Orientation

In a few short weeks we begin the Fall Semester. Over the past weeks, the University has shared a great deal of information and I wanted to gather that information in once space should you like to refresh your memory.  

First, students with outstanding enrollment items received an email from checkin@delval.edu last week. If you received this email please take action to complete the outstanding items as the items are now past due. If you did not receive an email from checkin@delval.edu there is no action you need to take unless you have not satisfied your student account balance. A reminder that you can view your account online. Go to www.delval.edu/touchnet and select Students and Staff and enter your DelVal username and password. 

Second, your Student ID is an important tool for accessing the dining hall, residence hall, and other campus spaces. If you have not submitted your photo, please do so as soon as possible. If you did submit your photo, you will receive your id card when you move in or check in to campus. 

Third, I encourage you to review or complete the Online Orientation to support completion of the items on your individualized enrollment checklist. Here is the link to the Online Orientation: http://www.studentlingo.com/delval. As we move closer to the start of the fall Semester, more information about Move-In and Welcome Weekend will be shared in the coming weeks. Until then please continue to check your DelVal email regularly or visit www.delval.edu/orientation for updates. Information about move in dates and times can be found here: Fall 2024 Move In

DelVal is a community, and we are glad you are joining the community. If you have questions in the coming weeks, please reach out to me or the office listed below.  

• Financial aid: Financial Aid Office finaid@delval.edu or 215.489.2272 
• Course registration: The Registrar’s Office at registrar@delval.edu or 215.489.2378 
• Housing: Residence Life housing@delval.edu or 215.489.2215 
• Health forms: Health and Wellness Center HealthCenter@delval.edu or 215.489.2252 
• Your bill, balance due, payments, insurance waivers: Bursar’s Office bursar@delval.edu 
• General question: Contact Andrew Moyer, Assistant Dean of Students, andrew.moyer@delval.edu 

Sincerely, 

~Andrew 

Andrew F. Moyer 
Dean of Student Success and Engagement 
On behalf of the DelVal Orientation Committee  
Andrew.Moyer@delval.edu   

In a few short weeks we begin the Fall Semester. I wanted to remind you about one important tool – your DelVal Student Identification Card! Your DelVal ID is an important tool for accessing the dining hall, residence hall and other campus spaces. If you have not submitted your photo for your DelVal ID, please follow the directions below to submit your photo. You will be provided your DelVal ID Card when you arrive to campus in August.  

Instructions: Students are to submit photos for their University identification cards online. Pictures should be taken in portrait layout at high resolution using a phone or camera and saved in .jpg format and meet the following criteria: 

Photo Guidelines: 

• Full face, front view in front of a well-lit plain white or off-white wall or backdrop.  
• Taken in everyday clothing. no costumes or outfits.  
• Do not wear a hat or headgear that obscures the hair or hair line.  
• Headgear worn for religious or cultural purposes is allowed.  

Photo Submission:  

• Send the .jpg formatted photo to the following email idphotos@delval.edu with the following information: First Name, Last Name, and 6-digit ID number  
• Photos will be reviewed by the University for acceptability. Photos that need to be retaken will be contacted via the above email to submit a new photo. 

Please reach out as you have questions.  

~Andrew

Andrew F. Moyer, Ed.D.
Dean of Student Success and Engagement
On behalf of the DelVal Orientation Committee
Andrew.Moyer@delval.edu 

The University is coordinating efforts to ensure that all new students are well-prepared to enter the fall term completely focused on academic work and campus life. A key component to your success is making arrangements for all your enrollment obligations for the fall term. Taking action now will allow you to focus on your studies from day one of the fall semester. 

Next week you will receive an email with the items from the Enrollment Checklist that you need to complete before July 31 to avoid late fees on your student account. Be sure to review the information sent in that email thoroughly as it will be individualized to actions that you need to complete. 

We know that the email from checkin@delval.edu may raise more questions. Please utilize the offices listed below, either through email, appointments, zoom or phone options to answer questions: 

• Financial aid: Office of Financial Aid  
  • Email: finaid@delval.edu  
  • Phone: 215.489.2272 
  • Contact finaid@delval.edu to schedule a Zoom or in-person appointment with Financial Aid. 
• Bill, balance due, payments, health insurance waiver: Office of the Bursar 
  
  • Email: bursar@delval.edu 
• Course registration: Office of the Registrar 
  
  • Email: registrar@delval.edu 
  • Phone: 215.489.2378 
• Housing: Office of Housing and Residence Life  
  
  • Email: housing@delval.edu 
  • Phone: 215.489.2215 
• Health forms: Health and Wellness Center  
  
  • Email: HealthCenter@delval.edu  
  • Phone: 215.489.2252 
• Undeclared Students and RAM Scholars:Office of Advising and Academic Success 
  
  • Email: academicsuccess@delval.edu  
• ​​​​​​​General questions: Andrew Moyer, Dean of Student Success and Engagement  
  
  • Email: andrew.moyer@delval.edu 

Please reach out as you have questions.  

~Andrew

Andrew F. Moyer, Ed.D.
Dean of Student Success and Engagement
On behalf of the DelVal Orientation Committee
Andrew.Moyer@delval.edu 

How you decide to finance your Delaware Valley University degree is a big decision. The decision is up to you, and each student is different. There are many tools available to assist you. The Office of Financial Aid and the Office of the Bursar are here to help.  

Please review this PowerPoint presentation for more in-depth information:
Bursar and Financial Aid Presentation. Consider forwarding this email to those who may be financially supporting your education at DelVal.  

Need support from Financial Aid and the Bursar? 

• Contact finaid@delval.edu to schedule a Zoom or in-person appointment with Financial Aid. 
• To schedule a Zoom or in-person appointment with the bursar’s office, go to www.calendly.com/delvalbursar. 

Attend an Enrollment Action Afternoon: 

Are you interested in coming to campus to tackle some of your New Student Enrollment checklist items? If you are interested, you can visit campus during one of three Enrollment Action Afternoons. These optional programs are for students and their families who may need additional support completing enrollment or business items related to billing, financial aid, or other items on the New Student Enrollment Checklist. Here is the link to register for the optional Enrollment Action Afternoons: Enrollment Action Afternoon Registration 

Please reach out if you have questions. 

~Andrew

Andrew F. Moyer, Ed.D.
Dean of Student Success and Engagement
On behalf of the DelVal Orientation Committee
Andrew.Moyer@delval.edu 

Below are key dates to add to your calendar to prepare for the fall semester. While the past few weeks have been about online orientation, courses and placement, the next few weeks will be about taking action to ensure your student account is cleared before the start of the semester. In the coming weeks we will share more information about billing, student accounts, and ensuring your enrollment checklist is complete. The enrollment checklist provides a general overview of action you may need to take. 

For now, here are the key dates as you prepare for the fall semester. These are also listed on the enrollment checklist. Please share these dates with family members who are supporting your transition to college.  

• July 1: Student account balance and billing information shared  
• July 31: Satisfy your student account balance by this date  
• Move In Dates: 
  
  • August 17: All New Students move-in/check in 
    • Students participating in pre-season camps or other pre-semester programs should connect with the point of contact (coach, department chair, etc.) for move-in date information 
• August 17 and August 18: Welcome Weekend  
• August 19: First Day of the Semester  
• The Fall 2024 Academic Calendar can be found here: Fall 2024 Academic Calendar

Please reach out as you have questions. Happy official first week of summer!

~Andrew

Andrew F. Moyer, Ed.D.
Dean of Student Success and Engagement
On behalf of the DelVal Orientation Committee
Andrew.Moyer@delval.edu 

As we move closer to the start of the fall semester, important information from campus departments will be sent to your DelVal email only. Moving forward, check your DelVal email at least once a week. The University utilizes @delval.edu email accounts as the official mode of communication between the University and students. As a reminder, your username and password were sent via email by Technology Services. The email is from either NoReply-TechServices@delval.edu or no-reply@delval.edu. If a search of the email you used for admission to DelVal does not turn up that communication, contact the Help Desk at 215-489-4357 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays) and they will work with you to access your account. 

Invitation to attend an Enrollment Action Afternoons: 

Are you interested in coming to campus to tackle some of your New Student Enrollment Checklist items? If you are interested, you can visit campus during one of three Enrollment Action Afternoons in the month of July. These optional programs are for students and their families who may need additional support completing enrollment or business items related to billing, financial aid, or other items on the New Student Enrollment Checklist. 
 
The goal of these optional programs is to offer individualized support to new students in completing enrollment tasks. This is your opportunity to complete tasks in person. No new content or information will be shared during these programs and there is no formal program. A reminder that all offices can be contacted via email and phone during regular business hours during the summer. Contact information for key offices can be found on the second page of the  New Student Enrollment Checklist. You can register for the optional Enrollment Action Afternoons Here. 

Please reach out as you have questions about the online orientation.  

~Andrew

Andrew F. Moyer, Ed.D.
Dean of Student Success and Engagement
On behalf of the DelVal Orientation Committee
Andrew.Moyer@delval.edu 

With the official start of summer almost here, we wanted to send a reminder about the Online Orientation. 

If you have completed the orientation, remember that you can access the content all summer should you need a refresher as you prepare to start your first semester at DelVal. 

If you have not completed the orientation, please do so as soon as possible as the orientation has key information to prepare you for your first semester at DelVal.  

Use this link to access the Online Orientation: www.studentlingo.com/delval 

Some notes before you start: 

• You will use your DelVal username and password to enter the site.  Your DelVal username and password were sent via email by Technology Services. The email is from no-reply@delval.edu 
• Once logged into the site, click on the box titled “New Student Orientation” to begin.  
• The orientation can be completed over multiple sessions. It does not need to be completed in one sitting.  
• Be sure to scroll on each page to review the content, videos, and links on each page. 
• The orientation system works best when accessed from either a desktop, laptop, or tablet. The system can be accessed from a smart phone but will be challenging to navigate. 

Additional information about orientation and prior new student communications can be found here: www.delval.edu/orientation 

Please reach out as you have questions about the online orientation.  

~Andrew

Andrew F. Moyer, Ed.D.
Dean of Student Success and Engagement
On behalf of the DelVal Orientation Committee
Andrew.Moyer@delval.edu 

The Office of the Registrar provides students with services designed to assist them in attaining their academic goals. The Office of the Registrar is central to the implementation and enforcement of the University's academic policies. The Office of the Registrar provides accurate and timely information related to registration, graduation, enrollment, grading, course and examination scheduling, and academic credentials. 

Your Fall 2024 Course Schedule:  

• First-time freshmen will have their schedule built by the Office of the Registrar. Remember to have your high school send your final official high school transcript to the Office of Admission - karen.humphreys@delval.edu. First Time Freshmen schedules will be completed and visible on Student Self Service on August 1. 
• Transfer students will work with your Department Chair and the Office of the Registrar to build your schedule. Remember to have your previous college(s) send official transcripts to the Office of the Registrar.

If you participated in a dual enrollment course, Advanced Placement test, CLEP exam, or a CASE course, please visit Gaining Academic Credit to learn how to share this information with the Office of the Registrar. Additional resources from the Office of the Registrar can be found here: Student Resources  

Please reach out as you have questions about the above or the online orientation.  

~Andrew

Andrew F. Moyer, Ed.D.
Dean of Student Success and Engagement
On behalf of the DelVal Orientation Committee
Andrew.Moyer@delval.edu 

DelVal offers rigorous curricula in the agricultural, life, physical and environmental sciences as well as the humanities, liberal arts and business. Academic programs are grounded in a commitment to applied and experiential learning. Part of a DelVal education is based in Mathematics and English courses that provide a foundation for student success. Students are placed in Mathematics and English courses based on SAT and ACT test scores, high school GPA, or the results of placement testing. 

Mathematics Diagnostic Assessment: All incoming students will be placed in a mathematics course based on standardized test scores or an online placement exam. If you did not submit SAT or ACT scores, or you wish to bypass a lower-level math course, you must take the math placement test. It is important that you complete the Math Placement Exam as soon as possible. [delval.edu/mathplacement]This video provides an overview of how to complete the math placement test in Blackboard.  

• If you do not take the math placement test and you did not submit SAT or ACT scores, you will be placed in Fundamentals of Algebra, a developmental math course that prepares students for College Algebra but does not count towards graduation requirements.  

English Diagnostic Assessment: All students will be enrolled in a 3-credit College Writing I section (the first college-level required writing course). However, those students who are identified as needing extra support will also be co-enrolled in a 1-credit College Writing I companion course, College Writing I Corequisite. The corequisite course will meet two hours a week and will be taught by the same instructor. The sole purpose of the corequisite course is to support success in College Writing I. 

• Students who do not meet the following criteria will be assigned to a corequisite College Writing I section: 

o   Score of 480 or higher on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing exam (EBRW) 

o   Score of 18 or above on the ACT English Language Arts exam  (ELA) 

o   Overall high school GPA of 2.6 or above 

• Exceptions are as follows: 

o   Students who have received transfer credits in English Composition

o   Students who have received a score of 3 or better on the AP English exam

As shared in the online orientation, there are many systems that support academic and course planning.  Below is an overview of helpful links and resources. You can review these in the online orientation under the Getting Started: Classes and Registration section or use the links below. 

• The Office of the Registrar – Resources for Students 
• Academic Programs 

And a reminder to complete online orientation if you have not already: www.studentlingo.com/delval   

Please reach out as you have questions.

~Andrew

Andrew F. Moyer, Ed.D.
Dean of Student Success and Engagement
On behalf of the DelVal Orientation Committee
Andrew.Moyer@delval.edu 

Orientation at DelVal is designed specifically to connect you with the staff, students, and faculty who make DelVal an exemplary small, private, teaching University. Through the online orientation, you will learn more about the University and the programs and services that support your transition to being a DelVal student. Please use the link to login into the Online Orientation system and begin the orientation.

Online Orientation:  www.studentlingo.com/delval

A few notes before you start:

• You will use your DelVal username and password to enter the site.  Your DelVal username and password were sent via email by Technology Services. The subject line of the email is Welcome to DVU! Your Account Information is Enclosed and the email is from NoReply-TechServices@delval.edu.
• Once logged into the site, click on the box titled “New Student Orientation” to begin.
• The orientation can be completed over multiple sessions. It does not need to be completed in one sitting.
• Be sure to scroll on each page to review the content, videos, and links on each page.
• You will have access to the online orientation over the course of the summer. Be sure to revisit the site as needed to prepare yourself for the start of the semester.
• The orientation system works best when accessed from either a desktop, laptop, or tablet. The system can be accessed from a smart phone but will be challenging to navigate.
• Please complete the online orientation by Friday, June 28, 2024
• If needed, additional information can be found at www.delval.edu/orientation

Please reach out as you have questions about the online orientation.

~Andrew

Andrew F. Moyer, Ed.D.
Dean of Student Success and Engagement
On behalf of the DelVal Orientation Committee
Andrew.Moyer@delval.edu 

With summer just around the corner, the time to finalize your enrollment at DelVal begins. From now through August, we will reach out weekly to provide guidance, information, and support about being a student at DelVal. We will cover many topics including: orientation, financial aid, paying your bill (Bursar), course registration (Registrar), housing, and many others!

We know your time as a DelVal student will be full of exciting opportunities and challenges. We look forward to being on that journey with you and your family.

• Preparing for Online Orientation: Next week on Monday, May 13 you will be sent the link to the online orientation. The online orientation is asynchronous and can be completed at your own pace.
• Enrollment Checklist: The Enrollment Checklist, found at this link Enrollment Checklist, provides an overview of steps to be taken prior to the start of the semester. Now is a good time to familiarize yourself, and your family, with the checklist. We will share more information about the checklist over the course of the summer including the individual items you need to complete.

Again, welcome to DelVal! We look forward to getting you prepared for the start of the fall semester. Please reach out if you have questions.

~Andrew

Andrew F. Moyer, Ed.D.
Dean of Student Success and Engagement
On behalf of the DelVal Orientation Committee
Andrew.Moyer@delval.edu