Residential J.D. 2026 Entering Class: Important Dates and Deadlines
Starting January 2026: File your 2026–2027 FAFSA as soon as possible (preferably before May 1).
April 1, 2026: Your non-refundable seat deposit of $400 is due to hold your place in the entering class. For students admitted after April 1, the seat deposit due date is indicated in your letter of admission. In addition, students admitted into our Leadership Honors Program can find their seat deposit due date in the acceptance letter or online status checker.
You may pay by credit card or check.
June 2026: Registration information including how to access your schedule on Porches will be emailed to you.
June 1 to July 31, 2026: Email your digital photo for your UD Flyer Card (university ID). Complete the immunization form. Have your undergraduate degree-granting institution send us your official degree transcript if we do not already have one on file. You may also rent a locker.
July 2026: Parking Services will email you a specific time period in which you can purchase a parking permit.
Aug. 1, 2026: Deadline for emailing your digital photo for your UD Flyer Card (university ID), sending in your completed immunization form and having your undergraduate degree-granting institution send us your official degree transcript.
**Please note if you do not submit the immunization form by August 1, a $50 noncompliance charge will be assessed to your student account.
Aug. 17-19, 2026: Orientation for entering students.
Aug. 24, 2026: First day of classes.