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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.

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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

Meet Zach: Bringing Global Experiences to the GLLC

Get to know Zach and his vision for making the Global Learning Living Community a place where global connections come to life.

Business

9.7.2026

Full Circle: From Camper to Camp Leader

Donor support helped Maia Zeilman discover confidence through the University of Dayton's Female Aspiring Business Scholars (FABS) Summer Camp. Two years later, she returned to help the next class of campers do the same.

News

9.4.2026

UD in the News Aug. 29-Sept. 4

An historic gift and a nearly $1 million grant for UD garnered significant media attention. Umesh Haritashya wrote about the Nepal flood for The Conversation and gave interviews to outlets in Singapore, Australia and South Korea.

Business

9.3.2026

Summer of Service: Learning to Lead by Serving Others

The experiences that shape the best business leaders don't always happen in a boardroom. Learn how one UD business student's summer of service helped him develop the leadership, empathy and purpose that will guide his future career.

9.3.2026

Sunshine and Service From day10’s Newest Chair

Jordyn Mitchell ’20 brings energy, experience and a clear mission to her new role leading UD’s young alumni executive committee.