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Campus Life

What is Life Like at the University of Dayton?

Student life at the University of Dayton combines a vibrant, welcoming residential community with 240+ student organizations, campus recreation, arts and culture, Division I athletics, faith and service opportunities, and experiential learning.

About 80% of students live on campus in residence halls, apartments or the University’s distinctive student neighborhood, making it easy to build connections and get involved.

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Fast Facts

240+ student clubs

where you can pursue your interests

80% of students

live on campus in residence halls, apartments or our unique student neighborhood

Caring for Your Mind, Body and Spirit

Housing

From traditional residence halls to houses in our student neighborhood, UD students love living on campus.

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Dining

Find your favorite dishes — and try some new ones — at our award-winning dining facilities.

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Faith and Ministry

No matter your religious beliefs, you'll have opportunities to deepen your faith, build community, engage in service and social justice, and explore your vocation or purpose.

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Experiential Learning

From internships and research opportunities to study abroad experiences and service projects, you'll have countless ways to engage the world around you.

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Health and Wellbeing

With counseling services, health center and fitness opportunities, you'll find a variety of ways to stay resilient and strong.

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Public Safety

To help provide a safe and secure campus, police and emergency medical services are provided 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Dayton, Ohio

The Gem City

A mid-sized city in southwestern Ohio, Dayton teems with imagination, innovation and world-class arts and culture.
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Picture Yourself Living Here

Enjoy some of our favorite scenes and experience a year of seasons on the UD campus in less than two minutes. Can you picture your life at UD?
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FAQ

How can students get involved at UD?

There are countless ways to get involved at the University of Dayton. With more than 240 student organizations on campus, you'll discover an activity to match your passions and talents. You can also attend performing arts or athletics events; participate in campus recreation programs (including intramural and club sports); engage in faith and service opportunities; and so much more.

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Is the University of Dayton a residential campus?

Yes. About 80% of UD students live on campus in residence halls, apartments or porch-clad houses in the University’s student neighborhood.

What are the housing options at UD?

The University of Dayton is a highly-residential campus, and 80% of students live on campus all four years. First-year students live in a residence hall, and then your housing journey can progress to include a suites, apartments and the houses in our porch-clad student neighborhood.

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What are the dining options at UD?
The University of Dayton has 13 dining venues on campus, which offer everything from acai bowls and salads to sushi and burritos. Business Insider included UD on its list of "colleges with the best food," and The Princeton Review named UD among the top 25 in the nation for "best campus food."
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How does the University of Dayton support student wellbeing?

University of Dayton students have access to a variety of programs and services that promote wellness, including counseling services, health services and fitness opportunities, through the University’s Health and Wellbeing Center.

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What is there to do in Dayton, Ohio?

Less that two miles from campus, downtown Dayton offers world-class concerts, plays, musicals and dance performances; art house movies; cultural festivals; music; outdoor recreation, including hiking and water trails; minor league baseball and more. The Flyer Bus, operated by the Dayton RTA, transports students between UD and downtown Dayton for free.

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