Orientation

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.  

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.

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.

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.