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Flyer Families

As a Catholic, Marianist university, community is essential component of life at UD — and parents and families are an important part of our extended community.

From the college search process to graduation day, we're dedicated to helping you find the answers and guidance you need.

Point of Pride

Top 25

"Best-Run Colleges" according to The Princeton Review

Families of Prospective Students

For families with students who are exploring colleges, applying to UD or have been accepted to UD.

Info for Families of Prospective Students

Families of Newly Enrolled Students

For families with students who have confirmed their enrollment and are preparing to transition to UD.

Info for Families of Enrolled Students

Families of Current Students

For families with students who are currently attending UD.

Info for Current Flyer Families

UD Statehouse program helps students build networks, launch careers in Columbus

The program connects course concepts to real-world policymaking and helps students build professional networks in Columbus.

Libraries

4.13.2026

The Beatification of Fulton Sheen

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen — Catholic evangelist, media personality and Marian Library Medal recipient — will be beatified by the Catholic Church in September.

4.12.2026

Continuing Education in Humor is Serious Business

Long car drives are good for sweeping out the sticky cobwebs. Lotsa time to think. On my way back from the writing conference I recently attended in Dayton, I had 375 highway miles to review the stimulating weekend, to relive many new stories.

Sustainability

4.10.2026

Energy Knowledge: The Importance of Accessibility

A Residential Energy Team member works to make energy topics more accessible to fellow students.

News

4.10.2026

UD in the News April 4-10

Media nationwide featured how UD is preparing students for artificial intelligence, Flyer Pitch winners and giving day. The Washington Examiner, School Business Now, Catholic World Report and WLW-AM in Cincinnati also tapped UD faculty expertise.