New Student FAQs

Class Registration

Q: What classes should I sign up for?
A: The Tier I courses are the best place for first-semester students to start. These courses are pre-requisite courses for later MBA classes. Completing these courses first/early in your MBA program will enable you to keep moving forward as quickly as possible. Part-time students register for either one or two classes, while full-time students register for three or four. If you’re not sure how many courses you can handle, sign up for the maximum number, then drop one if you need to.

Q: How do I request a course waiver?
A: Please visit the Course Waiver page for further information.

E-mail and Internet Account

Q: How do I create my account?
A: Instructions for setting up your UD account can be found at the University's Welcome Page. Your UD ID is your student number indicated in your acceptance letter from the Office of Graduate Studies (in most cases, 7xx-xx-xxxx).

Please note: you must have officially accepted UD’s offer of admission, returned the acceptance letter, and been registered for classes before logging in to set up your email account.

***Notify the Graduate and Executive Program Office*** Forward your University e-mail address, mailing address and phone number immediately to MBA Services. It is very important that you establish a UD email address. Email is the primary method of communication tool for faculty and administration.

Q: How can I access my mail?
A: Once your account is created, UD email can be accessed at https://mail.udel.edu/.

Q: How can I forward my mail to another address (ex: work or home email)?
A: Simply go to the UD Network Page and login (Must first Create an account). Click on “Forwarding Email” and follow the instructions.

Student ID

Q: How do I register my laptop for internet access on campus?
A: Simply go to the UD Network Page and login (Must first Create an account). Click on “Register a computer for Internet access” and follow the instructions. Once you have added your computer, the UD network might take up to fifteen minutes to recognize the change. Eventually, you will have wireless and wired internet access through the UD campus network.

Q: How to obtain a student ID?
A: Obtain your UD Student Identification Card after course registration at Student Services Building on Lovett Avenue between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. (Call (302) 831-2759 for assistance or for more information about student identification)

Q: Why do I need an ID?
A: Your ID gives you access to certain facilities on campus such as the Carpenter Sports Building and the Purnell Computer Lab among others. It will also give you access to discounted or free tickets to UD events. An ID is also needed to check out books from the Morris Library. At the computer labs, your student ID must be swiped before printing. (Each student starts the semester with a $5.00 printing allocation)

Parking

Q: How can I purchase a parking permit?
A: Permits can be purchased at Public Safety on Academy Street, or online.

Q: What kind of permit do I need?
A: As a commuting graduate student, you can purchase either a RED or GOLD permit. Consider the time and location of your classes when determining which permit suits your needs.

Wilmington classes:
The Wilmington campus lot only requires a RED parking permit.

Newark classes:
Students with daytime classes or who hold GA positions during the day can opt to purchase a GOLD permit. Though more expensive, this allows you to park in the lots closest to Lerner. A RED permit is cheaper, but would force you to park at the field house. Students with all evening classes can get by with a RED permit. This will allow them to park in the non-restricted gold lots after 4 P.M.

More Parking Information

Q: What are other parking options?
A: Trabant Garage: This is a pay-to-park facility located conveniently close to Alfred Lerner Hall (MAP). The garage charges $.60 per 1/2 hour or part thereof before 10:30 P.M. during the week and $.30 per 1/2 hour or part thereof after 10:30 P.M. and on weekends.

Textbooks

Q: When should I buy my books?
A: Unless your professor contacts you with specific assignments prior to class, you do not *need* your textbook prior to the first class meeting. It is wise, however, to obtain your textbooks prior to your first class to ensure they do not sell out. The bookstores do allow students to pre-order textbooks.

Q: Where can they be purchased?
A: Fall texts are generally stocked by the campus bookstore starting in August. It is located on Academy Street in the Perkins Student Center and found online. Libermans Bookstore, both located on Main Street, also sell textbooks. All facilities give students the option to pre-order textbooks.

Q: The registration process is saying my class has no required textbooks -- is that correct?
A: If books are not listed, either the University is waiting for the list from the professor, or a course packet is still in production. Check back at a later date for further information. If classes are beginning and still no books are listed, either wait for the first class session or e-mail your professor.

Computers

Q: Is a laptop necessary?
A: A laptop isn’t necessary, but does prove extremely useful. You will find yourself working in groups often during the semester. The ability to bring a laptop to these meetings is helpful. The university has special pricing agreements with certain vendors. More information on purchasing a laptop.

Q: How can I pay my bill?
A: Payments can be made in person at the Student Services Building on Lovett Ave. They can also be made online. It will ask for your student ID. If you don’t remember this number, login to UDSIS and it will be displayed in the upper-left corner. Questions can be directed to account services. Please provide your student ID, full name, and date of birth when corresponding via e-mail.

Q: Can I pay in installments?
A: Yes. To help distribute the tuition burden over the course of the semester, many students opt to pay their tuition in monthly installments. There is a $50 Installment Payment Plan Fee.