Biden School Student and Academic Services​

All students should consult with their advisor before registering for courses. Contact information for your advisor is on your landing page in UDSIS.  

Registrar Provides guidance and support related to registration and academic records management - policies, forms, and procedures are found here.

WebReg Students use WebReg to register for classes.

Course Search Search for courses being offered.

Search Course Descriptions Search for detailed descriptions for courses.

• Blue Hen Success Portal Communication and scheduling tool for academic advisement and tutoring.

• Academic Tools A variety of helpful resources for your time at UD. 

• Undergraduate Course Catalogue​ Descriptions of programs and courses. 

• Undergraduate Research The Undergraduate Research Program provides opportunities to work on a wide range of research and creative projects.
  

• Explore 4+1 Options Consider options to earn an undergraduate and graduate degree in five years, saving time and money.

• Biden School Meetings and Events 

• Undergraduate Research Program For funding to support presentations of undergraduate research.

• Biden School Student Groups Explore opportunities to engage in research and service learning activities that enrich education and increase professional skills.
  

• Graduate Plan of Study Documents

• Graduate Program Policy Statements

• Biden School Meetings and Events

• Academic Tools A variety of helpful resources for your time at UD.

• Graduate Course Catalogue Use this link for course and program information.

• Graduate College Funding Opportunities ​Graduate College funding and fellowship opportunities that provide students with support for their master’s and doctoral programs.​

• Graduate College Policies Policies you want to be aware of so you can stay on track.

• Graduate College Forms Procedures to be followed in order to progress in your degree.

• UD Biden School Branding for Powerpoints and Posters​ Use these templates when presenting your work to internal and external audiences.​ [Pwpt 1] [Pwpt 2] [Poster] [Widescreen Pwpt 1] [Widescreen Pwpt 2​]

• Graduate College Professional Development Resources to empower graduate students to translate their education into meaningful careers.

• Biden School Student Groups Explore opportunities to engage in research and service learning activities that enrich education and increase professional skills.

• Doctoral Funding O​pportunities​ This document provides an overview of several programs that may provide opportunities or resources to support your graduate work.

• Doctoral Professional Development Sessions​ Here you will find slide decks from several professional development sessions developed for doctoral students in the Biden School.

• Dissertation Guidance Biden School guidance on dissertation proposals, proposal defense, dissertation defense, and associated timelines.​

• Student Travel Funding Policy
  

• Student Travel Funding Guide:​ Guidance for the Biden School's policy (above) relating to student research and travel expenses and reimbursements. 

• Student Travel Funding Request:​​ For travel funding support, please see your Program Director to begin the process of approval. ​

• General Material and Financial Support This document provides details on a number of financial and material support programs for graduate students in the school, including: crisis funds, workspace, travel, and computing.​

• Graduate Student Reimbursement Process​ This document walks through the process to create and submit an expense reimbursement report in Concur.

• ​Dissertation Guidance Biden School guidance on dissertation proposals, proposal defense, dissertation defense, and associated timelines.​​

• Dissertation Boot camp A dissertation group hosted by the UD writing center

• University Summer Doctoral Fellowship Funding to support your dissertation work over the summer.​

• ​​The Office of the Dean of​ Students is a central resource for students when navigating the complexities of the university experience. See the link here for frequently accessed services.
• Basic Needs:

• Food Insecurity, Housing, Technology, or other Financial Crisis

• Student Health Portal

• Graduate Student Insurance

• University Writing Center Free workshops, tutoring, and writing support

• Office of Academic Enrichment Tutoring and academic success coaching

• Disabilities Support Services Facilitates accommodations for students with disabilities

• Community Standards and Conflict Resolution​​ Manages student behavior expectations and accountability

• Student Services for Athletes Monitors the academic progress of all student-athletes

• Center for Counseling and Student Development Consultation services to promote psychological well-being to ensure academic, personal, and career success

• Student Wellness and Health Promotion Wide variety of health and wellness services to support healthy behavioral choices

• UD Library Multiple resources and tutorials available to maximize research productivity

• Student Multimedia Design Center Flex spaces and high-tech equipment kits available for UD community use

• English Language Institute Trains and certifies English language proficiency

• UD Career Center Comprehensive resource for career development and placement

• Student Financial Services Financial Aid, billing, and student financial account support

• Center for Teaching & Assessment of Learning (CTAL) Consultations and workshops for effective teaching, assessment, and course/program development

• Dimensions of Wellness This site explores the nine dimensions of wellness and explains​ resources here at UD to improve your wellness.​

• Biden School Diversity Equity and Inclusion​ See status and updates on ongoing and planned efforts in the Biden School.

• Office of Equity and Inc​lusion Manages complaints of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and protection of minors on campus

• Incident Report

• 3rd Party Incident Report

• Sexual Misconduct Resources

• Non-Discrimination, Sexual Misconduct, & Title IX Policy This policy serves to promote an academic and work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment.

• Diversity Caucuses Nine caucuses created for faculty and staff to gather with like-minded/like-identified individuals

• African Heritage Caucus

• Asian / Pacific Islander Heritage

• Center for Black Cu​lture​

• Disability Support Services

• International Caucus

• Latino / Hispanic Heritage

• Pride Caucus

• Muslim Heritage

• Religious / Spiritual Life

• Women’s Caucus

• Veterans Resources Provides support for academic transition and the comprehensive understanding of Veteran​ benefits and opportunities.

• International Student Supports the designated office on campus to provide immigration advising and support services to UD's international community.

• ​The iBuddy program provides peer-to-peer support for new international students.

• Resources for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Students (DACA) resources and processes to address needs related to the academic, social, and personal wellbeing of undocumented and DACA students.

• Preferred Name A form ​to add a preferred name to your UD profile that will appear as your name on class and grade rosters​.

This section includes links to the key policies and rules that guide how we work and learn at UD.  It is important for students to know the basics of these policies in order to successfully navigate your time here. 

• UD Academic Policy A central resource for UD’s academic policies and procedures.

• Student Code of Conduct Explains expectations for behavior for all students, consequences if these expectations are not met, and the process used to determine if policies have been violated. 

• Academic Integrity Policy and general procedures for handling undergraduate student cases of academic dishonesty. All graduate student infractions should be referred to the Assistant Provost for Graduate Studies. 

• Non-Discrimination, Sexual Misconduct, & Title IX Policy This policy serves to promote an academic and work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment.

• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Students rights, privileges, and protections relative to individually identifiable student education records which are maintained by the University.

• Registration, Grading, and Records Forms
  

This section provides basic resources for students new to UD to help orient to life as a member of the Biden School and University.

• ONECard ID

• Academic Calendar

• Campus Map

• Parking on Campus

• Bus and Local Transit​