Life After UD
It’s never too early to set yourself up for life after graduation, and we're here to help! From events like cover letter and résumé sessions to getting your professional headshot taken or networking with alumni, there are many opportunities we provide as you prepare for life after UD.
It doesn't stop there! Even after you leave campus, you’ll be #BlueHensForever, and these resources will continue to be available as you get started as alumni.
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Upcoming Events
25 Day Countdown to Commencement
Participate in the 25 Day Countdown to Commencement with 25 days of activities to prepare the Class of 2025 for graduation and beyond!
Complete items each day from April 30-May 24.
Many items check off items on your #UDBucketList!
Celebrate the University of Delaware’s largest digital fundraising event, I Heart UD Giving Day, on Wednesday, April 30th. Join us on The Green from 11am - 2pm for food, games and prizes!
Achieve the status of a Rising Blue Hen by completing 5-7 items from the Gold section of the UD Bucket List. Don’t forget to capture the moments and share your photos here!
The University of Delaware will hold its 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 24th at 9:30am in the Delaware Stadium. Convocation and Commencement tickets are available beginning Thursday, April 17 at 10am. Initial ticket registration ends on Friday, May 9. Login to your ticketing account. For more information, visit udel.edu/students/commencement
Missed picking up your cap and gown? You can still purchase your graduation regalia at the UD Barnes & Noble Bookstore through May 21, 2025.
Sure to impress any diner, this five-star gem, run by Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management students, is hidden upstairs in Trabant University Center. Bon Appétit! Schedule your visit to Vita Nova.
Display your hard-earned achievement with pride! Visit the B&N UD Bookstore to browse through a stunning selection of diploma frames, specially curated to complement your University of Delaware diploma. From sleek and modern designs to classic and elegant styles, find the perfect frame to showcase your academic success. Elevate your apartment, home or office decor while commemorating your time at UD. Stop by the bookstore today and pick out a diploma frame that will preserve your accomplishments for years to come!
From motivational quotes to drawings that reflect your time at UD, decorating your cap is a great way to enCAPsulate your UD years. Join the CREW on Monday, May 5.
Take some time off before finals and enjoy a week full of activities with your soon-to-be graduating classmates. Senior week is held from Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9th!
Take one sunny day, a few good friends, some tasty treats and one of the most beautiful places on campus. Combine for the perfect afternoon.
Love giveaways? Hate losing emails in your inbox? Then take your blue and gold pride to the next level by signing up for our Blue Hen Texting Club! You’ll get insider deals, reminders about young alumni events and more sent directly to your phone. Sign up today: Text DELAWARE to 30203 to join (and be sure to complete the double opt-in process)!
Get ready for an unforgettable blast from your UD past at Alumni Weekend 2025! Join fellow Blue Hens for a weekend packed with exciting events, including a Party on The Green, lunch in the dining hall with the mascots, staying in the dorms, Drag Show bingo, live music with Jefe and Blue Label Band and more! Register for Alumni Weekend!
Stay updated on what's happening at UD, learn about alumni events, see campus photos that tap into your UD nostalgia and more with a new LinkedIn channel for your alumni status! Be sure to tag us and use #BlueHensForever in your own posts!
Blue Hens are everywhere! We bring the blue and gold to cities across the nation and world through our Blue Hen Regional Networks. Find your city and connect with fellow Blue Hens through virtual networking, events and more!
Make your way down Main Street and stop at some classic, late-night establishments with friends in your major, former floormates or your favorite student group.
If you haven’t done so already, become a Class of 2025 donor and pick up your True Blue Hen honor cord as well as a complimentary scoop of UDairy ice cream during Scoops of Thanks at the UDairy Creamery Café (83 E. Main Street) May 14-15 from noon to 3pm.
*Your gift must be made this fiscal year (July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025). If you make your gift during or after I Heart UD Giving Day (April 30, 2025), you may be asked to show your receipt.
If you haven’t done so already, become a Class of 2025 donor and pick up your True Blue Hen honor cord as well as a complimentary scoop of UDairy ice cream during Scoops of Thanks at the UDairy Creamery Café (83 E. Main Street) May 14-15 from noon to 3pm.
*Your gift must be made this fiscal year (July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025). If you make your gift during or after I Heart UD Giving Day (April 30, 2025), you may be asked to show your receipt.
Before you have your own “Rocky” moment at the top of the Old College steps, check out the names of donors along the brick walkway who have contributed to UD at the Delaware Diamond Society level.
Visit the circle, located between the Lil' Bob and Old College, and step over the seal to honor the network of over 200,000 Blue Hen alumni!
We want to keep you updated on everything happening at UD and opportunities for our alumni and friends. Ensure your contact information is up to date.
Join the UD Alumni community on Instagram by following @UDelAlumni! Connect with fellow Blue Hens, reminisce about cherished memories, and share your own favorite moments from your time at the University of Delaware using #BlueHensForever. Whether it's cheering at football games, late-night study sessions or unforgettable campus events, let's celebrate the bonds that make us Blue Hens for life. Follow us today and keep the Blue Hen spirit alive!
Whether you share your experience and expertise as a career mentor or give back your time through volunteer opportunities based on your interests or availability, you have much to offer UD and its students. Check out some UD volunteer opportunities.
Get your picture taken with one of the beautiful fountains on campus. UD Police will be releasing a fountain picture date in early May.
Love giveaways? Hate losing emails in your inbox? Then take your blue and gold pride to the next level by signing up for our Blue Hen Texting Club! You’ll get insider deals, reminders about young alumni events and more sent directly to your phone. Sign up today: Text DELAWARE to 30203 to join (and be sure to complete the double opt-in process)!
You haven’t tasted anything like UD’s official ice cream. Stop by the creamery on South Campus next to the Fred Rust Ice Arena, which is open year-round, or the UDairy Creamery Café at 83 E. Main Street. Try delicious flavors like “1923” and “Blue Hen Tracks.”
CONGRATULATIONS GRADS! #BlueHensForever
"Congratulations, you did it! At times it may have seemed difficult, almost impossible even, but you pulled through. You deserve to relish in this moment and all the moments yet to come. The Blue Hen family is a lifelong family, and the strengths you’ve gained over these past years will stay with you forever."
- Dizara Miller, HS24
"Congratulations! There are many things ahead and goals to accomplish. Always remember that hard work does indeed pay off. Keep the positive momentum moving forward. The future looks bright!"
- Kevin Minners, HS21
Life After UD
Grad Fair
Pick up your cap and gown (plus your honor cord if you've made a Class of 2025 gift), learn about young alumni benefits, win prizes and more at the Life After UD: Grad Fair!
UD Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 2nd Floor
Wednesday, April 9 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Thursday, April 10 from Noon-3 p.m.
Friday, April 11 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Senior Traditions
Class of 2025 Giving
As a graduating student, you have the opportunity to give back to the UD programs, organizations, team or causes that have positively impacted your time at UD. A gift of any amount makes a difference, and 100% of your gift will go directly to the fund you choose to support. Pay it forward for the next generation of Blue Hens by supporting the UD cause you love.
Class of 2025 donors will be recognized in the True Blue Hen Loyalty Society, will receive an exclusive graduation honor cord and charm and will be invited to the spring Scoops of Thanks!
Career Networking
UD offers an array of opportunities to learn from fellow alumni, connect with students and hone your professional skills.
