Human Development and Family Sciences

Academic advisor speaks with student

Email hdfs-advise@udel.edu with questions about your academic advisor!

Academic Advisement

Academic advisement is an important part of your time at the University of Delaware. We view advisement as a collaborative relationship between students and the advisors who support their academic progress and the achievement of their goals.

Freshmen and Sophomores

All students are assigned to an academic advisor. See the link above “Get in touch with your academic advisor” to learn how to find your academic advisor in UDSIS. If you have any questions, please contact hdfs-advise@udel.edu to request an appointment. Additionally, appointments with faculty are always available for specific questions about career and professional development.

Juniors and Seniors

You are assigned to an advisor for professional development and graduate school advisement as well as guidance with academic planning and decision-making. You are also welcome to ask any questions you have by emailing hdfs-advise@udel.edu.

What you can expect from your advisor and advising appointments

  • Someone who will actively listen to your questions and concerns
  • Assistance in helping you explore your area of study and develop related goals
  • Guidance in decision-making related to your educational plan
  • Accurate information about degree requirements, policies and procedures
  • Referrals to other university resources and services when necessary

Your responsibilities in the process

  • Seek academic advisement at least once per semester and check your e-mail daily
  • Prepare for your advisement appointments: review your planning guide and course options prior to your sessions and come prepared with a list of questions or concerns
  • Establish short and long-term goals to facilitate your academic achievement
  • Familiarize yourself with degree requirements, academic policies and procedures including the HDFS Handbook for your major and the Undergraduate Catalog
  • Utilize campus resources and services when necessary to facilitate your success
Dr. Rosalyn  Washington, Early Childhood Education Coordinator
  • advises students in all majors
  • assists Associate in Arts students coming to Newark campus
  • meets with students interested in transferring into Early Childhood Education
  • teaches courses in the ECE major
rwash@udel.edu
Rebecca Wilson, Human Services Program Coordinator
  • advises students in the Human Services major
  • meets with students interested in transferring to Human Services
  • teaches courses in the Human Services major
rlwilson@udel.edu
Dr. Amin Alizadeh, Human Relations Administration (HRA) Program Coordinator
  • advises students in the HRA major
  • meets with students interested in transferring to HRA
  • teaches courses in the HRA major
alizadeh@udel.edu
Kristen Pousson Kristen Pousson, Academic Program Coordinator
  • manages course scheduling and student registration
kpousson@udel.edu
Kelsey Cummings Kelsey Cummings, Academic Program Manager
  • advises students in all majors
  • assists with student registration
kelseyrc@udel.edu

Helpful HDFS Advisement Center Guides

  • How to calculate your GPA
  • How to schedule classes
  • Changing majors/minors
  • Graduate school and career planning

Fall 2022

August 30

First day of classes

September 5

No class for Labor Day

September 13

Drop/add deadline

November 8

Election Day, no classes

November 14

Last day to change registration or withdraw

November 21-25

No classes for Thanksgiving Break

December 8

Last day of classes

December 10-16

Final examinations

 

Winter 2023

October 24

Registration begins

January 3

First day of classes (5 week session)

January 6

Drop/add deadline (5 week session)

January 16

No classes for Martin Luther King Holiday

January 27

Last day to change registration or withdraw (5 week session)

February 3

Last day of classes

February 4

Final examinations

 

Spring 2023

November 7

Registration begins

February 6

First day of classes

February 17

Drop/add deadline

March 24-April 2

No classes for spring break

May 1

Last day to change registration or withdraw

May 16

Last day of classes

May 18-25

Final examinations

May 27

Commencement

 

Summer I 2023 – see the Registrar’s Page for 10 week classes

April 3

Registration begins

June 5

First day of classes

June 8

Drop/add deadline

June 29

Last day to change registration or withdraw (5 week session)

July 4

No class for Independence Day (observed holiday)

July 7

Last day of classes (5 week session)

July 13

Last day to change registration or withdraw (7.5 week session)

July 8

Final examinations (5 week session)

July 24-25

Last day of classes (7.5 week session)

July 26-27

Final examinations (7.5 week session)

 

Summer II 2023

April 3

Registration begins

July 10

First day of classes

July 13

Drop/add deadline

August 3

Last day to change registration or withdraw

August 10

Last day of classes

August 11

Final examinations