Activities and Support

Helping graduate students grow and succeed

There are a variety of activities for students and sources of support. Current students should watch for emails and postings announcing group meetings.

UASA--the Urban Affairs Student Association

The UASA offers social and professional development activities such as the annual friends and families picnic, and happy hours. The UASA also offers representation to the administration during faculty meetings.

Thesis and dissertation group

Students discuss the challenges of writing theses and dissertations and share resources.

Ph.D. research group

Ph.D. students have the opportunity to meet as a group with faculty to navigate the road to successful research.

Advisors

All students are assigned faculty academic advisors from whom to seek academic and career advice. In addition, research assistants have a research assistantship supervisor who can also be an excellent resource. Course instructors are also eager to provide help when possible.

Contemporary Issues Colloquium Series

Contemporary Issues in Urban Affairs and Public Policy is offered in the fall while Contemporary Issues in Public Administration is of fred in the spring. Both series bring in cutting-edge academics and practitioners to discuss relevant issues. Students may take these courses for credit, but any interested student, faculty or community member is welcome to attend. Watch for emails and signs about the schedule.

Activities/Opportunities

Pi Alpha Alpha	UD hosts a chapter of the national honor society for Public Affairs and Administration. The top ten graduating MPA students are invited to join in the spring before they are due to graduate.
Delaware Association for Public Administration (DAPA)	Many students are involved in this professional organization. DAPA sponsors an annual award.
National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA)	The M.P.A. program is fully accredited by NASPAA and student travel to the annual conference is often supported.
Urban Affairs Association	UD is home to the UAA and many students receive support to attend the annual meetings.
Fellowship semester	Continuing students may apply to receive a fellowship semesterduring which they may conduct research or study abroad.
International study trip in January	Past destinations of this optional two-week study trip have been The Netherlands, as well as Germany and Italy.
Honor’s Day awards Ceremony	Held in May, this is our students opportunity to be recognized for superior academics as well as exceptional public service.
Urban Affairs and Public Policy Alumni Association (UAUA)	The UAUA, our alumni association, sponsors opportunities for students and alumni to interact. Each spring there is an alumni lecture and reception to which the entire SUAPP community is invited.

Center organizations and resources

GRASOrg--CCRS student organization
EEPSA--The Energy and Environmental Policy Student Association
IPA mentor-in-chief (Lisa Moreland)

Campus-wide resources

Writing center
Student Health Center
Center for counseling and Student Development
Fitness Center
Career Services Center
Center for Black Culture
Registered Student Organizations (campus organizations)

Community Resources

Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League (MWUL) Young Professionals Group

School of Urban Affairs & Public Policy
184 Graham Hall | University of Delaware | Newark, DE 19716
phone 302 831 1687 | e-mail suapp@udel.edu | fax 302 831 3296