Sophomore Take Off

Welcome to the University of Dayton! You're going to do a lot of great things during your time here--from making friends to learning new things to becoming a valued member of the community. One of the best places on campus to put down roots is Roesch Library. Follow this choose your own adventure activity to virtually explore the library!

We understand the transition from virtual to in-person activities can be a bit jarring, learn some good tips and tricks for easing into and coping with the experience!

Welcome to the University of Dayton! You're going to do a lot of great things during your time here--from making friends to learning new things to becoming a valued member of the community. One of the best places on campus to put down roots is Roesch Library. Follow this choose your own adventure activity to virtually explore the library!

College can be very stressful. This presentation/discussion will focus on most (and least) helpful coping strategies for sophomore year and beyond.

Come see our new location & meet the team! Various different presentations happening every 30 minutes so pick one or stay for all!

From 12-2, we will be having an open house for the Brook Center at ArtStreet. The building will be open, and students will be invited to walk around to check out the space. Every half hour, we will be having a different presentation in Studio B:
12-12:30 - Laura Carper: Dismantling A Culture of Violence from the Ground Up
12:30-1 - Riley Jelenick: Finding Your Community at UD
1-1:30 - Matt Allen: Reentering Society after COVID
1:30-2 - Kristen Keen: Belonging at UD During a Pandemic

Are you seeking a job on or off-campus? This session will cover the many ways Career Services supports sophomores, including using Handshake to apply for jobs on-campus as well as off-campus for internships and cooperative education. Questions regarding clarifying major, vocation, and career direction are also most welcome!

Looking to jump start your leadership journey during your second year? Join the Center for Student Involvement to look at leadership at UD, your leadership journey to this point, and where you want your journey to go. This session will also feature one on one involvement coaching for students who are interested in finding new opportunities on campus!

UDCR can't wait to welcome YOU back to campus with our Volleypalooza Tournament!

This will be unlike any volleyball tournament you've ever seen. Teams will play on the court, in the pool, off the walls, in the sand, and maybe.... in the dark!? In addition, there will be prizes, raffles, and music to make this night unforgettable! Register your team at activeflyers.udayton.edu -- select the Intramural Sports icon and create your IMLeagues account to get started!

Sophomore year is the ideal time to start planning for your education broad experience. If you are interested in a semester abroad, or a summer program with our faculty, now is the time to move towards solidifying those plans.

Come to drop-in advising to learn more about program offerings, take next steps on your application, or work with an advisor to confirm your plans.

Find us, August 27th between the hours of 1 and 4 pm in Alumni Hall, Room 016, to start your take off towards a global education. Peer and professional advisors will be available to help you take the next step, no matter where you are in the process.

Welcome to the University of Dayton! You're going to do a lot of great things during your time here--from making friends to learning new things to becoming a valued member of the community. One of the best places on campus to put down roots is Roesch Library. Follow this choose your own adventure activity to virtually explore the library!

Kick off the school year by meeting other second year students! Karaoke, bowling, billiards, and other games!

Walk around campus with your class schedule and our student leaders!