Before You Start

Welcome to UDayton Global!

Soon you will be headed to campus in Dayton, Ohio. Prepare for a successful start by completing your on-campus or digital learning steps below.

Before you start the steps below, contact your local personal advisor. Simply select your region of the world below, and send your advisor an email, Skype, WhatsApp, or WeChat message. We look forward to meeting you very soon!

After you receive the electronic copy of your I-20, complete the following steps before booking your visa appointment:

1. Schedule a free visa information and preparation session with your personal Enrollment Advisor.
2. Check that the details on your I-20 are correct (including your date of birth) and make sure your name is the same as it appears on your passport.
3. Prepare the documents you will need to take to the embassy when attending your visa interview.

After you complete the above steps, you should apply for your visa as soon as possible. It requires an interview with the U.S. Embassy and can sometimes take several weeks to schedule.

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• Visa appointment and processing wait time
• Visa photo requirements
• Studying in the U.S.

Once you book your flight, visit udaytonglobal.org/arrival to enter your travel itinerary and confirm your free airport pick-up if required. Pick-ups are offered from the Dayton International Airport (DAY). These important details will help the campus team prepare for your arrival and make your big day go as smoothly as possible.

Please visit the undergraduate and graduate pages for the latest information on move-in dates.

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Make your payment in full two weeks before you arrive to avoid enrollment delays and ensure an on-time start.

Follow the instructions below to submit payment for tuition and fees:

1. Flywire by Peer Transfer: Please visit Dayton’s flywire portal to complete the transfer process. Please note that you cannot use a US credit card or US bank account.

Please complete the following forms:

1. Immunization Form: Complete this mandatory health and immunization form. You can upload this form by logging into myhealth.udayton.edu using your Porches username and password, prior to your arrival, as required by law, and bring it with you to campus. For more questions about your health and immunization form, please contact the Student Health Center at healthcenter@udayton.edu.
2. FERPA Disclosure Form: Complete this form prior to your arrival.

Students must fill out the MYCARD form located on the Campus Card Services 2 weeks prior to the program start date

• You will need your UD login credentials to apply for your student ID card
• After the form is submitted, you will receive an email on your UD email account with instructions to pick up your ID card

Submit your Housing Confirmation Form as soon as possible. Please choose the correct link (undergraduate or graduate) below:

Undergraduate Housing Confirmation Form:

• All first-year undergraduate students are guaranteed a double residence hall-style room as part of the program. Living in on-campus housing is required for your first two years of study.
• Refer to the Housing Costs page for the most current housing costs.
• Please note that while housing is guaranteed, we cannot promise we will be able to match each student with their preferred housing option.
• All housing options are fully furnished and include cable/Wifi access and in-building laundry.

Graduate Housing Confirmation Form:

• On-campus housing is optional for UDayton Global graduate students. Refer to the Housing Costs Page for the most current housing pricing.
• Graduate on-campus housing is limited and your preference is not guaranteed.
• If you choose to live off campus, you must find a suitable place to live before you arrive. Off-campus housing in Dayton is often limited, difficult to find, and may require a 12-month lease. It is important to plan ahead. Also, consider available transportation options when choosing off-campus housing.

There are many things to consider when preparing for university, let alone moving to a new country! To make your transition to the US easier, we’ve put together a list of everyday necessities.

Set up a US Bank Account

In collaboration with Shorelight, Ellis helps international students apply for a US bank account and international Visa debit card. With a US bank account already set up, you won’t have to worry about paying foreign transaction fees, carrying cash with you or delaying the purchase of important items. Plus, it only takes 5 mins to sign up!

Ellis Debit Cards Offer:

• No monthly fees
• No SSN required
• Withdraw money with no fees at 60,000+ in-network Allpoint ATMs
• Compatible with Apple Pay and Google Pay
• No foreign transaction fees
• Bank-grade encryption account protection, all transactions verified through Visa’s fraud algorithm
• FDIC-insured accounts up to $250,000

Sign up here and get everything you need, all in one place.

Get a US SIM Card – Before you Leave Home

Sign up for a US phone plan before leaving your home country. This means that you will be able to use your cell phone the minute you land in the USA – no wi-fi or high daily rates required. Plus, it only takes 5 mins to sign up!

Ellis SIM Cards Offer:

• Ultra-fast 5G
• Pause anytime you want
• Only pay for data you use
• Low monthly prices with different sign-up options

Sign up here and get everything you need, all in one place.