Next Steps for Admitted Students
Congratulations on Your Admission to UD
Get ready for takeoff! We're excited to welcome you to the Flyer family. Below, you'll find everything you need to know to help you prepare for life as a Flyer.
First, be sure to confirm your enrollment in your Admission Account — many steps below can't begin until you confirm enrollment and pay your $400 nonrefundable deposit (if applicable).
Dec 1
FAFSA opens for fall 2025 applicants
May 1
deadline to confirm enrollment
Next Steps
Here's what you can expect after admission:
We'll begin sending merit scholarship award letters in mid to late November, then will continue sending to newly admitted students on a rolling basis.
Explore Merit Scholarships
By filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you can be considered for need-based financial aid, including grants (which don’t have to be repaid), federal loans and work-study options. We encourage all students to file the FAFSA, even if you think you won't qualify for federal aid, because many University-funded awards require a FAFSA for eligibility.
The 2025-26 FAFSA is scheduled to open on December 1, 2024. Learn more about the FAFSA.
Explore the FAFSA
Following your scholarship award letter, you will receive your transparent financial aid offer, which will provide a four-year overview of your total educational investment. You'll receive an email when your offer is available in your Admission Account, and the printed offer will follow in the mail.
Due to delays in the 2025-26 FAFSA, we expect to begin sending financial aid offers to admitted students in early spring semester (Jan. - March 2025).
See How We Approach Financial Aid Differently
When you're ready to confirm enrollment, here are the next steps:
- Log in to your Admission Account.
- Click 'View Your Decision,' then 'Reply to Offer.'
- Pay the $400 nonrefundable deposit, if applicable, and confirm enrollment.
Log in to Your Admission Account
Co-Pilot Events
As a Catholic, Marianist university, we are committed to working closely with you and your family to create a support network that helps ensure your success — from achieving academic goals to transitioning to campus life. Join our virtual Co-Pilot sessions designed to answer your most important questions.
After You Confirm Enrollment
After you confirm enrollment, you'll receive access to your Porches account. Named after the beloved porches in our student neighborhood, Porches is the digital home for your personalized next steps and opportunities.
Porches will open for Fall 2025 confirmed students in February. Please watch for an email inviting you to activate your account so you can begin completing the following items.
Porches To-do List Items
Your UD email account is a Gmail account administered by the University. We recommend that you sign into this account on your phone to receive notifications of new messages. This is how campus partners, including your academic adviser, will start communicating with you over the summer.
New Student Orientation is required for all incoming students. In June or July, you'll spend a full day on campus connecting with the Flyer community, exploring campus resources and academic advising, meeting new students, and more. Orientation provides you the opportunity to learn more about the University, gain confidence in your transition and meet other current and future Flyers.
Unlike at some other schools, there is no charge for orientation, and lunch is provided. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend (up to two guests per student).
Additional details will be available in February 2025.
One of the most exciting parts of college life is living on campus with friends and classmates. UD guarantees housing for all students who confirm enrollment by May 1, and no additional housing deposit is required. First-year students live in residence halls, or you can request to commute from home if living with your parent or guardian within forty miles of campus (commuters must also complete the housing form, to confirm your plans).
In your housing contract, you’ll have the option to select your roommate or take advantage of our highly successful roommate matching program, which pairs students based on compatibility, not random assignment.
More information will be available in February 2025.
Explore Residential Facilities
To protect the health of the campus community, all incoming students must complete the Health Requirement Form. You'll need to gather immunization records and complete a tuberculosis (TB) screening questionnaire with a medical professional, so don't snooze on this task. The deadline is June 1, 2025.
Explore Health Requirements
The University of Dayton is reviewing our course preference process to improve the experience for incoming students. Additional information will be available in February 2025.