Do you ever wonder who pays for the computers, laboratories, upgrades in technology, or even campus activities?

Tuition and state allocations cover only two-thirds of a University of Delaware education. That leaves a third percent the University must raise from other sources, which include private gifts from alumni, parents, and friends of the institution.

Part of being a student is preparing for the future—writing resumes, graduating, interviewing and finding a job. As the University of Delaware reaches higher levels of educational excellence, your degree will, in turn, become more marketable. Alumni giving is widely viewed as a key indicator of alumni satisfaction and is factored into a university’s national standing. Therefore, your gift has a direct impact —the more support, the higher the ranking, the more prestigious your degree.

College years are filled with many memories – interesting classes, athletic contests, campus events, parties, and time spent with friends. Extracurricular activities play an important role in students’ lives, and those activities survive because of alumni support.

Were you in a sorority or fraternity? Consider a gift to support Greek life. Did you have a radio show on WVUD? Consider a donation to keep it on the air. Did you have a great experience in your major? Consider giving back to your department or college. Did you participate in sports? Consider a special contribution to your athletic department.

Express your appreciation through your generosity.

U.S. News and World Report ranked the University of Delaware 26th among the nation’s top universities in its1999 "America’s Best Colleges" issue.