Accelerate-U Delaware

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Undergraduate Admissions

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Support from the very start

Accelerate-U Delaware (A-UD) is designed to welcome new international students as they build community in the USA. The program assists students in creating a strong academic, linguistic and cultural foundation during their first semester at UD. A-UD offers specialized advising for each student, ensuring a smooth transition to college life and preparing students for success—resulting in higher GPAs for students in the program.

A-UD is offered in fall and spring semesters.

Enrollment Process

Enroll in the University of Delaware by paying the $500 nonrefundable deposit and completing the Admissions Decision Reply form in your My Blue Hen Home student portal by May 1.

As an enrolled student, you can indicate interest in joining A-UD by completing an interest form in your My Blue Hen Home student portal.

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The Accelerate-U Delaware Experience

Enhanced undergraduate courses.

You will take courses that are related to your major and earn 13-16 credits that count toward your bachelor’s degree.

Small classes.

Classes have between 10 and 14 students—all international students like you. Small classes ensure that you will have more personalized attention from the instructor.

Specially selected faculty.

You will be taught by instructors who are specially trained to adapt their teaching methods to be more effective for international students.

Extended class time.

Typical UD classes are offered for three hours each week. A-UD classes allow for an additional half hour of class time per week. This provides the professor time to explain cultural references and answer students' questions for better understanding of the lectures and participation in class discussions.

Student life.

You will live on UD’s campus in a traditional residence hall with one or two other UD students. While on campus, you will have access to all UD’s amenities, clubs, sports, activities, etc.—a typical student experience.

Discussion sessions.

Each week, you and your classmates will meet for an hour-long discussion session guided by an instructional assistant, an undergraduate or graduate student who has a strong familiarity with the course material. Together, you will discuss class notes, review key vocabulary and prepare for exams.

Student mentor.

You will have an American peer mentor to help you engage in university life.

Advisors.

You will have two advisors: an academic advisor for your major that will guide you during your entire university career, and an A-UD advisor that will help you navigate through the University and adjust to college life. Your two advisors will work together with you to support your transition to UD and to ensure your schedule fits your academic goals.

Enrichment at no additional cost.

A-UD is a free benefit for admitted international students. There is no additional tuition fee and it adds no additional time to your studies.

Course Selection

Your academic advisors will meet with you via Zoom before you arrive on campus to develop a first-semester schedule that fits your academic goals.

A-UD students will be registered in five courses, totaling 13–16 credits. Your schedule will include ENGL 110 (Seminar in Composition), one International First-Year Seminar, and three additional courses that meet the University and your major requirements.

Each course will be taught by a University of Delaware faculty member, either in a traditional classroom or a classroom in the English Language Institute.

After the Accelerate-U Delaware program, you will transition into traditional courses for your second semester.

Accelerate-U Delaware courses may include:*

Course code	Course Name	Credits
ANTH 101	Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology	3
ARTH 151	Myth, Religion, and Art	3
BHAN 155	Personal Health Management: An Approach for a Lifetime	3
BUAD 110	Basics of Business	3
CHEM 103	General Chemistry, with Laboratory	4
CHIN 204	The Art of Chinese Calligraphy	3
CISC 106	General Computer Science for Engineers	3
COMM 212	Oral Communication in Business	3
ECON 101	Introduction to Microeconomics	3
ENGL 110	Seminar in Composition	3
GEOG 102	Human Geography	3
GEOL 115 Lab	Geological Hazards and Their Human Impact	3
LEAD 200	The Leadership Challenge	3
LEAD 300	Leadership, Creativity, and Innovation	3
MATH 010	Intermediate Algebra	0
MATH 115	Pre-Calculus	3
MATH 231	Integrated Calculus IA	4
MATH 221	Calculus I	3
MATH 241	Analytic Geometry and Calculus A	4
PHYS 207	Fundamentals of Physics with Laboratory	4
POSC 240	Introduction to Global Politics	3
UNIV 101	International First-Year Seminar	1