Blue Hen Traditions
Since 1743, the University of Delaware has been building a sense of community and inclusion across its campus through many traditions. During their time at UD, students are invited to explore a variety of opportunities that allow them to embrace the school's history.
UD Welcome Days
UD Welcome Days offers opportunities to connect with your new community and explore all that UD has to offer. Make the most of the start of the semester—and cross an item off your UD Bucket List—by joining us for this opening week tradition.
Twilight Ceremony
Kick off the fall semester with this beloved candlelight ceremony on The Green. Learn what is means to be a Blue Hen as you are officially welcomed by UD leadership.
Involvement Fair
Explore more than 400 clubs, organizations and activities each fall and spring. Meet new people, explore your interests and enjoy an unforgettable experience as you discover your place at UD.
Gameday 101
Get hyped for football season with this spirited kickoff! Enjoy food, music, games and more as you learn all there is to know about Blue Hen spirit and traditions.
Blue Hen Fridays
Show off your Blue Hen pride by wearing blue and gold every Friday! Join in the spirit on our social channels by using the hashtag #BlueHenFridays.
Parents and Family Weekend
The annual Parents and Family Weekend celebration provides families with an opportunity to visit their students and witness firsthand the excellence in collaboration, programming and connection that the campus community strives for.
This event is a chance to create lifelong memories with your student and the Blue Hen community. During the weekend, there are various activities, including the PFW Kickoff, college-hosted events and student-led events, as well as the football game and tailgate.
Trabant Now
Trabant Now is a late-night event series on Saturdays in the Trabant University Center during the fall and spring semesters. The Trabant Now series is hosted and run by different student organizations and departments each week that partner with the University Student Centers.
Favorites throughout the semester include drag shows put on by the Lavender Programming Board, APSA's annual Night Market and the Battle of the Bands.
Greek Week
Greek Week is a week-long celebration of events and competitions in the spring among the fraternities and sororities. Activities include the Greek Games and Airband. Sororities and fraternities compete against each other in numerous events to support their philanthropic efforts.
Senior Week
This week-long celebration honors the seniors at UD during their final spring semester, including activities and giveaways to celebrate their accomplishments.
The week concludes with Senior Fling: a long-standing event celebrating the last Friday of classes, featuring free food, inflatables, novelties, lawn games and a throwback artist/band. Although this event is an opportunity for seniors to celebrate their final days before graduation, all UD students are welcome to attend.
Want to explore all of UD's Traditions?
Take the challenge of completing the UD Bucket List. The UD Bucket List engages Blue Hens with experiences that best define what it means to be a part of the UD community. Participants share UD traditions, stay connected and build the common bond of being #BlueHensForever.
Participants who complete all of the items on the list can submit their finished list to win prizes.
