UD Online: Current Students
Enrolling in Online Courses
In addition to fully-online degree programs, the University of Delaware offers 200+ online undergraduate and graduate courses.
There are two types of online courses available:
Asynchronous online courses do not have any scheduled class times.
Synchronous online courses meet virtually at regularly scheduled time.
Online courses are available during summer and winter sessions in addition to the regular fall and spring semesters. Visit the course catalog and select “Online” as the instruction mode to search offerings across.
Resources for Online Students
UD Online Technical Requirements and Support
Confirm your setup meets the technical requirement at the start of the semester.
Connectivity – Access to email and high-speed internet is required for all UD Online classes.
Technology – Many courses have virtual class meetings, group work or office hours that utilize videoconferencing. Make sure you have a working microphone, headphones and webcam to participate.
Browser – Make sure you are using one of the browsers compatible with Canvas.
Software – Download any programs or tools used for UD Online distance learning. Additional software can be found at UDeploy Software Distribution.
If you have questions regarding technical requirements for a specific course, please write to udonline-tech@udel.edu.
New Students – It may take several days to activate your LMS account if you are a new UD student. Start the log-on process as soon as possible.
Current Students – It may take up to 24 hours after registration to gain access to your course in Canvas.
Still have questions about Canvas? View additional Canvas Resources.
If you have difficulty accessing or viewing your course, it is possible you may be having technical problems. Most accessibility issues can be resolved over the phone or via email.
Contact UD IT by writing to askit@udel.edu. In your request, please provide the following information to help staff more quickly identify and resolve the issue:
Name and email address — Please email support from your udel.edu email address and include your first and last name.
Course — The name of the course that is related to the problem.
Details — Detailed information about the issue you are experiencing. For example, if you can’t access your online course, specify in your request if you’re able to log in to Canvas but the course is not on your Dashboard.
Screenshot — Providing a screenshot is often helpful, especially if you’re seeing an error message.
Hardware — Indicate whether you were using a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone when the problem occurred.
Operating system — Your computer or mobile device operating system (e.g., Windows 10, macOS 10.15.7 Catalina, Android Version 9, etc.).
Web browser — If using a desktop/laptop computer, include the name of the browser and browser version (e.g., Google Chrome 87.0.4280.88, Mozilla Firefox 83.0, etc.).
For after-hours support, UD Online students can contact UD Central IT at 302-831-6000.
Frequently Asked Questions
From establishing a UD email account, logging in to MyUD, using Canvas and troubleshooting any issues, we’re here to help. You’ll be able to connect with UD IT 24/7, 7 days a week.
It depends on the program. Classes range in length depending on the semester of study and degree program. Reach out to your program's advisor for additional information.
The University of Delaware’s main campus is in Newark, Delaware. Additional campuses and facilities are located in Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown, and Lewes, Delaware. Several of our programs are offered in a fully online format.
The average class size at the University of Delaware is 35 students, including online classes.
The student-to-faculty ratio at the University of Delaware is 12:1, including online classes.
Yes. Career Center resources include help with interview preparation, developing a resume and cover letters, tips for networking, and more. The Career Center also offers a variety of career fairs and meetups throughout the academic year. Most events are open to all matriculated UD students and alumni. Learn more about specific career fair event details and registration information. Additionally, students can access Handshake, the one-stop shop for all jobs and other career resources.