New Student Orientation

Prior to attending New Student Orientation (NSO), it is mandatory for every new student to complete the ALEKS Math Placement Assessment. The placement assessment is open for admitted students, allowing for you to complete at least one retake prior to your scheduled NSO. Failure to take the ALEKS math assessment prior to your selected NSO date may alter your NSO schedule of activities.

You will need to create a Personal Identification Number (PIN) before you can complete the test. Visit myDESU and select “Create/Reset PIN”.

Read more about ALEKS and visit Banner Self Service to take the ALEKS math assessment.

* NOTE: You will not need to take the ALEKS Assessment if you have taken and passed a college-level math (submission of official transcript(s) from previous institution(s) required for evaluation).  High school Advanced Placement scores can be considered upon submission of official scores. 

You can click on the Register link in the Registration box on this page; it will direct you to the registration form. 

The Make a Payment button will direct you to the QuikPAY payment portal to submit your fee(s). Please make your payment in advance (at least 7 days prior to your selected NSO date) to avoid a delayed check-in process. 

Next Steps on how to accept your offer

CONFIRM ENROLLMENT: Confirm your intent to enroll at Delaware State University by logging into your Admissions Portal.

Confirm your intent to enroll at Delaware State University by completing and returning your Admissions Acceptance Agreement electronically using DocuSign. The offer of admissions is nonbinding.

Upload your SAT or ACT test scores to the Admissions Portal.

Upload your Unofficial high school transcript to the Admissions Portal.

Submit your final official transcript

Have your Guidance Department submit your official final high school transcript confirming graduation (transcript must be signed and include your graduation date) or submit your official GED scores by July 15 for Fall and December 1 for Spring to admissionsdocs [at] desu.edu. It is necessary to submit the official final record from high school to become fully enrolled at the University. To receive credit for AP and/or IB scores, please submit your document(s) to admissionsdocs [at] desu.edu. 

Transfer students must have official college transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities submitted via electronic transcript systems to admissionsdocs [at] desu.edu.  

Students are encouraged to send official transcripts via electronic transcript systems such as Parchment, National Student Clearing House, and Credential Solutions. You may also send your official sealed transcripts to our mailing address:

Delaware State University
Attn: Office of Admissions
1200 N. DuPont Highway
Dover, DE 19901

The nonrefundable New Student Orientation fees are listed below whether you attend In-person or Virtually:

Spring
$200 for Freshmen and Transfer students in the Spring

Fall
$200 for Freshmen and Transfer students in the Fall

Steps to Complete New Student Orientation Payment Process

• Go to my my.desu.edu
• Click the “Banner Self-Service” icon
• Click “Banner 9” and enter your DSU email address and password
  (“If you’re a 1st time user, your DSU password is your D100#”) 
• Click “Sign In”
• Click the “Student Services” tab
• Click the “Billing Summary” tab
• Click “Hornets Payment Portal”
• Click on “Pay by Line Item”

The fee covers the processing of your registration and materials given during the orientation.

• Go to QuikPAY
• In the “Login as Guest Box”
• Enter: Student ID
• Click: Login
• Click: “Yes, connect to NelNet QuikPAY”
• Click: “Pay” Traditional Housing Deposit
• Select: Term from the drop-down box
• Enter: Payment Amount
• Select: Payment Method from the drop-down box
• Click: Continue
• Provide Information:  Complete your credit card, bank information or both (must use the option you choose above)
• Click: Confirm to submit your payment
• You will receive an email confirmation for your payment

Student’s identification cards are essential part of the campus experience, it is to obtain access to the dorms, for their meal plan if they have one, and used in the bookstore with a book voucher.  Each freshman and transfer student will receive an ID in their packet during move-in.  The ID card is the property of Delaware State University and must be surrendered upon request.  It must be returned if the student withdraws from the University.  If you lose your ID, it should be reported promptly to the Delaware State University Police Department.  There is a $50.00 replacement fee.  Once you pay the replacement fee at the cashier’s office you must email the receipt to idoffice [at] student.desu.edu.  You will receive an email when your ID is ready to be picked up. 

ID PROCESS

All Delaware State University students are issued University ID cards. ID cards serve as keys to the residence halls and debit cards for meal plans, books, and laundry and print vouchers. They are used to gain access to the campus and must be on your person at all times while on campus. You are requested to upload two photos online in order to receive your University ID card:

PHOTO REQUIREMENTS 

• Your photograph must have a plain passport-type white background (we suggest you take a current picture in front of a white wall or plain white door). If you need to modify your background to all white, please use the following link: https://www.remove.bg/t/change-background.
• Your face must be clearly visible and facing forward, same as a driver license or a state picture – no profile/social media shots, filters, headphones, sunglasses or hats.
• Photo must be in color.
• You must be the only person in the picture.
• Photo CANNOT be taken in a car or crowded room or have background objects – no trees, door frames or window blinds, etc.
• No graduation caps, gowns, uniforms or costumes are allowed.
• Nothing can be touching the face – no hands, trees, graphics, etc.

**If you do not have a government ID or a state ID, please upload your school ID with all your information. **

Please send your photo and government ID to idoffice [at] students.desu.edu.

Documents needed for New Student Orientation

(All can be turned in/completed prior to orientation)

• Final High School Transcript Release Form (if applicable). Provide sealed final high school transcript.
• Student Health Portal
• Completed online Housing Application
• FAFSA (process prior to attending New Student Orientation). Visit the Federal Student Aid website if you have not already processed your FAFSA.
• Completed ALEKS math assessment prior to Orientation. You will speak with an advisor during New Student Orientation that will discuss your score.