How do I know if a course satisfies the A&S Second Writing requirement?
A master list of all courses approved for Second Writing can be found here. However, not all sections of a particular course are offered as Second Writing during every semester. You MUST verify in the registration materials and the course syllabus that the section in which you are enrolled is one that will count. If it is not explicitly stated on the course description and syllabus, the course will not satisfy the requirement.
I am thinking of changing my major; what should I do?
First, you should review the requirements for the major in the UD Catalog. Read over the course titles and descriptions; be sure that you are interested. Then review the requirements and restrictions for changing into the new major. Then, contact the department you're looking to switch into. They will be able to talk with you about the major and any possible concentrations. They may also be able to tell you whether any of your previous credit will apply. If you are not sure what you'd like to change your major to, it would be best to set up a meeting with an advisor from the University Studies program.
Where can I find a listing of Breadth (Group) Requirements?
You can find a comprehensive listing of CAS Breadth here. Please note that for each Group, you must take no more than 6 credits from one department. This means that if you are looking to satisfy Group B, for example, you can only apply 6 credits from HIST toward Group B. The other 3 credits must come from another department (and can NOT be cross-listed with HIST). You may also wish to read more about how breadth requirements work by checking the CAS Breadth Requirements page.
I would like a Senior Checkout. How do I get one?
Senior Checkouts are completed according to your graduation term listed in UDSIS. In the Fall semester, the CAS Dean's Office automatically completes a Senior Checkout for those students who have graduation terms in the following Spring semester. (Other graduation dates are conducted similarly). There is nothing that you need to do to initiate this process, except to verify that your intended graduation term, major(s), and minor(s) are correct in UDSIS. The Senior Checkout will be sent to your UD email address. You should be on the lookout for it 6-8 months in advance of your graduation date. For more extensive information and Senior Checkout and Degree Conferral, please see our Senior Checkout FAQ page.
What is the "residency requirement"?
The University of Delaware requires student to complete either 90 of the first 100 credits of their degree OR 30 credits of the final 36 credits at the University of Delaware in order to receive a Bachelor's degree from the University of Delaware.
I want to take more than 18 credits; can I do that?
It may be possible, but there are GPA requirements for permission to do so. The Dean's Office of the student's college may approve a course and credit load greater than the maximum (17 credits for first-year students or 18 credits for upperclassmen) if the student has a cumulative grade-point index of at least 2.5 and an index of at least 3.0 for the preceding full-time semester. Students are never allowed to register for more than 22 credits–even if some courses are completed on a Pass/Fail or auditor basis. Additional tuition must be paid when registering for more than 17 credits.
Who is my advisor?
Your advisor is listed on your main UDSIS page (labeled "Student Center"). Directly under your program information you should see a listing of your advisor(s). You can locate contact information by utilizing the UD Directory: https://primus.nss.udel.edu/directory/. If you have not been assigned an advisor, you should contact your department and ask to have an advisor assigned to you.
I'd like to take an online course. How do I get permission?
Juniors and Seniors (those with more than 60 credits) with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher may take up to two online courses each semester without permission. Freshmen, sophomores, and upperclassmen with GPA's below a 2.0 must seek permission from UAS. In considering whether or not we will grant permission, we consider the student's immediate need for the course, prior success in online courses (e.g., winter and summer sessions), academic history, and extenuating circumstances (e.g., medical needs, etc.). If you wish to seek permission for online enrollment, please contact our office at as-advise@udel.edu.
If your question is not on this list or you need clarification on something that is on this list, please contact Undergraduate Academic Services at AS-advise@udel.edu