The Parallel Program is intended primarily for Delaware residents. It operates as a University of Delaware branch campus system, with classes conducted at three Delaware Technical and Community College locations-Wilmington, Dover, and Georgetown. Parallel students earn credits toward a UD degree. Parallel faculty are University of Delaware faculty who enjoy a reputation as excellent classroom teachers and academic advisers.
Parallel classes tend to be smaller.
Students desiring relatively more individual faculty attention will find it in Parallel, which provides an environment allowing students in need of academic reinforcement to obtain it. Courses designed to bridge the gap between a student's prior educational experience and University-level courses are offered regularly. This is especially helpful to college-age students, whom the Admissions Office may deem underprepared for success as entering freshmen on the main campus, and to adults returning to higher education after being away for some time. The majority of Parallel courses are arts and science courses, although there is growing interest in professional areas. Accordingly, courses in business, education, and some other areas have been added.