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Undergraduate Application Process

Admission may be granted to applicants who have a certificate or diploma from an accredited four-year school or senior high school. It is recommended that students seeking admission to the University follow a college preparatory curriculum in high school.  Applicants must produce a satisfactory high school record.  A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better on a 4.0 scale and a 'C' in the 19 minimum course units is required.  Though heavily considered, admission to the University is not granted solely on the basis of grades and test scores.  The University takes a very holistic approach in evaluating applications for admission.  Community service, demonstrated leadership ability, and special talent is also considered when evaluating applications for admission.

This application may be used by all students seeking undergraduate admission to Delaware State University. All items on the application form marked REQUIRED in red must be completed or the application will not be processed. You will notice that certain areas on the application have drop-down windows which will provide you with a list of items to choose from. Simply make your selection and continue to tab through the application.

Should you have any questions while completing your application, you may contact the Office of Admissions at 1.800.845.2544 (outside of Delaware) or 302.857.6351 (Delaware). You may also direct your application questions via email to admissions@desu.edu.

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Deadlines

For priority consideration, we encourage applicants to submit applications no later than February 1 for Fall Semester and November 1 for Spring Semester.

Graduate Application Process

For admission to graduate study, applicants must show evidence that they have earned the baccalaureate degree at an accredited college or university and possess the ability to carry out graduate work of high quality. An official transcript of all previous undergraduate and graduate work must be submitted. Applicants for degree status should have a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4-point scale) and a scholastic average of 3.0 in their undergraduate major. They should have successfully completed specific courses at the undergraduate level in the field in which they plan to pursue a graduate degree and a minimum number of courses in a designated area approved by the specific department. For all graduate programs, official scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT), or other specified examinations as specifically defined by the individual department or program are required. Individual departments and doctoral programs may have more rigorous standards. Applicants who have not taken the required test(s) may be admitted provisionally, but must satisfy this requirement during the first semester of graduate study in order to continue.  Prospective students must arrange for the official transcript(s) and standardized examination scores to be forwarded to: 

      Office of Admissions
      Delaware State University
      1200 North DuPont Highway
      Dover, Delaware  19901-2277

The online graduate application may be used by all students seeking graduate admission to Delaware State University.  Application procedures, supporting credentials, and requirements vary among the graduate programs.  Prospective graduate students should contact their respective departments for additional requirements.  A non-refundable application fee of $50 must accompany all applications submitted.  

For International Students, there may be additional admission application requirements.  Refer to the Graduate Catalog for specific program requirements.   

For more information about the graduate programs, click on the following link to see our website www.desu.edu/graduate-studies.

Should you have any questions while completing your application, you may contact the School of Graduate Studies and Research at 302.857.6800. You may also direct your application questions via email to gradstudies@desu.edu.

Click here to complete an online application and follow the instructions for submitting supporting documentation.  Please contact the Office of Admissions at 302.857.6351 or 800.845.2544 with any questions regarding the graduate admissions process. For program-specific questions about your program of interest, please contact the program directly.

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