So if you ‘read between the lines’ and were to interpret what those 4 different universities said, here’s what my take is on each of the colleges’ policies:
University of Delaware:
“We will likely approve this. But we have forms you have to fill out and you’ll need to submit documentation from your doctor explaining the need for the deferral.”
UMass Amherst:
“We hardly ever approve these, even if it’s for a medical reason. Good luck.”
University of Vermont:
“Oh, you want to/need to defer your start here for 1 or 2 semesters? No problem, dude.”
UConn:
“Shouldn’t be a problem, but we want to know the reason for the deferral. For example, you want to travel in Europe for a year? No biggie.”