Graduate School

The best way to apply to UD is online:

• UD's Graduate, Doctoral and Graduate Certificate Application
• Doctor of Physical Therapy Application
• Physical Assistant Program Application
• Online Graduate Education and Health Sciences Application

Application requirements vary by program and may include transcripts and test scores. Please review your program's admission requirements for details. If you have questions about submitting materials, contact gradadmission@udayton.edu.

International students should review the additional application requirements necessary to complete their application.

Note: The University of Dayton does not release recommendations or supporting documents - whether submitted by you or on your behalf. If you wish to review your letters of recommendation, contact the author directly.

You can log into your Admission Account to see what documents we have received and what is still needed to complete your application. If you have questions, contact gradadmission@udayton.edu.

Official Transcripts should be sent directly from your institution to transcripts@udayton.edu or mailed directly from your institution to:

University of Dayton
Graduate Admission Processing
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-2713

Application questions may be directed to gradadmission@udayton.edu. 

Application deadlines vary by program. Please review your program's admission requirements for specific deadlines.

If the program does not specify a deadline, applications should be complete at least eight weeks prior to the beginning of the term you wish to begin study in order to ensure an admission decision can be reached.

International students should review the international application deadlines.

While partially-completed applications are not saved, any submitted application may be accessed through your Admission Account. All submitted applications and accounts will remain in the system indefinitely.

Each academic department determines if graduate transfer credit will be granted for courses that have not already been applied to another graduate degree. Generally, no more than nine credit hours are transferable into master's programs, 15 into doctoral programs. If you are admitted to a graduate program and wish to obtain transfer credit, you should speak with your academic adviser.

Admission criteria are determined by the program faculty for your area of study. Beyond application information and transcripts, programs may consider test scores, letters of recommendation and a personal statement. Review the list of program requirements for the program to which you are applying.

Some program admission requirements include submitting results from the GRE or GMAT, while submission of test scores is optional for other programs. Please review the tests required for your individual program of study.

International students are required to submit additional information as part of their application such as results from the TOEFL. Visit the international admission page for specific requirements.

Review the program requirements before submitting your personal statement. Unless otherwise specified, your personal statement should address work experience, research and study experience, and professional development objectives.

Starting Spring 2027 there will be a $50 international application fee required for submission of your application.

No. You are welcome to submit these materials in any order.

Log in to the application and click the "personal statement" item on your checklist.

Recommendations may be submitted by email to graduatedmission@udayton.edu or mailed to:

Office of Graduate Admission
University of Dayton
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-1670

For certain programs, applicants may be asked not to send letters directly but to provide contact information for their references. If you choose this option, we will contact your recommendation providers with information on how to submit their recommendations.

You can login to your Admission Account see what documents we have received and what is still needed to complete your application.

Some, but not all, information on your application may be edited through your Admission Account.

All of your documents will be linked to your student record, regardless of when they are received.

Yes. Within your Admission Account, you can click on the "create new application" link and begin a new application. However, you may only enroll in a single academic program, so you will need to choose which program you want to pursue once you are admitted.

If you wish to apply to a different program, please review the program's requirements. If you are certain you wish to change your program, login to your Admission Account and click the "create new application" link to begin a new program. You may only enroll in a single academic program, so you will need to choose which program you want to pursue once you are admitted.

An international student seeking admission to any graduate program must have completed the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. International degree awarding institutions must be officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of that country as degree-granting institutions.

An official credential evaluation is required for all credentials from outside the United States.

The staff of the international admission office will be available to help throughout the process. They understand the differences in educational systems throughout the world, and they will identify the documents required to complete your application.

You may contact the staff by phone at 855-664-5623 (toll-free) or 937-229-1850, or by email at goglobalgraduate@udayton.edu.

Applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English proficiency by providing official scores that meet the minimum for TOEFL, IELTS, ITEP, Duolingo English Test (DET), PTE, ELS, Cambridge (C1 Advanced). .

Yes, the Intensive English Program (IEP) can help if you need to enhance your English skills before starting your degree program. Located in the center of campus, IEP offers an intensive program to prepare you for graduate study at the University of Dayton.

Different admission deadlines exist for international students because of the time it takes to process international documents and complete a credential evaluation. We will continue to process complete applications received after the deadline. However, we cannot guarantee an admission decision will be reached in time to begin the desired term. We will send you a letter once a decision has been made. All pending applications will automatically be considered for the next available term.

The Office of International Student and Scholar Services offers assistance with areas such as immigration issues, counseling, personal advising, social and extracurricular activities and emergencies. The friendly and experienced staff will assist you throughout your stay.

Applicants who have completed or are in the process of completing an undergraduate or graduate degree at institutions outside of the United States are required to submit academic records to complete their credential evaluation.

Evaluations are a required component since they determine how your academics are graded compared to the U.S. education system. Be sure to list the University of Dayton as the recipient for the completed evaluation.

If your credential evaluation was based on in-progress study, a follow-up course-by-course evaluation showing the complete academic record and degree conferral may be required. Applicants are responsible for paying all fees for such evaluations, upgrades, as well as making arrangements to send and receive their documents.

International applicants must have all transcripts officially translated into English. Both the unofficial and the English translated version must be submitted. Must credential evaluation companies do not offer translation services.

The University of Dayton only accepts credential evaluations from current NACES member organizations.

Current proof of financial support is required to issue immigration documents. This proof may take a variety of forms, including bank statements, scholarship letters or assistantship contacts. The most common form of proof is a bank statement that should show the account number and balance. We cannot accept solvency certificates for the purposes of issuing an I-20. If the funds are from an account other than your own, we must also have an Affidavit of Support from the person(s) providing the funds indicating the extent and length of support. All financial statements must be on original stationery and less than six months old.

While you are considered a domestic applicant, you must submit an official credential evaluation for your degrees from outside the U.S. The University of Dayton only accepts credential evaluations from current NACES member organizations.

Many financial aid opportunities exist to help you pay for the cost of higher education, including scholarships, grants, loans and assistantships.

If you are interested in applying for assistantships or fellowships, please contact the department in which you plan to enroll or are enrolled.

For loan and grant consideration, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Submit this form to the processing agency and list the University of Dayton (CODE #003127) to receive the results.

Contact the Office of Recruitment and Admission at 800-837-7433 or admission@udayton.edu.

Tuition varies by program and degree.