Supporting Your Success

At UD, we encourage students to ask thought-provoking questions. And then we strive to answer them — together — through a framework of scholarship, research and practice. Our objective? Creating a brighter future for everyone.

Whether you're looking to advance your career or to create a better world, you'll gain the skills and knowledge you need from our world-class faculty, full-time researchers and nationally-known scholars.

Working professionals will appreciate convenient classes offered at a variety of times, and flexible online programs are also available.

Unsure where to start? Email graduateadmission@udayton.edu, and we'll help you navigate the process. 

Fast Facts

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Graduate Applications

Graduate, Doctoral and Certificate Application

Apply for admission to pursue a master's degree, doctoral program or graduate certificate at the University of Dayton.

Physician Assistant Application

Prepare to become a knowledgeable, service-oriented and self-assured advanced practice healthcare practitioner.

Doctor of Physical Therapy Application

Prepare to be a compassionate and knowledgeable physical therapist who will serve the community by improving physical health and quality of life.

Online Education Programs Application

Grow as an educational leader through our online programs for the Doctor of Educational Leadership (Ed.D.), M.S.E. in Educational Leadership and Principal Licensure programs.


Visit Campus

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. 
Aerial photo of campus in the spring

Research Opportunities

At UD, research is about more than innovation for the sake of discovery. It’s about developing solutions to help others. Explore our research to discover how UD students collaborate with renowned faculty and researchers to pave the way to a better world.

Contact Graduate Academic Affairs
300 College Park
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 1626
937-229-2390 email

Graduate Assistantships and Fellowships

Many programs and offices at UD offer graduate assistantships or fellowships. These competitive awards typically provide compensation in the form of full or partial tuition remission, plus a monthly stipend for up to 20 hours of work per week.

Explore Assistantships