Summer Academy
The Delaware State University Summer Academy is a seven-week on-campus and virtual learning opportunity that provides the chance to fast-track student success by earning 6-9 college credits, get a head start on your journey as a Hornet and ease your transition from high school.
Who can attend?
- Summer Academy is open to all incoming freshmen as well as transfer students with less than 30 credits.
WHAT ARE THE Dates?
- June 26-August 11, 2023
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5 weeks residential/on-campus learning (June 26-July 28)
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2 weeks remote/hybrid learning (July 31-August 11)
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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
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Start college early and get to know your campus community early as a residential student
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Get a jump-start on your education, personal and professional success through a rigorous academic program, workshops, tutoring and more
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Receive early access to your Apple iPad
WHAT IS THE COST?
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Summer Academy program cost: $3,500
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Fees: $100 Summer Academy Enrollment Fee and $200 Housing Deposit
WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS TO PAY?
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Grants are available for those who qualify.
(please apply for financial aid by filing the 2022-2023 FAFSA at https://fafsa.gov. Include Delaware State University’s school code – 001428).
Note: The 2023-2024 FAFSA must be filed separately for the fall 2023 semester. -
Payment plans are also available beginning May 1.
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments |
| May 11 | None | 3 | May-July |
| June 9 | None | 2 | June and July |
WHAT ARE MY Next Steps?
Step 1: Complete the online registration form.
Step 2: Pay the nonrefundable $100 Enrollment Fee and $200 Housing Deposit by June 1.
Step 3: Secure funding to pay financial obligations by June 1. Apply for financial aid by May 1. Enroll in a payment plan (available May 1)
Read the full steps in the Summer Academy Checklist
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
- Email summeracademy [at] desu.edu or call 302.922.3974.