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Admitted Graduate Students

Welcome to the University of Dayton! We want to make your transition to being a Flyer as simple as possible. To prepare for graduate studies, please complete the checklist on this page.

The Graduate Academic Affairs team is here to support you as you both as an incoming graduate student — and throughout your academic career. Simply email UDGradSchool@udayton.edu or call 937-229-2390 if you have questions, need assistance or are looking for ways to connect with the UD community.

Note: Law students should complete the steps on the law student orientation site.

Steps After Admission

Here's what you can expect after admission:

Review Your Acceptance Letter

To review your Acceptance letter, you must enter your application portal.

Plan Your Financial Aid

Review graduate financial aid awards.
We encourage all domestic graduate students to file the FAFSA. By filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you can explore federal loan options.
Explore assistantships and fellowships.

Confirm Enrollment

Once you have completed the application process and have been accepted to a program, confirm your enrollment. Information is included in your acceptance letter.

When you're ready to confirm enrollment, log in to your admission account (login for Ed.D. and M.S.E. students). Click "Confirm Enrollment" on your application. (Note: If you haven't yet viewed your decision letter online, you need to do that first. Then this option will appear.)

If you have questions about confirming your enrollment, contact gradadmission@udayton.edu.

Law and Online LLM contact: lawinfo@udayton.edu
Online Ed.D. and M.S.E. contact: admission@educationonline.udayton.edu

Visit Porches

Students who have confirmed their enrollment will receive access to Porches. Named after the porches on the houses in UD's student neighborhood, Porches is your digital home for personalized next steps and opportunities.

Activate your UD online account.
Visit the New Grad Student Checklist on Porches for your personalized to-do list.
Explore information about Graduate School Orientation.

Resources and Services

Supporting Your Success

As a Catholic, Marianist university, we are committed to working closely with you and your family to create a support network to help you succeed — from achieving academic goals to transitioning to campus life.

Explore Student Success Resources

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Why UD?

In addition to receiving a high-quality education, you'll gain countless opportunities to get real-world experience, a close-knit Flyer community, a dedicated program and support for your health and wellbeing.

Learn Why UD is Right For You

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Virtual and In-Person Campus Visits

When immersed in the rigors and challenges of graduate studies, it helps to be surrounded by an inclusive and supportive community on a picturesque campus just minutes from downtown Dayton.

Explore Visit Opportunities

Explore Life at UD

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