University of Dayton

University of Dayton requires at least 120 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. University of Dayton accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, University of Dayton has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 80% of students who start college at University of Dayton finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

University of Dayton offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: University of Dayton may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Will I Take At University of Dayton?

University of Dayton has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with University of Dayton directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of Dayton

When choosing a major, University of Dayton students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of Dayton.

Student Designed Majors

University of Dayton allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

University of Dayton does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at University of Dayton

University of Dayton offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Dayton

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Does University of Dayton Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ University of Dayton offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does University of Dayton Have An Online Program?

✅ University of Dayton has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of Dayton Give AP Credit?

✅ University of Dayton offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of Dayton Have An Honors Program?

✅ University of Dayton offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of Dayton.

Does University of Dayton Require Internships?

❌ University of Dayton does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About University of Dayton

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University of Dayton Library

The main library on campus is the Roesch Library and there are 2 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Dayton

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

University of Dayton offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does University of Dayton have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of Dayton has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at University of Dayton include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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