Helping Students Navigate College Admission

School counselors and independent educational consultants (IECs) have an important job in helping students navigate the college admission process, and we want to support your efforts. Here, we provide more information about UD so you can help your students apply with confidence.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact our office or connect with the admission counselor for your area.


November Featured Content
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Next Steps for Admitted Students link-arrow link-arrow

We’ve begun sending acceptance letters, including merit scholarship awards, to students who applied by our Nov. 1 early action deadline. Decisions will continue on a rolling basis, so please continue sending transcripts for your UD applicants.

Our admitted student webpage outlines what students can expect after admission, from reviewing their acceptance letter to confirming enrollment.

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What's a Flight Crew? link-arrow link-arrow

At UD, students don’t navigate the college journey alone. Every undergraduate is paired with a holistic advisor from day one — someone who gets to know the student and their goals and helps them build a personal support network, or Flight Crew, that may include faculty, staff, alumni and peers.

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First-Year AI Curriculum link-arrow link-arrow

Starting this fall, all first-year students are introduced to AI through courses that explore how the technology works, how it impacts society, and how to use it effectively and responsibly to support their learning. Throughout their four years at UD, students continue building the skills and knowledge in more advanced, field-specific ways, preparing them to learn and lead in an increasingly AI-enabled world.

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Commitment to Catholic Education

The University of Dayton offers admitted students from Catholic high schools the Commitment to Catholic Education scholarship, valued at $2,000 per year for four years. Students at Catholic high schools can qualify by filing the FAFSA, if they haven’t already.



UD Spotlight

From Chalk Art to Scientific Discovery

At UD, chalk-art entrepreneur and biochemistry major Cecilia Martyna ’27 brings her love of art and science together through meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. After her father was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, Cecilia’s faculty mentor helped her adapt her honors project to focus on improving treatment and outcomes for future patients. Her research has helped her build resilience, adaptability and problem-solving skills that she’ll take with her to medical school and beyond.

Featured News

Darlene Weaver
The University of Dayton Board of Trustees named Darlene Weaver, UD's provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, as the University's 20th president. She will begin her tenure July 1 as the first woman to serve as president in UD's 176-year history.
A UD student was ready to withdraw, until her holistic advisor talked her through it and connected her with a fellow student who became her best friend.
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New offerings for University of Dayton engineering students are designed to broaden expertise they will take into the workforce, especially in the healthcare, defense, automotive and banking industries.


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