UD Welcome Days
UD Welcome Days
UD Welcome Days offers opportunities to connect with your new community, explore all that the University of Delaware has to offer and consider how you will contribute during your time here. Though the first weekend is packed with festivities, welcome celebrations extend through the first few weeks of the semester.
Make the most of your first-year experience—and cross an item off your UD Bucket List—by joining us for this opening weekend tradition.
Signature Events
- Involvement Fair
- Gameday 101
- Twilight Induction Ceremony
- Ask Me Tents
- Perkins Live
- and much more!
The most up-to-date schedule, event details and information about UD Welcome Days will be available on the UD Connect app.
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Upcoming Events
Spring Welcome Days events will be announced in early January.
Before Classes Begin
Some items on your new student checklist need to be completed before the start of the semester. Be sure to check these off your list first!
- Pay your student bill and grant account access to a parent or guardian, if necessary.
- Review your final class schedule in early August
- View your housing assignment.
- Enroll in or opt out of the University's health insurance plan for students. If you do not opt out, you will be automatically enrolled and responsible for the associated charges.
- Submit your immunization and medical history forms to Student Health Services. Failure to do so will result in holds on your account
- Complete your AlcoholEdu training.
- Learn about technology needs and resources for optimal online learning.
- Get excited! You're a Blue Hen!
