Student Resources

Accommodations for Associate in Arts students with disabilities are typically provided through the AAP’s Disability Support Services coordinator. Students must first be determined eligible for accommodations by the Disabilities Support Services (DSS) office on the Newark campus and will need to submit appropriate documentation to the Documentation Review Committee. This typically takes several weeks, so it is best to begin the process as soon as possible. Students submitting documentation prior to beginning their first semester in the program may send materials directly to the DSS office at 240 Academy St., Alison Hall, Suite 130, Newark, DE 19716. Additional information about accommodations is available at the Disability Support Services website​.

As our students begin their UD journey with us, we strive to offer them the support that is necessary for their success. College is a period​ of significant change, and students may feel overwhelmed as they encounter academic, social, and financial stressors.

AAP students have access to a Mental Health Care Coordinator at their respective campuses. Coordinators are licensed clinicians who provide short-term, goal-directed counseling services at no charge to students. Coordinators can also provide case management, consultation, and referral resources to students. These services are embedded within each respective campus, thereby reducing barriers to care. The AAP Mental Health Care Coordinators have a deep appreciation for the unique opportunities and challenges that come with participation in the Associate​​ in Arts Program as well as the local community context. AAP students may email the Mental Health Care Coordinator at their campus to make an appointment:

Wilmington Campus:

Danielle Lopez, LCSW

lopezd@udel.edu

Dover and Georgetown Campuses:

Rebecca Brandt, LCSW

rbrandt@udel.edu

Additional Mental Health Resources

UD Helpline: The UD Helpline is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for any UD student feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or otherwise in need of someone to talk to. Callers to 302-831-1001 can press 1 for victim support from a licensed clinician, or press 2 to connect with a mental health professional immediately.​

TimelyCare: UD students now have free, 24/7 access to virtual mental health support with TimelyCare and can talk to a licensed counselor now through the Timely Care app. Students should use their UD email to join. TimelyCare for UDel - Login Email TimelyCare includes:

• Talk Now: 24/7, on-demand emotional support to talk about anything, including anxiety, relationships, depression and school-related stressors.

• Scheduled Counseling: 45-minute appointments with a licensed mental health provider in your state.

• Health Coaching: Unlimited appointments with a certified health coach to help you adopt strategies for optimal sleep, nutrition and stress management.

• ​Self-Care Resources: Guided self-care content, including yoga, meditation and other recordings.

AAP Student Support Coordinators

AAP Student Support Coordinators are available as a central resource for students, families, faculty, and staff when navigating the complexities of the university experience through student support and advocacy, family engagement, and collaborations. They report directly to the Office of the Dean of Students and act as liaisons for the Division of Student Life through collaborative efforts to provide students with community-building and co-curricular experiences.​

Wilmington Campus:

Maegan Cruz, M.S.

cruzmae@udel.edu

Dover and Georgetown Campuses:

Lindsey Massey, M.Ed.

lrmassey@udel.edu

AAP writing specialists Michael Aronovitz and Dr. Brandy Yates offer writing tu​t​oring sessions through which all members of the UD AAP community can meet to talk and learn about writing. They can assist students with each step in the writing process: selecting a topic, developing a thesis statement, organizing ideas, and using APA and MLA format effectively.

Prof. Aronovitz and Dr. Yates are available to help with assignments in all subjects and can also offer expert assistance with résumé writing, creative writing, job and scholarship applications, oral presentations and speeches. To set up an in-person writing tutoring appointment in Dover and Georgetown, contact Dr. Brandy Yates at byates@udel.edu; to request an in-person appointment in Wilmington, email Michael Aronovitz at marono@udel.edu. Please note: In-person tutoring appointments may require additional time to schedule.

Use the links below to sign up for a Zoom appointment with an AAP writing specialist. If you need assistance with making an appointment through Blue Hen Success​.

• Make an appointment with Prof. Aronovitz​
• Make an appointment with Dr. Yates
  
  

If Prof. Aronovitz and Dr. Yates are booked, all AAP students are welcome to make an online appointment with a tutor at the University of Delaware Writing Center.

The AAP’s M​ath Lea​rn​in​g Lab​​​​​ is staffed with faculty and peer tutors from the Office of Academic Enrichment. Our tutors offer students free, expert, drop-in guidance via Zoom by helping to clarify areas of confusion, reviewing key concepts, and working with them to develop effective study strategies.

Whether students are preparing for a major exam or just have a quick question about a homework assignment, the tutors at the Math Learning Lab can provide them with the academic support they need. ​Math tutoring is offered on a drop-in basis during the hours listed below; there is no need to make an appointment.

Connect with an AAP math tutor via Zoom

Virtual Spanish tutoring is available for AAP students on Fridays from 11:00-12:00 p.m. The AAP's Dr. Stasie Harrington offers Zoom tutoring sessions through which all AAP students can receive assistance with coursework in Spanish 105, 106 and 107. Virtual tutoring appointments are scheduled through Blue Hen Success.

Schedule a 20-minute Zoom tutoring session​ with Dr. Harrington via Blue Hen Success.

Students enrolled in the Associate in Arts Program are eligible to use services on the Newark campus. The only exception is the Student Health Services office and the Center for Counseling and Student Development. Only those students who pay the Student Health Fee are eligible for these services. Listed below are some Newark campus services that may be of help to you:

• Office of Academic Enrichment
  
• ACCESS-Adult Center for Continuing Education Student Services
• Career Services Center
• Center for Counseling and Student Development (for students who have paid Student Health Fee)
  
• UD Helpline: 24/7 Counseling and Support
  
• Office of Disability Support Services
  
• Help with​ Essentials
  
• Information Technologies
• Office for International Students and Scholars
• Library Resources & Information for AAP Students
  
• University Writing Centers
  
• Office of Equity and Inclusion
  
• Office of Student Life
• Registrar's Office – Student Resources
  
• Sean's House: 24/7 Mental Health Support for 14- to 24-year-olds
  
• Study Abroad
  
• Student Financial Services
  
• UD Transfer Center​
  
• Undergraduate Research Program

• ​​AAP Student Support Fund: Supports eligible students who face a serious financial hardship​ due to unanticipated crisis. Situations are considered on a case-by-case basis and may eliminate unforeseen barriers to students’ persistence at UD.
• Food Insecurity: The Food Bank of Delaware includes a variety of services for students experiencing food insecurity, including its Mobile Food Pantry, DoorDash (Wilmington only), and Amazon delivery options.​

  Please see a list of all food banks/food distribution centers in Delaware.​

• Delaware 211: Connects all Delaware residents to essential services throughout the state, including emergency housing, food, transportation, medical care, mental health services, utility assistance, legal help, and more.​

• ​Leave of Absence: Students may request a Leave of Absence, either for documented medical, educational, military, or personal reasons. The student should submit the Leave of Absence Notification form to notify all appropriate academic offices of his/her temporary absence from the University of Delaware.​

• Living Off Campus: UD has partnered with Places4Students.com to make searching for housing, roommates or tenants easy and free. Included in this service are descriptive listings with photos, floor plans, amenities, Google mapping and more, as well as filterable search tools and live support for students.​

• ​​Victim Support: 24/7 support for students who have been victims of sexual assault or harassment. Please call the UD Helpline at 302-831-1001, Option 1.​

• Title IX​: ​Guidelines, reporting information, and further assistance for students, faculty, or staff who are or know of a survivor of sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and/or dating/domestic violence are encouraged to share this information with the Title IX office.