University of Delaware

University of Delaware is on a 970-acre campus in the small town setting of Newark, Delaware, not far from Philadelphia and Baltimore.

University of Delaware Student Activities

University of Delaware has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to join – including band, chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? University of Delaware has fraternities and sororities.

University of Delaware Housing

This table offers information on housing at University of Delaware.

University of Delaware offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus through freshman year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of Delaware students live off campus. In 2022, 38% of undergrads at University of Delaware lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 62% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Delaware.

University of Delaware offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Delaware Athletics

At University of Delaware there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Delaware:

Safety at University of Delaware

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Delaware is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The University of Delaware campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

University of Delaware offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to University of Delaware

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Delaware, take Interstate 95 to Newark, DE. If you need to fly, book your flight to Philadelphia International airport.

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