Helping parents understand dorm options, safety, accessibility, and what to expect at University of Delaware.
University of Delaware uses a deadline-based assignment model rather than a rolling lottery. Incoming first-year students who apply by the priority deadline (May 18 for Fall 2026) can indicate room-type preferences, request roommates, and apply to Living Learning Communities; late applicants are assigned without those options. First-year students are placed by Residence Life rather than self-selecting rooms.
Transfer students are guaranteed housing if they apply by June 30. About half of incoming students choose algorithmic roommate matching based on lifestyle compatibility answers; roommate assignment notifications are emailed to UD addresses in late summer.
Newark, DE
Public Research University
24,000 total students
26 dorm buildings reviewed on DormScouter
| Dorm | Overall ★ | Safety ★ | Cleanliness ★ | Reviews | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caesar Rodney | — | — | — | 0 | 🛗 Elevator 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| George Read | — | — | — | 0 | 🛗 Elevator 🍽️ Dining Hall 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Russell Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Kent Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Thomas McKean Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🛗 Elevator 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Brown Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Harter Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| Sharp Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Sypherd Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Cannon Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| New Castle Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| Squire Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Sussex Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| Eliphalet Gilbert Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🛗 Elevator |
| Lane Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Thompson Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| Louis L. Redding Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🛗 Elevator |
| Smyth Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| South Academy Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🛗 Elevator 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| Harrington Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| Independence Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🛗 Elevator |
| James Smith Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🛗 Elevator |
| Ray Street Hall A | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Ray Street Hall B | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Ray Street Hall C | — | — | — | 0 | |
| University Courtyard Apartments | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
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