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UDayton Global Student Resource Guide

Welcome! We are so happy you chose to study at the University of Dayton. We can't wait to see all that you will accomplish. Review this Student Resource Guide for helpful information on a variety of support services found on campus and in the community.

Introduction to UDayton Global
Introduction to the University of Dayton
Emergency Response Policy
University Resources
Campus Life
Activity and Academic Calendars
Community Resources

Introduction to UDayton Global:

At UDayton Global (UDG), we prepare international students just like you for success on campus, in the classroom and beyond. UDG is an office that's dedicated to providing you with specialized support that promotes your personal and academic success, including:

  • Easy Transition: Simple admissions process and classes tailored to your academic needs.
  • More Support: Personalized academic, cultural and emotional attention you desire.
  • Career Growth: Professional development courses, internship assistance and greater cultural understanding.

UDayton Global Details:

  • UDG Staff - Meet our dedicated staff.
  • Important Terms and Conditions - Take time to remind yourself of these important terms and conditions.
  • Required Student Services Advising Meetings - All UDG students are required to meet with their assigned Student Services Advisor (SSA) regularly throughout the semester. Your SSA will reach out to schedule these meetings with you.
  • Progression Policy: Familiarize yourself with the requirements for successful completion of your time with UDayton Global:
    • Graduate Students:
      • Minimum 3.0 GPA.
      • Regular class attendance (as stated in course syllabus).
      • Successful completion of English language courses and the Professional Development and Academic Skills class. Successful completion is a pass rate of an 85% average for all work.
    • Undergraduate Students:
      • Minimum 2.0 GPA.
      • Regular class attendance (as stated in course syllabus).
      • Successful completion of English language courses and the Live, Learn, Grow class.
    • IEP & Pre-Sessional students (Graduate and Undergraduate):
      • AY 2019-2020: 2.67 GPA & 80% attendance & adherence to the IEP attendance policy
  • Stay connected with us through our social media platforms:

Email studentservices@udaytonglobal.org with questions or visit us at Rike Center 208.

Introduction to the University of Dayton:

As a Catholic, Marianist university, we educate for service, justice and peace. We readily adapt and change with the times. We build communities of faith and educate in a family spirit. And above all, we provide an integral, high-quality education on a campus that's known for its hospitality and inclusiveness.

Emergency Response Policy:

The University of Dayton has developed an Emergency Response Plan to effectively manage emergencies impacting our community. The plan utilizes an all-hazards approach to mitigating, responding to, and recovering from a critical incident. 

University Resources:

Housing and Residence Life (HRL) - Community living is an essential learning experience at UD. HRL creates quality learning and living communities through an intentional residential curriculum, a developmental housing experience and an emphasis on mission-driven learning outcomes.

Within a variety of residential facilities, ranging from a 900-person traditional residence hall to our growing 400-home student neighborhood, the University of Dayton empowers students to reach their full potential. In these communities, students have opportunities to learn, live, grow, lead and serve.

Community living at the University of Dayton offers students a unique opportunity to integrate their curricular learning within a rich living environment. Students will experience a challenging and supportive campus climate enriched by dialogue that cultivates quality relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds. Living communities also guide students in their self-discovery and purpose, and prepare students for a lifetime of learning and service.

  • Housing Contract
  • AVIATE stands for "A Vision for Integrated, Applied, and Transformative Education." AVIATE is the integration of the department’s Residential Curriculum and the Housing Assignments Process for returning students. As students engage in Campus Partner Opportunities aligned with AVIATE or events facilitated by Housing and Residence Life, they are awarded PATH ("Points Accumulated Toward Housing"). Students’ PATH impact their housing selection each year. The more invested a student is as an engaged member of the residential community, the better their priority is in the Housing Assignments Process.
  • Questions? We encourage you to utilize the Front Desk. There are multiple staff available to answer questions and provide support within the residential community. Each living area houses a front desk that is operational for the hours listed below. You can stop by the desk to ask questions, pick up packages, remedy a lockout, borrow a vacuum cleaner or talk with a staff member.
Area Phone Number Location Hours
Adele Center & Caldwell Apartments 937-229-3007 301 Lowes Street 24 hours
Campus South, Lawn View Apartment, & South Quad Apartments 937-229-3539 311 Irving Avenue 24 hours
Founders Hall 937-229-4611 Founders Hall, 1st floor lobby area 24 hours
Marianist Hall 937-229-1627 Marianist Hall, 1st floor lobby area 24 hours
Marycrest Complex
 

937-229-3124
Marycrest Complex, 1st floor lobby area 24 hours
Stewart Street Garden Apartments 937-229-4092 343 E. Stewart Gardens 8am-7pm, M-F (holiday schedules may apply)
Stuart Complex 937-229-4621 Stuart Complex, 1st floor lobby area 24 hours
Student Neighborhood, including Plumwood Apartments, Irving Commons and University Place 937-229-3520 461 Kiefaber Street 8am-8pm, M-F (holiday schedules may apply)
Virginia W. Kettering 937-229-4563 Virginia W. Kettering, 2nd floor lobby area 24 hours
 
  • Maintenance Concerns: Facilities Managment is responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of university buildings. If you have a concern about the condition of your residential space, use this link to complete a work order request to address the concern.
Dining Services - UD Dining Services proudly supports the institution's commitment to healthy living, serving a variety of locally grown and sourced, as well as fair trade, products throughout campus dining facilities. Health and Wellness - As a Catholic, Marianist institution, our educational philosophy addresses the needs of the whole person: mind, body and spirit. The division of Student Development ensures that you have the opportunities and support to thrive in each of these areas. Campus life offers a multitude of experiences that can enhance and enrich your academic studies and your life. Living in a community, joining a campus organization or taking steps to ensure your health and well-being are just some of the ways that you can shape your undergraduate journey to reflect your needs and aspirations. With services like health care, career and personal counseling, wellness opportunities, housing and residence life, leadership programs and student life, we take care of the details so you can explore the world around you with confidence — and achieve your intellectual, personal and professional goals. To protect the health of everyone on campus, the university requires all students to provide immunization information and complete the Tuberculosis (TB) screening questionnaire.

The form to fulfill this requirement is available on Porches or the English version can be downloaded here (Arabic, Chinese, Spanish versions). Information must be verified by a physician, and must be submitted by June 7 for students starting Fall terms, and January 1 for Spring terms.

Students can upload forms, enter health immunization requirements, medical history, and scan insurance cards through myhealth.udayton.edu.

Immigration Policies and Procedures - The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) supports the success of international students and scholars through immigration advising, advocacy, and social and cultural programs connecting them with the UD community. Visit an ISSS advisor with questions about how your study, employment and travel plans relate to your immigration status. We also help students understand the university system and culture in the United States.

To see an ISSS advisor, make an appointment or visit during walk-in hours, Monday through Friday, from 1:30 - 2:30 PM.

ISSS is located at the Center for International Programs, Rike Center 204. Email us at isss@udayton.edu or call us at 937-229-2748. Office Hours are Monday—Friday, 8:30 - 4:30 PM.

These are the key points to remember to maintain your legal immigration status as an international student in the United States. Click the links below to find answers to other specific questions about your immigration requirements.

Academic Resources - The university offers a variety of resources to help students be successful in their studies. All services are free.

  • The Office of Learning Resources (OLR) offers academic support to all students so they can make effective decisions about their learning and have a rewarding and inclusive college experience. When arriving on campus, the OLR is a partner in a students’ learning journey. Academic coaching, disability services, global learning support, Supplemental Instruction (SI), tutoring and the Write Place are support services that are available to help students transition to the UD campus. These services are particularly important to students who are adjusting to a new culture and are studying in a second language.
  • Tutoring
  • Write Place
  • Library
Professional Development - Professional development is a key component to achieving your goals academically and professionally. University partners work in collaboration with offices and centers across campus to create programs, seminars, workshops and on-line modules to meet students’ needs and interests. Students have the opportunity to participate in programs and training to explore their professional interests and develop and learn about the transferability of their writing, analytical research, public speaking and leadership skills. Payment Information - All tuition and housing fee payments should be made directly to UDayton Global. Your payment is due in full two weeks before you arrive on campus. Detailed information is featured on your offer letter. After you progress out of UDayton Global, tuition and fees should be paid directly to Flyer Student Services.

Technology - For all questions related to technology, visit the UDit office in the Anderson Center.
  • Porches: Porches is an online portal for students, faculty or staff to be provided with communication from the university and tools in order to be set up for success.
  • Isidore: This is UD's learning managment system. Visit this link to to see your grades, submit assignments, and stay up to date on your classes.
  • FlyerCard: Visit Campus Card Services to retrieve your official UD identification card.
Transportation - We know that transportation around the city of Dayton can be a big part of your success. Not everyone has a car, and it’s not easy to find information about other transportation options. We’ve gathered the most popular resources below:
  • Campus Shuttle. Plan ahead and don’t miss the shuttle to class - available Monday - Friday on a set route. Download a complete shuttle schedule at their website.
  • Saturday Shopping Shuttle. The Saturday Shopping Shuttle provides free transport to students Saturdays from 11:15 am to 4:00 pm from campus to Walmart. See the schedule here.
  • Dayton RTA Bus System. Dayton's RTA bus system can take you safely and directly from campus to many local shopping centers. Get the RTA's Transit app to see when your next bus comes, in real time. You can purchase bus passes at the UD Bookstore, for a great value.
  • The Flyer Bus. Catch a FREE ride every 10 minutes on this dedicated bus route from campus to downtown Dayton. For a route map, visit i-riderta.org/ridetime/theflyer
  • Buying a Car. If you decide that you need to buy a car, be careful and do your research. It’s best to buy from a licensed dealer, not from the internet. This ensures you will receive a car in good condition, with all the necessary legal paperwork.
  • Ohio Driver’s License. Visit this website for information on getting an Ohio driver's license.
  • Parking on Campus. Students, faculty and staff must purchase a parking pass if they want to park on campus. There is very limited on-street parking. Visit the office of Parking Services in Fitz Hall or log into porches.udayton.edu > Flyer Student Services > Parking to purchase a permit, or to pay the fees for any parking tickets.

Dean of Students - The Dean of Students Office has responsibility for overseeing the development, implementation and monitoring of a comprehensive student development experience to ensure student success. The office consists of the Department of Housing and Residence Life, the Office of Community Standards and Civility, and the Multi-Ethnic Education and Engagement Center. 

Built into the foundation of Dean of Students Office are the three ideas of challenge, support and encouragement. We strive to promote a holistic learning experience by providing exemplary programs and services designed to enhance students’ academic and personal success.

We value a diverse student population that works to foster responsibility and collaboration in the Marianist tradition. The Dean of Students Office advocates for student issues, concerns, needs, accountability and responsibility. The office also responds to emergency and crisis situations affecting students and our community.

Equity Compliance - The Equity Compliance Office oversees the university's Non-discrimination & Anti-harassment policy. Staff in the Equity Compliance Office provide outreach, education, consultation and response to incidents of concern related to bias or protected status-based harassment or discrimination. Individuals can report such concerns utilizing an online report form found at go.udayton.edu/nondiscrimination.

The Brook Center -  The Brook Center utilizes proactive, evidence-based strategies, primary prevention programming, and best practices to assist students in creating healthy relationships with themselves and others to cultivate an ethic of wellbeing.

The University of Dayton affirms the university's commitment to promoting the goals of fairness and equity in all aspects of its operations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or veteran status. Sexual harassment, which includes acts of sexual violence, is a type of sex discrimination.

Campus Life

Whether you live on-campus or commute, get the most out of your Flyer Experience by engaging in the numerous and various opportunities that campus life at the University of Dayton has to offer. Not sure how to get involved? The Center for Student Involvement (CSI) is a great place for you to start! CSI staff can help you find your place on campus.

Guided by the Marianist charism, CSI provides an inclusive and engaging environment where your holistic development is fostered as you strive to become a leader, volunteer, active participant in a student organization, or all of the above. With over 200 organizations to join, you can join other like-minded students in the co-creation of opportunities that complement the academic experience for the common good. Don’t see an organization that interests you? Ask the CSI staff how to start your own so you can share your passion and enhance the UD community. Not a joiner? No problem! Grab a friend, or come alone, to one of the late night programs sponsored by the Campus Activities Board (CAB).

  • Student Organizations
  • 1850 - Take a few moments to get acquainted with UD’s student organization software system powered by Campus Groups. 1850 is where you go to look up events, news, ride boards and organizations to join.
  • Don’t forget that other pathways to engagement also exist. Whether it’s through Campus Ministry retreats, intramural sports or cultural activities sponsored by various campus partners: get out and get involved!
  • Campus Ministry - All members of the UD community are encouraged to observe their faith traditions during their time at the University of Dayton. From interfaith engagement to multifaith support; residential area ministries to small faith communities - the office of Campus Ministry is a valuable resource to support these efforts. At UD, we recognize that authentic observance of religious traditions may require reasonable accommodation to classroom or workplace schedules, environment or in the way tasks or assignments are customarily completed. Contact the Office of Campus Ministry for more information about how to request proactive reasonable accommodations. Campus Ministry also recognizes a variety of student religious organizations and connects with local communities and congregations in order to support the spiritual needs of all students. You can find out more about available resources, student organizations and local faith communities at the following links:
  • Recreation Activities


Activity and Academic Calendar

Community Resources

  • “Welcome Dayton” is the best place to start looking for resources in the City of Dayton. The Dayton community has a diverse and extensive support network of resources, services and agencies in place to help our immigrant and international population. Local businesses, institutions and schools offer an assortment of programs and services to assist in day-to-day interactions between foreign-born and native-born residents. For a guide to local resources in the City of Dayton, visit the Welcome Dayton website.
  • Banking and Cell Phones - For a listing of local options for banking and cell phones, visit this web page.