Student Resources

Pre-arrival Webinars are a chance for you to learn about how to prepare for your arrival and meet the UDayton Global campus team prior to arriving on campus. Please join the Pre-arrival webinar for Fall 2023 semester by clicking on the links below:

a. Pre-arrival Webinars:

I. Before You Start Webinar I – Graduate – July 13, 2023 | 8:00 am EST

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II. Before You Start Webinar II – Graduate – August 1, 2023 | 8:00 am EST

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III. Before You Start Webinar – Undergraduate – July 7, 2023 | 8:00 am EST

Welcome to the family, Flyers! Fall 2023 orientation for all new students will begin from August 16. Orientation is an important and mandatory program that will introduce you to the academic, social, and cultural life at the University of Dayton. The orientation will be in-person so please plan your travel to arrive prior to August 16. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Academic advising with UDayton Global empowers students to gain and expand their knowledge and pursue opportunities to achieve academic, personal, and professional goals. Academic advisors partner with students to promote their holistic development, identify academic and career resources, and encourage meaningful engagement. UDayton Global advisors also work with degree advisors across campus to educate students on degree requirements and to support their persistence and timely graduation.

UDayton Global takes a proactive and intrusive approach to advising. Students meet their Academic Advisors during orientation and advisors reach out directly to request additional meetings throughout the semester. Advising appointments are available upon request.

Sky Lantz-Wagner (sky.lantzwagner@udaytonglobal.org): For questions about registration, courses, or tutoring for Graduate students

Nate Prior (nate.prior@udaytonglobal.org): For questions about registration, courses, or tutoring for Undergraduate students

In the first semester of most majors, student schedules are created by UDayton Global advisors and degree advsiors. During orientation, there will be opportunities to request course changes based on availability.

*Master’s of Computer Science students have two compulsory courses added to their schedules. Graduate Direct student select a 3rd course based on their desired career path or academic interest.

UDayton Global First partners with the Office of Learning Resources to offer tutoring support services. Students can access tutoring in a variety of subject areas via one-on-one sessions, small groups, study halls, or workshops.

Tutoring is also available through other UD departments such as the Intensive English Program and The Write Place.

Please visit the Center for Academic Success page for more tutoring options.

There are currently no national or state quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated international travelers entering the U.S. or Ohio but we recommend that you follow CDC guidelines. UD currently does not currently require testing or quarantine but does ask students to report vaccinations, including boosters. This may change depending on local, national or international conditions. Visit UD’s COVID-19 Health Resources page for nearby testing and vaccine options.

To protect your health, safety, and finances, the university requires international students to possess health insurance coverage for you and your family. Coverage must meet university standards, be active while you are enrolled (including vacations) and be verified every semester. Your health insurance must meet these standards:

1. Cover at least a minimum of $250,000 per condition.
2. Have a deductible of $500 or less per individual.
3. Provide $50,000 or more for medical evacuation to your home country.
4. Provide $25,000 or more for repatriation (removal of remains after death) to your home country.
5. Be in effect for the entire time I am enrolled at UD, including vacations, for myself and dependents

General information about health services, scheduling an appointment, emergencies and after-hours care

Vaccine Requirements

Immunization Form (English)

استمارة التحصين (عربي)

免疫接种表（中文）

Formulario de vacunación (español)

Cigna Network: Find a doctor, hospital, or clinic in Dayton

CVS Minute Clinic: Vaccinations, minor illnesses and injuries, women’s services, and more

UDayton Global Health Insurance FAQs

International Student and Scholar Services provides students and exchange visitors with immigration advising, workshops, and orientation, as well as social and extracurricular activities. ISSS extends its services and support to international faculty and research scholars and their dependents. Through collaboration with other departments and organizations, ISSS advocates on behalf of international students to ensure their academic, personal, and career goals.

Welcome Flyers! Visit the Orientation Page to learn more.

The Federal government is planning to end the Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 at the end of May 2023. This change and UDs transition to majority of in-person course offerings may also impact the enrollment requirements for international students. Please visit the Immigration page for most up to date information related to Immigration & Enrollment requirements for international students at the University of Dayton.

ISSS staff are available virtually from 8:30 am-4:30 pm on weekdays. Staff are available in the office from 9:00-11:00 am Monday-Friday if you need to visit in person.

To best serve you please keep in mind the following:

• Most questions can be answered by phone, email, or virtual advising during normal business hours. If your questions are not urgent, we ask that you first email isss@udayton.edu.
• Most immigration process requests can now be submitted digitally using the ISSS request form.
• Virtual advising hour is 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 9:00 am to 10:00 am on Tuesday and Thursday. Click this Zoom Link to join a virtual advising hour.
• Please email us to request a phone or video appointment with an advisor if your question is not answered by email and you are unable to attend the virtual advising hour.
• In-person advising is only available by appointment, for urgent cases.
• We will still be receiving and sending mail from Rike Center 204. I-20s, DS-2019s, and other immigration documents will be mailed to you as necessary.

Student Universe

Discounted Flights

Book flights through StudentUniverse and benefit from exclusive discounts for international students! Get the best deals when you need them and benefit from 24-hour risk-free cancellation.

On Campus Employment: This is a benefit available to all students maintaining valid F1 status. It is not necessary to obtain special work authorization from USCIS to work on-campus; however, you must obtain an on-campus employment certification signed by an ISSS advisor to submit to Human Resources. Please review the F-1 On-Campus Employment Online Information to make sure you understand all the policies and regulations on this type of employment.
F-1 Campus Employment Information

Curricular Practical Training (CPT): CPT is a practical training that is performed for academic credit (part of the school curriculum and commensurate to degree level) AND that is required as part of the academic plan or program curriculum from ALL students in the program.

This includes:

• Required internship, practicum, student teaching or field experience (paid or unpaid)
• Optional internships for credit (MUST be in student’s major or program of study)
• Cooperative (Co-op) education programs for credit (MUST be in student’s major or program of study

To learn more about CPT, you can visit the CPT information section on the ISSS website.
ISSS page on CPT

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a period during which undergraduate and graduate students with F-1 status are permitted by the USCIS to work towards getting practical training to complement their field of studies once they have completed their program of studies. “Optional Practical Training (OPT) is temporary employment that is directly related to an F-1 student’s major area of study. Eligible students can apply to receive up to 12 months of OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies (pre-completion) and/or after completing their academic studies (post-completion). However, all periods of pre-completion OPT will be deducted from the available period of post-completion OPT.”

To learn more about OPT, you can visit the OPT information section on the ISSS Website.
ISSS page on OPT

Remember that working off-campus outside of an approved OPT or CPT program is illegal!

Register and apply for jobs on Handshake: https://udayton.edu/careerservices/handshake/index.php

The Career Development program is an exclusive service that helps you develop your professional skills, get an internship, and launch your career. Schedule a meeting with the Assistant Director of Career Services, Brittany Chill to explore the career development opportunities. Click here to schedule an appointment with Brittany.

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American higher education is quite expensive compared to that of other countries. To offset the cost of tuition, scholarships and grants may be available.

It is more common to be awarded a scholarship and grants to be awarded prior to enrolling in an American university. However, there are some opportunities that you may be able to take advantage of.

Click on the link to learn more. The Free Scholarship Search Services at the bottom of the page may be especially helpful.

National Banks
National banks are those such as Chase, Wells Fargo, and Citibank. There are many locations across the country, providing convenience for customers.

Credit Union
Like banks, credit unions accept deposits, make loans and provide other financial services. But as member-owned and cooperative institutions, credit unions provide a safe place to save and borrow at reasonable rates.

Online Banks
Online banking means managing your bank accounts with a computer or mobile device. This includes transferring funds, depositing checks and paying bills electronically. Because there are no physical locations, often times fees are lower and interest rates are higher than at national banks. Standard services with online banking include ATM fee reimbursement, advanced security, and high accessibility.

To open a bank account, you will be asked for a number of supporting documents for your application. These might include:

• Current Passport
• Proof of address- a piece of mail will usually suffice
• A letter of enrollment from your college
• A personal identification number
• Social security number (only available if you have a job)
• Student ID number
• Passport number
• An international ID number with photo identification
• Individual taxpayer identification number

If your visa has been denied, please work with your Enrollment Services Advisor to receive a refund for your deposit.

If you have overpaid for tuition or other expenses, please contact the UDayton Global Managing Director, who will work with you to either return funds to your bank account or to apply funds to the next semester’s tuition. Refunds take approximately 45 business days (6 weeks) to process.

More information about refunds is available in the Enrollment Contract under Tuition and Fees: Refunds

Flexible Student Loan Plans for International Students

For most international students, obtaining financial aid to support their studies can be challenging, especially without a qualified co-signer. To help fund international students’ education journey in the US, Shorelight is collaborating with MPower Financing and Prodigy Finance, international student loan servicers. Both provide flexible student loan plans for international students pursuing degrees at eligible US colleges and universities, without the usual requirements of a cosigner, collateral, or US credit history. They offer fixed-rate loans up to $100,000 with 1.5% in interest rate discounts.

Find international student loans with MPower Financing and Prodigy Finance.

Once you have progressed from UDayton Global by completing your program, several important changes will occur.

Billing
After you progress from UDayton Global, your tuition and fees will be paid directly to Flyer Student Services through your Porches account in My Payment Center.

Health Insurance
According to university health requirements, all international students are required to have health insurance coverage while enrolled (including vacations). Please note the expiration date of your insurance policy. After you progress, you will have the opportunity to renew your current policy, and we will gladly support you in doing so.

Academic & Career Advising
Career advising and Career Accelerator information will be available after you progress. Please contact Brittany Chill to schedule an appointment.

Going forward, you will rely on the academic advisor for your major and the ISSS office for advising. If you do not know who your academic advisor is, please contact the Academic or Student Services team and they will gladly help you with that.

The Progression Plan is the guiding principle for the courses of action taken for students as they progress from one program level to another.

Students are expected to meet academic standards enumerated and detailed below.

The undergraduate International Accelerator Program (IAP) is a non-degree program for international students lacking the required English proficiency to be admissible to degree programs at University of Dayton (UD).

General Standards

• Upon successful completion of the International Accelerator curriculum, students will receive an updated I-20 and matriculate into their degree program.
• Students must maintain compliance with University of Dayton’s academic policies and procedures.
• Students on academic probation must satisfy all the conditions of their probation before they will be considered for progression.

Visa and Attendance Requirements

• Students must maintain 6 credits in compliance with F1 visa regulations.
  • – Under certain circumstances, a reduced course load may be requested.
• Students must abide by the attendance policies set forth in their course syllabi.

Academic Standards

• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Complete UDG 110 and 120 with a grade of 85% or higher
• Complete UDG 105 and 106 with a grade of D or higher
• Complete all degree courses with a grade of D or higher

Progression Plan Options

• Students who do not meet the program progression requirements may be eligible for one extension term as determined by the Academic Director of UDayton Global, provided they have the potential to raise their GPA to the required minimum (2.0) in one additional term.
• Students may repeat up to a total of 12 credit hours during their degree.
  • – Students are responsible for understanding any financial implications for repeating courses.

The Progression Plan is the guiding principle for the courses of action taken for students as they progress from one program level to another.

Students are expected to meet academic standards enumerated and detailed below.

The Graduate Accelerator Program is a non-degree program for international students lacking the required English proficiency or academic criteria to be admissible to degree programs at University of Dayton (UD).

General Standards

• Upon successful completion of the International Accelerator curriculum, students will receive an updated I-20 and matriculate into their degree program.
• Students must maintain compliance with University of Dayton’s academic policies and procedures
• Students on academic probation must satisfy all of the conditions of their probation before they will be considered for progression.

Visa and Attendance Requirements

• Students must maintain 6 credits in compliance with F1 visa regulations.
  • – Under certain circumstances, a reduced course load may be requested.
• Students must abide by the attendance policies set forth in their course syllabi.

Academic Standards

• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Complete UDG 561 and 562 with a grade of 85% or higher
• Complete UDG 502 and 503 with a grade of C or higher
• Complete all degree courses with a grade of C or higher

Progression Plan Options

• Students who do not meet the program progression requirements may be eligible for one extension term as determined by the Academic Director of UDayton Global, provided they have the potential to raise their GPA to the required minimum (3.0) in one additional term.
• Students may repeat up to a total of 3 credit hours during their degree.
  • – Students are responsible for understanding any financial implications for repeating courses.

Indian Student Association
Muslim Student Association
Asian American Association
Saudi Student Association
UD International Club
African Student Association
Chinese Student & Scholar Association
Bangladesh Student Association
Spectrum LGBTQ+ Student Organization

UD Parking Services

Academic Skills Tutors

Alicia Coe

I am Alicia Coe. I have been teaching English for academic purposes and critical writing at several universities in Europe and the United States for 17 years. Apart from teaching, I work as a curriculum developer, a writing consultant for undergraduate and graduate students, a copyeditor, and a Cambridge examiner. I am experienced in teaching international students; therefore, I can provide different learning approaches depending on the cultural background of each student.

Amanda Wilcox

I am Amanda Wilcox. Originally, I hail from Macon, Georgia, where I studied Biology and Spanish at Mercer University. After teaching foreign language for about 5 years, I began a master’s degree at Auburn University. Upon graduating, I continued to teach Spanish at the university and eventually began teaching in the ESL Department, where I found my calling. I have been involved in teaching, tutoring, and curriculum writing for international students learning English ever since. In total, I have nearly 20 years of experience teaching all ages from young children to adults in an academic setting.

Bianca Coria

I am Bianca Coria. I have eight years of experience teaching English at various levels in Asia and the United States. I currently work as an English instructor and course developer, and I hold certifications in TESOL, TEFL, and TEYL. I have experience working with students of all ages, from toddlers to adults from various backgrounds. In addition to enjoying my career, I also enjoy meeting new people, visiting new places, tasting new foods, and spending time with my family. I love working with students, and I strive to create a positive and enjoyable environment. I look forward to working with you.

Math/Computer Science Tutor

Dipen Bhuva

I am Dipen Bhuva. I am a PhD student in Computer Science at the Cleveland State University and have a Masters graduate from Northeastern University in Information Security. I am also a certified Network+ by Comptia, Certified Ethical Hacker, RH-11 Expert Hacker, RedHat Server Certified Engineering and am Amazon Web Service (Cloud) certified. For my “extraordinary dedication and teaching,” I was granted an “excellent achievement for Graduate Assistantship” from CSU. I will be happy to help with any problems and solutions related to computer science: Programming, Networking, Server engineering, Cloud, Statistic, Advanced Mathematics and Cyber Security.

• Academic writing – generating ideas, organizing, summarizing, paraphrasing, revising/editing
• Research skills: Finding credible sources and academic articles
• Understanding academic integrity; avoiding plagiarism
• MLA & APA citations and format
• Academic presentation preparation and practice
• Time management – weekly planning, semester-long planning
• Reading strategies
• Note-taking skills
• Test preparation strategies
• Class and groupwork participation strategies
• Discussion skills
• Grammar rules and practice
• Academic communication etiquette – emails, office hours, requesting letters of recommendation
• Business writing – emails, reports, meeting summaries
• Career development – resume and cover letter writing

• Building math confidence for students who struggle with math
• General and Foundational Math help at any level
• Calculus including Calc 1 and Calc 2
• Algebra and Linear Algebra
• Topology
• Category Theory
• Algorithms
• Differential Equations
• Programming, Networking, and Server Engineering
• Cloud, Statistics, and Cyber Security