Moving into UD off-campus apartments or other housing can be stressful. At UDelHousing, LLC we want to make sure the whole rental process goes smoothly. After you secured your housing, you still will need to make sure your utilities (electric, gas, water, trash, internet, and TV) will be ready to go when you move in.
Links for Moving Into UD Off-Campus Apartments or Housing
The University of Delaware has various maps online that includes an index of buildings and special keys denoting the University Visitors Center and visitor parking, as well as dining facilities, residence halls, UD Bookstore locations, restrooms, public telephones, and the city’s municipal parking lots.
City of Newark Electric Utilities
A refundable deposit is required to open an electric account. For information on connection/disconnection of service, billing questions, or customer service inquiries, you may call Utility Billing at (302) 366-7085 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
To report a power outage or emergency involving electric services, call 366-7050 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. On weekends or holidays, or after 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, call 366-7000 to report electric service emergencies.
Refuse collection services are provided twice weekly at no cost to Newark residents. Refuse should be placed curbside in watertight, 20-30 gallon bags or containers with lids and handles by 7:00 a.m. on the morning of collection. The maximum weight of bags or containers should not exceed 40 pounds. For further information, please call 366-7045.
City of Newark Water Utilities
For information on connection/disconnection of service, billing questions, or customer service inquiries, you may call Utility Billing at (302) 366-7085 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. For water service problems first confirm that it is from the city’s supply, and not coming from your hot water heater. If it is the city’s supply, call the department at 366-7055, and report it.
If you have an immediate service need, please contact Delmarva Customer Service Center. In Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, call 1-800-375-7117. Delmarva Customer Care Representatives are available Monday – Friday 7AM to 7PM; excluding major holidays.
You may contact Comcast by calling 1-800-COMCAST or using the online Customer Support.
You may contact Verizon by online Customer Support.
