New Student Orientation

*Please note that these schedules are tentative and individual sessions may be in a different order. Parent/guest programming will also be available.

One-Day Orientation

• Check-in
• Welcome and opening prayer
• Academic introduction
• Academic advising session
• Small group session led by a student leader
• Lunch
• Experiential learning session
• Flyer to Flyer peer engagement
• Course registration
• Resource fair
• Drop-in advising
• Optional: Find your classes tours, residence hall tours, Roesch Library tour, Chapel tour with Campus Ministry and more!

Overnight Orientation

Day 1

• Check-in at Marycrest residence hall
• Orientation check-in
• Welcome and opening prayer
• Academic introduction
• Academic advising session
• Experiential learning session
• Flyer to Flyer peer engagement
• Dinner
• Student success panel with student leaders
• Late-night breakfast social

Day 2

• Breakfast
• Flyer to Flyer
• Individual appointments:
  • 1:1 course registration with an advisor
  • 1:1 meetings with Flight Crew support offices
• Resource Fair
• Optional: Find your classes tours, residence hall tours, Roesch Library tour, Chapel tour with Campus Ministry, drop-in advising sessions, and more!

• Address: Our campus is located at 300 College Park Ave., Dayton, Ohio. Once you arrive on campus, proceed to C Lot, where you’ll park for the day.
• Please plan for additional travel time, as various events are taking place on and around campus, in addition to ongoing construction on Interstate 75, which may result in delays.
• Parking in Lot C: From the intersection of Brown Street and East Stewart Street, head south on Brown Street to Irving Avenue. Turn left onto Irving Avenue. Turn left at Evanston Avenue and follow orientation signage to C Lot, which will be on the left just past the RecPlex and across from Marianist Hall.

• 2FA Mobile Device: To register for courses, you will need to log into your UD online account, which requires two-factor authentication (2FA) with the DUO mobile app. Be sure to bring your device with DUO set up, and make sure it’s charged to ensure a smooth experience.
• Refillable water bottle: In an effort to be sustainable, we encourage students and guests to bring a refillable water bottle so they can utilize refill stations around campus.
• Comfortable shoes: During orientation, you'll travel to several buildings and have the option to tour campus at the end of the day. While our campus is compact and very walkable, we encourage you to plan ahead and wear comfortable shoes.
• Dress in layers: Ohio weather can be unpredictable. In the summer heat, it can feel even more cold indoors with air conditioning. With temperature fluctuations, consider dressing in layers for comfort.
• Notebook or device for note taking: Prepare for information overload! You're going to learn a lot during orientation, and while we make every effort to break down information into memorable and bite-size pieces, you're going to want to take notes so you can reference the information later. Rest assured, most of the information presented will be available after orientation.

Enrolled students can register for orientation by logging into Porches and selecting the Register for Orientation item on the To-do List. There is limited capacity for each session; registration closes seven days prior to each session or when the session is full. If you must register for a later session, don’t worry — course capacity is managed to ensure that seats will be available in courses that will apply to your degree.

Yes, each student is able to bring up to two guests. You can register your guests in the New Student Orientation Registration Form on Porches. All individuals listed will receive a confirmation email.

Parents and guests will follow a similar schedule to their student and will also have an opportunity for additional programming regarding student support.

Any accommodations you or your guest(s) may need (dietary restrictions, allergies, technology, etc.) should be included in the New Student Orientation Registration Form completed on Porches. For any additional questions, please contact the Office of Learning Resources at 937-229-2066.

Yes, meals are provided. If you’re attending a one-day session, complimentary lunch will be provided. If you’re attending an overnight session, the cost covers student accommodations and snacks/meals for students and up to two guests.

Please follow orientation signs to park in C Lot (see directions).

Overnight orientation: As part of this experience, students will stay in a Marycrest residence hall with a roommate. If parents or guests need accommodations, we recommend booking at the Marriott at the University of Dayton, because parent social programming will be held there. See additional details below.

One-day orientation: Students and families have the option to book convenient overnight lodging on-campus:

• Students can stay overnight in Marycrest residence hall with a roommate. The cost is $50.
• Families can reserve a Garden Apartment on campus for $225 per night. Apartments can accommodate up to four people (an apartment has two bedrooms with two twin-sized beds in each room).
• Book a Garden Apartment and residence hall and enjoy a $20 discount!

Students will have the option to reserve overnight accommodations after signing up for orientation. If you've already registered for your orientation session, you can reserve accommodations on the housing portal.

Marriott at the University of Dayton: The Marriott at the University of Dayton, located directly across from campus at 1414 S. Patterson Blvd., is offering a discounted rate for orientation guests, available for overnight and one-day sessions. Be sure to use the link provided on the confirmation page on Porches or your confirmation email to get the discounted rate. We recommend booking your hotel as early as possible — room blocks are not reserved and reservations are available on a first come, first served basis.

For any questions, or assistance please contact Student Transitions and Family Programs at stfp@udayton.edu or 937-229-2229.