Freshman Applicants
- Request official SAT Reasoning and/or ACT with Writing scores to be forwarded to the University of Delaware by the Educational Testing Service or the ACT Program. The SAT Subject tests are recommended for all freshman applicants, especially those to the University Honors Program
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International applicants whose native language is not English should consult instructions for international applicants for testing requirements.
- Complete the Undergraduate Admission Application. You may apply online or use the paper application which you can view and print here. If you would rather request that an Admissions Viewbook and Application be mailed to you, add yourself to our mailing list or call the Admissions Office at 302-831-8123.
The University of Delaware also accepts the Common Application, provided that it is submitted by the appropriate deadline for your admission category. Students must also submit the Common Application Supplement.
The Application for Admission includes the Secondary School Report and Recommendation Forms, the student essay, the Honors Program application, as well as additional questions to help the Admissions Committee to learn more about you.
- Request an official copy of your high school transcript. Use the Secondary School Report form, included with the paper application booklet, to have your high school guidance counselor send an official copy of the high school transcript, along with the Secondary School Report, to the Admissions Office by the deadline for your admission category.
- Submit a $70 non-refundable application fee along with your Admissions Application. Make the check payable to the University of Delaware, and include the applicant's Social Security number and name on the check. The fee may also be paid online.
- Request letter(s) of recommendation. Provide your recommender(s) with the recommendation form included with the Admissions Application. In lieu of using the form, recommenders are also welcome to send us letters of recommendation on their own stationary, but should ensure that the applicant's name and high school are included with the recommendation. We require one (1) letter of recommendation.
All materials being sent as part of an application for admission should be mailed to the following address. Please ensure that the applicant's name and Social Security Number are clearly noted on all materials being submitted.Undergraduate Admissions
Attention: Applications
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 19716-4602
