University of Delaware

University of Delaware

The University of Delaware (UD) is the largest university in Delaware. Its original class of ten students included George Read, Thomas McKean, and James Smith, all three of whom would go on to sign the Declaration of Independence.

The school from which the university grew was founded in 1743, making it one of the oldest in the nation. However, UD was not chartered as an institution of higher learning until 1833.

Notable alumni of the University of Delaware include Vice President of the United States and former US Senator Joe Biden (B.A. 1965); Second Lady of the United States Jill Biden (B.A. 1976); New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (B.A. 1974); campaign manager David Plouffe (B.A. 2010); Nobel Prize-winning microbiologist Daniel Nathans (B.S. 1950); and the current president of Emory University James W. Wagner (B.A. 1975).

UD was the first American university to begin a study abroad program.

Location

Newark, New Castle County
Delaware, USA

Getting There

The University of Delaware has several campuses located throughout the state, but the main campus is located in Newark, Delaware, approximately 12 miles (19 km) south of Wilmington.

By car: You can take I-95 and exit at Route 896, which will lead you to the main entrance of the university. There are also other exits from I-95 and other highways that can get you to the university campus.

By bus: Several bus companies, such as Greyhound and Delaware Express, provide service to Newark from nearby cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York City. Once in Newark, you can take a local bus or a taxi to the university.

By train: The nearest Amtrak station to the university is located in Wilmington, which is approximately 13 miles (21 km) from Newark. From Wilmington, you can take a local bus or a taxi to the university.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in Delaware that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.