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University Advising Initiatives & Student Success

Partners in Your Pathway

Advising at UD

At the University of Dayton, we believe that academic advising is a transformative activity that plays a crucial role in the development of the whole student. In the Marianist spirit of educating the whole person, we believe that advising is collaborative, meaning-making and promotes reflection and agency for students on their vocational journey.
Advising By The Numbers

475

Number of advisors campus-wide

1:1

The personalized attention each student receives from their advisor.

Foundations of Academic Advising

Helping students find their calling and what kind of person they strive to be is at the heart of academic advising at the University of Dayton.

We believe that through meaningful partnership and collaboration, advisors will assist students in identifying their unique gifts, talents and strengths.

We believe in supporting, nurturing and fostering an environment of openness to growth and development in all aspects of student's lives - academically, spiritually, emotionally and physically.

Vocation in Advising

Explore Your Calling

At the University of Dayton, vocation is at the heart of advising. We define vocation as: “Answering a call to discover one’s unique gifts and employ them in service for the common good in ways that are personally satisfying and bring meaning to one’s life.” Advisors look to assist students in identifying and developing their unique gifts through curricular and co-curricular experiences. Each experience is integral to discerning how students might serve the common good in ways that bring joy and meaning to their lives.

Learn More About Vocation

  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Business Administration
  • School of Education and Health Sciences
  • School of Engineering

    • Academic Advising in the College of Arts and Sciences

    Incoming first-year students will connect with their Assistant Dean and staff within the College of Arts & Sciences Dean's Office to prepare their academic schedule for the fall semester. Advisors are available to support students with individual support of academic needs or concerns, engagement opportunities and their vocational journey.

    College of Arts and Sciences - Advising

    Academic Advising in the School of Business Administration

    Students in the School of Business Administration receive advising based on selected major. Students are able to contact the Undergraduate Advising Center to schedule an appointment with an advisor by calling 937-229-2065 .

    John D. Mittelstaedt Center for Academic Advising and Business Student Success

    Academic Advising in the School of Education and Health Sciences

    Incoming first-year students will meet their academic advisors during the summer for Orientation and Welcome Weekend events. Visit the School of Education and Health Sciences for more information.

    School of Education and Health Sciences - Undergraduate Programs

    Academic Advising in the School of Engineering

    Students will meet with their academic advisors while taking EGR 102 during the fall semester. Visit the School of Engineering Office of Student Success for more information.

    School of Engineering - Office of Student Success
    CONTACT

    University Advising Initiatives and Student Success

    Roesch Library, Room 037
    300 College Park
    Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 1302
    937-229-4744
    Email

    Experiential Learning Opportunities

    Finding opportunities to supplement classroom learning with hands-on experience is an essential part of the UD experience. The Office of Experiential Learning is a great resource that assists students with finding meaningful, outside the classroom experiences.

    Office of Experiential Learning