Important Dates
Important Dates for New Students
WHEN MUST I ARRIVE TO DAYTON?
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.
Fall A 2019
Date |
ACTIVITIES |
| August 1-14 | Free transportation from Dayton International Airport to campus |
| August 14 | Earliest date on-campus housing is open for international students |
| August 14 | Mandatory check in: All new international students must arrive to campus by this date |
| August 15-16 | Bridges International Orientation (required for international students beginning an academic program) |
| August 16 | Intensive English Program Placement Test and Orientation |
| August 17-20 | NSO experience required for new undergraduate students |
| August 21 | University and IEP Fall A classes begin |
Fall B 2019
Date |
ACTIVITIES |
| October 2-10 | Free transportation from Dayton International Airport to campus |
| October 11 | Intensive English Program Placement Test and Orientation |
| October 16 | IEP Fall B classes begin |
Spring A 2020
Date |
ACTIVITies |
| December 24-January 1 |
University offices are closed for the holidays. Students arriving during this time are responsible for their own transportation. |
| January 2-8 | Free transportation from Dayton International Airport to campus |
| January 6 | Earliest date on-campus housing is open for international students |
| January 9-10 | Bridges International Orientation (required for international students beginning an academic program) |
| January 9 | Intensive English Program Placement Test and Orientation |
| January 13 | University and IEP Spring A classes begin |
Spring B 2020
Date |
ACTIVITIES |
| February 27-March 11 | Free transportation from Dayton International Airport to campus |
| March 12 | Intensive English Program Placement Test and Orientation |
| March 16 | IEP Spring B classes begin |