Offering a variety of University courses, the program enables students throughout Delaware to begin their college experience in small classes in a supportive environment. Because of an NCAA residency requirement, however, Parallel students may not participate in NCAA-sanctioned sports. Their courses are University of Delaware courses taught by University of Delaware faculty. And many Parallel faculty teach on the Newark campus as well as on the Parallel campuses. If they meet the requirements of the major, Parallel students may be admitted into any major offered by the University.
Many students enter the program already admitted into majors.
Every semester students enter as animal or plant science, biology, business, education, engineering, and many other majors. Their transcripts are University of Delaware transcripts. They receive DTCC IDs, entitling them to all academic, cultural, and recreational privileges that DTCC students enjoy. They may participate in all activities that DTCC students do. Under the partnership agreement, the University is responsible for all academic programs and services, and DTCC is responsible for providing space and support services.