Apply Today

Apply and Make your Ideas a Reality

We believe that inside each of our students is a revolutionary idea, a visionary innovation, a beautiful work of art. We believe you can break barriers. We believe it because our students have done it. Join us.

Students Satvika Kadiyala (royal blue top), Delaney “Laney” Crosley (grayish blue top/lt blue yoga pants), James “Jamie” Kassiotis (gray shirt/PTF shirt), Andrew Yan (black hoodie) and Hayden Atkinson (red shirt/bike) participate in a Admissions post card aimed at getting the Class of 2025 to apply to UD.

Freshman Application

The fall 2025 application for our flagship campus in Newark is open.

To apply for fall 2025, use either the Common App or Coalition application links below. Application requirements and deadlines can be found here.

International Application

The fall 2025 application for our flagship campus in Newark is open.  

To apply for fall 2025, use the Common App or the UD Online Application linked below. Application requirements and deadlines can be found here.

First State Pathways Application

The First State Pathways application for fall 2025 is open.

Delaware residents wishing to apply to the Associate in Arts Program, or an associate in K–8 teacher education, an associate in early childhood education or the Beebe nursing program (RN only) can apply using the UD Online Application, the Common App or the Coalition application.

Transfer Application

The transfer application for 2025 is open.

The application priority deadline for the spring semester is Nov. 1 and the fall semester is June 1. Review the transfer website for information on the admissions process.

Veteran, Veteran Dependent and Military Service Members

The University of Delaware is proud to be the #4 Military Friendly® School. For questions about applying, please visit our Student Veterans page or contact vabenefits@udel.edu.


 

Over-60 Tuition-Free Degree Program Undergraduate Application

The Over-60 Tuition-Free Degree Program reflects the University of Delaware’s commitment to encouraging adults to continue their studies on a part-time or full-time basis. To be eligible for free undergraduate or graduate tuition, Delaware citizens aged 60 or over must apply for admission to the University and be admitted.

Over-60 Application

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS PROGRAM FOR NURSING: BEEBE PARTNERSHIP

Delaware residents who wish to apply to the dual-admissions partnership with Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Healthcare should use the link below. For more information on the Beebe partnership program, click here.

UD Online application

READMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY

Students looking to return to UD for degree-seeking purposes can apply for readmission through the Registrar's Office.

Information and Application

Distance Learning

Distance learning provides greater flexibility to busy professionals interested in pursuing a college degree through UD. To learn more, visit the distance learning website, or click below to apply.

DISTANCE LEARNING APPLICATION


 

Title IX

The University of Delaware does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment, educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.  The University of Delaware also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

Title IX