Decision Day

Explore your future at UD

Take in campus life—all in a day.

 

Join us for Decision Day, University of Delaware’s signature event for admitted students and their families. During Decision Day, you can envision your future as a Blue Hen by walking our beautiful campus and learning more about your major from current students and faculty. Explore student clubs and resources available to you on campus and take a stroll down Main Street to check out great cafés and shops just around the corner.

 

Decision Day dates:

-Saturday, February 22, 2025

-Saturday, March 8, 2025

-Saturday, April 12, 2025

Sample Schedule of Events

 

To give you a sense of what you can experience at Decision Day, review the sample schedule below.

 

Note: Not all events are listed. All times are in Eastern Time and are subject to change.

Check in and meet other students interested in your field of study before the welcome presentation and academic information sessions begin.

Start your day with an opening presentation from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Hear from our admissions team about the University and your next steps as an admitted student.

Meet with the faculty and staff in your admitted major and get answers to questions you may have.

Meet with representatives from around UD: the Career Center, the Center for Counseling and Student Development, Orientation and Transition Programs, the First-Year Seminar Program and many others available to support you at UD.

Join the UD Library, Campus Recreation, the UD Bookstore, Geltzeiler Trading Center, Vita Nova and more to learn more about the opportunities and resources that they are able to provide to you.

Learn more about your next steps for the fall from Residence Life and Housing, Student Financial Services and others.

Learn more about your next steps for the fall from Residence Life and Housing, Student Financial Services and others.

Join Student Diversity and Inclusion, theater and dance, the Center for Global Programs and Services, and others to learn more about ways to get involved at UD.

Ongoing throughout the day

Take a self-paced tour around campus. Our student tour guides will be standing by to give you more info about life at UD.

Stop by the Student Involvement Fair to meet with representatives from student clubs and organizations.

Stop by the #UDWelcome Deposit Station to submit your deposit and officially join the Blue Hen community!

UD BY THE NUMBERS

One of the Best Colleges for Future Leaders


Time Magazine, 2025

Ranked a Top Ten Public School in the U.S.


Wall Street Journal, 2025

One of
America's
Best Colleges

 

Money, 2024

"Best of the Best" Top Veteran-Friendly Schools

 

U.S. Veterans Magazine

        

"Twilight Toast" reception for Class of 2022 seniors who have made a gift during the past academic year held outside of Memorial Hall in the week leading up to Commencement.

Ready to learn more about ud?

 

With 18,000+ students, 150+ majors, and 400+ student organizations, you’ll find your community at UD.

Can’t make it to Decision Day? You can find more ways to see campus on our visit page and on your student portal, My Blue Hen Home.