Frequently Asked Questions

Registration

Q: When can I start scheduling for the next semester?
A: By logging into UDSIS, you can check your “Registration Appointment” which will tell you when to start registering for classes.

Q: When does registration close?
A: Registration closes when either a) the course fills to capacity, or b) Free Drop/Add ends for that respective semester/session.

Q: How should I choose among several courses when I am scheduling my classes?
A: Always remember that the ten Core/Required classes are offered every fall and spring semester. Electives, on the other hand, are offered (typically) once a year or once every two years. Therefore, choose an elective since you can pick up the core class on a later semester.

Q: Why aren't all the classes offered in Summer and Winter?
A: Because of Study Abroad and other teaching commitments on the part of the faculty, we cannot produce a full menu of classes for Summer and Winter Sessions. The course offerings tend to change from year to year based on professor availability. It’s sometimes helpful to use an upcoming Summer or Winter Session schedule to choose classes offered in that session, then look for other choices in the adjacent Fall and Spring.

Q: I am trying to register for classes and UDSIS will not let me. What's wrong?
A: Several reasons could cause UDSIS to deny registration. Some of the most likely are the following. In each case follow the directions in How to Get Registered (below).

1. Missing Prerequisite If you have a course waiver for a course that serves as a prerequisite for the course you’re attempting to register, access will be denied. Examples:
   1. You’ve been given a course waiver for Acct 800. When you attempt to register for BUAD 880 or FINC 850, UDSIS will block you out.
   2. You were waived out of FINC 850, so UDSIS will block your attempts to register for any class in the FINC 850-series, such as 851, 852, etc.
2. You have a Hold on your Account: Check the status of your Account via UDSIS. Report any discrepancies to acct-services@udel.edu. A clear, concise, polite email can do wonders. If you have a hold because of an unpaid balance or an immunization hold, not even we can help you register you until those items are taken care of with the appropriate office.
3. How to Get Registered: Send a very brief email to MBAServices with your full legal name, Student ID# (not your SS#) and your course requests in the following format: BUAD 870-051 the last three digits indicate the section number (specific day/time/location) you want. We will register you and send you an acknowledgement.

Graduation & Diplomas

Q: I am graduating this semester, who do I have to tell?
A: You need to fill out the application for graduation and drop it off in/mail it to the Graduate & Executive Programs Office. After you sign and attach the check ($50, payable to the University of Delaware), we’ll take it from there. We’ll verify the courses, get the signatures, then forward them to the Office of Graduate Studies. Once we process your form, we’ll let you know that everything was OK or contact you if there is a question.

Q: I just finished my last course! Where is my diploma?
A: Assuming you’ve filed your Application for Advanced Degree and passed your final class(es), your diploma will arrive in the mail at the address you listed on the Application for Advanced Degree. Diplomas arrive in the following timeframe:

• Spring Graduates – mid-July
• Summer Grads – early October
• Fall Graduates – early March
• Winter Grads – mid-April

Q: I might be moving before the diploma gets here. What do I do?
A: Send an email to MBAServices with the clearly stated “NEW” address, complete with street, city, state, country (if outside US), and postal (zip) code. We will forward it to the Office of Graduate Studies.

Concentrations & Specializations

Q: How do I declare my concentration/specialization?
A: You do not need to officially declare your concentration until graduation. Although, we suggest you meet with an advising counselor to be sure you are on the right track to earn a concentration.

Q: Do I have to have a concentration/specialization?
A: No, you can choose six unrelated electives that suit your purpose.

Q: I have been transferred to another city. How do I continue my MBA?
A: We can transfer up to 9 credits of graduate level coursework from other AACSB-accredited institutions. Those courses will become part of your UD transcript and will count toward your UD MBA. Contact Amy Estey to get more details.

Transferring Credits between Schools

Q: I started my MBA at another school and got transferred to Delaware. How do I continue my MBA?
A: Depending on how many hours you’ve completed in your program, you can choose to either

1. Transfer those credits to UD (if the original school is AACSB-accredited)
2. Take classes here and transfer them back to the original school.

The above options are dependent on other variables, so conversations with Amy Estey, MBA Program Manager, and the MBA Academic Advisor at your original school are in order.

Life Gets in the Way

Q: I am encountering a situation (family or personal illness, increased workload, unexpected travel, etc.) that will keep me from attending classes. Free Drop/Add has passed...what do I do?
A: When the going gets tough, take time to get your priorities straight. Make sure that your professors know what is going on, and ask for their advice. Because every situation is unique in timing and circumstance, there are no one-size-fits-all answers. Have a conversation with Amy Estey (or someone in the GEP Office) to explore possible options.

Q: How do I file for a Leave of Absence (LOA)?
A: Send a brief email to MBAServices requesting a Leave of Absence for the semester in question and state when you plan to resume (so that you can register for classes when you’re ready to return). If the situation does not resolve, you simply request another Leave for the next semester. There are no fees due for being on Leave status.