University of Dayton

The University of Dayton provides two distinct programs that help students make the transition from high school to college — Virtual Orientation (VO) and the New Student Orientation Program.

Virtual Orientation

VO is a web site designed to guide students through their transition from high school to college. Students are provided with multiple resources to ease the tensions associated with entering into college-level course work. They can read descriptions of academic programs, discover first-semester course requirements and options, and view a list of all courses currently offered by a program. Students can communicate with each other, post a personal profile, take placement exams, select course preferences, access campus resources, get answers to questions pertinent to first-year students and discover UD. They can even read a series called Day in the Life, which tracks a typical first-year student through a day at UD! Visit VO Web Site >>

A similar web site, VOParents, serves as your guide as you accompany your child along the path toward UD. This central online location equips you with all of the information and resources you need before stepping onto campus in August. Once the site becomes available, you will receive a mailing from the Office of the Provost containing your user name and password. Visit VOParents Web Site >>

New Student Orientation Program

All incoming, first-year students are required to attend the New Student Orientation Program. For students entering in August 2009, the program runs from Saturday, August 22 to Tuesday, August 25. This exciting event introduces students to campus through a variety of programs, speakers and small group discussions. Social activities, including an ice cream social and concert, are also planned, allowing students a chance to meet their peers. More information on the New Student Orientation Program and an official schedule can be found on VO.