Orientation at UD
Welcome UD Flyers!
SUMMER 2025 ORIENTATION
New Student Orientation will be held in June and July. Registration is now open!
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 using your UD credentials, click on Register for Orientation, and 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 full day connecting with other Flyers, faculty and staff in small and large group settings as you explore: campus resources and ways to get involved, register for your first-semester courses, learn more about health and well-being on campus, tour campus, 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. Note: you will need to accept the Canvas Course inviation, directions can be found here. 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 on Porches
Student Schedule
- 8:00 a.m.: Check-in opens
- 9:00 a.m.: Orientation Kick-off
- 9:20 a.m.: Embarking on your Academic Journey
- 10:00 a.m.: Student Rotations (Course registration or Flyer to Flyer with your Orientation & Welcome Leader)*
- 11:45 a.m.: Lunch
- 1:00 p.m.: Experiential Learning at UD
- 1:30 p.m.: Student Rotations (Course registration or Flyer to Flyer with your Orientation & Welcome Leader)*
- 3:15 p.m.: Baggage Claim: Required Orientation Check out
- 3:15 p.m.: Optional Activities: Find your Classes Tours, Visit the bookstore, Residence Hall Tours, Drop in advising appointments, and the Flight Crew Resource Fair
The orientation program will conclude at 5:30 p.m.
*Parents and guests will join students for much of the day, but will also attend separate sessions to learn more about student support and campus resources.
Other Orientation Information
UDSA Orientation
The UD Sinclair Academy Orientation is tailored to support your engagement and success within the Academy.
Join us for a half-day, in-person event at Sinclair College, where you will have the opportunity to:
- Connect with Peers: Engage in both small and large group activities to meet fellow Academy participants.
- Discover Resources: Learn about valuable campus resources and ways to get involved at both Sinclair and the University of Dayton.
- Explore Your Pathway: Gain insights into your academic pathway and meet the academic advisors and faculty who will guide you throughout your journey in this program.
To register and for more information, please visit Porches at porches.udayton.edu
UD Sinclair Academy Orientation will take place on July 17 at Sinclair Community College.
Below is the tentative UDSA Orientation schedule:
- 8:30am: Check-in
- 9:05am: Welcome and Program Basics
- 9:50am: Academic Breakouts
- 10:45am: Choose Own Path Round 1
- 11:20am: Choose Own Path Round 2
- 11:55am: Wrap-up/Closing Remarks
Tentative Transfer Student Schedule
The orientation day will consist of:- Welcome to UD
- Academic Unit Meetings
- Opportunities to connect with other transfer students in both a small and large group setting
- Resource Fair
- Find your Classes Tours
- and more!
A more detailed schedule will be posted in the spring.
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