UD Sinclair Academy

You can apply to the UD Sinclair Academy for free online.

Students should select the UD Sinclair Academy on the first step of the University of Dayton application.

Students not already enrolled at Sinclair College will also need to apply to Sinclair. 

Yes, you can apply to both the UD Sinclair Academy and the University of Dayton. You have two options:

• Complete our free application for admission twice. On the first application, select to apply to the UD Sinclair Academy. On the second application, select to apply to UD for undergraduate admission.
• Alternatively, you can complete our free application for admission to apply to the UD Sinclair Academy and then submit the Common App to apply for admission to the University of Dayton (The Common App is not available for UD Sinclair Academy applications).

Admission timelines differ for the Academy and UD. You'll receive separate admission decisions and (if admitted) merit scholarship awards and financial aid offers for each application.

Application deadlines for the UD Sinclair Academy:

• Fall semester (classes begin in August): The priority application deadline is Dec. 1 and the regular application deadline is Aug. 1.
• Spring semester (classes begin in January): The application deadline is Feb. 1.

You can apply to the UD Sinclair Academy if you are either a:

• Current high school students who has completed high school through at least their junior year.
• Current Sinclair College student who has at least one full semester remaining to complete their associate's degree.

Official transcripts should be sent to UD from all colleges and universities previously attended as part of the UD Sinclair Academy application process.

Admission requirements differ depending on whether a student is applying as a high school student or a current Sinclair College student. Specific admission requirements for each type of applicant can be found in the application process.

Students admitted to the UD Sinclair Academy are considered for generous merit scholarships, and additional need-based grants and loans when they file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students who are not eligible to file the FAFSA (for example: international students), are exempt from the FAFSA requirement and will be considered for merit scholarships following admission.

Yes, the net tuition on your UD financial aid offer is guaranteed. UD Sinclair Academy students have up to three years to complete their associate's degree (or minimum 30 credit hours for engineering pathways) before transitioning to UD.

Students and families are encouraged to file the FAFSA for both Sinclair and UD. UD will review the FAFSA at the time of admission into the UD Sinclair Academy and will put together a transparent financial aid offer outlining the cost to complete the bachelor's degree.

Students applying to the UD Sinclair Academy for fall 2027 must file the FAFSA by Aug. 31, 2027, to receive a comprehensive financial aid offer.

Yes, academic advising from both schools is a benefit of the UD Sinclair Academy. Students are required to meet with their UD advisor at least once a semester while enrolled at Sinclair.

Students do need to select a major when applying into the UD Sinclair Academy. Some pathways may offer more flexibility for students who are undecided within a specific discipline. If you are unsure about your major, contact James Magwood.

Most majors require the completion of an associate's degree to be eligible to transition to UD. Students pursuing majors under the School of Engineering are required to complete a minimum of 30 credit hours toward their pathway at Sinclair.

Students must commit to a pathway program that is offered through the UD Sinclair Academy.

Students interested in a major outside of the Academy offerings are encouraged to explore our undergraduate admission website for information on admission requirements, scholarships and application deadlines.

Yes, students who earn a 3.7 cumulative college GPA or higher (or a 3.5 GPA cumulative GPA having taken any honors courses) at Sinclair or another college are welcome to join the University Honors Program when completion of the Honors Diploma is feasible. Up to 12 credits of Honors courses taken at Sinclair with a "B" or better may be applied toward the Honors Diploma at UD.

Contact honorsinfo@udayton.edu for more information.

Yes, UD Sinclair Academy students can live in UD campus housing while they are enrolled at Sinclair, provided they maintain at least 8 credit hours per semester.

Housing

UD Sinclair Academy students pay the same housing rates per semester as UD students. All housing options include the following benefits:

• Fully furnished accommodations including beds, desks and furnished common areas.
• Maintenance included, with 24-hour emergency maintenance on-call.
• Access to laundry facilities.
• Access to chapel.
• Support from live-in staff, including Resident Assistants and Neighborhood Fellows.
• Campus safety is supported by the University’s own sworn police department, providing peace of mind around the clock.

Explore specific amenities for each facility.

Meals

Students living in residence halls without access to a kitchen are required to purchase a meal plan. UD Sinclair Academy students can choose between the standard, flex and co-op plans while enrolled at Sinclair. Meal plans are optional for students living in apartments and houses with a kitchen.

Health and Wellbeing

UD Sinclair Academy students enrolled at Sinclair have the option to access UD's all-inclusive health and wellbeing package, which includes access to services through the Student Health Center, Counseling Center and Campus Recreation, including the RecPlex and intramural sports. The cost is $310 per semester.

Yes, students may use remaining financial aid funds toward these costs. To have funds automatically applied to your UD student account, you must submit your housing contract by July 15. Sinclair’s financial aid team will contact you to discuss your options after you submit the housing contract.

After confirming enrollment, log in to myhousing.udayton.edu with your UD credentials to complete the housing contract.

Students do not have the option to select a specific housing facility — placement is random based on your high school graduation year and availability. Housing assignments will be sent to your UD email address and will include roommate contact information as well as links to photos and dimensions of an average room in your building.

No. UD Sinclair Academy students are assigned to housing with students enrolled at UD, so they are part of the campus community from day one.

As part of the contract, you’ll have the option to select a specific roommate or take advantage of our highly successful roommate matching program, which pairs students based on compatibility, not random assignment.

The Flyer bus, operated by Greater Dayton RTA, offers free transportation to downtown within walking distance of Sinclair. Explore additional public transportation options to Sinclair.

Students living in first-year residence halls are not typically allowed to purchase a parking permit. However, Parking Services makes a limited number of parking passes available for Academy students enrolled at Sinclair on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact Julia Thompson for details.

Students in their second year and beyond can purchase parking permits through the online parking portal.

Please reach out to the UD Sinclair Academy admission team.