Graduate Student Orientation Information
Welcome to the graduate programs in UD’s College of Education and Human Development!
You are joining a talented group of students who are committed to developing academically and professionally in a rigorous and supportive academic environment. Below is an overview of the orientation process, outlining the steps a new graduate student should take upon being accepted to our College.
Course Registration
A few days after accepting your offer of admission, you should have received an email containing login information and your PIN. That information will allow you to log in to UDSIS, where you can register for courses, view and pay your bill and print your schedule. If you encounter any trouble with your login, please contact the Help Desk.
Your graduate program will send you a letter providing you the name of your advisor and a list of recommended courses for your first semester.
Once you have received your PIN and contacted your faculty advisor to verify the courses to take, you can begin your course registration. It is very important that you contact your advisor before registering for courses, to ensure you have the appropriate classes.
If you have credits to transfer that were taken outside UD, you will need to complete the Transfer of Graduate Credit form. Please be aware of policies such as 9-credit limit on transfer credits. For more information, please see How to Transfer Graduate Courses to UD. Note that classes taken at UD as a Graduate College Non-degree (GCND) student no longer require a transfer of credit form.
After registering for classes, your account will be charged the appropriate tuition. You can view your account statement through UDSIS and pay your bill from there. Students who receive scholarships will have the tuition applied to their accounts. If you have questions about your bill, you can contact Student Financial Services.
Orientation Activities
Fall 2025 semester classes begin on Tuesday, August 26 at 8:00 am.
We offer several orientation activities to welcome you as a new graduate student and introduce you to the University of Delaware. Some of these orientation sessions are required, so please plan your schedule accordingly.
University Orientation Events
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Additional details forthcoming
New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO), hosted by the Graduate College, for incoming full-time graduate students. Part-time students are welcome but it is not required. Students are encouraged to complete online asynchronous modules in Canvas before attending.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
9:30 am to 4:00 pm, Gore Hall
The 2025 Teaching Assistant Orientation (TAO). This is an all-day training for graduate students who will be teaching at UD for the first-time during the 2025-2026 academic year. Those who are first-time TAs have been notified.
Friday, August 22, 2025
2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Trabant University Center
International Student Orientation hosted by International Students and Scholar Services, is required for all international students.
College of Education & Human Development Orientation Events
Thursday, August 21, 2025 – 6:00-7:30 pm EDT
Zoom link: https://udel.zoom.us/j/95663002021?pwd=zxxaLyiliVoAhIieNreh2i48YZDioi.1
Password: 341372
Please log on to the Zoom meeting with your UD username and password.
CEHD Orientation for Ed.D. in Organizational Improvement for Educational Leaders, M.Ed. in Educational Technology, Master of Social Work (MSW), M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language, and M.Ed. in Teaching Students with Disabilities. New students will be welcomed by CEHD administrators and information about Graduate Student Services in CEHD and UD will be provided, as well as an introduction to graduate student organizations in CEHD.
After the general session there will be breakout orientation sessions for the:
- M.Ed. in Educational Technology program
- M.Ed. in Exceptional Children and Youth program
- Master of Social Work (MSW) program. Note that MSW students only need to attend one CEHD orientation session on either (option #1) Thursday, Aug. 21 OR (the preferred option, #2) Monday, Aug. 25.
- Ed.D. in Educational Leadership program
The M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language program will not have a breakout session on Thursday, August 21, but instead have their program orientation on Monday, August 25 as follows:
- Non-HNU students: in-person/hybrid orientation: 4:00 pm, ELI building at 108 East Main Street.
- HNU students: 7:00 pm (which is 7:00 AM China Time on August 26)
Monday, August 25, 2025
10:00 am to 1:00 pm; Gore Hall room 104
MSW Program Orientation and Luncheon
This is intended only for MSW students.
2:00 – 3:00 pm; Gore Hall room 104
CEHD Orientation for Ph.D. in Education; Ph.D. in Educational Statistics and Research Methods; Ph.D. in Education and Social Policy; Ph.D./M.S in Human Development and Family Sciences; M.A./Ed.S. in School Psychology; Master of Social Work; and campus based full-time students in M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL). New students will be welcomed by CEHD administrators and information about Graduate Student Services in CEHD and UD will be provided, as well as an introduction to graduate student organizations in CEHD.
3:00 -4:30 pm, Gore Hall Lobby
CEHD Ice Cream Social
All new CEHD graduate students are welcome, regardless of which orientation session you attended. Enjoy some UDairy ice cream with other students and faculty. We will have a photographer available to take headshot photos for your own professional or personal use and for UD marketing purposes if you choose. Business casual attire is recommended, and you can bring a sweater or jacket if you wish.
Additional Information
- Establish an email account – When you accepted your admission offer, it should have triggered administrative processes like establishing a UD email and log-in. If you have not gotten that information, please check IT’s webpage.
- Health Insurance – UD offers Health and Dental insurance. All full time graduate students are required to provide evidence of health insurance and will automatically be enrolled in the UD health insurance plan. If you have coverage through another source or want to opt out of the UD Plan, it is mandatory that you complete the waiver form in early September. If you do not submit the waiver form by this date, you will automatically be committed to paying for Health Insurance for this academic year.
- University ID card – Students are required to carry their University of Delaware UD#1 Card at all times. The ID Card office is located at 401 Academy Street by the Career Center. Regular office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Contact the ID Office at (302) 831-2273 or id-card@udel.edu if you have questions.
- Funding Opportunities (see Funding tab)– The Graduate College identifies fellowships and awards for master’s and doctoral students offered through the University, as well as external foundations and institutions. Also see the Graduate Student Job Board.
- Graduate Resources – Links to other general graduate student information (tuition, parking, student life, emergency numbers, etc.) can be found on the Graduate and Professional Education website.
Other Important Dates for the Start of the Fall Semester
- August 15: Health Insurance coverage begins for new graduate students on contract and students who have the graduate student health plan.
- Tuesday, August 26: First Day of Classes; Graduate/PCS tuition/fee payment deadline for Fall 2025.
If you have any questions, contact your faculty advisor.