Freshman Admissions

If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) or comparable tests and recieved official scores, you may earn UD credits that will count towards your graduation requirements. The University of Delaware also awards test credit for select secondary and post-secondary examinations and education programs. Official score reports must be sent from College Board to UD. The University does not receive the official score reports from tests conducted in May until mid-July. To order AP score reports, contact College Board at 866-444-5460 or via their website collegeboard.com. The University of Delaware's four-digit college code is 5811.

Visit our Registrar's website below to learn which test scores will transfer and for details on how to submit your official scores.

Learn More About transferring test credits

School of Music

Applicants will be emailed the audition request form by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. They are encouraged to prioritize submission of their application as early as possible to allow opportunity for access to the audition request form and the widest preference for scheduling. For more information on School of Music audition requirements and dates, see the School of Music auditions page below.

Music Auditions

All students applying to UD may choose whether or not to submit their SAT or ACT scores as a part of their application.

We recommend that students submit their SAT or ACT scores if they believe they show their academic potential. Students who choose not to provide test scores have the option to submit any additional evidence of academic skills in areas related to your intended major, particularly if it is a math and/or science-intensive major. Such evidence may include scores on AP examinations, SAT Subject Tests, or other indications of your interest and ability to succeed in a challenging academic environment.

The decision whether or not to submit your test scores is a personal one. You should consider the omission of your test scores carefully. It is essential to review what additional information you will share, ensuring that it reflects your academic potential and your ability to succeed in a challenging academic environment. If you choose not to provide test scores, your application will not be negatively affected, and a decision will be based on a holistic review of all of the materials you provide.

If you choose to submit official scores, we accept both the SAT (code 5811) and ACT (code 0634). See above for the average for general admits and Honors College admits. We will superscore the SAT and take the highest composite score from the ACT. We do not require the writing portions of the SAT or ACT, and we do not require subject tests.

Additional information:

If I do not send my test scores, can I still be considered for merit awards and the Honors College?

With or without the SAT or ACT scores, your application for admission as a freshman will be reviewed for merit awards and the Honors College. Applications must be received by Dec. 1 for honors or by January 15 for regular admission.

Do I need to provide additional information if I choose not to include my test scores?

It is not required. Students may choose to provide additional evidence of academic skills in areas related to your intended major, particularly if it is a math and/or science-intensive major. Such evidence may include scores on AP examinations, SAT Subject Tests or other indications of your interest and ability to succeed in a challenging academic environment. You can submit additional information on your student portal, My Blue Hen Home, after applying.

What is the process for indicating that I would like to be evaluated with or without my test scores?

Applicants should indicate their choice to apply test-optional on the application. 

If you are sending your test scores, select "I want my test scores to be considered." If you are not including your test scores, select "I am interested in being considered without my test scores."

Can I change my test-optional status?

If you have already submitted your SAT or ACT scores (before submitting the application), but have decided that you would like us to review your application without those scores, please indicate in your application that you would like to participate in the test-optional program. Your scores will be omitted from our review of your application.

If you submit an application indicating that you will send your test scores and then change your mind (and would now like to be considered without your test scores), email us at admissions@udel.edu to update your status.

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by emailing admissions@udel.edu.

University Studies is our undeclared major. Students who begin in University Studies receive specialized advising and fulfill degree requirements as they explore the many majors available at UD before declaring a major by the end of their sophomore year.

In our admissions process, we carefully evaluate each application, taking into consideration qualifications and preparation for selected majors. We may admit you to University Studies if space no longer remains in your selected major(s) or if your application does not meet the requirements of your selected major(s).

The University of Delaware does not conduct interviews as part of the admissions process. If you have any questions regarding the University of Delaware or applying, please contact your admissions counselor. 

Meet Your Counselor

The Medical Scholars Program is a unique early admissions, pre-medical, eight-year academic program sponsored by the University of Delaware and the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. This program is designed for students who are certain that they want to become physicians. Visit the Medical Scholars Program website below for more details.

Medical Scholars Program