Overview : University of Dayton, Ohio

Welcome Entering Class!

The more you learn about Dayton Law, the more you will see that we are different. It begins with our focus on your success in law school and your future legal career. Experience the difference yourself by planning a visit today.

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Secure Your Seat at Dayton Law

To hold your place in the entering class, please make your seat deposit and complete our accepted applicant intention form. The non-refundable seat deposit is $400.

Make Your J.D. Seat Deposit

Fill Out Your J.D. Intention Form

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You've got questions, we've got answers

What are the important dates and deadlines for residential J.D. students?

Starting January 2025: File your 2025–2026 FAFSA as soon as possible (preferably before May 1).

April 30, 2025: Your non-refundable seat deposit of $400 is due to hold your place in the entering class. For students admitted after April 30, the seat deposit due date is indicated in your letter of admission. In addition, students admitted into our Leadership Honors Program can find their seat deposit due date in the acceptance letter or online status checker.

You may pay by credit card or check. You may also rent a locker for $50.

June 1 to July 31, 2025: Email your digital photo for your UD Flyer Card (university ID). You may also rent a locker.

June 2025: Registration information including how to access your schedule on Porches will be emailed to you.

July 2025: Parking Services will email you a specific time period in which you can purchase a parking permit.

Aug. 10, 2025: Deadline for emailing your digital photo for your UD Flyer Card (university ID), sending in your completed immunization form and having your undergraduate degree-granting institution send us your official degree transcript.

Aug. 18-20, 2025: Orientation for entering students.

Aug. 25, 2025: First day of classes.

What are the important dates and deadlines for online hybrid J.D. students?

Starting January 2025: File your 2025–2026 FAFSA as soon as possible (preferably before May 1).

May 2, 2025: Your non-refundable seat deposit of $400 is due to hold your place in the entering class. The seat deposit due date is indicated in your letter of admission as well as the online status checker (seat deposit deadline is determined by the date you were admitted). You may pay by credit card or check.

June 1 to July 31, 2025: Email your digital photo for your UD Flyer Card (university ID).

June 2025: Registration information including how to access your schedule on Porches will be emailed to you.

Aug. 10, 2025: Deadline for emailing your digital photo for your UD Flyer Card (university ID) and having your undergraduate degree-granting institution send us your official degree transcript (if not already in your application file).

Aug. 16-18, 2025: Orientation for entering students.

Aug. 25, 2025: First day of classes.

What kind of financial aid is available to me?

The Office of Admissions and Financial Aid can take you through your options.

How can I rent a locker?

Lockers are available to students to use throughout their course of study for a one-time fee of $50.

Where should I park?

To park on campus, students will need a parking permit. Students will be notified when they may purchase a permit from Parking Services. Students will need their Porches username and password to login.

What are you looking forward to in law school?

See what students are most excited about as they start law school at the University of Dayton School of Law.

Admitted J.D. Students