University of Dayton

Overview:

Official Website:

https://udayton.edu

General Details:

• Founded: 1850
• Type: Private, Catholic research university
• Location: Dayton, Ohio
• Enrollment: 11,000+ undergraduate and graduate students
• Mascot: Flyers

Significant Milestones:

• 1850: Founded as St. Mary's Institute by the Society of Mary (Marianists)
• 1920: Renamed University of Dayton
• 1967: Became a coeducational institution
• 1980: Established the School of Engineering
• 2005: Opened the River Campus, a 100-acre expansion along the Great Miami River

Student Life:

Extracurricular Activities:

• 200+ student organizations, including academic clubs, cultural groups, and service organizations
• Student Government Association
• Campus Ministry
• Performing Arts Center
• Recreation Center

Sports Teams:

• NCAA Division I athletics in the Atlantic 10 Conference
• 16 varsity sports, including basketball, football, soccer, and volleyball

Student Support Services:

• Academic Advising
• Career Services
• Counseling and Psychological Services
• Disability Services
• Health Services
• International Student Services
• Learning Commons
• Office of Multicultural Affairs
• Student Success Center

Facilities:

• Roesch Library
• RecPlex Recreation Center
• University of Dayton Arena
• River Campus
• Marianist Hall
• Kennedy Union

Academics:

Academic Resources:

• 70+ undergraduate majors and 60+ graduate programs
• 10 colleges and schools, including the School of Engineering, School of Business Administration, and College of Arts and Sciences
• Research centers and institutes
• Study abroad programs

Teaching Methodologies:

• Student-centered learning
• Experiential learning
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Technology-enhanced instruction

Academic Support Services:

• Tutoring and academic coaching
• Writing Center
• Math Center
• Language Resource Center
• Disability Services

Unique Academic Programs:

• Cooperative Education Program (co-op)
• Honors Program
• Pre-professional programs in medicine, law, and engineering
• Interdisciplinary minors and concentrations

Top Reasons to Study Here:

• Strong academic reputation, especially in engineering and business
• Experiential learning opportunities through co-op and internships
• Vibrant student life with a diverse range of activities and organizations
• Commitment to social justice and community engagement
• Beautiful campus with state-of-the-art facilities

Services:

Health:

• Health Services
• Counseling and Psychological Services
• Pharmacy

Housing:

• On-campus residence halls and apartments
• Off-campus housing assistance

Library Resources:

• Roesch Library with over 1 million volumes
• Special collections and archives
• Research and reference services

Technology Support:

• IT Help Desk
• Wireless internet access
• Computer labs

Career Development:

• Career Services
• Co-op and Internship Program
• Alumni Network
• Career Fairs and Workshops