Flex Pathway NSO
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 Flex Pathway 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
1. New Student Orientation on the campus you were admitted to: Dover, Georgetown or Wilmington
2. Completing your math placement exam
3. A virtual advising appointment with an academic advisor
4. An August Campus Welcome program on your campus (Dover, Georgetown, Newark or Wilmington)
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.
Flex pathway New Student Checklist
Complete your new student checklist before you start your University of Delaware journey!
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.
Fill out your Post Enrollment Questionnaire in the My Blue Hen Home Portal. Your responses will help tailor your transition to UD and connect you with appropriate University services and resources.
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.
- Sumbit your required immunization records and medical information to the UD Health Portal.
- Enroll or opt out of the University health insurance plan.
- Register for Flex Pathway New Student Orientation in your My Blue Hen Home.
- Schedule a virtual academic advisement appointment.
- Register in My Blue Hen Home for August Campus Welcome.
Order through the UD Barnes & Noble Bookstore.
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.
- UDConnect - the official University of Delaware app
- LiveSafe - campus safety app
- TimelyCare - 24/7 virtual mental health support
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.
