Flyer Community
We Believe in the Power of Community
The University of Dayton campus community is more than just a place to live. It is a welcoming, close-knit environment where we learn, serve, pray and play together.
As a top-tier Catholic, Marianist research university, we believe in the power of community, educating the whole person in a family spirit. In our diverse, inclusive community, you’ll find plenty of ways to get connected and make a difference.
80%
of students live on campus
250+
student organizations to join
About Our Community
What's One Word to Describe UD?
Welcoming. Loving. Home. Hear how our current students describe the community at UD.
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Our Unique Student Neighborhood
Live With Your Flyer Family
More than 80% of students live on campus in residence halls, apartments or our unique student neighborhood. From apartments to porch-clad houses, you will always be just steps from your Flyer family. Take a look around the neighborhood through our virtual tour.
Integrated Learning-Living Community
Learn in Community
Imagine living with a group of people with shared interests — like "Women in Science and Engineering" or "Business Ethics and Environmental Sustainability" — and being able to talk about the class you all just attended together. This is what it’s like to live in an Integrated Learning-Living Community.
Explore ILLCsMulti-Ethnic Students
Connect with other students in the Multi-Ethnic Education and Engagement Center (MEC) Family Room or through one of the many programs MEC offers.
Military and Veterans
Meet other veteran and military-affiliated students through our award-winning Military and Veteran Programs and Services.
Students of Faith
Express and grow in your faith with other students, as well as serve in the campus and surrounding community, through the Campus Ministry program — one of the largest in the nation.
LGBTQ+
Be part of a campus community where all students who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) feel welcomed, respected, safe, and valued.
