UD Sinclair Academy
Prepared for Success
The UD Sinclair Academy's workforce initiative program offers a four-year experience at Sinclair and UD focused on comprehensive student support and professional career readiness, providing one-on-one guidance from academic advisors and work success professionals to prepare graduates to soar in high demand fields.
We're currently accepting applications to join our first cohort in August. Apply today.

Connected with Community
The UD Sinclair Academy workforce initiative is building a network of Dayton-region employers where Scholars can gain hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, site visits and other interactions with industry professionals.
Student Benefits
Across their four-year journeys at Sinclair College and the University of Dayton, participating students are part of a close-knit community of Pell-eligible students empowered with resources, support and industry experiences, including:
- Individualized Student Support: Dedicated staff members will help guide student's journeys as they explore their vocation and make industry connections.
- Holistic Academic Advising: As a student in the UD Sinclair Academy, Sinclair advisors will support you to ensure you stay on track in your pathway. You'll also meet with your UD advisor all four years — they will connect you with campus resources and ensure your credits will transfer seamlessly to UD.
- Community from the Start: The program is designed with an intentional focus on cohort-based engagement to allow students to build community and connections through a first-year summer bridge program, workshops and events throughout their four years.
- Work-based Experiential Learning: Each semester, students will participate in opportunities to gain workplace-ready skills through workshops, professional development and hands-on learning. These experiences will build over four years, helping students gain confidence and real-world experience in their fields of study. Financial assistance will be available to support students with work-related costs, such as purchasing professional attire, travel costs and more.
As part of the UD Sinclair Academy, students benefit from a seamless pathway to ensure all credits transfer from Sinclair to UD. You'll also have full transparency about the cost of your degree. After being admitted to the Academy, you'll receive a four-year financial aid offer from UD outlining your costs for all four years, allowing you to plan for success with confidence.

Real-World Ready
In addition a top-tier education, students are guided through four years of work-based educational experiences from site visits and mock interviews to internships and co-ops to graduate ready for success in high-demand industries.
Apply Today
to join our first cohort in August