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 as a Professional and Continuing Studies student (or CEND—Continuing Education Non-degree) or at another institution, 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 Request For Transfer Graduate Credit.
.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
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 22, 2023 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO) hosted by the Graduate College is required for incoming full-time graduate students. Students are encouraged to complete online asynchronous modules in Canvas before attending.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Teaching Assistant Orientation (TAO) hosted by the Graduate College, is required for all first-time teaching assistants. Students are encouraged to complete online asynchronous training modules in Canvas before attending. Onboarding of new U.S. citizens will be available at this event.
Thursday, August 24, 2023 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Harker Interdisciplinary Science And Engineering Laboratory (AKA “The ISE Lab”)
In-Person HR Onboarding Event is required to verify I-9 paperwork for all new graduate student hires (those with assistantships). This is an in-person check in, and students can drop in any time between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Students should complete all digital paperwork online before the event.
College of Education & Human Development Orientation Events
Thursday, August 24, 2023 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
CEHD Orientation for Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, M.Ed. in Educational Technology, M.Ed. in Exceptional Children and Youth, and M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) for all new students. Please log on with your UD username and password. New students will be welcomed by the Dean and Director of CEHD. 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 (at about 7:45 p.m.) there will be breakout orientation sessions for the:
- M.A. in TESL program led by Dr. Scott Stevens
- M.Ed. in Educational Technology program led by Dr. Fred Hofstetter
- M.Ed. in Exceptional Children and Youth program led by Dr. Josh Wilson
- Ed.D. in Educational Leadership program led by Dr. Lauren Bailes
Monday, August 28, 2023 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Program Orientation for M.A./Ed.S. in School Psychology for new students – Willard Hall, Room 207
Parking is available in the Trabant Garage for an hourly fee.
Program Orientation for M.S./Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Sciences and lunch with the faculty for new students – Alison Hall
Parking is available in the Trabant Garage for an hourly fee.
Monday, August 28, 2023 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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, and M.A./Ed.S. in School Psychology for new students – Trabant University Center, Room 209/211
Parking is available in the Trabant Garage for an hourly fee.
Monday, August 28, 2023 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ice-Cream Social with Headshot Photos for new students – Trabant University Center, Room 209/211
Parking is available in the Trabant Garage for an hourly fee.
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 Student Services Building, 30 Lovett Avenue. Regular office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Contact the ID Office at (302) 831-2273 or id-card@udel.edu if you have questions.
- Funding Opportunities (see Funding tab)– The Office of Graduate and Professional Education identifies fellowships and awards for master’s and doctoral students offered through the University, as well as external foundations and institutions
- 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
- Early August: International students who are unable to receive the COVID-19 vaccination in their home country should arrive on campus to obtain your first round of the vaccination.
- Sunday, August 15: Health Insurance coverage begins for new Graduate Students. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination due to be uploaded to the SHS portal.
- Monday, August 28: Human Resources onboarding begins. Further information to follow.
- Tuesday, August 29: First Day of Classes; Graduate/PCS tuition/fee payment deadline for Fall 2023.
If you have any questions, contact your faculty advisor.