NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION AND ENROLLMENT SPRING 2021
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Spring 2021 New Student Orientation
SCHEDULE Tuesday, January 12, 2021 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
WELCOME & GREETINGS In this important session hosted by the Office of Admissions, you will hear from top Administrators, Enrollment Management Directors, Student Leader(s), Academic Advisors, Department Representatives and have a chance to engage in Q&A sessions.
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
DEPARTMENT MEETING During this session, you will have an opportunity to meet with your department.
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
TO LOG IN, SEE YOUR DEPARTMENT LINK ON THE NEXT PAGE
ACADEMIC ADVISING During this session hosted by the Office of Student Success, you will have a chance to engage with advisors regarding registration and more.
2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
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SERVICE AREA APPOINTMENTS 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.
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ADMISSIONS | desu.webex.com/meet/DSUAdmissions
FINANCIAL AID | desu.webex.com/meet/FinancialAid-NSO
HONORS PROGRAM | desu.webex.com/meet/honorsprogram
RECORDS | desu.webex.com/meet/Records ELECTRONIC FORMS: FERPA | www.desu.edu/notification-rights-under-ferpa Change of Major | Change of Major Form 20-21
STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES | desu.webex.com/meet/ StudentAccessibilityServices
STUDENT ACCOUNTS | desu.webex.com/meet/DSUSTUDENTACCOUNTS
Department Meeting Links COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
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MAJORS
AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
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Biological Sciences and Forensic Biology
CHEMISTRY
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Chemistry and Chemistry for Health Professions
HUMAN ECOLOGY
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Food and Nutritional Sciences and Textiles/Apparel Studies
PHYSICS, ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
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Computer Science and Information Technology Mathematics and Mathematics Education Physics and Engineering Physics
DEPARTMENT
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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
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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
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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
INTEGRATED STUDIES PROGRAM
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Integrated Studies
LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES
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English
LIBERAL STUDIES PROGRAM
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Liberal 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
Financial Aid & Student Accounts
SERVICES AT A GLANCE FINANCIAL AID n File the FAFSA — www.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/tuition financial-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 | Virtual Room: desu.webex.com/meet/FinancialAid-VirtualRoom
STUDENT ACCOUNTS A ccount summary — my.desu.edu Book voucher request — my.desu.edu Commuter meal plans request — my.desu.edu E-billing — my.desu.edu (select Banner Self Service) E-payments — my.desu.edu (select Banner Self Service) Enroll in direct deposit — www.refundselection.com (enter your personal code to get started) Enroll an authorized payer — my.desu.edu (select Banner Self Service) Laundry voucher request — my.desu.edu Print voucher request — my.desu.edu Billing date — Spring: December 11 NBS-Tuition Payment Plan — my.desu.edu (select Banner Self Service) Tuition and Fees — www.desu.edu/admissions/tuitionfinancial-aid/tuition-fees
Office of Student Accounts 1st Floor, Claibourne D. Smith Administration Building, #39 302.857.6240 | studentaccounts@desu.edu | Virtual Room: desu.webex.com/meet/DSUSTUDENTACCOUNTS
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.
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TO A SUCCESSFUL ENROLLMENT Delaware State University Spring 2021 q
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ACCESS YOUR UNIVERSITY EMAIL
my.desu.edu | Please refer to your acceptance letter for login credentials SUBMIT IMPORTANT ENROLLMENT DOCUMENTS
admissionsdocs@desu.edu | Turn in your final official high school transcript (showing graduation date), final official college transcript (if applicable) and student health form
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SMILE! SUBMIT YOUR CAMPUS ID PHOTOS
Upload two photos online in order to receive your University ID card: A photo of a valid government-issued ID A photo with a plain passport-type white background to be used as your University ID photo (we suggest you take a current picture in front of a white wall or plain white door.) Please visit www.desu.edu/orientation for upload instructions. q ENROLL or WAIVE STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE Please visit www.desu.edu/student-life/student-health-services/student-health-insurance for instructions. q COMPLETE COURSE SCHEDULING/REGISTRATION We recommend you register for 15 credits to stay on track; 12 credits is the minimum for full time. q FINALIZE FINANCIAL AID | Virtual Room: desu.webex.com/meet/FinancialAid-VirtualRoom Complete the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov Complete entrance counseling and master promissory note at www.studentaid.gov q PAY TUITION & FEES — STUDENT ACCOUNTS Virtual Room: desu.webex.com/meet/DSUSTUDENTACCOUNTS Failure to satisfy payment by the published deadline will result in classes being dropped. q 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.
ARRIVING ON CAMPUS |
Visit www.desu.edu/welcomedays for updates
MOVE-IN/ARRIVAL FOR NEW ON-CAMPUS STUDENTS | JANUARY 14 RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS
For students living on campus, move-in will take place Thursday, January 14. Please refer to the assignment email you received from the Department of Housing and Residential Education for your specific arrival time. Students are asked to bring no more than two guests to campus; guests may help to unload items outside but should not enter the building. COMMUTER/NONRESIDENTIAL STUDENTS
Only commuter/nonresidential students who will have in-person classes must report to campus Thursday, January 14, for check-in between 12-2 p.m. Students who will not be on campus need not report. Please note: A face covering/mask should be worn on campus at all times. If you are currently exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, have been in direct contact with someone who recently tested positive for COVID-19 or did not confirm a negative COVID-19 test result prior to arrival, please DO NOT report to campus.
REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL 7 DAYS BEFORE ARRIVAL
CONFIRM A NEGATIVE PCR COVID-19 TEST RESULT (not a Rapid Test Result) 7 days prior to arrival, all residential students and commuter/nonresidential students receiving on-campus academic instruction must confirm a negative PCR COVID-19 test result (not a Rapid Test Result) by sending it to covidtestresults2020@desu.edu. All test results must include your name and the date the test was taken. If you test positive, you will need to isolate at home for 14 days and will need to submit a subsequent negative COVID-19 test prior to moving onto/arriving on campus. NOTE: YOUR COVID-19 TEST SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN MORE THAN 7 DAYS BEFORE YOUR MOVE-IN/ARRIVAL DATE. WITHIN 24 HOURS OF ARRIVAL
COMPLETE A SELF-ASSESSMENT HEALTH SCREENING Within 24 hours prior to your arrival, you must perform a COVID-19 Self-Assessment health screening using the Campus Shield app. Guests entering campus with you must also complete the health screening. The assessment will ask a brief series of questions regarding your health and, upon completion, provide a virtual badge on your phone which you will use to gain entry to the campus. Each virtual badge is only active for 24 hours, so please coordinate your assessment with your arrival time. Students and guests arriving without a completed screening form will not be allowed to enter campus. Please click here for instructions Note: Nonresidential and commuter students must complete the assessment prior to each arrival on campus. BEFORE ARRIVAL ON CAMPUS
PRE-REGISTER FOR ON-CAMPUS COVID-19 TESTING You will be tested for COVID-19 on campus at your arrival. Guests will NOT be COVID tested. If you are currently exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or have been in direct contact with someone who recently tested positive for COVID-19, DO NOT report to campus for testing. Instead, please contact your primary care physician and email studenthealth2020@desu.edu to report that you are experiencing symptoms/have experienced a direct contact. Prior to reporting for testing on your arrival date, you must: Pre-register via the following link: https://covid19testing.guardanthealth.com/s/ (DSU Site Code: DSUXG). Click here for registration directions. For technical issues with registration or logging in, please email DL-G19-AppSupport@guardanthealth.com. When you log in, you will be required to complete two consent forms. Please review the forms. If you have any questions, contact the COVID-19 Hotline at 302-531-5554. Click here to review a Fact Sheet.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ARRIVAL DAY ENTERING CAMPUS AND PROCEEDING FOR COVID-19 TESTING Enter campus through Gate 2 (second gate on College Road west of Route 13/North DuPont Highway) Park in Lot 25 or Lot 16 (the lots where you entered, behind the Bank of America Building) Proceed to the on-site walk-up COVID-19 testing at the Bank of America Building. Please wear a cloth face covering. (Pre-registration is required. Please see the instructions in the section above.) AFTER THE COVID-19 TESTING You will be directed for your next steps following the COVID-19 testing process. Please see your email or www. desu.edu/welcomedays for further details.
OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS 1200 North DuPont Highway Dover, Delaware 19901-2277 302.857.6351 | 302.857.6352 (fax)
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