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Summer Academy

Summer Academy 2024

The Delaware State University Summer Academy is a seven-week on-campus and virtual learning opportunity that provides the chance to fast-track student success by earning 6-9 college credits, get a head start on your journey as a Hornet and ease your transition from high school.

Who can attend?

  • Summer Academy is open to all incoming freshmen as well as transfer students with less than 30 credits. 

WHAT ARE THE Dates?

  • June 24-August 9, 2024

    • 5 weeks residential/on-campus learning (June 24-July 26)

    • 2 weeks remote/hybrid learning (July 29-August 9)

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

  • Start college early and get to know your campus community early as a residential student

  • Get a jump-start on your education, personal and professional success through a rigorous academic program, workshops, tutoring and more

WHAT IS THE COST?

  • Summer Academy program cost: $3,500

  • Fees: $100 Summer Academy Enrollment Fee and $200 Summer/Fall Housing Deposit

WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS TO PAY?

  • Grants are available for those who qualify.
    (please apply for financial aid for the Summer 2024 semester by filing the 2023-2024 FAFSA at https://studentaid.gov. Include Delaware State University’s school code – 001428).
    2023-2024 FASFA Deadline: June 30
    Note: The 2024-2025 FAFSA must be filed separately for the fall 2024 semester.

  • Payment plans are also available beginning May 2024.

WHAT ARE MY Next Steps? 

Step 1: Complete the online registration form (opens April 1).

Step 2: Pay the nonrefundable $100 Enrollment Fee and $200 Summer/Fall Housing Deposit by May 3.

Step 3: Secure funding to pay financial obligations.

Read the full steps in the Summer Academy Checklist

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

  • Email summeracademy [at] desu.edu or call 302.922.3974.