Your Journey to Success Starts Here
At the University of Dayton School of Business Administration, you never walk alone. Through the John D. Mittelstaedt Center for Academic Advising and Business Student Success, we provide a personalized support network designed to help you navigate your vocation, your major and your future career.
What is Holistic Academic Advising?
At UD, business education success is tied to personal well-being. You are paired with a holistic academic advisor who supports you in four key areas: academic, professional, social and wellness.
- Built-in Mentorship: Your advisor is also your instructor for first-year courses (BIZ 101 and 103), ensuring a consistent connection from day one.
- Purposeful Planning: We help you align your major and campus involvement with your personal values and long-term professional aspirations.
- Accessible Support: With a team of nine holistic academic advisors, we maintain a 250:1 student-to-advisor ratio, ensuring you always have direct, individualized access to the support you need.
How Peer Advisors Support New Students?
Peer advisors are experienced student leaders in the School of Business Administration who ease the transition from high school to business school through three key pillars:
- Relatable Guidance: They provide authentic, student-to-student advice on study habits, campus life and time management.
- In-Class Mentorship: Peer advisors are integrated into introductory business courses to provide an immediate, built-in support system.
- On-Demand Assistance: Students can stop by the center during operating hours to get quick advice and connect with a peer advisor — no appointment needed.
Who are Faculty Micro-Mentors?
Faculty micro-mentors are subject-matter experts who offer tailored advice based on real-world industry experience. This unique resource allows you to build a professional bridge between your studies and your future career.
- Expanded Faculty Network: Connect with experts across the entire School of Business Administration, allowing you to grow your professional network beyond the professors teaching your current classes.
- Career-Path Shaping: Your holistic academic advisor will connect you with a mentor who specifically matches your long-term career goals and interests.
- The Internship Edge: Gain specialized expertise and "insider" industry knowledge to help you gain essential insight about competitive internships.
- Strategic Academic Insight: Receive expert guidance on which specialized courses and academic pathways will best prepare you for the demands of your chosen profession.
How does UD help with Career Placement?
UD's dedicated career advisors, part of UD Career Services, provide specialized and individualized guidance to build on the professional foundations you gain during your Career Flight Plan.
- One-on-One Coaching: Access personalized appointments for resume building, interview prep and job search strategies.
- Direct Access: With consistent office hours in the Mittelstaedt Center for Academic Advising and Business Student Success, expert career help is always just a few steps away.
