Department of English : University of Dayton, Ohio

Learn to Write the Future

As an English student at the University of Dayton, you'll develop skills like problem-solving, collaboration, empathy and storytelling that employers want and communities need. Through the study of language, literature, rhetoric and creative and professional writing, we empower you with a skillset that carries you across careers to produce work that matters and makes real change.

Programs of Study

Every Student Is Unique. So Are We.

Orpheus Art & Literary Magazine

Orpheus is not just a magazine. Orpheus is a supportive community that provides a creative outlet for hundreds of students on campus, with writing workshops, magazine launch parties and art displays.

TESOL Certificate

The University of Dayton’s Department of English offers a TESOL certificate. The certificate is interdisciplinary, which means many courses are offered across departments and colleges.

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop and Other Events

The Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop's mission is to encourage and inspire writers in the same way that celebrated columnist and author Erma Bombeck found encouragement and inspiration at UD.

The University of Dayton has additional events with a focus on literature and writing. Explore the list of events and find what interests you.