Transfer Students

Undergraduate Admissions

Resources

New Beginnings, New Ideas

There are more than 1,500 transfer students at the University of Delaware. Over half are Delaware residents, others come from as far away as China. No matter where you’re transferring from, UD will transform your passion into success.

When you step on our campus, you will find an intellectual home where our award-winning faculty are dedicated to nurturing your ideas. Whether your interests lie in the arts, sciences, business or the humanities, our students and faculty are eager to collaborate on projects that make an impact, that advance knowledge, that change the world.

Resources for Transfer Students

The University of Delaware provides support and services to students who are transferring to campus via a number of pathways. UD has a range of offices and staff who are committed to assisting transfer students throughout their experience as a Blue Hen.

If you are an international transfer student, email our international admissions team at international-admissions@udel.edu should you have questions about the admissions process.

Exterior campus shots during the COVID-19 Pandemic, April 6th, 2020.

Transfer Student Virtual Visit

Various fall photos on the University of Delaware main campus in Newark, DE on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016 - (Evan Krape / University of Delaware)

Will my credits transfer?

Transfer Life at UD

Application Timeline

Spring Suggested Deadline: Nov. 1
Fall Suggested Deadline: June 1

Transfer applicants who apply by these dates are typically evaluated and notified on a rolling basis beginning November for spring applicants, and beginning February for fall applicants. Students will be notified of an admission decision by mail and on their student portal, My Blue Hen Home. If the admissions office requires additional information, including final grades, portfolios or auditions (music majors only), students will be notified via email.

Pursue Your Passion

At UD we have over 150 majors, over 100 minors and over 50 bachelor’s plus accelerated master’s degree programs (4+1 programs). That’s a lot of options, giving you the ability to customize your education. We’ve made it easy for you to compare majors and get an idea of what each of your four years at UD will look like by using our Major Finder.

Major Finder

Graduate Into Greatness

UD alumni have gone on to become TV personalities, NFL coaches, doctors, lawyers, engineers, artists and writers … even the president of the United States. We make sure our students leave campus on the right path to find their dream job. And the numbers bear that out. 97% of 2021 bachelor’s degree graduates are employed or pursuing further education within six months after graduation.

Outcomes

Transfer Student Stories

"The University of Delaware made transferring an incredibly easy process. From plenty of advisors who helped me work out transfer credits, to living with other transfers who have become lifelong friends, to taking a transfer seminar on settling in at the University, UD does a great deal to help their transfer students adjust. I have never looked back on my decision to transfer to the University of Delaware."

— Kaylee Giacomini, Class of 2020 public policy major

Financing Your Degree

College is an investment in both time and money. At the University of Delaware, we guarantee you an excellent education at a great value. We work hard to keep our tuition affordable while maintaining the highest of academic standards. The University of Delaware is annually recognized as one of the best values in higher education for our academic quality and cost.

~~Financing Your Degree~~

Need-Based Financial Aid
Merit Scholarships

Need-Based Financial Aid

The University of Delaware considers aid for transfer students based on financial need, and this requires submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Need-based aid may come in the form of federal grants and loans. File the FAFSA or update your existing FAFSA using UD's school code, 001431, in order to be considered for all possible need-based aid. You must file a new FAFSA form each year to be considered for ongoing financial aid.

Once you submit your FAFSA using UD’s school code, Student Financial Services will notify you when your financial aid package is available on your My Blue Hen Home student portal.

University-Endowed Scholarships

Each June, current students are evaluated for scholarship support for the following academic year. These University-endowed scholarships are made possible by our generous donors and some awards have specific criteria (e.g. college or major) in addition to merit and financial need. If you are selected for one of these awards, you will be notified in late June or early July. You must file the FAFSA to be considered. Some scholarships require an additional application. The number of endowed scholarships is limited and awards are typically $2,000 per year.

Additional information on University scholarships, along with outside scholarships, can be found on the Student Financial Services website.

Phi Theta Kappa Awards (PTK)

Transfer students who are currently attending a community college will be considered for scholarships valued at $2,000 per year ($1,000/semester) for in-state students and $6,000 per year ($3,000/semester) for out-of-state students if they are a member of Phi Theta Kappa.

Need-Based Financial Aid

Once you submit your FAFSA using UD’s school code, Student Financial Services will notify you when your financial aid package is available on your My Blue Hen Home student portal.