General Information
Student Life and Activities
(Catalog pages 37-42)

The Delaware Undergraduate Student Congress (DUSC) is the official student governing body of which all matriculated undergraduate students are considered members. This organization assumes the responsibility of self-government, as delegated by the University faculty and administration. Its overall charge is to identify the needs of students and bring them to the attention of the administration, faculty, and City of Newark government officials. DUSC interprets University policy to the student body and represents the approximately 250 Registered Student Organizations to the university administration.

DUSC consists of six executive officers elected through a campus wide vote. Committee chairs and members provide leadership for a variety of administrative and academic responsibilities. In addition, DUSC appoints student representatives to University faculty, student and Board of Trustees committees. For further information, call (302) 831-2648, or visit the DUSC website at http://copland.udel.edu/stu-org/dusc/.

The Graduate Student Senate (GSS) presents a forum through which graduate students from all the University of Delaware departments and programs can come together to share information, to represent graduate student opinion, and to discuss issues that affect graduate students. The GSS acts as an advocate for graduate students while fostering collegiality and professionalism. The GSS is charged broadly with several principal duties:

• To foster a sense of connection among graduate students in all departments.
• To represent an informed consensus of graduate student opinions and to advocate for those positions.
• To serve as a forum for discussion of issues that affect graduate students, and as a vehicle for action on those issues.

Each graduate academic program or department is invited to send up to two representatives to the GSS.

MORE THAN A ROOF OVER YOUR HEAD IN THE RESIDENCE HALLS

PHILOSOPHY
The residence life program is a vital part of the educational mission of the University. The environment is designed to assist students in meeting the developmental and academic challenges faced during the college years, including creating adult-to-adult relationships with parents, gaining a sense of confidence, becoming autonomous, selecting a career, and clarifying values. The end goal of the residential experience is the development of good citizens. Professional staff members oversee each residential complex and view the halls as mini-societies, perfect for exploring issues of community, contribution, and responsibility. Each hall also has a graduate student hall director who is assisted by upper-class resident assistants. Students are expected to contribute to the development of a positive residence hall community by both respecting the rights of others and asserting their own rights.

NON-SMOKING POLICY
To further ensure the health and safety of the University community, all University-owned student housing on the Newark campus is smoke-free.

SINGLE UNDERGRADUATE HOUSING
The University offers a number of housing options to suit the needs of single undergraduates:

• Traditional residence halls contain double rooms, single rooms, and some triple/quad rooms with shared bathroom facilities. A limited number of rooms share adjoining baths.
• George Read Hall, which opened in fall 2005, and the Thomas McKean and James Smith Halls, which opened in fall 2006, have suite-style housing with two double or two single rooms sharing an adjoining bath. These buildings will house many freshmen who will be enrolled in the LIFE program as well as upperclass students.
• The Ray Street halls offer suite-style housing with two double rooms sharing an adjoining bath. The Ray Street complex accommodates students in Special Interest Housing communities as well as students not affiliated with these programs.
• The Christiana Towers apartment complex features furnished one- and two-bedroom units with bath, kitchenette, and a living/dining room.
• Many special living options are available in undergraduate housing. Some of these options are Living-Learning Communities, Honors Housing, Special Interest Communities, Study Abroad Floor, Women’s Interest Community, Service Learning Opportunities, Global Community, Civic Mentors, and the Kosher option (Christiana Towers only).

Cable TV, computer network service, and local telephone service are provided in all rooms and apartments. Students provide their own telephones. Common areas for study, recreation, laundry, etc. are available in each complex. Custodial service is provided only in the common areas. The rates include all utilities, local telephone, cable TV service, and computer network connection.

Rooms are furnished with beds, dressers, closets or wardrobes, draperies or shades, study desks and chairs, lighting, and wastebaskets. Students must bring their own linens, pillows, blankets, bedspreads, and study lamps.

All traditional and Ray Street halls are closed during regular vacation periods. George Read, Thomas McKean and James Smith residence halls remain open during vacations, and residents in these buildings may request to remain in their rooms during vacation periods for a nominal additional charge. Christiana Towers apartments remain open during vacations at no additional charge but close, like all other residences, at the end of the spring semester. Students in all areas are required to vacate and remove all personal belongings from their rooms within 24 hours after completion of their last final examination in the spring semester.

A dining plan for winter session and summer session is required for students living in a residence hall during these sessions. Students living in Christiana Towers Apartments, Graduate Student and Family Housing, or off campus may purchase an optional dining plan for winter session or summer session.

Additional information about on-campus housing can be found online at www.udel.edu/has/. Please write or call Housing Assignment Services at 5 Courtney Street, Newark, DE 19716, (302) 831-3676 or e-mail UD-Housing@udel.edu.

GRADUATE STUDENT AND FAMILY HOUSING
Housing Assignment Services offers some or limited on-campus rooms and apartments to assist graduate students in making the transition to the University and Newark communities.

Single graduate students may choose from one- and twobedroom apartments in the Conover complex and single rooms in the Graduate House on West Main Street. All apartments are furnished and air conditioned.

Full-time graduate or undergraduate students who want to live with a spouse, children, or other individuals who constitute their family may choose housing in the Conover Apartments. Documentation of the family relationship is required. Most family apartments are furnished.

The occupancy period for graduate and family housing generally runs from August 15 through July 31 of the following year. August rent will be pro-rated depending upon the date of check-in. Monthly rent payments include cable television, local telephone service, computer network service, and all utilities. Students residing in graduate and family housing are not required to purchase a dining plan, although one can be purchased and used in nearby dining halls.

Additional information about on-campus housing can be found online at www.udel.edu/has/. Please write or call Housing Assignment Services at 5 Courtney Street, Newark, DE 19716, (302) 831-3676, FAX (302) 831-4266, or e-mail: grad-family-housing@ udel.edu.

OUR CENTERS OF STUDENT LIFE

The John A. Perkins Student Center and the E. Arthur Trabant University Center provide facilities and services for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community. The Centers’ services include meeting rooms for campus groups, a number of student lounges, copy center, the Bacchus Theatre, the University Bookstore and Campus Shop, a full-service bank, the Hen Zone (recreational game area), a movie theatre, an information center, travel agency, and an exhibition area. The Centers offer billiards and sports television. There are extensive student dining facilities in the Centers.

Many University extracurricular programs are organized through the Student Centers. The Center’s staff and the Student Centers Program Advisory Board (SCPAB) offer film series, “popular” and classical concerts, theatre productions, art exhibitions, and bus tours to nearby cultural and athletic events.

The offices of several student organizations are located in the Trabant University Center including the Delaware Undergraduate Student Congress (DUSC), the Student Centers Program Advisory Board (SCPAB), Resident Student Association (RSA), Fraternity and Sorority Life, and HOLA. HAVEN, the lesbian gay bisexual student group, WVUD 91.3 FM, and the Review student newspaper are among the student organizations housed in the Perkins Student Center. For additional information, see www.udel.edu/student-centers or call 831-1036.

EXPLORE CAMPUS RELIGIOUS OPPORTUNITIES

Recognition is given to the importance of ethical and moral influences in the development of the individual. Students are encouraged to attend the churches of their choice and to contact their own denominational organizations on the campus. Most denominations are represented in Newark or in nearby Wilmington. In addition, there are a variety of registered student religious organizations on campus, including Bahai Club, Baptist Campus Ministry, Catholic Campus Ministry, Chabad House, Church and Campus Connection, Episcopal Campus Ministry, Hillel, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Campus Crusade for Christ, Lutheran Student Association, Muslim Student Association, Warriors for Christ, Wesley Foundation, and Word of Life. For further information, contact (302) 831-2428 or see www.udel.edu/student-centers.

A VIBRANT CULTURAL AND INTELLECTUAL COMMUNITY

The Departments of Art, Music, and Theatre, along with the Trabant University Center, the Perkins Student Center, the Center for International Studies, the Student Center Program Advisory Board, the Cultural Programs Advisory Board, and the Performing Arts Series offer a variety of concerts, films, theatre productions, and art exhibitions at the University. In addition, the Center for International Studies, the Student Centers, and the Faculty Senate Committee on Cultural Activities and Public Events bring to the campus many outstanding music, dance, opera, and theatre programs. Bus tours are offered to the Philadelphia Orchestra series at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia, to the Metropolitan Opera in New York, and to selected museum exhibits and theatre productions.

The intellectual life of the University community is enriched by the many outstanding visiting scholars and lecturers who are invited to the campus. A well-established Visiting Scholars Program sponsors many of these scholars, who speak to classes and often present an evening lecture for interested members of the community. Students are given several opportunities to talk with these visitors at luncheons, dinners, or in informal conferences.

The Visiting Minority Scholars Program, sponsored by the Office of Affirmative Action/Multicultural Programs, offers lectures and colloquia by distinguished visiting scholars from underrepresented groups. The Winterthur Program in Early American Culture brings distinguished visiting scholars to the University to spend several days.

During the academic year, many lecture series are offered by academic units throughout the campus, and a number of special university-wide lecture series on topics of national or international interest are sponsored by cooperating units. For information on all events, call UD1-HENS (831-4367) or visit the UDaily web site at http://chico.nss.udel.edu/udaily/.

SHOWCASING CULTURE

Center For Black Culture
The Center for Black Culture was established in 1976 to provide support to black students at the University of Delaware. The Mission of the Center for Black Culture is to serve as an informational resource center regarding the African American experience. The Center strives to create an appreciation and understanding of the various cultures within the African Diaspora through activities and events that enhance academic excellence, promote quality leadership, and strengthen cultural competence for the campus and surrounding community.

Since its establishment, the Center has earned its nickname as “A Home Away from Home.” It has been a driving force in providing support to individuals, and groups of students and has been instrumental in assisting with their acclamation to university culture. The Center aids and supports black students in understanding and assessing the various resources available to them on campus. Another vital role is that the Center serves as a cultural liaison to the University community.

One of the primary goals of the Center is to educate the broader campus community on issues impacting the black community by offering programs such as the Annual Black Arts Festival, Kwanzaa, Annual Black History Month Extravaganza, Alternative Spring Break Trip, and many notable speakers.

The Center provides leadership and resource support to various student organizations and university departments. The Center houses the Black Student Union, the Cultural Programming Advisory Board, the Each One Reach One Mentoring Program, and other black student organizations.

The Center is located on 192 South College Avenue. For more information, please call (302) 831-2991 or e-mail us at cbc@udel.edu or visit our website at www.udel.edu/CBC.

LATINO AND LATIN AMERICAN HERITAGE OFFICE
The Latino and Latin American Heritage Office seeks to enhance the academic and social experiences of Latino students at the University of Delaware. The office sponsors a series of events that focus on historical, cultural, educational, political, and socioeconomic contributions of Latinas and Latinos in the U.S. and the world at large. The aim is to raise the level of awareness of Latino culture and history among UD students. These events include invited speakers, workshops, dance performances, films, cultural excursions, and the celebration of Latino Heritage Month which begins on September 15th every year. Student involvement is encouraged through employment, volunteering for special projects, and event attendance and participation. The office also works closely with student organizations as well as with faculty and staff interested in promoting and enhancing diversity on campus. For more information, visit http://www.udel.edu/LHO/.

ASIAN HERITAGE COUNCIL
Composed of University of Delaware faculty, staff, and students, the Asian Heritage Council was created in the fall of 2002 to foster an understanding of the diverse Asian cultures represented at the University. The Council works with the Director of Multicultural Programs to develop activities and events that focus on the historical, cultural, and political aspects of Asians in America. These programs include guest speakers, receptions/social hours, workshops, films and musical performances. Call 302-831-2991 for more information.

MUSICAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL STUDENTS

Each year the Department of Music sponsors a full season of recitals and concerts by faculty and student performers. The campus community is invited to attend all performances; many are free, although a small admission fee is charged for some concerts. Information about performance schedules can be obtained by calling (302) 831-2577, or on the web at www.music.udel.edu/public.

Private study (vocal and instrumental) with a Music Department faculty member is available to full-time undergraduate University students on a space available basis. Non-music majors who pass an audition at the start of the semester may be accepted for private study either as music minors (2 credits per semester) or through the Music Merit Award Program (1 credit per semester). Freshman honors students who pass the audition are also eligible for private study (1 credit per semester).

Students interested in performing in a musical ensemble may participate in the Choral Union, Chorale, Collegium Musicum, Opera Workshop, University Singers, Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, University Orchestra, Delaware Steel, and a variety of chamber ensembles. Students need not be music majors, although an audition is necessary for some ensembles. For information on joining a group, call the Department of Music at (302) 831-2577.

The faculty of the Department of Music participate in a number of ensembles including the Del’Arte Wind Quintet, the Faculty Jazz Ensemble, and the Taggart-Grycky Flute and Guitar Duo. Faculty ensembles and soloists perform regularly on campus and may be available for lecture-demonstrations, master classes, or performances. For scheduling information, call (302) 831-1527.

EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS AT UNIVERSITY MUSEUMS

Three museums on the Newark campus provide an opportunity for study of the collections, as well as a place for a casual visit with friends and family. The museums also provide experiential learning opportunities for students interested in careers in the museum field.

MECHANICAL HALL: This newly renovated 1898 building houses the Paul R. Jones Collection of African American Art and related materials. The museum comprises state of the art exhibition space and study facilities.

THE UNIVERSITY GALLERY, located in historic Old College, presents exhibitions of regional and national importance and is a museum repository for art objects and cultural artifacts spanning the ancient period through the present. This collection and its study center in 201 Old College is widely used by faculty and students.

THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE MINERALOGICAL MUSEUM, located in Penny Hall, is an internationally recognized repository of important mineral specimens from around the world. Its mission is to acquire, preserve, exhibit, research, and interpret minerals and related geological materials for the enjoyment and education of students and the community at large.

For information, call (302) 831-8037; Fax: (302) 831-8057; website: www.udel.edu/museums.

THE INK AND AIRWAVES OF STUDENT COMMUNICATIONS

The student media of the University are the Review student newspaper and the “Voice of the University of Delaware,” WVUD, 91.3 FM radio, which are professionally advised and operated by University students.

For more information:

• The Review: www.udreview.com or call (302) 831-2771
• WVUD: www.wvud.org or call (302) 831-2701

Over 250 Registered Student Organizations provide leadership experiences and special interest opportunities at the University. Students can choose from departmental clubs, professional societies, cultural associations, recreational, social, and educational activities. Call 831-2428 for information or see www.udel.edu/student-centers.

FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE

Fraternity & Sorority Life at the University offers students an opportunity to belong to one of the more than 37 active chapters of national fraternities and sororities on campus. The Student Centers oversees Fraternity & Sorority Life and advises all chapters and colonies as well as their respective coordinating councils - the Interfraternity Council, the Panhellenic Council, the National Panhellenic Council, Special Interest Fraternities and Sororities, and the Greek Council. For information call the office at (302) 831-1296; www.udel.edu/student-centers/FandS.

BLUE HENS WINNING SPIRIT

The Intercollegiate Athletics Program includes 23 varsity sports, 11 for men and 12 for women, including nationally-recognized programs in football, baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s lacrosse and field hockey. All programs, except football, compete for overall athletic excellence within the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA).

Delaware competes for athletic championships in NCAA Division I. The football program competes in the Division I Championship Sub-division. Delaware also competes for regional championships as a member of the ECAC and IC4A. In recent years, numerous University student-athletes have been named CoSida Academic All-Americans and nine have been awarded the prestigious NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship.

The University’s athletics facilities are among the finest in the East with the 22,000-seat lighted Tubby Raymond Field at Delaware Stadium (football); the Bob Carpenter Center, which is a 5,000-seat multi-purpose building that houses the Blue Hen basketball (men’s and women’s - Acierno Arena) and football programs, as well as some Athletics administrative offices; the 2,000-seat lighted Fred P. Rullo Stadium, an artificial turf facility with two full practice fields that overlap a game field (field hockey, men’s and women’s lacrosse); the Delaware Field House, which includes one of the region’s finest indoor track facilities (men’s and women’s indoor track & field) and the lighted outdoor Delaware Field House Courts (men’s and women’s tennis); Delaware Field (softball); Bob Hannah Stadium (baseball); a lighted all-weather outdoor track (men’s and women’s outdoor track & field) surrounding a grass field (men’s and women’s soccer); several other game and practice fields and Carpenter Sports Building which is home to Barbara Viera Court (volleyball) and the Harry W. Rawstrom Natatorium (men’s and women’s swimming and diving). Cross country (men’s and women’s) competes at White Clay Creek State Park, men’s golf competes on local golf courses and women’s rowing takes place on the Christina River in Wilmington, DE. For more information, visit www.udel.edu/sportsinfo or call (302) UD1-HENS (831-4367) for ticket information.

THE SPORTING LIFE

The Recreation Services Program contributes to the individual’s overall educational experience through high quality programs, newly renovated facilities, and services. This is achieved by providing opportunities for involvement in activities that are physically, mentally, and emotionally challenging, and by helping individuals utilize resources that promote ethical and healthy lifestyle choices. The Recreation Services Program includes the following services for undergraduate and graduate students.

OPEN RECREATION
Carpenter Sports Building is open for recreational use Monday through Thursday from 6:45 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (closes at 9:00 p.m. on Fridays), on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m., except when special events are scheduled. Between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, HNES classes have priority in the gyms and activity rooms. Facilities available include a swimming pool, racquetball courts, a squash court, basketball courts, volleyball courts, a comprehensive Student Fitness Center, Employee Fitness Center, and indoor rock climbing wall. For hours of specific facilities, call (302) 831-2264. A valid University of Delaware ID card is required to gain entrance to the building.

INTRAMURAL PROGRAMS
The University provides an extensive intramural program for men and women. More than half of the student body participates in some aspect of the program. Intramural sports are those played on the University campus among students, faculty and staff. All full-time students and employees are eligible to play. There are more than 30 different sports offered over the course of the school year. Teams may represent dorms, clubs, fraternities, sororities, or simply a group of friends. Leagues and tournaments are established for men’s, women’s and coed divisions on three levels of competition. Registration is ongoing throughout the year. For more information call (302) 831- 2539, stop in 134 CSB, or visit www.udel.edu/recreation/int.

FITNESS
The Fitness Program operates five fitness centers across campus: the Student Fitness Center in Carpenter Sports Building which contains aerobic equipment, weight machines, treadmills, bikes, steppers, total body conditioners and free weights; the Harrington Fitness Center on east campus with cardiovascular equipment, single station resistance equipment and a specialized aerobics room; the Pencader Fitness Center, located on north campus, with cardiovascular equipment, selected free weights and single station resistance equipment; Rodney Fitness Center with cardiovascular equipment and some weight training equipment; and the Employee Fitness Center located in Carpenter Sports Building. The Fitness Program offers classes in aerobics, step aerobics, weight training, yoga, kickboxing, abs, pilates, spinning and self-defense. Check out www.udel.edu/fitness for more information.

OUTDOOR RECREATION RESOURCE CENTER (ORRC)
The Outdoor Recreation Resource Center consists of the Equipment Rental Center, which provides a variety of outdoor equipment for rent to students and staff and information on local outdoor recreation areas and the Indoor Climbing Wall with supervised instruction and practice to develop and improve one’s skills. These programs are scheduled to provide students with a safe learning experience and quality equipment. The ORRC is designed to help people meet and share outdoor experiences with one another. It can assist both beginners and experienced recreators to further develop their outdoor skills. The program also aims to foster awareness and appreciation of the natural environment.

CLUB SPORTS
Recreation Services supports a wide variety of student-run competitive club sports. Club sports exist to provide students the opportunity to engage in high level extramural competition while gaining experience in leadership and organization. The students elect officers, create their own competitive schedules, organize travel arrangements, budget and plan financial transactions, establish their own bylaws and attend meetings held by the Office of Club Sports. The STUDENTS are the club, but work in conjunction with the Director of Club Sports and adhere to specific rules and regulations of the University. The University sponsors many varied club sport programs. If you are interested in club sports, visit our web site at www.udel.edu/clubsports, or call (302) 831-2259.

HELPING YOU STAY SAFE AND SOUND

The administrative office responsible for police and security services on the campuses of the University of Delaware is the Department of Public Safety. Public Safety staff provide 24-hour-a-day response to reports of on-campus emergencies and criminal actions. Reports of emergencies or requests for assistance may be communicated directly over more than 200 “dial-free” campus emergency telephones, or by calling the University Police emergency number: 911.

The Police Division of the Department of Public Safety is staffed by men and women who have met the police training certification requirements of the State of Delaware and who exercise full law enforcement authority on the campus and contiguous streets. Staff in the Security Division receive departmental training and assist the University Police by performing non-law enforcement duties.

The most recent annual report of campus crime statistics is available, upon request, from the Department of Public Safety, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, phone (302) 831-2222 or visit www.udel.edu/PublicSafety.

YOUR CAR AND OUR CAMPUS

University personnel (students, faculty, staff, and visitors) are extended the privilege of operating and parking motor vehicles on campus only in accordance with the conditions stated in the publication Motor Vehicle Regulations. Copies of these regulations are available online and from the Parking Services Office of the Department of Public Safety. All vehicles parked on campus (other than in the visitors’ lots or at activated meters) must be registered with Parking Services and display a current parking permit. This requirement is in force at all times throughout the year.

Car pools are encouraged and car pool permits are available at special rates. Assignment of parking lot privileges will be made at the time of vehicle registration, consistent with the regulations currently in effect.

The University reserves the right to remove and store any vehicle parked on its property that lacks registration or is otherwise in violation of the motor vehicle regulations at the expense of the owner. University parking privileges are subject to revocation for repeated violations of the motor vehicle regulations. For more information, call (302) 831-1184 or visit www.udel.edu/PublicSafety/parkingservices.htm.

IDENTIFY YOURSELF

Students are required to carry the UD#1 CARD (identification card). Examples of privileges that MAY be accessed with the UD#1 CARD are: UD1 FLEX account, UD#1 account with ATM services through Wilmington Savings Fund Society (WSFS) Bank, sporting events, the library, and dining facilities. Access to privileges is determined by registration status and account balances.