Undergraduate Admission

Admission counselors are assigned based on region. Find yours on our Meet the Counselors page or email admission@udayton.edu for assistance.

Admission decisions begin in the fall and continue on a rolling basis. Our committee cannot review an application until it is complete, which includes receiving your official transcript and official test scores (if you choose to apply with test scores).

You can track your progress on your application checklist in your Admission Account.

The admission committee considers a number of factors when making their decision. Learn more about those factors on our admission process page.

Please contact our team (admission@udayton.edu or 800-837-7433) to discuss your admission options. A deferral may be possible, depending on your situation.

A letter of recommendation is not required. However, if letters are provided, the admission committee will consider letters from high school counselors along with other factors in making an admission decision.

Yes. Your counselor should send your final transcript to:

Office of Recruitment and Admission
University of Dayton
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-1602

You can register for an information session and campus tour online.

Textbook scholarship awards are included in your transparent financial aid offer. To be eligible for the textbook scholarship, you should apply to UD,  visit campus and file the FAFSA by Feb. 1.

Tuition information is available on our website. Approximately 93% of undergraduate students receive financial aid, meaning they pay less than the full cost.

Admitted students will receive merit scholarship information in their admission letter. In addition, you’ll receive a comprehensive financial aid offer, including information about additional scholarships, grants and loans, as well as a four-year outline of tuition costs, approximately one month after your admission decision.

Admitted students will receive merit scholarship information in their admission letter. In addition, you’ll receive a comprehensive financial aid offer, including information about additional scholarships, grants and loans, as well as a four-year outline of tuition costs, approximately one month after your admission decision.

Academic merit scholarships are renewable for up to four years (and transfer student scholarships are renewable for up to three years), provided you maintain satisfactory academic progress, are registered full-time and you are a responsible member of the University community.

Students who need to enroll for an additional semester can appeal for an additional semester of financial aid eligibility.

All UD students may apply for student employment opportunities on campus.

Federal Work Study Is awarded based on financial need. File the FAFSA to see if you're eligible.

Yes. We've listed a number of opportunities on our external scholarships page. Your UD aid will not be affected by any outside scholarships you earn, unless you earn more than the cost of attendance.

Enrolled students can notify us of any external scholarships on Porches. All scholarship payments should be mailed to:

Flyer Student Services
St. Mary's Hall 108
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-1600

Grants do not need to be repaid, while loans do. Students with financial need, as determined by the FAFSA, could be eligible for up to $26,000 per year in grants.

The Federal Direct PLUS Loan is a program where parents or guardians can borrow annually as much as their student's cost of attendance minus any other financial aid received.

Subsidized loans are for students who have filed the FAFSA and demonstrated financial need. With subsidized loans you are not charged interest while you're enrolled at least half-time and during periods of deferment.

Unsubsidized loans are not based on demonstrated financial need and begin to accrue interest from the time the loan is disbursed to the student's account.

To assist you in the search for additional financial resources, we can provide you with the names of some of the programs/lenders our students are currently using. Contact admission@udayton.edu for assistance.

No. You only need to file the FAFSA if you would like to be considered for financial aid.

You should complete and file your FAFSA as early as possible, but you must submit it by Feb. 1. The University of Dayton's Title IV school code is 003127.

Yes. Your four-year outline of costs, scholarships and aid will be included in your comprehensive financial aid award package. 

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Music are awarded a $2,500 per year scholarship, following a successful audition. Students pursuing other degrees can audition for a music scholarship of $1,000 per year when they participate in a music ensemble.

Visual arts scholarships are also awarded annually on a competitive basis, following a review of a student’s portfolio. 

Other departmental scholarships are typically reserved for upper-class students; departments who have funds available notify students directly about those opportunities.

We direct admit into every major.

The entrepreneurship program relies on first-year performance to allow students to continue with the entrepreneurship major.

Yes, UD accepts college credits from accredited institutions. We offer a free transfer credit evaluation so you see instantly how any previously earned college credits or placement exams will transfer to UD. 

We do not offer CCP classes on campus, but we will generally accept CCP credits taken at another institution. Please contact us with any questions.

Yes. To receive credit and advanced placement, have your test scores sent to the University of Dayton (College Board code: 1834).

Please contact admission@udayton.edu to discuss your options.

Through the discover programs, you can explore different majors while staying on track to graduate in four years. The programs are flexible, allowing you to explore areas of interest while taking Common Academic Program courses that are required for all degrees.

• Discover/Undecided
• Discover Business
• Discover Engineering
• Discover Engineering Technology
• Discover Teacher Education

Students transition from the discover programs into majors in the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, School of Engineering, or School of Education and Health Sciences.

In addition to unique learning opportunities and enriched courses, UD honors students receive a number of benefits.

Yes. We offer options to double major, pursue minors and get a head start on graduate school through our bachelor’s plus master’s programs.

Students cannot declare a double major until they arrive on campus and meet with their academic advisor. Until then, contact admission@udayton.edu with questions.

Yes. We offer numerous learning resources, including academic coaching and tutoring, as well as resources for students with disabilities.

Undergraduate students outside a 40-mile radius are required to live on campus the first two years, but many students — 80% — choose to live on campus all four years.

UD housing options grow with you. Options include traditional residence halls, suites and apartments, and porch-clad houses in our student neighborhood.

First-year students live in one of our residence halls, which feature a resident assistant on every floor, study rooms, laundry facilities and a chapel. Every room comes with a fridge, microwave, cable TV/phone/wireless Internet connections and air conditioning.

Second-year students live in one of our apartment buildings or in the Virginia W. Kettering Suite Complex.

Juniors and seniors also have University housing options, like houses in the student neighborhood, two- and three-bedroom apartments, two- and four-person townhouses and townhouses and lofts in our ArtStreet complex.

Our campus dining venues feature daily specials, vegan and vegetarian-friendly foods, sushi, specialty soups and salads, build-your-own options, bakery items, flavors from around the globe and more.

UD’s campus food is consistently ranked among the top in the nation by The Princeton Review.

Yes. First-year housing is generally co-ed by floor.

Yes.

All first-year residence hall rooms come with a micro-fridge (combination microwave and refrigerator unit), a bed per person, an Ethernet port per student, closet space, desk and desk chair.

The cost is the same for the standard and flex meal plans, but there are differences in the ways you can purchase meals. View the meal plan options to learn more.

RA positions are open to rising sophomores, juniors and seniors, as well as graduate students. Application information is typically available in October.

All dining halls on campus have options for students who are gluten free.

Students can consult with UD's administrative dietitian about general nutrition, food allergens or special dietary concerns/restrictions.

Prospective students can choose from a variety of visit options, including: 

• Information sessions and campus tours
• Academic department appointments
• Career advisor appointments
• Admission events

Not able to come to campus? Virtual visits are also available.

You do not have to be Catholic to attend UD – in fact, only a little over half of our students are Catholic. Our goal is to provide all students with a place to express their faith.

We offer weekly interdenominational worship services and Bible studies, as well as retreats and fellowship opportunities. We also provide interfaith prayer spaces through our UD Interfaith Alliance, which aims to create a community where all voices are included and respected.

The Marianists are a worldwide family of Catholic brothers, priests, sisters and committed lay people. Their spirit of faith, community, service and hospitality defines this campus.

For more than 175 years, Marianists have enriched our community, creating a welcoming and inclusive campus where faith is best communicated through personal relationships.

Every person, no matter their faith or background, is treated with respect and openness. We strongly believe education can transform society if people work together in a common mission. We encourage students to use their education and faith to work for justice, serve others and, yes, even change the world.

Yes. Mass is regularly offered at the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, in residence hall chapels and at the Church of Holy Angels. View the Mass schedule for details.

As a Catholic and Marianist institution, the University regards religious studies and philosophy as having special roles in the undergraduate curriculum.

We want to help students engage in intellectually informed, appreciative and critical inquiry regarding major faith traditions. A course on faith traditions, for example, is part of the University’s Common Academic Program, and encourages students to place religious traditions within historical context, or examine their philosophical foundations, or compare different religious traditions.

Guided by our Catholic and Marianist values, the University of Dayton calls all members to intentionally honor the dignity of all persons. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, gender identity or gender expression.

UD Residence Life can provide support and assistance for transgender students in securing housing, and our office of LGBTQ+ support services connects students with resources and support.

A mid-sized city in southwestern Ohio, the city of Dayton teems with innovation, recreation, and world-class arts and culture.

The Multi-Ethnic Education and Engagement Center provides staff, facilities, services and special programs to support the academic experience of students. MEC serves as a resource for the entire campus community, while providing multicultural students and their families with an additional connection to the University. Programs include a mentor program, cultural programming, retreats, faculty partnerships and more.

Yes. UD Career Services can help with your career-related needs from admission to retirement.

Many services and opportunities are available to connect you with employers. Career Services also can help you learn the vital skills necessary for success in the job search process through workshops, class presentations and individual appointments with a career advisor. The office can also connect you with internships and co-ops, assist you with choosing a major, review your résumé and pair you with an alumni mentor.

To help keep our campus community safe, University of Dayton police officers are on duty all day, every day. They conduct 24-hour patrol by marked patrol vehicles, bicycles and foot patrol.

UD officers are state-certified with police powers and authority as set forth under section 1713.50 of the Ohio Revised Code. All officers have obtained at least 560 hours of specialized training through the Ohio Peace Officer's Training Academy as mandated by the Ohio Revised Code.

Safety and security systems are installed throughout the campus, including fire and security alarms, electronic access control, video cameras and emergency phones. All campus safety and security systems are monitored in the UD Department of Public Safety communication center, enabling immediate response to an emergency on campus or in a University facility.

Campus crime statistics and all of the safety services provided can be viewed on the safety website.

Internships and co-ops are not required, but UD Career Services can help you find one when you're ready.

To enhance higher learning and cultivate cross-cultural skills, the University of Dayton offers several education abroad and away programs. Whether for a summer, semester or year, students may study, intern or volunteer in places such as Ireland, China, Spain, Nicaragua, Cameroon and more.

Yes. UD has values-based sorority and fraternity chapters. Many organizations have study hours, mentors, scholarships and recognition awards for academic excellence, as well as leadership and service opportunities.

We have more than 240 student organizations on campus, including 30 dedicated to service and social action.

First-year residential students are not permitted to bring vehicles to campus. However, our campus is very walkable, and there are lots of options for getting around:

• A Saturday shopping shuttle and weekday campus shuttle are available to all students.
• The Flyer, a shuttle operated by the Dayton RTA, provides free rides between campus and downtown — every 10 minutes.
• RecBikes can be borrowed for free from Campus Recreation.

Parking passes may be purchased by upperclass and commuter students via Porches.

Personal bicycles are allowed on campus, but must be registered via Porches. Bicycle registration is free.

97% of University of Dayton students are employed, in a full-time volunteer program or in graduate school within six months of graduation.