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.
Spring B 2020
February 27-March 11 Free transportation from Dayton International Airport to campus
March 12 Intensive English Program Placement Test and Orientation
March 16 Intensive English Program Spring B classes begin
Summer 2020
May 1-13 Free transportation from Dayton International Airport to campus
May 14-15 Bridges International Orientation (required for international students beginning an academic program)
May 14 Intensive English Program Placement Test and Orientation
May 18 Univesity and Intensive English Program Summer classes begin
Fall A 2020
August 5-19 Free transportation from Dayton International Airport to campus
August 12 Earliest date on-campus housing is open for international students
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 18-20 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