Orientation sessions are structured with intentional content based on incoming student type (example, first-year, transfer, UD Sinclair Academy). After a session capacity has been met, students will see the remaining sessions available for their student type. We encourage you to select a date that works best for your schedule, however we understand that conflicts can arise. If your orientation date is more than seven days out, please update your registration in Porches. If your orientation date is less than seven days away, please contact STFP@udayton.edu for last minute changes and cancellations.

Yes! Orientation is your opportunity to meet and build community with new classmates, learn about campus resources and register for first-semester courses. Attendance will be taken throughout the program. Be sure to sign out at the end of the day to receive credit for attending and pick up a special gift.

If you receive an error message when registering for Orientation, please use the “reset” button to start over. If the problem persists, please contact the UDit Service Center for assistance at 937-229-3888 or ITservicecenter@udayton.edu. Be sure to provide the error ID number that is displayed on the screen. You may also reach out to our office for assistance at STFP@udayton.edu.

We have coordinated a full day of programming to establish a foundation for your success as a UD student and community member. Your full attendance and participation is in your best interest. Missing or skipping sessions may cause you to miss important information that will be beneficial to your first year experience. If there are extenuating circumstances, please communicate those with STFP in advance.

No. If you are interested in changing your major, please reach out to the Office of Recruitment and Admission. It is recommended that any change of major happen prior to registering for orientation. Academic advisors will be preparing for your orientation session. In order to best prepare for your orientation, changes of major must occur at least one week ahead of your orientation session.

Yes! We are offering optional overnight opportunities for students and parents. For families, a Garden Apartment on campus may be reserved the night before your session for $180 — a convenient, cost-effective alternative to staying in a hotel.

Students can also preview what it’s like to stay in a first-year residence hall the evening before your session. We’re offering an overnight experience in Stuart Hall for $40. If you’d like to choose both — your family can stay in a Garden Apartment and you can stay with other students in Stuart Hall — we’re offering a discounted rate of $200 for both reservations.

Space is limited and can only be reserved once you have registered for orientation. Click here to reserve your stay on campus. Please contact Housing & Residence Life (conferences@udayton.edu or 937-229-3317) if you have questions or need to change your reservation.

Yes. The in-person orientation will be from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EDT allowing students to explore engagement opportunities, register for their first-semester courses and build connections with their peers. The focus of this program will be on experiences both in and out of the classroom, culminating with a campus resource fair.

• Prepare for air conditioning and weather
  • Ohio weather can be unpredictable. In the summer heat, it can feel even more cold indoors with air conditioning. With the fluctuations of temperatures, consider dressing in layers to be the most comfortable. We also travel around campus during the program so wear comfortable shoes and plan accordingly.
• Refillable water bottle
  • In an effort to be sustainable, we encourage students and guests to bring a refillable water bottle so they can utilize our refilling stations. You will be traveling around campus, so it will be important to stay hydrated!

Yes! OWLs will contact orientation groups before orientation via the student’s UD email and Google Chat.

Family members and guests are encouraged to participate in orientation with their students. While the program is not required for family members or guests, it is an excellent time for you to get information and helpful hints on how to help your student through their college experience. It will also give you a chance to ask questions and get to know some of the students, staff and faculty who will be supporting your student throughout their college career. 

Yes! Students and family members will spend about half of the program together; the other half of the program will have student only and parent/family only sessions.

Your student should complete their Pre-Advising Form and indicate prior earned credit. Academic advisors will review this content as preparation for Orientation. Students can ask questions about their prior earned credit and degree requirements during their  First-Year Advising Session. Students will find this information in their Porches account.

Congratulations on your admission to the Honors Program! There are no variances for your experience, but we encourage you to engage with the department.

Yes! There will be a session specifically for commuter students at orientation. Additionally, we realize that being a local student is a different and valuable experience. We encourage you to explore our commuter resources web page for additional information.

If you ordered new student exclusive merchandise, you can pick up your items at New Student Orientation check-in. The deadline to order merchandise is seven days prior to your orientation date.

STFP is happy to partner with Handy Hats, a business started by a UD alum. Handy Hats includes a special feature - an inside pocket which is perfect for holding everyday essentials items, such as: credit cards, cash, keys, student IDs, license, pet treats, and lip balm. Also for purchase is an exclusive new student shirt.

The link to order can be found in your orientation registration confirmation email.

For those guests needing hotel accommodations, there are many great hotels in the area. Check out the Dayton Convention and Visitors Bureau for recommendations. 

Please be aware that the Office of Student Transitions and Family Programs does not coordinate space/room blocks at any area facilities nor do we have any input into their rate structures. There are many hotel options within a 20-minute drive of campus. We provide this list as a courtesy; UD does not coordinate blocks of rooms or endorse any particular hotel.

• Marriott at the University of Dayton, 937-223-1000
  
  • Address: 1414 S. Patterson Blvd, Dayton 45409
• Red Roof Inn Dayton (Moraine), 937-637-6507
  • Use the booking code "628037"
  • Address: 2450 Dryden Rd. Moraine, OH 45439
• Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Dayton, 937-331-9330
  • Use the booking code "UD"
  • Address: 305 E Monument Ave, Dayton OH 45402
• Courtyard by Marriott (Dayton), 937-220-9060
  • Address: 2006 S. Edwin C Moses, Dayton 45417
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dayton SW, 937-250-6400
  • Call number directly and reservation desk can apply discount. Reference UD Corporate account.
  • Address: 2140 S. Edwin C. Moses, Dayton 45417
• AC Hotel, 937-965-7500
  • Address: 124 Madison Street, Dayton OH 45402

Stay on campus!

We are offering optional overnight opportunities for students and parents. For families, a Garden Apartment on campus may be reserved the night before your session for $180 — a convenient, cost-effective alternative to staying in a hotel. 

Students can also preview what it’s like to stay in a first-year residence hall the evening before your session. We’re offering an  overnight experience in Stuart Hall for $40. If you’d like to choose both — your family can stay in a Garden Apartment and you can stay with other students in Stuart Hall — we’re offering a discounted rate of $200 for both reservations. 

Space is limited and can only be reserved once you have registered for orientation. click here to reserve your stay on campus. Please contact Housing & Residence Life (conferences@udayton.edu or 937-229-3317) if you have questions or need to change your reservation. 

Download the Visit Dayton App - The FREE Visit Dayton, Ohio app has all the information you need to Discover Dayton. Use the app as your handheld guide to area attractions, restaurants, hotels, arts, shopping, sports and recreation, events and more.

Please note: We do not block rooms or endorse any particular hotel or restaurant. We are simply sharing hotel information as a courtesy for those not familiar with the area.

The Office of Learning Resources (OLR) provides students with disabilities an equitable opportunity to participate freely and actively in all areas of university life. Please reach out to the OLR as soon as possible at 937-229-2066 if you have accommodation needs connected to the orientation experience.

Academic advising appointments will not be available at orientation. Students are encouraged to attend a First-Year Advising Session on April 22, May 14, and May 22 at 7 p.m. ET. Students only need to attend one session.

At orientation, students will be split into small groups within their academic unit to register for first-semester courses. Advising staff will be available to support them course registration happens with your academic unit (small groups, students only).

Students will be assisted by academic advising staff and Orientation & Welcome Leaders (OWLs) throughout the registration process. The academic advisor will guide the group and can answer student questions. Open advising hours will be available at the end of the orientation day if parents or family members have questions.

Some students will need to complete a placement test before registering for first-semester courses — any required placement tests will be available on your personalized Porches To-do List.

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) are required to take the ALEKS Math Placement exam. Learn more about ALEKS. In addition, students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or Fine Arts degree in CAS must complete the foreign language questionnaire to determine placement to meet the foreign language requirement.

Students should attend a virtual First Year Advising Session before attending New Student Orientation. This session will help you prepare for course registration and understand course requirements for their degree. At orientation, you’ll see course options and will be able to choose from available course sections to build your schedule.

The following is a step-by-step process for how to order and receive your books for the semester. Complete Digital Access (CDA) course materials will be available the first day of class through Canvas, UD's learning management system.

Use the following steps to order your textbooks:

• Step 1: Visit shop.udayton.edu and select “My Account” in the banner above the UD logo
• Step 2: Log in to your UD account
• Step 3: Click on the first course in your “My Courses” list at the top of the page
• Step 4: Review the materials listed for your courses and select from your purchasing options
• Step 5: Click “Add/Update Items in Cart” at the bottom of the page
• Step 6: Complete the CAPTCHA and select the green “Checkout” button
• Step 7: Fill in the required information and click “Review Order” To use your textbook scholarship, choose “Textbook Scholarship/Student Account” as your payment method and enter your student ID number in the next section. Available textbook scholarship funds will be applied to your transaction, and any charges not covered by those funds will be applied to your student account. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours for textbook scholarship funds to be available.
• Step 8. Review your order and information and click “Submit Order”

For more information, please visit shop.udayton.edu/blog or contact bookstore@udayton.edu 

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 To-do List.

After attending orientation, you will receive an invitation to the course. You won’t be able to participate until you access the invitation.

To accept the invitation:

1. Navigate your web browser to canvas.udayton.edu.
2. If prompted, login with your UD credentials and acknowledge the Duo 2FA prompt.
3. Locate the green course invitation banner at the top of your Canvas Dashboard.
4. Click on the “Accept” button.
5. A green “confirmation accepted” banner appears on the screen, but disappears after a few seconds.
6. You’re now ready to participate in the course. If you don’t see the course, please check your Courses > All Courses menu.

Yes! Your OWL will be in contact with you through the summer to help prepare you for move-in day, Welcome Weekend and your first week of classes. Be sure to check your UD email throughout the summer for updates and reminders.

Students will have an opportunity to hear from Sinclair and UD academic advisors in a group setting during orientation. During this time, students will learn about the advising requirements of being in the Academy, understanding their pathway, and other opportunities to engage within the academic community at Sinclair and UD.

Change of major requests should be sent to the UD Office of Recruitment and Admission prior to attending orientation. Please contact James Magwood at jmagwood1@udayton.edu. If the change of major requires a degree change at Sinclair College, please contact Sinclair directly at 937-512-3000 to speak with an enrollment specialist.

The UD Sinclair Academy orientation will be held at Sinclair College. For accommodation requests, please contact Maria Ryan at maria.ryan@sinclair.edu

Yes, UDSA students living on UD’s campus in the fall will have an opportunity to attend an information session during orientation. Staff from UD and Sinclair will be on hand to answer questions related to financial aid, billing, housing assignments, parking and more.