Delaware State University New Student
ORIENTATION
& Enrollment
SPRING 2024
Spring 2024 New Student Orientation
SCHEDULE Wednesday, January 3, 2024
11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
WELCOME & GREETINGS
STUDENTS AND PARENTS | In this important session hosted by the Office of Admissions, you will
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
DEPARTMENT MEETING
STUDENTS ONLY | During this session, you will have an opportunity to meet with your department.
TO LOG IN, SEE YOUR DEPARTMENT LINK ON THE NEXT PAGE
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
ACADEMIC ADVISING
STUDENTS ONLY | During this session hosted by the Office of Student Success, you will have a chance to engage with advisors regarding registration and more.
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2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
SERVICE AREA APPOINTMENTS
hear from top Administrators, Enrollment Management Directors, Student Leader(s), Academic Advisors, Department Representatives and have a chance to engage in Q&A sessions.
STUDENTS AND PARENTS | During this time, you will have an opportunity to meet one-on-one with service area representatives to ask specific questions relating to your account and transition to Delaware State University. TO LOG IN, CLICK ON THE DEPARTMENT NAMES BELOW ADMISSIONS | desu.webex.com/meet/DSUAdmissions FINANCIAL AID | desu.webex.com/meet/DSUFinancialAid RECORDS | desu.webex.com/meet/ecollier ELECTRONIC FORM:
Change of Major | Change of Major Form 22-23
CENTER FOR DISABILITY RESOURCES | desu.webex.com/meet/ CenterForDisabilityResources HOW WAS YOUR NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION EXPERIENCE? Scan the QR code to take a short survey
STUDENT ACCOUNTS | desu.webex.com/meet/studentaccounts
Department Meeting Links COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
MEETING LINK
MAJORS
AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
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Biological Sciences
CHEMISTRY
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Biochemistry (Health Professions), Chemistry and Chemistry Pre-Pharmacy
HUMAN ECOLOGY
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Food and Nutritional Sciences and Textiles/Apparel Studies
PHYSICS, ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
COMPUTER SCIENCE – LOG IN MATHEMATICS – LOG IN ENGINEERING AND PHYSICS – LOG IN
Computer Science and Information Technology Mathematics and Mathematics Education Physics and Engineering Physics
DEPARTMENT
MEETING LINK
MAJORS
ACCOUNTING, ECONOMICS AND FINANCE
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Accounting and Finance
AVIATION PROGRAM
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Aviation
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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Hospitality and Tourism Management and Management
SPORT MANAGEMENT
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Sport Management
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT
MEETING LINK
MAJORS
NURSING
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Nursing
PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology
PUBLIC AND ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
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Kinesiology and Public Health
SOCIAL WORK
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Social Work
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT
MEETING LINK
MAJORS
ART
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Art Education, New Media in Art and Studio Art
EDUCATION
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Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Middle Level Education and Physical Education
HISTORY, POLITICAL SCIENCE, PHILOSOPHY
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History and Political Science
LIBERAL STUDIES AND INTEGRATED STUDIES
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Liberal Studies and Integrated Studies
LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES
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English, International Studies
MASS COMMUNICATIONS
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Mass Communications
MUSIC
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Music, Music Education and Music Industry
SOCIOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
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Sociology and Criminal Justice
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ACCESS YOUR UNIVERSITY EMAIL my.desu.edu | Please refer to your acceptance letter for login credentials
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SUBMIT IMPORTANT ENROLLMENT DOCUMENTS
Final official high school transcript (must be signed with graduation date) or final official college transcript (if applicable): Mail to Office of Admissions, Delaware State University, 1200 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901 or have your high school counselor or college submit to admissionsdocs@desu.edu. Student health form Please visit www.desu.edu/student-life/campus-health-services for instructions.
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ENROLL or WAIVE STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE Please visit www.desu.edu/admissions/financial-aid/tuition-fees/student-health-insurance for instructions.
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COMPLETE COURSE SCHEDULING/REGISTRATION We recommend you register for 15 credits to stay on track; 12 credits is the minimum for full time.
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FINALIZE FINANCIAL AID | Visit the Financial Aid Virtual Room Complete the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov Complete entrance counseling and master promissory note at www.studentaid.gov
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PAY TUITION & FEES — STUDENT ACCOUNTS | Visit the Student Accounts Virtual Room Failure to satisfy payment by the published deadline — January 5 — will result in classes being dropped.
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PAY HOUSING DEPOSIT AND APPLY FOR RESIDENTIAL HOUSING (if applicable) www.desu.edu/housing | An email will be sent to your University email account with instructions on how to apply for housing online.
Financial Aid & Student Accounts
SERVICES AT A GLANCE FINANCIAL AID n File the FAFSA — fafsa.gov (Delaware State University’s school code is 001428.) n Activate your University email — my.desu.edu n Review your financial aid award — my.desu.edu (select Banner Self Service) n Complete the Stafford Loan Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling — www.studentaid.gov n Parent PLUS loans — www.studentaid.gov n Private student loans — www.desu.edu/tuitionfinancial-aid/alternative-loans n Scholarships — www.desu.edu/scholarships n Satisfactory academic progress — www.desu.edu/satisfactory-academic-progress-sap
Office of Financial Aid 1st Floor, Claibourne D. Smith Administration Building, #39 302.857.6250 | faid@desu.edu Visit the Financial Aid Virtual Room
STUDENT ACCOUNTS Billing due date: JANUARY 5 n Account summary— my.desu.edu n Book voucher request — my.desu.edu n Commuter meal plans request — my.desu.edu n E-billing — my.desu.edu (select Banner Self Service) n E-payments — my.desu.edu (select Banner Self Service) n Enroll in direct deposit — www.refundselection.com (enter your personal code to get started) n Enroll an authorized payer — my.desu.edu (select Banner Self Service) n Laundry voucher request — my.desu.edu n Print voucher request — my.desu.edu n NBS-Tuition Payment Plan — my.desu.edu (select Banner Self Service) | learn more at MyCollegePaymentPlan.com/desu n Tuition and Fees/Billing Information — www.desu.edu/ admissions/tuition-financial-aid/tuition-fees
Office of Student Accounts 1st Floor, Claibourne D. Smith Administration Building, #39 302.857.6240 | studentaccounts@desu.edu Visit the Student Accounts Virtual Room
SELF-SERVICE MOBILE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS Delaware State University offers a self-service mobile financial aid process to allow you to complete financial aid processes on your own time, on the device of your preference. Create your account in four easy steps: n Do one of the following: Log into Banner Self Service at my.desu.edu and select the “Submit Free Application for Federal Student Aid” link Go to https://desu.verifymyfafsa.com/account/registerstudent Scan the QR code below n Click “Create Account” link n Enter/confirm your student information n Click “Create Account” button This is a one-time account creation. You’ll be asked for some basic information when creating your account. This information is used to validate your identity so that electronic signature can be used on future forms. Once your account is created, any required tasks you need to complete will become available.
Your University-Assigned
HOW TO SET UP YOUR ACCOUNT Microsoft Office 365 email activation instructions: It is important for you to use your Delaware State University email account, through which you will receive official University information as well as student account and records information.
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E-communication from the University will only be sent to your University-assigned account. It is important that you monitor this email account regularly, as you will be held responsible for any communication sent to this account. 1. 2. 3.
Go to the Delaware State University Office 365 (www.outlook.com/students.desu.edu) login page. Enter your entire University student email address that was issued in your acceptance letter. Your default password will be your student ID number (begins with D). If you are unable to log in using the information provided, please contact the IT Central Help Desk at 302.857.7028 for assistance. Once you have successfully logged into Office 365, you should immediately go to my.desu.edu and click on Reset Email/Computer/Blackboard Account on the left-hand side of the page to set security questions and change your password.
DINING Services on Campus BEST PLACE TO GET A BITE SodexoMagic is proud to be your dining service provider at Delaware State University! SodexoMagic understands you want a flexible meal plan that fits you, which is why it offers a variety of options so you can choose the one that works for you. With two residential dining locations, plus five retail locations on the main campus, Delaware State Dining Services has something for everyone. Stay up to date with events and promotions by following Delaware State Dining Services on social media.
Visit SodexoMagic’s website for more information about meal plans and different dining locations: desudining.sodexomyway.com Follow Delaware State Dining Services on social media @delstatedining General Manager: Licelis Lamboy-Brewington licelis.lamboy-brewington@sodexomagic.com
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You can now access your new email account and personalize it, such as setting up your personalized file sharing or forwarding emails to an alternate email address. Utilizing your Delaware State University student email will ensure your new electronic connection to the University. Please understand that your email information will be kept confidential and will not be shared outside of the University. Another way to access your student email is to visit my.desu.edu and click the Computer and Email Accounts button.
* If you have not used your email account in six months, your email account will expire. If your account has expired, you should visit any on-campus lab and log on using your entire University email address as the username, and your previous password. If you do not remember the password, you will need to call the Central Help Desk at 302.857.7028.
YOU’RE A HORNET NOW! Congrats, you’ve made it – welcome to Delaware State University. We’re glad you’re here – and we’re in this together from orientation to graduation and beyond! LET’S GET STARTED.
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