Before You Start

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.

Our dedicated personal advisors are here to answer your questions and ensure you have a smooth transition to campus.

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!

Africa

China

Latin America

Middle East

North America

North Asia

Russia/Central Asia/Eastern Europe

South Asia

Southeast Asia

UK and Western Europe

Abbie (North Asia excluding Korea)

Whatsapp: +852 8481 0532

+7 (778) 887 17 53

Whatsapp: +7 (778) 887 17 53

Alexis (North America)

Whatsapp: +1 239-744-9468

+7 939 346 09 59

Whatsapp: +7 939 346 09 59

Amanpreet Singh (India)

Amol Pote (India)

Chau Luu (Vietnam)

Whatsapp: +84 962 442 193

Damini Rajpoot (India)

+92 310 588 8648

Whatsapp: +92 310 588 8648

Diksha Roy (India)

Doris (South China)

Hitesh Arora (India)

Whatsapp: +91 9953550789

Jane (West China)

Kapil Dev (India)

Laxmi Pawar (India)

Whatsapp: +91 98183 96406

Lisha (North China)

Whatsapp: +31 6 48685505

Mohammad Shaban Khan (India)

Ngoc Hoang (Vietnam)

Whatsapp: +84 382 027 922

Whatsapp: +91 9310587075

Padma (North America)

Prerna Dhir (India)

Whatsapp: +91 9096507300

Sahil Massey (India)

Whatsapp: +91- 9811718710

Sakshi Bhatia (India)

Sakshi Parashar (India)

Whatsapp: +91- 880728950

Samah (Middle East)

+971 58 831 8521

Whatsapp: +971 58 831 8521

Sanjukta (North America)

Sayli Vaydande (India)

Sofya (North America)

+1 347 399 35 72

Whatsapp: +1 347 399 35 72

Solayide Adenuga (Africa)

Tiffany Chan (North Asia excluding Korea)

Whatsapp: +852 9222 3579

Valeria (Latin America)

Whatsapp: +57 310 7880364

Vartika (North America)

Veena Iyer (India)

Vicky (North China)

Whatsapp: +91 7028090894

Skype: +91 7028090894

Review your conditional offer letter and make sure that you have submitted all documents listed as missing.

Once all your documents are submitted, please submit your I-20 Request Form along with your financial statements as outlined in the Certificate of Finances.

• Undergraduate Certificate of Finances
• Graduate Certificate of Finances

The university will process your I-20 and email it to you as soon as possible – please expect a minimum of 10 business days.

As soon as you have your I-20, please Apply for Your Visa.

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.

1. 1. Complete your Visa Application.
   2. Pay your I-901 (SEVIS) fee.
   3. Visit usembassy.gov to learn more about scheduling your visa appointment, what to expect when you arrive, and required documentation.
   4. Notify your personal Enrollment Advisor of the date and embassy of your visa appointment.
   5. Watch these videos to help you apply for your visa and prepare for your interview:

   How to Apply for Your F-1 Student Visa

   Check out these additional useful resources:
   • Visa appointment and processing wait time
   • Visa photo requirements
   • Studying in the U.S.
   When purchasing your airline ticket, plan to arrive on or before your scheduled move-in day.

   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.

   For discounted international travel, click here

   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: To submit international and domestic ACH payments via Dayton’s Flywire portal:
   • Flywire payment options include international wires, international credit cards, and other country specific payment options.
   • Flywire guarantees the best exchange rates, offers 24/7 multilingual customer service, and provides payment tracking and an instant payment receipt.
   • Flywire will be accepting U.S. bank accounts.
   For student loan information, contact:

   Please complete the following forms:

   1. Immunization Form (English),Immunization Form (Arabic), Immunization Form (Chinese), Immunization Form (Spanish) – Complete this mandatory health and immunization form. You can send this form to the Student Health Center at healthcenter@udayton.edu. You must send this form prior to 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.
   2. FERPA Disclosure Form: Complete this form prior to your arrival.
   3. DAY Liability Waiver: 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:

   • 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.
   • Housing is mandatory for all new graduate students. Students will be provided with on-campus housing, which includes WiFi, utilities, and a full kitchen.
   • Housing is mandatory for the duration of your UDayton Global program (1 – 3 academic semesters, depending on your program). Once progressed from the UDayton Global program, housing is optional.

   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.

   We’ve partnered with campusSIMS to help connect you with mobile phone service. Get your US phone number in your home country and have service that’s ready to use as soon as you land. Click here to get your free SIM card.

   campusSIMS helps international students get connected with mobile phone service in the US. Through campusSIMS’ exclusive partner Mint Mobile, students can sign up and get their US phone number while in their home country, and have mobile phone service ready to use as soon as they land.

   Students can get low-cost, reliable mobile phone service starting at as low as $15 per month that includes:

   • A free SIM card
   • Unlimited talk and text
   • High speed data
   • Nationwide coverage on the fastest, most advanced network

   For more information, visit campussims.com.

   International Student Loans

   Embarking on your educational journey in the United States shouldn’t come with the roadblock of finding a co-signer for financial aid. Shorelight recognizes this hurdle and has proactively partnered with premier financing organizations such as Fly Finance, MPower Financing, and Prodigy Finance. This strategic collaboration eliminates the traditional barriers international students face, such as the need for a co-signer, collateral, or an established US credit history, streamlining your path to securing educational funding.

   Find the right loan organization for you on Shorelight.com.

   Easy Flight Bookings and Travel Discounts

   StudentUniverse in collaboration with Shorelight, provides exclusive student-only discounts on flights around the world. StudentUniverse has exclusive deals with airlines to get the lowest-possible airfare for international students. If your travel plans change, don’t worry – all purchases have 24-hour risk-free cancellation.

   StudentUniverse can be used to book not only your flight to campus, but also provides the best deals for Spring break and other travel. Use it to explore new cities like San Francisco or NYC, or book through them to go hiking in Yosemite National Park, or even when you fly home to visit family.

   Center for Academic Success

   Getting ready to study abroad can be challenging! Would you like some help with that? Shorelight’s Center for Academic Success (CAS) has many resources for you! For example, you can watch a quick webinar on How to Make American Friends, or take a short interactive eLearning course on Obtaining Your Visa, What to Expect at Orientation, University Dining, and so much more. If you wish you could just ask a live person a question, you can either use the Live Chat button or schedule a Zoom session with one of the friendly Academic & English skills tutors, all of whom are professionals at helping international students. Don’t wait to get your free account at CAS! Sign up today! Detailed instructions for how to register can be found on the Student Resources page.

   This program helps international students apply for remote internships and gain real-life work experience to boost their resumes.

   • Certificates and training: Attend online professional bootcamps before your virtual internship starts. Gain hands-on experience once you officially begin by contributing to projects alongside industry experts. If you are interested in certifications, Career Premium now offers unlimited access to training courses that lead to certification in Amazon Web Services, Java, Microsoft Azure, and Python, among many other in-demand skills.
   • Coaching and mentorship: Receive direct guidance from career coaches and industry experts on career exploration, skill training, and professional development.
   • Applying: Work on real-life projects for leading employers and build your portfolio. We work with more than 12,000 multinational companies that have unique projects for you to leverage your new skills, experience, and professional network to land your dream job.

   “The tutors are resourceful, and they really helped me while I was applying for internships. I certainly believe I will find a job after graduation.”—Shelley, hired at Tesla