Our admissions counselors travel to states in the Northeast region to meet with you in person. They come prepared to give you an inside perspective on what it’s like to be a student here. Get to know them better! Check out the list below to find your admissions counselor and call or email them to ask questions about Delaware State University. They are ready to help you!

Admissions Counselors
	Devon Sivels Phone: 302.857.7356 Email: dsivels@desu.edu Recruitment Area: Delaware Favorite College Memory: My favorite college moment came at the end of my college career as I walked across the stage to receive the Presidential Leadership Award. Having been granted the opportunity to say that I am a college graduate made all of the hard work worth it. Determination pays off.  Why Should Students Choose DSU: Students should look to DSU because we inspire greatness, promote growth, develop leaders, and keep students as our number one priority.
	Hawa Turay Phone: 302.857.7780 Email: hturay@desu.edu Recruitment Area:  Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York   Favorite College Memory: My favorite college moments were when I was working as an orientation leader. I loved meeting all of the new students and their families. Also being able to interact with them and being able to share my experiences with them to help kind of ease them into the new chapter of their lives. Why Should Students Choose DSU: Students should choose DSU because of the endless possibilities of what they can do and become. There are so many different opportunities here at DSU that students can take advantage of to become very successful. Not only is DSU very diverse and cultured it is also very rich with many opportunities for student to get involved and stay involved.
	Pia Stokes Phone: 302.857.7147 Email: pzstokes@desu.edu Recruitment Area: Transfer, International and Graduate Students Favorite College Memory: Traveling and performing with the Marching Band (M3) Why Should Students Choose DSU: DSU represents everyone and wants to be the institution that gives students the opportunity to grow, thrive and pave the way for their future.  We are giving our students an opportunity to be a part of the New DSYou!
	Jovoni Simmons Phone: 302.857.6103 Email: jsimmons@desu.edu Recruitment Area:  Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia Favorite College Memory: Taking road trips to support our football team at their away games. Why Should Students Choose DSU: Delaware State University works hard to give students academic lessons as well as life lessons. The connections made here between peers, staff, and faculty are lifelong and forever beneficial. We equip students with the skills and knowledge to be successful in their career field and life. DSU offers many opportunities to get involved within the college and local community and the guidance given helps each student to be the best version of themselves that they can possibly be.

You’ll immediately notice the “family feel” around campus when you come to Delaware State University. We are the ideal University for students who desire an affordable education in a safe, tight-knit environment without the distractions found at schools in urban areas. Here you’ll get personal attention from your teachers, allowing you to really connect with them. Plus Delaware State University offers many ways to take your learning to the next level. You can build your resume through hands-on experience in our labs and studios and graduate with a broad skill-set that will land you your first real job. And you’re never short of things to do at Delaware State University. Hang out at our modern student center – the heartbeat of campus life – or meet new friends by joining a student organization or participating in volunteer opportunities. If you’re looking to go off-campus, we are close to everything! Explore nearby Philadelphia, Baltimore or Washington, D.C. or spend a weekend at the Delaware or Maryland beaches.

Whether you’re enrolling in college for the first time, transferring from another college or returning after several years, Delaware State University can guide you toward your goals! 

Hundreds of transfer students each year choose to continue their college education at DSU. Our straightforward admissions process is designed to meet your unique needs as a transfer student, making your transition to DSU a smooth one. We even offer Transfer Wednesday events in the spring and fall for prospective transfer students to speak with an admissions counselor, tour campus, learn about financial aid and have their transcripts evaluated.

Transfer Student Admissions Requirements 

Application Procedures

The following materials are needed from transfer students in order to be considered for DSU admission:

• A completed online application at www.desu.edu/apply-now and application fee of $35
• Official high school transcripts or GED scores
• Official transcripts from all higher education institutions attended since high school
• SAT or ACT test scores if not transferring in 12 credit hours or more at a GPA of 2.0 or better

Priority date for consideration is: May 1 for Fall applicants and December 1 for Spring applicants

Applications will not be considered for admissions until the online application has been completed and all official final transcripts have been received by the Office of Admissions

Application Guidelines

The following guidelines will help you know whether you meet DSU’s transfer student admissions criteria:

• Applications from transfer students can be from two-year colleges, four-year colleges, and universities accredited by their respective regional association.
• Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended must be submitted for admission consideration.
• The cumulative GPA from all previously attended college/universities must be 2.0 or above.
• College course credits obtained within the last 10 years are not accepted automatically and will be at the discretion of the appropriate department.
• Courses to be transferred must be equivalent to respective DSU courses. Credits are evaluated according the specific academic program the student is applying to.
• Credit cannot be granted for correspondence courses.
• In instances where courses from other colleges or universities only partially fulfill general education requirements, students will need to make up the credit hours shortage in the same department.
• Course grades must at least be a “C” in order for the transfer credit to count. Grades of "C-" cannot transfer.
• Students who have been placed on academic probation, suspended or dismissed from previous institutions cannot be considered for admission to Delaware State University.

Transfer Scholarships

The following scholarships are currently being offered to accepted transfer students:

• DTCC students who graduate with an associate’s degree and a 2.5 cumulative GPA may be eligible for up to two years (four consecutive semesters) of scholarship funding at $1,000 per academic year.
• Privately Funded Scholarships**
• The Osher Reentry Scholarship is available to adults who are entering DSU after a five year cumulative gap in pursuing their first bachelor’s degree.**
• The Alumni Legacy Endowed Scholarships**

**Applying for a scholarship does not mean youwill automatically be awarded a scholarship but your application will be reviewed for consideration by the scholarship committee.

Transfer Credits 

Delaware Technical Community College (DTCC) transfer students in connected degrees should review the course transfer options. Check out which courses transfer to DSU from other colleges and universities below.

The Office of Admissions at Delaware State University invites you to attend a FREE Admissions Reception!

• Hear the exciting things happening at DSU from President Dr. Harry L. Williams
• Learn more about next steps for enrolling at DSU, including the housing process
• See our successful alumni and hear from current students
• Discover financing options through scholarships & financial aid
• Explore our many academic offerings, student organizations and internships

Receptions will be held on the following dates:

Monday, March 21, 2016 | Embassy Suites by Hilton | 9000 Bartrum Avenue | Philadelphia, PA 19153

Wednesday, March 30, 2016 | Hilton-Garden Inn Washington DC/Greenbelt | 7810 Walker Drive | Greenbelt, MD 20770

RSVP: Click here to RSVP online

We hope you take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about DSU!

Join us for an exciting, informative evening to celebrate your academic achievements and introduce you to the opportunities available at DSU!

This is an invitation only event. Please refer to your invitation for instructions on how to RSVP for the event.

Schedule

Scholars Appreciation Day will be held in the Martin Luther King Student Center on the campus of Delaware State University at 1200 North DuPont Highway Dover, DE 19901. 

Friday April 8, 2016

• Conversations with Deans
• Presidential Address 
• Dinner with the DSU Family 
• Charge to Scholars 
• Recognition of Excellence 

Open House 

The DSU Annual Spring Open House will be held rain or shine! Register online for Open House. 

Saturday April 9, 2016
9 am - 3 pm

• Information Fair
• Campus Tours
• Office of Admissions will conduct on-site acceptances and the Cashier will be open in the Administration Building
• Lunch - Conrad Hall
• Sessions on everything you’ve wanted to know about how financial aid works
• Spring Football Game (Red and White), Alumni Stadium

Directions

Delaware State University is located in north Dover directly on Route 13 and bordering College Road. It is across the highway from the Dover Mall and Dover International Speedway/Dover Downs Hotel & Casino. Directions to DSU and campus map. 

Hotels 

Visiting from out of town? See a list of places to stay in Dover. 

You’ll immediately notice the “family feel” around campus when you come to Delaware State University. We are the ideal University for students who desire an affordable education in a safe, tight-knit environment without the distractions found at schools in urban areas. Here you’ll get personal attention from your teachers, allowing you to really connect with them. Plus Delaware State University offers many ways to take your learning to the next level. You can build your resume through hands-on experience in our labs and studios and graduate with a broad skill-set that will land you your first real job. And you’re never short of things to do at Delaware State University. Hang out at our modern student center – the heartbeat of campus life – or meet new friends by joining a student organization or participating in volunteer opportunities. If you’re looking to go off-campus, we are close to everything! Explore nearby Philadelphia, Baltimore or Washington, D.C. or spend a weekend at the Delaware or Maryland beaches.

Whether you’re enrolling in college for the first time, transferring from another college or returning after several years, Delaware State University can guide you toward your goals! 

You’ll immediately notice the “family feel” around campus when you come to Delaware State University. We are the ideal University for students who desire an affordable education in a safe, tight-knit environment without the distractions found at schools in urban areas. Here you’ll get personal attention from your teachers, allowing you to really connect with them. Plus Delaware State University offers many ways to take your learning to the next level. You can build your resume through hands-on experience in our labs and studios and graduate with a broad skill-set that will land you your first real job. And you’re never short of things to do at Delaware State University. Hang out at our modern student center – the heartbeat of campus life – or meet new friends by joining a student organization or participating in volunteer opportunities. If you’re looking to go off-campus, we are close to everything! Explore nearby Philadelphia, Baltimore or Washington, D.C. or spend a weekend at the Delaware or Maryland beaches.

Whether you’re enrolling in college for the first time, transferring from another college or returning after several years, Delaware State University can guide you toward your goals!