Delaware Day
March 6, 2026
Through this event, our admitted students will have an opportunity to interact with and learn from faculty, staff and current Ph.D. students in the School of Education, the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences and the Biden School.
We look forward to learning more about our prospective students’ interests, answering their questions, introducing them to our research projects and welcoming them to our campus.
Schedule
Additional 2026 schedule details forthcoming.
Friday, March 6, 2026 – Zoom
| 10:00 – 10:10 a.m. | Delaware Day Ice Breaker
Kicking off the event, prospective students and the UD group will get to know each other with an ice breaker activity. |
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| 10:10 – 11:00 a.m. | Welcome and Opening Remarks
Rena A. Hallam, Interim Dean Steve Amendum, Director of the School of Education Jason Hustedt, Chair of the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) Ph.D. experience, a student perspective (video) Starting at 10:15, prospective students will learn about UD and the College of Education and Human Development and what makes us special. |
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| 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. | Panel Discussion with Current Students | ||
| 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Lunch Break | ||
| 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Interactive Research Roundtable
Laura Desimone as moderator |
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| 1:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | Program and specialization area meetings, one-on-one or small group discussions with faculty advisors and prospective students |
University of Delaware Campus
Explore the University of Delaware through this virtual campus tour video. You’ll get a feel for our campus space, academic buildings, residence halls, student centers and other facilities.
Downtown Newark, DE
According to Best Value Schools’ 30 Most Charming College Town Main Streets, “it’s no wonder students at the University of Delaware love to hang out in Newark’s downtown — it’s home to one of the most charming college town main streets in America. Besides the usual collection of salons, shops, and antique stores, downtown Newark has an impressive collection of diverse ethnic restaurants.”
