We've been waiting for you!
The New Student Orientation (NSO) staff is pleased to welcome you to the University of Delaware! NSO's primary goal is to provide you and your family with the information and tools you need to explore UD's offerings, access important resources, learn about a wide range of activities and programs, and discover what it means to be a "Fightin' Blue Hen."
We hope this site will be your road map to a successful transition to the University. It is filled with important information about NSO and the University, including important updates about tasks you'll need to complete before arriving on campus.
We look forward to meeting you soon!
- NSO 2013
June 18 - July 17 - Register for NSO in your Blue Hen Home portal
- ISO 2013
August 23 - Questions about NSO or ISO?
Call (302) 831-3313 or email newstudentorientation@udel.edu
What is New Student Orientation?
New Student Orientation (NSO) is a one-day program, covering important topics such as student life, academics and registration, and safety and well-being. During your NSO day, you will meet your new classmates; learn about your College; receive academic advisement from a faculty member or graduate student to register for your first semester courses; obtain your student ID card; and interact with the orientation staff.
For students entering UD in the fall of 2013, NSO will take place weekdays beginning Tuesday, June 18 through Wednesday, July 17. The NSO Registration Form will open in enrolled students' My Blue Hen Home portal by May 10, 2013.
It is mandatory for every new student to attend NSO, but if for some reason you are unable to attend on the available dates, please refer to the instructions on your NSO registration form in your My Blue Hen Home portal. In addition, refer to the New Student Checklist and Resources pages for information about how to prepare for your transition to UD.
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Transfer Students
For transfer students entering UD in the fall of 2013, NSO is offered on Wednesday, July 3, Friday, July 12, and Tuesday, July 16. You will receive a mailing with details about NSO beginning in May. Even though you may have attended orientation at your previous institution, you must attend NSO at UD to learn about our campus's resources, meet with an academic advisor in your College, and interact with other incoming transfer students.
Your day on campus for NSO begins promptly at 8:30am in the Trabant University Center , located at 17 West Main Street, Newark, DE 19716 (be sure to enter to correct city and zip code when using a GPS device) and ends by 4:00pm. Plan to arrive in Trabant between 7:45 and 8:15am to check in at the NSO registration table for your day's materials and to enjoy a light breakfast (i.e. bagels, muffins, fruit, and coffee or tea) before NSO begins.
Parking for NSO is only available in the Trabant Garage, adjacent to the Trabant University Center.
Once your enrollment deposit is processed, log into your My Blue Hen Home portal and click on the "Register for New Student Orientation" link in your checklist in order to register for NSO. Once the registration form opens, read the instructions and, most importantly, select one of the listed dates for your College and major in the "Orientation Date" section. You may change your date up to two business days prior to your selected date. If you are unable to attend NSO on one of the available dates listed, please select the option "Need to Speak with NSO Staff." We will attempt to schedule you for an alternate date, but your options may be very limited due to advisor availability. Please make every effort to select one of the listed dates on the registration form.
In addition, you must use the NSO Registration Form to register any parents or guests who plan to attend NSO with you. Additional information about the Parent & Guest Orientation is found on the For Parents page. The student and parent & guest orientation programs are completely separate, but occur concurrently. The non-refundable event fee per guest is $35.
Each new student is billed a one-time, non-refundable $120 fee for NSO, regardless of program attendance. This fee will appear on your first semester bill.
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International Students
For first year international undergraduate students entering UD in the fall of 2013, International Student Orientation (ISO) is offered Friday, August 23. You will receive an electronic mailing with details about ISO in June 2013. ISO is mandatory for all new UD international students.
All new undergraduate international students must attend ISO. We recommend that you arrive on campus at least one day in advance to get settled and recover from the jet lag associated with travel. Once you arrive on campus, you must also check in at the Office of International Students and Scholars. Be sure to visit their website for additional information.
Your day on campus for ISO begins promptly at 9:00am in the Trabant University Center, located at 17 West Main Street, Newark, DE 19716 (be sure to enter to correct city and zip code when using a GPS device) and ends by 3:00pm. Plan to arrive in Trabant between 8:30am and 9:00am to check in at the NSO registration table for your day's materials and to enjoy a light breakfast (i.e. bagels, muffins, fruit, and coffee or tea) before ISO begins.
Parking for ISO is only available in the Trabant Garage, adjacent to the Trabant University Center.
To register for ISO, log into your My Blue Hen Home portal and click on the "Register for New Student Orientation" link in your checklist. Once the registration form opens, read the instructions and, most importantly, select the listed date for ISO under the "Orientation Date" section. If you are unable to attend ISO on August 23. please select the option "Unable to Attend NSO" and a member of the NSO staff will email you with additional instructions.
In addition, you must use the NSO Registration Form to register any parents or guests who plan to attend ISO with you. Additional information about the Parent & Guest Orientation is found on the For Parents page.
Each new student is billed a one-time, non-refundable $120 fee for ISO, regardless of program attendance. This fee will appear on your first semester bill.
Welcome to the UD Family!
As the parent or family member of a new student, we recognize that the transition to the University of Delaware can be both exciting and stressful. We have created an orientation program just for you with important information to put your mind at ease and answer your questions, as well as prepare you to be the University's partner in promoting your student's independence and success.
Your orientation will be completely separate from your student's NSO, but the programs occur concurrently. Your day on campus for NSO begins in the Trabant University Center at 8:30am and ends by 4:30pm. Parking for NSO is only available in the Trabant Garage, adjacent to the Trabant University Center.
During NSO, you will have the opportunity to hear from a variety of faculty, staff and students about important processes, policies, resources and activities for your student. In the right hand box, click on the Sample Parent Schedule for a snapshot of what your day may include when attending NSO.
In order to attend NSO, your student must register each guest by completing the New Student Orientation (NSO) Registration Form, accessed through your student's My Blue Hen Home portal. Each new student is billed a one-time, non-refundable NSO fee of $120, regardless of program attendance, on their first semester tuition bill. The non-refundable event fee per guest is $35, payable through the NSO Registration Form by credit card or online check. There is no fee for guests under the age of 10; however, NSO might not be appropriate for siblings and young children as the program is designed for new college students and parents.
Additional information about your student's NSO and upcoming NSO dates are detailed here.
First Year Experience
All first-year students participate in a First Year Experience (FYE). The FYE Program is designed to help you succeed both academically and socially in your first year at UD. It will help you feel more at home on our campus while meeting other first year students, and learning about resources at UD.
