Orientation at UD
Welcome UD Flyers!
SPRING 2025 ORIENTATION
In-person Orientation will be held on Friday, January 10th, 2025, 12 pm - 4:30 pm EST. Completion of an orientation experience is a University requirement for all incoming (first-year, transfer, and UD Sinclair Academy) students. Orientation registration opens in November.
During orientation, you'll be introduced to the campus and learn about resources, Marianist traditions, tips to help you be successful and more.
We understand that pursuing a college degree takes a whole team of support. Your parents/family members can join you for the In-Person Orientation (limit 2 guests). Be sure to register them when you sign up for Orientation on Porches.
Three required steps for orientation:
- Registration - To register for orientation, log on to Porches at porches.udayton.edu and under Register for Orientation, watch a quick video on what to expect at the event and registration options to consider, such as guests, meal preferences and accommodations, if needed. After reviewing the materials, complete the registration form.
- Orientation Day - You’ll spend a half day connecting with other Flyers, faculty and staff in small and large group settings as you explore: campus resources and ways to get involved, health and well-being on campus, hear from Flyer Student Services and academic advising based on your major, dining options, and more. An upper division student will be your guide throughout the day and can assist with any questions you may have. There will also be sessions for parents and guardians.
- Post-orientation - After attending orientation, you’ll complete the Navigating Your Transition course. This course will be found on Canvas. Continue checking your UD email and completing items in your Porches checklist.
Incoming students can register on Porches.
Preparing for your orientation day...
As you approach your in-person orientation day, you will want to:
- Check your UD email regularly for updates and reminders.
- Pack appropriately for the weather and bring comfortable shoes as you will be walking around campus.
- Need to make a change to your registration? Contact Student Transitions and Family Programs or update your registration
Tentative Student Schedule
- 12:00pm: Check-in & Lunch
- 1:00pm: Welcome to the University
- 1:40pm: Various Breakout Sessions
- 2:30pm: Flyer to Flyer (Students Only)
- 3:10pm: Academic Unit Meetings
- 3:40pm: Find your Classes Tours, visit the bookstore, and Resource Fair
*Parents and guests will have a slightly different schedule.
Other Orientation Information
Tentative UDSA Student Schedule
- 12:00pm: Check-in & Lunch
- 1:00pm: Welcome to the University
- 1:40pm: Various Breakout Sessions
- 2:30pm: Flyer to Flyer (Students Only)
- 3:10pm: UDSA Program Basics & Student Success
- 3:40pm: Find your Classes Tours, visit the bookstore, and Resource Fair
*Parents and guests will have a slightly different schedule.
Tentative Transfer Student Schedule
- 12:00pm: Check-in & Lunch
- 1:00pm: Welcome to the University
- 1:40pm: Various Breakout Sessions
- 2:30pm: Flyer to Flyer (Students Only)
- 3:10pm: Academic Unit Meetings
- 3:40pm: Find your Classes Tours, visit the bookstore, and Resource Fair
*Parents and guests will have a slightly different schedule.
Graduate Student Orientation is through the University's Graduate School, or call 937-229-2390 for more information.
The Global and Intercultural Affairs Center (GIAC) is the primary contact and point of service for all international students at UD. However, Student Transitions and Family Programs (STFP) and GIAC work together to help welcome incoming international students.
Each program is built to support international students and address their specific needs. Please review the programs offered for each population below:
- Undergraduate first-year (freshman), non-IEP:
- Summer orientation is recommended (check out the new student information above)
- Bridges is required
- Welcome Weekend is required
- Undergraduate transfer, non-IEP:
- TSO is required (check out the transfer student information above)
- Bridges is required
- Graduate students, non-IEP and exchange students:
- IEP students:
If you are unsure of your international student status, please contact Global and Intercultural Affairs Center or call 937-229-3514.
Arrival Info for International Students