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Flex Pathway NSO

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Orientation & Transition Programs

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Flex Pathway New Student Orientation

We’re so excited that you’ve decided to become a Blue Hen in the Flex Pathway at the University of Delaware! To ease your transition to UD, we require that all new students participate in New Student Orientation (NSO), an experience designed to introduce you and your family to the UD community, help you learn everything you need to know to be successful and welcome you to UD!

Flex Pathway NSO Program

Flex Pathway NSO provides you with the opportunity to learn about academic expectations, learn about tasks to complete before classes begin and get you familiarized with campus resources. To get registered, visit your My Blue Hen Home.

Included in Your NSO Experience

New Student Orientation on the campus you were admitted to: Dover, Georgetown or Wilmington

A virtual advising appointment with an academic advisor

An August Campus Welcome program on your campus (Dover, Georgetown, Newark or Wilmington)

Completing your math placement exam
 

Who Attends Orientation?

Students Entering a Flex Pathway Program

All students entering a Flex Pathway program to pursue their associate degree in Dover, Georgetown or Wilmington are strongly encouraged to attend Flex Pathway New Student Orientation. Families are invited to join with their student! Pre-registration is required in your My Blue Hen Home.

 

Early Childhood Education Program Online Students

Students in the Early Childhood Education program will be invited to a virtual Flex Pathway NSO session. Pre-registration is required.

 

Newark Flex Pathway Entering Students

Students in the Newark Flex Pathway program will be invited to a virtual Flex Pathway NSO session. Pre-registration is required.

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Flex pathway New Student Checklist

 

Your UD email account is where you will receive all official University communications. Learn more about configuring and using your account.

 

 

  • Complete the required To Do List items through My Finances, or file your FAFSA on the Federal Student Aid website.
  • Tuition and fees are due August 1.
  • Both the SEED Scholarship and the UD Associate Programs Scholarship require a FAFSA to be filed using UD's school code: 001431.

 

 

Register for your math placement assessment and complete the first attempt prior to meeting with an advisor during NSO.

 

 

 Submit Your ONECard Photo

The ONEcard is your official identification while at UD. Check your UD email for a link to upload your photo prior to your New Student Orientation program. You can submit your photo beginning June 1, 2026.

 

 

 

 

  • Register for Flex Pathway New Student Orientation in your My Blue Hen Home.
  • Schedule an appointment to meet with an academic advisor.
  • Register in My Blue Hen Home for August Campus Welcome.

 

 

 

 

In August, more information will be communicated to your UD email address on how to complete these modules in Vector Solutions.

  • AlcoholEDU
  • RespectEDU

 

 

If you require accommodations, connect with DSS prior to the start of classes.

 

 

 

 

Connect to the UD network, find out what technology to bring to campus and install software needed for your classes through the Ask IT website.

 

* A hold may be placed on your account if not completed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Flex Pathway NSO FAQs

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Orientation & Transition Programs is part of the Division of Student Life, which advances equity and inclusion, deepens student learning and drives holistic development through education, experiences and communities.

Orientation & Transition Programs

Student Life

231 Trabant University Center Newark, DE 19716   otp@udel.edu Phone 302-831-3313