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Delaware State University

Dover, Delaware

๐Ÿซ Public UniversityEst. 1891๐Ÿ”— www.desu.edu

Delaware State University's 356-acre campus in Dover centers on Loockerman Hall, a Georgian mansion predating the university by over 150 years and now a historic landmark, with first-year students housed in traditional halls including Jenkins, Harriet Tubman-Lydia Laws, and Warren-Franklin.

Enrollment

5,327

Total Students

Freshman Class

โ€”

Approx.

Move-In Dates

August 19 - August 22, 2026

Fall 2026

Acceptance Rate

48%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Fall 2026 Move-In Dates

Your specific move-in date and hall assignment will be communicated via your DSU email and the move-in scheduler. DSU uses a new appointment-based residential check-in process - students receiving a FastPass will get a scheduler link to select their check-in time slot. All financial obligations and a completed health form must be on file before moving in.

August 19 - August 22, 2026

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.

Move-in day tips

  • Arrive during your assigned window - early arrivals often just wait longer.
  • Bring a rolling cart or hand truck; loading-zone carts run out fast.
  • Parking near freshman halls fills up quickly - have a backup plan or drop-off spot.
  • Loading zones usually enforce a strict time limit (often 30 minutes) before you're expected to move your car to long-term parking.
  • Activate your student ID online before you arrive - many schools require it for building and elevator access from day one.
  • If you want your bed lofted or the frame height adjusted, check whether your school needs that request submitted online in advance - most won't do it on the spot.
  • Check your school's specific package-acceptance window before shipping anything ahead - most won't hold early deliveries outside a set date range.
  • Unpack essentials first: bedding, toiletries, and chargers, before anything else.

Housing & Dorms

  • Jenkins Hall

    Traditional ยท Coed

  • Harriet Tubman-Lydia Laws Hall

    Traditional ยท Coed

  • Warren-Franklin Hall

    Traditional ยท Coed

Housing Links

Links open Delaware State University's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.

Orientation

New Student Orientation (required)

All new students are required to attend one orientation session.

June 1 - August 18, 2026

Orientation tips

  • Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
  • Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
  • Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.

Costs

Room & Board

$16,674

Estimated / Year

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with Delaware State University's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

Nearby Essentials

Checklists

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