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.


October Featured Content
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Experiential Learning Guarantee link-arrow link-arrow

At UD, hands-on learning helps Flyers clarify their vocation and build the skills and confidence to make an impact in the real world. That’s why we guarantee every undergraduate student at least one high-impact experiential learning opportunity before graduation — such as internships and co-ops, study abroad, research, leadership, performance-based learning and more.

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Filing the FAFSA link-arrow link-arrow

The 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) recently opened for all students. We encourage all students to file the FAFSA, even if they think they won’t qualify for federal aid. Many University-funded grants and awards require a FAFSA for eligibility. Please encourage families to file as early as possible — some types of federal aid are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

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New Academic Programs

This fall, UD is introducing new academic options to help students pursue their interests and prepare for in-demand careers. New programs include majors in data analytics, systems and industrial engineering, and cybersecurity management, as well as co-majors in aerospace engineering and AI engineering, and a real estate certificate for undergraduates.

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Flight Crew Webinars link-arrow link-arrow

Students and families are invited to join our Flight Crew Webinars as they navigate their next steps at UD. Our first session, Preparing for Takeoff, is Monday, Oct. 26. We’ll cover the admission process and our transparent approach to financial aid.



UD Spotlight

Discover Program

Not every student arrives on campus knowing what they want to do in life. UD’s gives undecided students the time and support to explore academic options across the University, while staying on track to graduate. Guided by their holistic advisor through a two-year curriculum, Discover students identify their skills, interests and values — so when they choose a major, it’s not a guess. It’s a calling.

Featured News

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US News & World Report named the University of Dayton among the top national universities, best values and best for undergraduate teaching in its 2027 rankings.
New School of Business Administration building
The University of Dayton received a historic $15 million gift from an anonymous donor to support construction of a new academic building for the School of Business Administration (SBA). 
Health and Wellbeing Center
During Family Weekend, I watched a large group of parents crowd together for a group photo outside the Parent Leadership Council conference room of the newly opened Health and Wellbeing Center. They could barely squeeze into the frame.


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