Orientation at UD
Welcome UD Flyers!
During orientation, you'll be introduced to the campus and learn about resources, Marianist traditions, tips to help you be successful and more.
Three required programs shape orientation:
- Registration - To register for orientation, log on to Porches at porches.udayton.edu and under Pre-Orientation Modules, watch a quick video to find out what to expect at the event and registration options to consider, such as guests, meal preferences and accommodations, if needed. Select your preferred date and complete the registration form.
- Orientation Day - You’ll spend a full day connecting with other Flyers, faculty and staff in small and large group settings as you explore: campus resources and ways to get involved, health and well-being on campus, hear from Flyer Student Services and academic advising based on your major, tour the Residence halls, dining options, and more. An upper division student will be your guide throughout the day and can assist with any questions you may have. There will also be sessions for parents and guardians.
- Post-orientation - After attending orientation, you’ll complete post orientation homework. These assignments will be found on Porches. Continue completing items in your Porches checklist and checking your UD email throughout the summer.
Incoming students can register on Porches.
Preparing for your orientation day...
As you approach your in-person orientation day, you will want to:
- Check your UD email regularly for updates and reminders.
- Pack appropriately for the weather and bring comfortable shoes as you will be walking around campus.
- Need to make a change to your registration? Contact Student Transitions and Family Programs or update your registration
Student Schedule
- 9:00am: Check-in, Resource Fair, and Campus Tours
- 9:50am: Welcome to the University
- 10:20am: Academic Advising Session
- 11:00am: Flyer Student Services presentation
- 11:35am: Flyer to Flyer (small groups with your Orientation Leader)
- 12:15pm: Lunch on campus
- 1:15pm: Living in Community or Commuting to UD
- 1:45pm: Health and Wellbeing at UD
- 2:15pm: Student Engagement and Leadership
- 3:00pm: Academic Unit Meetings
- 4:00pm: Optional activities: visit the bookstore, tour a Residence Hall
*Parents and guests will have a slightly different schedule.
Other Orientation Information
Graduate Student Orientation is through the University's Graduate School, or call 937-229-2390 for more information.
The Global and Intercultural Affairs Center (GIAC) is the primary contact and point of service for all international students at UD. However, Student Transitions and Family Programs (STFP) and GIAC work together to help welcome incoming international students.
Each program is built to support international students and address their specific needs. Please review the programs offered for each population below:
- Undergraduate first-year (freshman), non-IEP:
- Summer orientation is recommended (check out the new student information above)
- Bridges is required
- Welcome Weekend is required
- Undergraduate transfer, non-IEP:
- TSO is required (check out the transfer student information above)
- Bridges is required
- Graduate students, non-IEP and exchange students:
- IEP students:
If you are unsure of your international student status, please contact Global and Intercultural Affairs Center or call 937-229-3514.
Arrival Info for International Students