Highlights of the UD Community
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Where do students live? link-arrow link-arrow

From traditional residence halls and suites to apartments and houses in our student neighborhood, UD students love living on campus. That's why 80% of students live on campus all four years.

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How can I get involved at UD? link-arrow link-arrow

At UD, you're part of something larger than yourself. And with more than 240 student clubs, leadership opportunities and fun events, you'll discover an activity to match your passions and talents.

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What health and wellness resources are available? link-arrow link-arrow

At UD, we cultivate a community where you can succeed and thrive. Through our holistic approach to wellness, faculty and staff are here to support you — helping you practice self-care, build community and seek assistance when needed.

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What are the fitness and recreation options? link-arrow link-arrow

UD Campus Recreation provides a state-of-the-art, 125,000-square-foot recreation complex and outdoor engagement center offering endless recreational pursuits. More than half of our students participate in intramural or club sports; with a wide variety of sport options and levels of competition — you’re sure to find a team where you belong.

 

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How can students grow in their faith? link-arrow link-arrow

Express and grow in your faith with other students, as well as serve in the campus and surrounding community, through the Campus Ministry program — one of the largest in the nation.

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How does advising work? link-arrow link-arrow

Every undergraduate student is paired with a holistic advisor who guides their academic and personal journey at UD. In addition, you'll have an entire Flight Crew focused on helping you achieve your goals and find success.


Commitment to Community

Rooted in our faith tradition, our Commitment to Community (C2C) unites students, faculty and staff in a shared promise to intentionally live out three core principles: dignity of every person, community is essential and solidarity and the common good.

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Featured Communities

Learning-Living

Form friendships through our undergraduate Integrated Learning-Living Communities (ILLC), where you'll take classes and live together.

Military and Veteran

Meet other veteran and military-affiliated students through our award-winning Military and Veteran Programs and Services (MVPS).

Multi-Ethnic

Connect with other students in the Multi-Ethnic Education and Engagement Center (MEC) Family Room or through one of the many programs MEC offers.

LGBTQ+

Guided by its Catholic and Marianist values, UD aims to foster a campus community where all students feel welcomed, respected, safe and valued.