recommendations module within the application is unique in that you can sign up your recommenders, send off the e-mail links, continue to re-send the links yourself, change your recommenders and, finally, see when the recommender completed the form via your status page – all before you click the final “Submit” button on your application. 

    Note:  After you click the final “Submit” button, you can continue to have all the features described above except changing a recommender.  After submission you must contact our office to make this substitution or make any other changes to your application.  This is why it’s best to collect your recommendations prior to clicking the submit button on your application.

    Helpful tips to successfully receive your recommendations: 

    • Be sure you have spoken with your recommender first to see what their preferred e-mail address is for use in completing graduate recommendations.
    • Double check the e-mail address you entered for spelling errors.
    • Please note that notification emails will indicate "University of Delaware - Office of Graduate and Professional Education" as the sender but will come from support@applyyourself.com . If they use a spam-blocking tool, please ask them to add this email address to their list of known/safe addresses.
    • Because you are able to re-send links yourself, use this function in moderation.  You won’t want to annoy your recommender by re-sending them the link too many times.
    • If your recommender remains unresponsive, you may need to substitute a different recommender.  This is why it’s best to collect your recommendations prior to clicking the submit button on your application.

    Test Scores

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    Applicants should request all official test scores be reported directly to the University of Delaware.

    GRE test scores (including Subject Test Scores, if required)

    The most important thing to know about the GRE at the University of Delaware is that it is an admission requirement set by the graduate programs themselves.  If you would like to know whether your particular program of interest requires a GRE and/or what scores they consider acceptable for consideration, please check the program’s website.

    Once you have determined if the GRE is required, you can see a new table comparing “old” GRE scores with the “new” GRE scores.

    Finally, please know that the ETS University of Delaware institution code is "5811." YOU ONLY NEED TO SUBMIT THE UNIVERSITY CODE OF 5811. NO DEPARTMENT CODE IS NEEDED FOR OUR INSTITUTION. 

    GMAT test scores (if required)

    View the GMAT® Program Code List or request for official test scores online at mba.com.
    GRE & GMAT test scores are only valid for five years from the test date until the date your application is received.
    Waiver of these tests can only be made by a request from the faculty admission committee to the central graduate admissions office at the time of acceptance.

    TOEFL/IELTS Test Scores

    TOEFL Requirement
    • The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is the standard University requirement to show proof of English language proficiency. The University of Delaware sets the following minimum scores:
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      TOEFL paper-based: Minimum score of 550 (600 for some programs)
      TOEFL IBT: Minimum score 79 (100 for some programs)
         
    • Applicants are encouraged to provide scores from the Test of Spoken English (TSE) as well as this is a key component of the TOEFL.
    • To find out if your graduate program of interest has a higher minimum score, please contact that department directly.
    • A waiver of the TOEFL exam is only allowed when:
      • A degree has been earned in a country where English is the primary language.
      • A degree has already been earned in the United States.
    • TOEFL scores are valid for two (2) years. Official scores are only marked as received when received directly from ETS. The ETS University of Delaware code is 5811. Always list the department code as 01.
    • Self reported or unofficial scores can be reported via the central office for viewing by the graduate department – but will not be marked as official on the applicant’s status page.
    IELTS Alternative
    • Some graduate programs will accept IELTS in place of the TOEFL. Please check with your department of interest.
    • The minimum IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score is 6.5 overall with no individual sub-score below 6.0.
    • The same policies for the TOEFL above are relevant for IELTS.
    • IELTS should arrive from IELTS International and be sent directly to our office at: Office of Graduate and Professional Education, 234 Hullihen Hall, Newark, DE 19716.
    TOEFL - IELTS Score Comparison Table
    • Here is an abbreviated and unofficial TOEFL / IELTS comparison table:
    TOEFL
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    0-31 0-4  
    32-34 4.5  
    35-45 5  
    46-59 5.5  
    60-78 6  
    79-93 6.5 University minimum unless otherwise stated by program
    94-101 7  
    102-109 7.5 Required by some programs
    110-114 8  
    115-117 8.5  
    118-120 9  

     

    Resume

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    A resume, or curriculum vitae, documents your prior work experience, publications, honors and awards received, and a summary of your educational credentials.

    Every applicant is required to submit a resume.

    Personal Statement

    Every applicant is required to submit a personal statement. The personal statement is generally 1-5 pages and is your opportunity to share relevant information about yourself, your goals, and why you would make a good match for the particular graduate program to which you are applying. Some programs ask that you address particular questions as your personal statement. Please check below to see if your program requires this. 

    Program Specific Questions

    Agricultural Education
    1. Why do you wish to become a teacher of Agriscience?
    Art History
    1. What are your research interests and professional objectives? How will studying at the University of Delaware help you to pursue them?
    2. How have your education and extra-curricular experiences prepared you for graduate studies in Art History? In your response, you may wish to discuss a recent book you read, a museum exhibition you visited, or a work experience you had and explain how it shaped your ideas about Art History and your interest in pursuing a graduate degree.
    Arts and Humanities Summer Institute (AHSI)
    1. What are your educational/professional objectives and how will your participation in the Arts and Humanities Summer Institute help you achieve these objectives? Please include any plans for graduate school. The response to this essay is your personal statement.
    2. Please tell us about the art, art history and English courses you have taken to date or are taking now. Please include course titles, but tell us more than we will know from reading your transcript about your interest in these courses, any research projects you might have done, and the relationship between this coursework and your educational/professional goals.
    3. Submit a 10-15 page critical writing sample. If interested in a Masters in Fine Arts also submit 3-10 images of recent art work.
    4. Who recommended that you participate in this summer institute? Will this person be writing a letter of recommendation for you? If no one recommended that you participate in this program, how did you hear about it?
    Biological Sciences
    1. What scientific research experience have you had?
    2. What are your research interests and long-term professional objectives?
    3. What specific attributes of our Department make you feel that it would be a good place for you?
    Business Administration (MBA)
    1. Getting your message across to prospective customers is a key element of a business plan. Please critique our effort to market the University of Delaware MBA programs by using specific examples of where and how you heard about our program (e.g., specific radio station, internet site, publication, TV station, etc.) and honestly assess how effective that vehicle was in drawing you to apply for admission. What are some strengths of these marketing efforts and what could be done better? What is the best way to reach prospective students like you? We are looking for insightful, specific and brief essays.
    2. What are your vocational objectives and how will your proposed plan of graduate study relate to them?
    Chemistry and Biochemistry
    1. What are your primary area(s) of interest - analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic, or physical?
    Communication
    1. Upon what past experiences and interests do you base your present decision to apply for admission to the graduate program in Communication?
    2. What is your definition of Communication in the context of your interest area?
    3. How does study for the M.A. in Communication in our department fit into your short- and long-term goals and career aspirations?
    4. Is there any other information, not covered elsewhere in your application, which you would like to share with the department's Graduate Admissions Committee?
    Disaster Science and Management
    1. What are your vocational objectives and how will your proposed plan of graduate study relate to them?
    2. Within your major field, are there special areas of interest to you? Please explain.
    3. Are there any special circumstances related to your academic record that you feel we should know about?
    Education (PhD)

      Applicants should introduce themselves and discuss educational and career goals related to the Ph.D. in Education program and how this program is a good match for their interests. Applicants should identify their area of specialization and potential research interest. While there are no requirements set by the School of Education, personal statements are generally 2-5 pages in length.

    Education - Educational Leadership (EdD) with Administration and Policy (ADPO) Concentration

      Please answer the following three questions (about 200 – 300 words per question is sufficient). Your responses to these questions are important.

       

    1. The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership requires that candidates be involved in planning and implementing a series of initiatives targeted at specific improvement needs that candidates identify and in which they may exercise leadership. Describe the contexts and responsibilities in your current position which would allow you to exercise leadership.
    2. Identify two or three areas that you would be interested in studying that you perceive as improvements needs in your school or district.
    3. Explain your career interests and goals. Here are questions to consider: Do you aspire to a particular position of leadership or envision yourself in a different position in the next 3-5 years (school or district level)? What areas of responsibility or management do you consider appealing? What do you consider some of your strongest areas of knowledge and skill and in what areas would you like to learn more and grow professionally?
    Education - Educational Leadership (EdD) in Curriculum and Technology Concentration

      As part of the application process for admission into the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership program (Curriculum and Technology concentration), candidates are asked to submit an essay. The purpose of this writing exercise is to enable the screening committee to assess your ability to identify a problem of significance to you and your organization or profession, organize the problem into logical components for investigation, develop strategies for approaching the problem, and plan feasibly how to reduce or solve the problem. An appropriate length for your essay is 900 to 1200 words. You are encouraged to cite relevant research literature and document your sources. The questions and issues that your essay must address are posed as follows:

       

    1. Explain why you are applying to this particular program, that is, why do you want to be admitted to the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership?
    2. Describe a problem in your area of interest that typifies the kind of issue that you would like to pursue as a leadership professional.
    3. What are some questions that you would address in order to formulate your approach to reducing or solving this problem?
    4. How would you go about planning or figuring out your proposed solution?
    5. Please note that the topic you choose for this writing exercise does not commit you to researching that particular problem as part of your doctoral program, should you be accepted. It is recognized that your doctoral coursework will expand your horizons. Nevertheless, you should choose an authentic topic, meaning one in which you are truly interested.

    Education - Exceptional Children and Youth (MEd)

      Applicants should prepare a personal statement that discusses educational and career goals related to the M.Ed. in Exceptional Children and Youth program and how this program is a good match for their interests. Applicants should identify their area of specialization.

      In addition to the general personal statement, applicants should complete one of the following additional essay requirements:

       

    1. Select an important problem facing individuals with disabilities or the schools, teachers, or other people who work with them and propose a solution to this problem; or,
    2. Describe an experience in your own life that influenced your decision to work with individuals with disabilities; or,
    3. Upload a brief paper that you submitted in a recent education course to your application file.
    Education - Reading (MEd)

      Applicants should write a personal statement of goals and objectives that should (a) clearly describe why the applicant wishes to pursue a M.Ed. in Reading and Reading Specialist certification and (b) indicate and explain any areas of special interest.

      Applicants should also submit a writing sample on an important topic in the field of reading education. This essay is in addition to the statement of goals and objectives outlined above. The applicant should address one of the following topics in a brief essay of 500 words or less: a) Describe an issue in literacy education which you would like to learn more about in your coursework; OR b) Describe an experience in your own life that influenced your decision to become a Reading Specialist. Alternatively, the applicant may submit a brief paper that was submitted in a recent education course.

       

    Education - School Leadership (MEd)

      What personal or professional experiences motivate your ambition to become a school leader? How do/will those experiences motivate you to excel in this academic program?

    Education - School Psychology (MA)
    1. What qualities and experiences do you have that should help make you an excellent graduate student and school psychologist?
    2. What are your career objectives and how will obtaining your degree in school psychology from the University of Delaware contribute to them?
    3. Are there any special circumstances related to your academic record that you feel we should know about?
    Education - Teaching (MAT)

      Your personal statement is a very important part of the application and is read with great care. It is highly recommended that you invest ample time in composing this statement and include enough detail to communicate your fit with the M.A.T. program. Your statement should address three areas.

    1. It should highlight your views of the teaching profession and describe your philosophy of teaching and learning. For example, what do you believe the role of the classroom teacher is? What type of environment must a teacher provide to optimize student learning? How do you think students best learn the material within your content area? Are there specific skills, strategies or habits of mind that students must learn and understand to be successful in your content area? How can you help students to develop these critical processes?
    2. It should describe why you have selected a teaching career and what talents and abilities you bring to the teaching profession.
    3. It should provide any other information about you, your specific interests, and/or your record that you believe is important for the admission committee to know.
    Education - Teaching English as a Second Language (MA)

      You should present a carefully planned and written statement of one to two pages in length describing what led you to pursue a degree in TESL, any past work in TESL or TEFL, your expectations of the University of Delaware M.A. in TESL program, and how you intend to use the degree to fulfill your professional career or further educational aspirations. Please include additional information you feel important for the graduate committee to know about you. If you are currently registered in a graduate program at this or another university, please explain why you wish to leave. The personal statement must be submitted electronically as part of the admissions application.

    Energy and Environmental Policy

      MEEP applicants: Please submit a 1,000-word statement indicating your research interest.

      Ph.D. applicants: Please submit a 1,000-1,500 word statement indicating your research interest.

    English
    1. What are your intellectual objectives and how will your proposed plan of graduate study relate to them? (The response to this essay is your "Personal Statement.")
    2. Within English studies, are there areas of special interest to you? Please explain.
    3. How will the resources at the University of Delaware (faculty and otherwise) help you to achieve your objectives and pursue you areas of interest?
    Entomology
    1. Draft a personal statement that addresses the following questions.  What scientific research experience have you had and what are your research interests?  What are your long-term professional objectives and how would this graduate degree help you to achieve them?
    2. Describe any special circumstances related to your academic record, such as low GPA or low GRE scores, that you think the admissions committee should consider?
    Finance
    1. What are your career objectives and how will an MS in Finance help you achieve your goals?
    Historic Preservation
    1. What are your vocational objectives and how will your proposed plan of graduate study relate to them?
    2. Within your major field, are there special areas of interest to you? Please explain.
    3. Are there any special circumstances related to your academic record that you feel we should know about?
    Hospitality Information Management
    1. What are your future professional goals and how would this graduate degree help you to achieve them? (The response to this essay is your " Personal Statement.")
    2. Within the hospitality field, are there areas of special interest to you?
    3. Are there special circumstances related to your academic record, such as low GPA or low GRE/GMAT scores that you feel we should know about?
    Liberal Studies

    Submit a 3-5 page essay about your intellectual interests and life experiences and how you think these can be developed in the MALS program.

    Material Science and Engineering
    1. What is your main area of research interest - soft materials, hard materials, or composite materials? If relevant, please also indicate specific faculty with research that is of interest to you.
    2. What are your vocational objectives and how will your proposed plan of graduate study relate to them? (The response to this essay is your "Personal Statement.")
    Nursing (MSN)
    1. Upon what past experiences and interests do you base your present decision to apply for admission to the graduate program in Nursing?
    2. How does study for a MSN in your program of interest in the School of Nursing fit into your short- and long-term goals and career aspirations?
    3. How will the resources at the University of Delaware (faculty and otherwise) help you to achieve your objectives to become successful in your program of interest?
    Nursing (PhD)

    Please submit a statement in five pages or less addressing the following:

    1. What is your research area/topic of interest? Use the literature to provide an explanation about what is known about this topic and why additional research needs to be done in this area. Based on your review of the literature, propose three research questions that you would like to explore in doctoral studies.
    2. What are your professional objectives? How will resources (i.e., faculty, other) at the University of Delaware help you to achieve your objectives and pursue your area of interest? Which School of Nursing faculty member would best fit as your mentor? Why?
    3. How have your education, prior research experience and professional and/or personal activities and achievements prepared you for doctoral studies in Nursing Science? Cite specific examples.
    Organizational Effectiveness, Development and Change
    1. What are you vocational objectives and how will your proposed plan of graduate study relate to them?
    2. Describe a particularly challenging experience, and how you handled that experience.
    3. Are there special circumstances related to your academic record that you think we should consider?
    Physiology, Applied
    1. What scientific research experience have you had?
    2. What are your research interests and long-term professional objectives?
    3. Are there special circumstances related to your academic record that you feel we should know about?
    Preservation Studies
    1. A summary of intended dissertation research and the relation of this topic to existing UD expertise and resources should be incorporated into your personal essay in addition to a suggested list of courses taken from the online UD course listings.
    2. Your personal essay should also discuss areas of interest, intellectual goals, and how this program would be seen to meet these goals. Applicants must demonstrate prior background work, especially in their Master’s-level study, that will enable them to successfully complete graduate-level courses and conduct graduate-level research on the proposed dissertation topic.
    Public Administration
    1. What are your vocational objectives and how will your proposed plan of graduate study relate to them?
    2. Within your major field, are there special areas of interest to you? Please explain.
    3. Are there any special circumstances related to your academic record that you feel we should know about?
    Urban Affairs and Public Policy
    1. What are your vocational objectives and how will your proposed plan of graduate study relate to them?
    2. Within your major field, are there special areas of interest to you? Please explain.
    3. Are there any special circumstances related to your academic record that you feel we should know about?
    Water Science & Policy
    1. What are your specific research and educational goals?
    2. What are your long-term professional career objectives?
    3. How do you see this program assisting you with achieving your objectives?
    4. What is the name of the faculty member (affiliated with the program) who has agreed to be advisor?
    Wildlife Ecology
    1. Draft a personal statement that addresses the following questions.  What scientific research experience have you had and what are your research interests?  What are your long-term professional objectives and how would this graduate degree help you to achieve them?
    2. Describe any special circumstances related to your academic record, such as low GPA or low GRE scores, that you think the admissions committee should consider?

    Writing Samples

    The following programs require a writing sample be submitted as part of their application for admission:

    • Art History (MA and PhD) - Click here for instructions.
    • English (MA and PhD) - Click here for instructions.
    • Fashion Studies (MS) - Click here for instructions.
    • Foreign Languages and Literature (MA) - Click here for instructions.
    • Foreign Languages and Pedagogy (MA) - Click here for instructions.
    • History (MA and PhD) - Click here for instructions.
    • Liberal Studies (MA) - Click here for instructions.
    • Linguistics and Cognitive Science (MA) - Click here for instructions.
    • Linguistics (PhD) - Click here for instructions.
    • Preservation Studies (PhD) - Click here for instructions.

    If you wish to know what each graduate program is looking for in terms of content, please visit their website or contact them directly.  Once your writing sample is ready, please upload your writing sample directly into your graduate application in the area called “Additional Document Uploads”

    Supplemental Documents

    The following programs require a unique supplemental document be submitted as part of their application for admission:

    • Art Conservation (MS) - click here for instructions
    • Art History (MA and PhD) - click here for instructions
    • Education:  Instruction (MI) - click here to download this supplemental document.
    • Education: Teaching (MAT) - click here to download this supplemental document.
    • Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS. PhD) - click here for instructions
    • Fine Arts - click here for information on using slideroom to upload your portfolio.
    • Mechanical Engineering (MEM, MSME, PhD) - click here for instructions
    • Nursing - upload your nursing license as your supplemental document.
    • Physical Therapy – click here to download this supplemental document (
    • Public Administration (MPA) - click here to download this supplemental document.
    • Urban Affairs and Public Policy (MA and PhD) - click here to download this supplemental document.

    All supplemental documents should be uploaded directly into your graduate application in the area called “Additional Document Uploads” prior to submitting your application.

    Tuition Charges

    Tuition rates for all students can be found by clicking here:  http://www.udel.edu/finaid/rates.html

    Information on tuition rates as they apply to funding offers for the 2011−12 academic year can be found at: http://www.udel.edu/gradoffice/polproc/index.htm

    U.S. citizens may apply for Stafford Loans. You must file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) no later than March 15 (February 1st is preferred) with the Financial Aid Office (302-831-8761) to be considered for a Federal Stafford Loan.

    International Students: See www.udel.edu/ofs/information/costs.html for more information.

    Categories of Admission

    1. REGULAR STATUS: is offered to students who meet all of the established entrance requirements. Individuals who apply during the final year of undergraduate or current graduate work and are unable to supply transcripts showing the conferral of the degree will be admitted pending the conferral of the degree. Evidence of the earned degree must be provided prior to the first day of classes in the term of admission.

    2. CONDITIONAL ADMISSION: is offered when transcripts or test scores must still be verified by the Office of Graduate and Professional Education. The conditions of acceptance must be satisfied prior to beginning graduate coursework at the University of Delaware.

    3. PROVISIONAL ADMISSION: is offered to students who are seeking admission to a degree program but lack specific prerequisites needed in the major department. Students with provisional status are not eligible for assistantships or fellowships until the provision has been met.

    4. NONDEGREE ADMISSION: may be offered to students who apply too late to submit standardized test scores but have supplied an official transcript. Test scores must be submitted and accepted by the department by the end of the first semester to be eligible to continue in a degree program.

      Nondegree status is also offered to students who wish to work to earn graduate credit with graduate status but do not intend to work for a degree (e.g., certificate programs). Transcripts and GRE scores are required for admission.

    5. VISITING SCHOLAR ADMISSION: is offered to students who wish to transfer graduate credits to another institution. A letter from the student's graduate dean or registrar certifying good academic standing is accepted in lieu of the transcripts and GRE scores. Visiting scholar status is generally limited to a period of two years and is a non-degree status.

    6. DEFERRED ADMISSION: An offer of admission with financial support is made only for the semester and year stated in the acceptance offer letter. Acceptance of the offer may not be deferred, except with explicit permission from the academic department. Otherwise, an accepted applicant who must postpone acceptance of an offer of admission may only request that their application be reactivated for consideration the following year. As always, the applicant must notify the graduate office by the admissions deadline to reactivate the application.

    Accepting an Offer of Financial Support

    An applicant who receives an offer of financial support is required to reply in writing by April 15. Earlier communication of an applicant's decision is encouraged and appreciated by the faculty.

    Acceptance of an offer of financial support (such as a graduate scholarship, fellowship, traineeship, or assistantship) for the next academic year completes an agreement that both student and graduate school expect to honor. If a student accepts an offer before April 15, and subsequently desires to withdraw that acceptance, the student may submit in writing a resignation of the appointment at any time through April 15.

    However, an acceptance given or left in force after April 15 commits the student not to accept another offer without first obtaining a written release from the institution to which a commitment has been made.

    Further information is available through the Council of Graduate Studies.

    *All funded students are subject to a criminal background check http://www.udel.edu/HRSystemsAdmin/cbc.html


     

     


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