Freshman Applicants
International students applying for undergraduate admission (freshman or transfer) must complete the University of Delaware's Online International Student Application.
Application Checklist
- International Application for Undergraduate Admission
- Essay
- Recommendation Letter
- Summary of Educational Experiences form
- Confidential Financial Information form
- Official bank statement
- Copy of your current visa, if you reside or attend school in the United States
- Original transcripts/examination results for all secondary and post-secondary work (or copies attested by the U.S. Embassy, a notary public, or a school official) and official English translations
- Official TOEFL score report or official IELTS report
- Official SAT score report (if you are applying for freshman admission and attend school in the United States)
- Application fee of US$70
Please Note:
All applicants for international admissions must take the TOEFL, unless English is your native language. The minimum TOEFL score required is 550 (paper), 213 (computer) or 80 (TOEFLibt). Applicants to the Nursing major must have a minimum TOEFL score of 600 (paper), 250 (computer), or 100 (TOEFLibt).
The Confidential Financial Information form must be mailed, not faxed, to the Office of Admissions. Bank statements must be on official bank stationary and show the total amount held in U.S. dollars. Both of these documents must be mailed, not faxed, to the Office of Admissions. Your acceptance letter and student visa will not be issued without the bank statement and the Confidential Financial Information form.
Prospective Art Interest majors are required to submit an online application portfolio demonstrating creative experience and ability along with a related essay. This essay is in addition to the essay submitted with the International Application for Admission. Portfolio requirements may be found at admissions.udel.edu/apply. Portfolios should be submitted by November 1 for Spring transfer consideration, February 1 for Freshman consideration, and May 1 for Fall Transfer consideration. Slide portfolios will not be accepted.
Prospective Music majors are required to audition with the Department of Music. To schedule an audition, please send an e-mail to mdunnack@udel.edu and type “Music Audition Request” in the Subject line.
Send all application materials together in one large envelope to:
Office of Admissions
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 19716 USA
Phone: 1 (302) 831-8125
Fax: 1 (302) 831-6905
Email: admissions@udel.edu