UD Sinclair Academy
Your Pathway to Success
The UD Sinclair Academy offers an affordable way to earn a four-year degree. The Academy offers 70+ pathway majors, generous financial benefits, welcoming communities on two campuses and more.
About the Academy
Through the UD Sinclair Academy, you'll begin your studies at Sinclair College and graduate with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Dayton, a top-tier Catholic research university. This affordable option gives you access to all the benefits of UD – from advising and campus facilities to student life and athletics – even while taking classes at Sinclair.
Financial Benefits
As a member of the Academy, you’ll benefit from affordable Sinclair tuition — among the lowest in the state — while enrolled at Sinclair College. You'll also be automatically considered for a UD merit scholarship, worth up to $25,000 each year at UD. And at UD, there are no fees, and no hidden costs or additional expenses.
Mei-Lin Williams '23
"My favorite part about being in the Academy is that I still have the opportunity to get involved on campus just like any other UD student but at a fraction of the cost."
Mei-Lin Williams '23
"My favorite part about being in the Academy is that I still have the opportunity to get involved on campus just like any other UD student but at a fraction of the cost."
Nicholas Hoskins '20
"The best part about the Academy is being able to experience all of UD for a fraction of the price. This program opened up many doors of opportunity in my life, and it is an incredible blessing to have the resources and connections this program offers."
Nicholas Hoskins '20
"The best part about the Academy is being able to experience all of UD for a fraction of the price. This program opened up many doors of opportunity in my life, and it is an incredible blessing to have the resources and connections this program offers."
Maria Loyd '19
"When I began my college search, I was looking for an affordable price and good community. Through the UD Sinclair Academy, I found both. I never thought I'd be able to attend a highly rated college like UD, but once I talked to the right people, the registration and financial aid process at UD was smooth sailing."
Maria Loyd '19
"When I began my college search, I was looking for an affordable price and good community. Through the UD Sinclair Academy, I found both. I never thought I'd be able to attend a highly rated college like UD, but once I talked to the right people, the registration and financial aid process at UD was smooth sailing."
Application Deadlines
Apply by February 1 for the spring semester or August 1 for the fall semester.