Academic Units and University-wide Offices

There are seven colleges in the University that administer academic degree programs. Six of the seven colleges (Agriculture and Natural Resources; Arts and Sciences; Business and Economics; Engineering; Health Sciences; Human Services, Education and Public Policy; and Marine and Earth Studies) offer both undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Colleges are organized by schools, departments, institutes and centers.

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Department of Animal and Food Sciences

Department of Plant and Soil Sciences

Department of Bioresources Engineering

Agricultural Experiment Station

Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology

Cooperative Extension System
Departrment of Food and Resource Economics    
 
College of Arts and Sciences
Arts & Humanities
Department of Art Department of Philosophy
Department of Art Conservation Department of Theatre
Department of Art History Center for American Material Culture Studies
Department of English Museum Studies
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures University Gallery
Department of Music Winterthur Program in Early American Culture
Social Science and History
Department of Anthropology Center for Drug & Alcohol Studies
Department of Communication Disaster Research Center
Department of History History Media Center
Department of Military Science - Army ROTC Jewish Studies Program
Department of Political Science & International Relations Legal Studies Program
Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Program
Area Studies Programs: African; Continental European; East Asian; Latin American Associate in Arts Program
Black American Studies Program Women's Studies Program
Natural Science and Mathematics
Department of Biological Sciences Department of Psychology
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry Bartol Research Institute
Department of Computer and Information Sciences Center for Applied Science & Engineering in Rehabilitation
Department of Geography Cognitive Science Program
Department of Geology Delaware Geological Survey
Department of Linguistics Environmental Science Program
Department of Mathematical Sciences Institute for Transforming Underduate Education
Department of Physical Therapy Medical Scholars Program
Department of Physics & Astronomy    
 
Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics
Department of Accounting and Management Information Systems Department of Finance
Department of Business Administration Delaware Small Business Development Center Network
Department of Economics John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance
 
College of Engineering
Department of Chemical Engineering Air Force ROTC Program
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Center for Composite Materials
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Center for Molecular and Engineering Thermodynamics
Department of Materials Science & Engineering Delaware Center for Transportation
 
College of Health Sciences
Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences School of Nursing
Department of Medical Technology    
 
College of Human Services, Education, and Public Policy
Department of Fashion & Apparel Studies Center for Energy & Environmental Policy
Department of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management Center for Historic Architecture & Design
Department of Individual and Family Studies Delaware Center for Teacher Education
School of Education Delaware Education R&D Center
School of Urban Affairs & Public Policy English Language Institute
Center for Applied Demography & Survey Research Institute for Public Administration
Center for Community Research & Service Mathematics & Science Education Resource Center
Center for Disabilities Studies    
 
College of Marine and Earth Studies
Center for Remote Sensing Center for the Study of Marine Policy

The Delaware Biotechnology Institute is a multidisciplinary, state of the art center engaged in research, education and economic development. The Institute, which is a unit of the University of Delaware, represents a partnership among the State's academic institutions, the State of Delaware, and representatives of the private sector.

The University Library includes the Hugh M. Morris Library and four branch libraries. The library collections parallel the University’s academic interests and support all disciplines.

The Office of Undergraduate Studies integrates University-wide undergraduate programs and enhances programs, curricula and resources associated with the major components of the Delaware undergraduate signature experience. It is composed of the following units: Honors Program, University Advisement Center, Center for Teaching Effectiveness, the Undergraduate Research Program, the Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program, and the Freshman Year Experience which is part of the general education initiative.

The Office of Graduate Studies coordinates the admission and policy administration for all graduate students at the University. The Foreign Students and Scholars Services office is part of the Office of Graduate Studies and provides assistance to all international visitors and students to the University.

The Center for International Studies promotes study abroad programs and interdisciplinary international research and curriculum development, serving as an advocate for international activities, events, and awareness at the University.

The Division of Professional and Continuing Studies extends the University’s academic resources throughout the state and beyond through credit courses, certificate programs, non-degree short courses, public lectures, distance learning, academy of lifelong learning, program development, and conferences.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions coordinates the recruitment and admission of undergraduate students at the University. Additionally, it provides assistance to the students through the Office of the Registrar, Office of Financial Aid and Academic Services Center.

The Division of Student Life through the efforts of its various departments including Residence Life, Career Services, Counseling and Student Development, University and Student Centers, Students Health Services, Student Services for Athletes, and Campus Life Office provides a broad range of programs, activities, facilities, and services to enhance the campus environment.

The Office of Information Technologies which includes Users Services; Media Services; Network and Systems Services; System Security , Access and Help Services; and Management Information Services provides computing services and support to faculty, staff and students at the University.

The Office of Women's Affairs advocates for women and promotes awareness and understanding of issues that impact directly on women faculty, staff, and students.

The Office of the ADA (Disability Services) is the designated office that determines eligibility for services, determines reasonable accommodation and develops plans for the provision of such accommodation for students, faculty and staff with a disability.

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