Preparing for Orientation

Complete the Pre-Advising Form on Porches, if you haven't already. Be sure to update the form before orientation with any new test scores or credits earned.

We're pleased to offer our newest Flyer families complimentary lunch during new student orientation. Lunch options will feature some of our campus favorites, including a salad bar, pizza, burgers, chicken breast, pulled smoked pork, fried rice with tempura chicken, along with vegetables and sides.

Gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, and Halal options are available upon request. Please indicate any allergies or dietary restrictions for you and your guests on your Porches registration so that Dining Services can plan accordingly. Registration updates can be made online up to seven days before your orientation date.

Review information that was shared during our virtual First-Year Advising Sessions in April and May, including frequently asked questions about advising and course registration. 

If you haven't already, use our online Transfer Credit Evaluation to instantly receive a credit audit that tells you how any prior-earned college credits (through dual enrollment or exams) will apply to your degree. It may be helpful to save a PDF of your results that you can access from your phone, or bring a printed copy to orientation. 

Sample plans of study are available to help you understand the courses that are required for your major and can assist you in selecting first semester courses. 

If you're thinking about changing your major, please reach out to our recruitment and admission staff as soon as possible — don't wait until you're on campus at orientation. This will help our orientation team ensure you're placed in the appropriate orientation sessions and academic advisors can be prepared to assist you during course registration. This helps to ensure a smooth experience and avoid confusion on a busy and information-filled orientation day!

Some students are required to take placement exams, based on their major. Any required placement tests will be included in your Porches To-do List. It's important to take these exams before registering for courses at orientation.

• Students in the College of Arts and Sciences who are pursuing a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree, and in our Discover program are required to take the ALEKS math placement test, to help determine your appropriate math course placement. 
• Students in the College of Arts and Sciences who are pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree must take the foreign language placement exam. 

If you've been invited to join the University Honors Program, be sure to accept or decline your invitation on your Porches To-do List by June 9. Joining the Honors Program can impact your first-semester schedule. If you would like to join the Honors Program but do not respond by the June 9 deadline, please reach out to admission@udayton.edu. 

If you're eligible to join an Integrated Learning-Living Community (ILLC), make your selection (or choose 'none') on your Porches To-do List by June 9. Joining an ILLC will impact your first-semester schedule. If you would like to join an ILLC but do not respond by the June 9 deadline, please reach out to admission@udayton.edu. 

• Address: Our campus is located at 300 College Park Ave., Dayton, Ohio. Once you arrive on campus, follow the directions below to locate C Lot, where you’ll park for the day.
• Please plan for additional travel time, as various events are taking place on and around campus, in addition to ongoing construction on Interstate 75, which may result in delays.
• Parking in Lot C: From the intersection of Brown Street and East Stewart Street, head south on Brown Street to Irving Avenue. Turn left onto Irving Avenue. Turn left at Evanston Avenue and follow orientation signage to C Lot, which will be on the left just past the RecPlex and across from Marianist Hall. Stop at the Visitor and Parking Information Center at the entrance to C Lot to receive your parking pass.

• Be sure you know your UD username and password (the credentials you use to log in to Porches). You'll need this information in order to log in to a device on campus to register for courses. Devices will be provided — you do not need to bring a laptop or device to register. 
• Refillable water bottle: In an effort to be sustainable, we encourage students and guests to bring a refillable water bottle so they can utilize refill stations around campus.
• Comfortable shoes: During orientation you'll travel to several buildings and have the option to tour campus and residence halls. While our campus is compact and very walkable, we encourage you to plan ahead and wear comfortable shoes.
• Dress in layers: 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 for your comfort.
• Notebook or device for note taking: Prepare for information overload! You're going to learn a lot during orientation, and while we make every effort to break down information into memorable and bite-size pieces, you're going to want to take notes so you can reference the information later. Rest assured, most of the information presented will be available after orientation in the Navigating Your Transition online course on Canvas. Students will get access to this course in the days after your orientation session.