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Why UD?

Success Starts Here

A UD education prepares you to soar into a successful future.

A Flight Crew of support, led by your holistic advisor, will guide you through your journey and help fuel your success.

Our unique student neighborhood is built for connection, nurturing your growth and personal development.

You'll gain real-world skills through guaranteed, high-impact experiential learning. 

By graduation, you'll have the knowledge, confidence, ethical clarity and resilience needed to lead in an evolving world. That's why top companies regularly recruit on campus.

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Academics

Across all areas of study, you'll gain the knowledge and skills you need for a successful career — and to make a difference in the world.

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Financial Aid

Being a Flyer is truly priceless. We work hard to make sure a UD education is accessible to all who are qualified.

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Flyer Community

As a Marianist university, we believe in the power of community. Here, you'll find lots of ways to get connected and make a difference.

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Student Success

We'll help you find the tools you need to succeed academically, build confidence and prepare for life after graduation.

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Every Flyer Gains Real-World Experience. Guaranteed.

Practical, hands-on learning requires practice. That’s why UD students are constantly engaged in the world around them, whether it’s through research, service-learning, education abroad, internships or co-ops.

Ja’Brina Hargrave-Perkins analyzes samples in biology lab

Boxing and Biology link-arrow link-arrow

Beyond her genetics research in the lab, Ja’Brina Hargrave-Perkins trains and competes with UD’s boxing club.

Cultivating Joy in the Classroom link-arrow link-arrow

Through student teaching, one senior builds powerful relationships in the classroom to aid student success.
UD students at Reach Out health clinic

Caring for their Community link-arrow link-arrow

By working with professionals at Reach Out health clinics, UD students develop their competency, compassion and professionalism.

Where careers tip off link-arrow link-arrow

In Dayton, the First Four offers more than basketball — it gives students hands-on experience covering a national event from the inside.
Researcher Taylor Nicely presenting a study on Jet Fuel Dielectric Constant and Fuel System Icing Inhibitors at a research event.

From Classroom to Career: Engineering Internships at UDRI link-arrow link-arrow

The University of Dayton Research Institute Internship Program provides students with direct experience at a national leader in research innovation.
Daybreak Dayton Interns Alexia Benton and Clarissa Breard

Fitz Center student fellow spent summer supporting Dayton's homeless youth link-arrow link-arrow

A Daybreak Dayton internship helped prepare Alexia Benton for a future career in medicine and also offered an opportunity to connect with the Dayton community.
Lauren with a Barretstown camper and fellow employee

The Summer of Recreational Therapy link-arrow link-arrow

With tears in her eyes leaving the U.S., teacher education student Lauren Windsor had some trepidation trading the familiarity of her classroom for an immersive internship promising challenge, transformation…and the journey of a lifetime.
Luke Jenkins professional headshot in front of his Flyer Enterprises location

Not Your Typical Campus Job: Leading Tech at Flyer Enterprises link-arrow link-arrow

How MIS junior Luke Jenkins is leading data and AI work for Flyer Enterprises at the University of Dayton School of Business Administration

Engineering Faculty Partner with UDRI Staff for Summer Research Projects link-arrow link-arrow

University of Dayton faculty and University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) researchers collaborated on research projects this past summer. Two projects were completed by School of Engineering faculty members and were focused on self-healing polymers and lightweight composite aircraft.
“I’ve had a lot of guidance, support and people to lean on throughout my time at UD, and I’ve grown immeasurably since I’ve been here. UD HAS VERY MUCH PREPARED ME FOR THE REAL WORLD.”
Gavin '26