Important Dates
Important Dates for New Students
WHEN MUST I ARRIVE TO DAYTON?
COVID-19 Update:
The ISSS office will hold Bridges International Orientation for Fall 2020 in a majority-online format. Attendance at Bridges is required for all newly enrolled international students. If you cannot arrive on campus before Bridges Orientation on August 18, you may still participate online.
As a new international student, you may experience delays in obtaining your F1 or J1 visa, and you may also face travel restrictions globally due to the pandemic. If it is not possible for you to arrive in Dayton before classes begin on August 24, contact your academic advisor to learn what options are available for studying online from your home country.
New international students must report to campus before the program start date on the I-20 or DS-2019. On the program start date, required activities will begin such as Bridges (required for academic students) and IEP Placement Testing (required for those studying English first). Missing these activities could seriously jeopardize your immigration and academic statuses.
If you will live in university housing, pay close attention to the date housing opens. If you are required to live on campus (or have requested to live on campus) and arrive before this date, you will not be able to access your room. Additionally, you will be responsible for arranging temporary accommodations and paying associated costs.
FREE AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION
The Center for International Programs (CIP) provides free transportation for new students from the Dayton International Airport to campus before the start of each term, upon request. Reservations are required.
- Scroll down to learn when we offer free transportation each term.
- Submit your request at least 7 days before your flight arrives.
- When we receive your request, an International Student Peer Orientation Leader will contact you directly to confirm your flight details and answer any questions you have about travelling to Dayton.
- If your request is approved, a driver will be waiting for you at the airport when you arrive.
If you will arrive outside of our service times, you are responsible for arranging your own transportation. Click here for a list of transportation options at the airport.
When is the IEP placement Test?
Make sure to view all program dates, including the start of placement testing and the first day of classes for each term.
Remember to arrive to the University of Dayton campus before the first day of placement testing! Students who miss the IEP placement test cannot begin their studies until the next IEP term. Download the IEP Student Handbook for more information about IEP program policies, and familiarize yourself with arrival and orientation information.
Fall A 2020
August 1-23 Free transportation from Dayton International Airport to campus
August 8 Earliest date on-campus housing is open for international students. Note: Check your UD email for instructions from Housing and Residence Life. Students will be assigned specific move-in dates to promote a safe and healthy arrival to campus housing for all.
August 14 University is closed for a Catholic holiday
August 18 Mandatory check in; All new international students must arrive to campus by this date
August 18-21 Bridges International Orientation (required for international students beginning an academic program)
August 19 Intensive English Program Placement Test and Orientation
August 21-23 UD's Welcome Weekend for all new undergraduate students
August 24 University and Intensive English Program Fall A classes begin
Fall B 2020
October 1-15 Free transportation from Dayton International Airport to campus
October 16 Intensive English Program Placement Test and Orientation
October 21 Intensive English Program Fall B classes begin
Spring A 2021
December 24-January 1 University offices are closed for the holidays. Students arriving during this time are responsible for their own transportation.
January 2-6 Free transportation from Dayton International Airport to campus
January 4 Earliest date on-campus housing is open for international students
January 6 Mandatory check in; All new international students must arrive to campus by this date
January 6-8 Bridges International Orientation (required for international students beginning an academic program)
January 7 Intensive English Program Placement Test and Orientation
January 11 University and Intensive English Program Spring A classes begin
Spring B 2021
February 25-March 10 Free transportation from Dayton International Airport to campus
March 11 Intensive English Program Placement Test and Orientation
March 15 Intensive English Program Spring B classes begin
Summer 2021
April 30-May 12 Free transportation from Dayton International Airport to campus
May 12 Earliest date on-campus housing is open for international students
May 12 Mandatory check in; All international students must arrive to campus by this date
May 12-13 Bridges International Orientation (required for international students beginning an academic program)
May 13 Intensive English Program Placement Test and Orientation
May 17 University and Intensive English Program Summer classes begin