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Located two miles southeast of downtown Dayton in the state of Ohio, UD features 259 landscaped acres, historic brick buildings blended with modern architecture, state-of-the-art facilities and a 1.3 million-volume library. Students can participate in more than 180 academic and social student clubs and organizations, including the International Club, Chinese Student and Scholar Association, Indian Student Association and Muslim Student Association.
First-year Housing
First and second-year students are required to live in University housing. All residence halls contain a 24-hour laundry room, cable, high-speed Internet access, a small room refrigerator and study rooms.
As a first-year international student, you will live in a Learning-Living Community (LLC) that houses students from a variety of backgrounds. Living in this community provides you with an opportunity to share living and learning experiences with other first-year students, and both inside and outside the classroom.
Upperclass Housing
Sophomores, juniors and seniors may opt to remain in a residence hall or live in other University housing. Upperclass University housing includes a residential suite complex, as well as various apartments and houses located within a short walk of the center of campus. Our residential services office and the Center for International Programs will assist all international students in finding appropriate housing.
Beginning in your sophomore/second year, you may apply to live in the upperclass International and Intercultural LLC. Located in Garden Apartments, the upperclass International and Intercultural LLC is a group of approximately 44 students living together as part of an environment that supports and nurtures students' international and intercultural interests. Residents participate in movie nights, international dinners and discussions as they explore the many different cultures.
Visit the International and Intercultural LLC Web Site >>
The CIP also offers summer, semester and full year study abroad programs through the Office of Education Abroad; manages the first-year and upperclass Intercultural Learning and Living Community; and operates the World Exchange, a lounge and conference/ work area which fosters international interaction and partnership between those with international interests. Visit the Center for International Programs Web Site >>
International Student and Scholar Services
Located in the CIP, International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) supports the educational objectives of international students and scholars. In addition, ISSS strives to promote greater understanding between and among different cultures.
The ISSS staff assists international students with a wide variety of areas such as immigration issues, counseling, personal advising, social and extracurricular activities and emergencies. The office also serves as a link between international students and the rest of the University and the surrounding community. The friendly and experienced international staff will assist you throughout your stay.
Visit the International Student and Scholar Services Web Site >>
Intensive English Program
The Intensive English Program prepares students for academic study at the University level with a concentrated language program offering instruction in grammar, pronunciation, listening, reading and writing. Students build English skills with the help of leading technology in language learning while experiencing a true American university experience. Visit the Intensive English Program Web Site >>
Housing
The University of Dayton offers a variety of housing options.First-year Housing
First and second-year students are required to live in University housing. All residence halls contain a 24-hour laundry room, cable, high-speed Internet access, a small room refrigerator and study rooms.
As a first-year international student, you will live in a Learning-Living Community (LLC) that houses students from a variety of backgrounds. Living in this community provides you with an opportunity to share living and learning experiences with other first-year students, and both inside and outside the classroom.
Upperclass Housing
Sophomores, juniors and seniors may opt to remain in a residence hall or live in other University housing. Upperclass University housing includes a residential suite complex, as well as various apartments and houses located within a short walk of the center of campus. Our residential services office and the Center for International Programs will assist all international students in finding appropriate housing.
Beginning in your sophomore/second year, you may apply to live in the upperclass International and Intercultural LLC. Located in Garden Apartments, the upperclass International and Intercultural LLC is a group of approximately 44 students living together as part of an environment that supports and nurtures students' international and intercultural interests. Residents participate in movie nights, international dinners and discussions as they explore the many different cultures.
Visit the International and Intercultural LLC Web Site >>
Meal Plans
Students living in the traditional residence halls are required to purchase one of the following UD meal plans: Any 12, Any 15 or All 21 meal plans, or the Flex or Mega Flex plans. The Any 12, Any 15 or All 21 plans provide a specified number of meals over a period of seven days during designated meal hours. The Flex and Mega Flex plans provide complete flexibility in dining, functioning as a debit account.Center for International Programs
The Center for International Programs (CIP) provides leadership, coordination, strategic planning and administrative support for the internationalization of campus, as well as offers services to support international students on campus.The CIP also offers summer, semester and full year study abroad programs through the Office of Education Abroad; manages the first-year and upperclass Intercultural Learning and Living Community; and operates the World Exchange, a lounge and conference/ work area which fosters international interaction and partnership between those with international interests. Visit the Center for International Programs Web Site >>
International Student and Scholar Services
Located in the CIP, International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) supports the educational objectives of international students and scholars. In addition, ISSS strives to promote greater understanding between and among different cultures.
The ISSS staff assists international students with a wide variety of areas such as immigration issues, counseling, personal advising, social and extracurricular activities and emergencies. The office also serves as a link between international students and the rest of the University and the surrounding community. The friendly and experienced international staff will assist you throughout your stay.
Visit the International Student and Scholar Services Web Site >>
Intensive English Program
The Intensive English Program prepares students for academic study at the University level with a concentrated language program offering instruction in grammar, pronunciation, listening, reading and writing. Students build English skills with the help of leading technology in language learning while experiencing a true American university experience. Visit the Intensive English Program Web Site >>
