University of Dayton

Overview

History, Affiliations & Rankings

The University of Dayton is a Catholic, Marianist university which was founded in 1850. It is located in Dayton city of Ohio Province in the United States. The University of Dayton is ranked number 132 among the list of national universities. Along with this, the University of Dayton also ranks at number 58 in the best value schools and on number 136 in the list of social mobility top performers for the US. The University of Dayton has been religiously affiliated to Catholic terms and is considered as the no.1 Catholic university for engineering Research and Development.

Infrastructure, Campus & Courses

More than 80 Bachelor’s courses at the University of Dayton and 50 Master’s courses at the University of Dayton are offered. The university also offers 12 Doctoral Programme as well as licensure and certificate programmes.The number of students at the University of Dayton who are enrolled in Full- time UG courses are 8200 while 2600 students are enrolled for admission in graduate and law students. The students who complete their higher education from the University of Dayton have a bright future. According to the university, approximately 97% of the students who graduate from the University of Dayton are employed or participate in some service programme within six months of the completion of their studies.

Accomplishments & Alumni 

The University of Dayton comes under the best 20 schools for an internship with 97% of the graduated students placed in various industries within 6 months of their graduation from the university. The alumni at the University of Dayton are well dedicated to providing hands-on, practical learning and thus, the curriculum for programs the university is designed for. The university also stands as the centre for Cybersecurity and Data Intelligence with the implementation of best innovative practices to educate the students. The alumni of the University of Dayton also meet the graduates at the university to build strong connections with them. At the university campus, various alumni associations, local communities and other shared interest groups are run in support of the Alumni Relations department for seamless functioning.

Student Diversity & Visiting Companies

The University of Dayton invites students from diverse culture, community and background to achieve the common goal. The university believes in adapting to changing needs of the society and implementing technology to meet the changes. It is known for its peaceful environment and hospitality. The University of Dayton believes in creating a better future through education and research. 

COVID-19 Response

The University of Dayton is preparing to bring students back to campus this fall with the university's guiding protocols in place. The UD Path Forward Task Force, together with various working groups, local health professionals and expert medical panels have developed the plans after a series of consultations and surveys of constituents across the university campus. Find UD's response to COVID-19 in detail below:

• Steps recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Public Health Dayton Montgomery County, the Ohio Department of Health, and other federal, state and local organisations are being taken to combat the outbreak.

• Classes will begin on August 24, 2020 and students can complete the semester online with no Fall break. Proof of a negative test performed shall be produced by students five days before arrival on campus. 

• Classes will be delivered in-person to the extent possible. However, UD faculty will try to continue with online instruction.

• Comprehensive exams may be administered before the departure for Thanksgiving week.

• Faculty, staff, students and visitors are required to wear face coverings in common indoor environments and maintain at least 6-foot physical distancing requirements on campus.

• New students can come to UD, if they can obtain visas, but cannot be registered entirely online. 

• All students who have recently travelled will be tested for COVID-19. 

• International students will be allowed to work on-campus jobs in Fall 2020. However, the hours and schedules may be reduced or changed.