Before you arrive

1. CONFIRM YOUR ENROLLMENT

All students must confirm their enrollment with the Admissions Office prior to arriving on campus.

New undergraduate students and conditionally admitted undergraduate students should confirm enrollment by logging into apex.udayton.edu/confirm. 

New graduate students and conditionally admitted graduate students should confirm enrollment by contacting gradadmission@udayton.edu. 

2. Housing

The Center for International Programs does not arrange housing for students, and the University does not offer temporary housing. Make housing arrangements before you arrive.

Living on campus in University housing

If you will be a first- or second-year undergraduate or conditionally admitted student under the age of 21, you are required to live on campus. 

To arrange housing on campus, use your University username and password to complete the housing application online at myhousing.udayton.edu. Confirm your housing assignment with the Office of Housing and Residence Life before arriving in Dayton, Ohio.

Move-in dates for University housing. The move-in date for new international students is Monday, March 11 at 8 a.m.

Living off campus in non-university housing

Those students not required to live on-campus may wish to find accommodations off-campus. A list of off-campus residences is provided here as a courtesy. 

3. Arriving to campus

If you are arriving for the spring B term, please arrange for a taxi cab to take you from the airport to your destination. The University's regular business hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Students arriving outside of these hours will need to wait until the next business day to reach University offices.

Liberty Taxi phone numbers

You can call for a taxi once you arrive to the airport and one will arrive within 15 minutes of your request. The trip from the airport to the University of Dayton takes approximately 20 minutes and costs $30-$35 before tax. Payment in cash or credit card (must show passport) is acceptable. In the U.S., it is also customary to give a tip (gratuity) of 10-15% to the driver. For example, if your taxi ride costs $40, you should pay an additional $4-6 in gratuity.

Airport Checker Cab (Orange & White), 937-853-3333
Dayton Checker Cab (Black), 937-222-4011
Liberty Cab (Black & White), 937-222-2822

Hotels near the University

If you are unable to access housing, you may need to stay in a hotel. We recommend making a reservation before arriving to the hotel. If this is not possible, call the hotel to check availability before you arrive there.

Dayton Marriott
1414 S. Patterson Boulevard
Dayton, Ohio 45409
937-223-1000

Courtyard Dayton Marriott
2006 S Edwin C Moses Blvd
Dayton, OH 45417
937-220-9060 

Hotel and restaurant guide >>

4. Immunization

All students are required to show evidence of two Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccines. Additionally, if living in on-campus housing, students must provide dates of one Meningitis and three Hepatitis B vaccine dates OR sign the vaccine disclosure statement in Section B of the Health Requirements form. Additionally, students are required to complete a questionnaire to screen for Tuberculosis. Students must download the form at the following Web site, and the student's form must be filled out and signed by his or her physician and returned by fax or mail. To do this, please download the Health Requirements Form. If you fail to do this before you arrive, the University will require you to either submit the signed form or have the vaccinations and TB test in Dayton upon arrival at your expense. Students who are unable to do this or do not do this in a timely fashion will not be allowed to register for second semester classes.

ORIENTATION AND IMMIGRATION CHECK-IN

Immigration Check-In

All new international students must report to the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) office for immigration check-in, a requirement under F-1 regulations. Immigration check-in is Friday, March 15. You will receive an immigration check-in ticket at testing (see below). This ticket will direct you to a specific time and location for immigration check-in. If you do not attend IEP testing, you will not receive an immigration check-in ticket. If you do not complete immigration check-in, you jeopardize your ability to stay in the U.S. legally.

Intensive English Program Testing and Orientation

Testing and orientation are mandatory for new IEP students. Placement testing for new students in the Intensive English Program is Wednesday, March 13 at 8:30 a.m. (McGinnis Center). Please bring your passport and I-94 at this time. If you cannot arrive by 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13 you must defer your enrollment until Summer A 2013 term.

After you arrive

1. Student ID card

Obtain your student ID card in the Campus One Card office, located in the Powerhouse. You will need a picture ID (like your passport) to get the university student ID. The office is open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (eastern standard time).

2. University computer log-in information

Obtain your University username and password online. This is also the log-in information you use to confirm your enrollment. You may also obtain your University username and password at the Computer Help Desk, located in Anderson Center room 028. The office is open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (eastern standard time). You will need your student ID in order to get your username and password from the Computer Help Desk.

3. Registering for classes

Students in the Intensive English Program will be registered for classes after you take the placement tests and attend orientations.

4. Paying your bill

Students can pay their fees at the Bursar's office, located on the first floor of St. Mary's Hall.

Additional Resources

LINEN PACKAGES

Students living in University housing must bring their own linens. The Center for International Programs has a limited supply of linen packages available to new international students on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Learn more about linen packages >>

CELL PHONES

The use of cell phones is very common in the U.S. Some international students purchase new cell phones upon arrival to the U.S. so they can make both local phone calls and call home.
Learn more about using cell phones in the U.S. >> 

BANKING

International students should consider opening a bank account soon after they arrive in the U.S. so they have a safe place to keep their money. Some banks close to campus help international students open a bank account.
Learn more about opening a bank account >>

DRIVER'S LICENSE OR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

One of the first things a new student typically wants to do after entering the U.S. is get a driver’s license or apply for a Social Security Number (SSN). Following some simple tips can make the process go much smoother.
Learn more about obtaining a driver's license or social security number >>