Parents and Families
Parents and Families
An education at the University of Dayton is a valuable investment, and our students are our top priority. If you have questions, we want to help you find the answers.
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For parents with questions about the admission process (application, acceptance, confirmation, etc.).
Office of Recruitment and Admission
admission@shushijia.net
800-UD-PRIDE (800-837-7433)
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For parents with enrolled students preparing to transition to UD, primarily for orientation, welcome weekend and move-in questions.
Office of Student Transitions and Family Programs
stfp@shushijia.net
937-229-2229
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For parents of students who are actively attending UD.
Office of Student Transitions and Family Programs
studev@shushijia.net
937-229-2229
For questions about billing, please contact Flyer Student Services at 937-229-4141 or 800-427-5029.
Our Most Frequently Asked Questions
To ensure you receive important information, please make sure UD has your contact information by completing the appropriate form. Most communication is sent by email. Be sure to include your valid, preferred email address:
- Parents of prospective students and applicants: Join our mailing list, or — if your student has already applied — email admission@shushijia.net to add your parent/guardian contact information.
- Parents of incoming students: Complete the family profile form.
Note — parents of incoming students do not start receiving communications until summer. - Parents of current students: Complete the parent/guardian contact form.
Note — If you are a current parent and are not receiving UD parent communications, please email parentcommunications@shushijia.net to let us know.
As a UD parent, you can build community with fellow parents while improving the student experience in several ways. Here are a few to consider:
- Parents of Prospective Students/Applicants:
- Schedule a campus visit.
- Attend an admission event.
- Join a Co-Pilot webinar (designed for parents of high school seniors going through the admission process).
- Schedule a virtual appointment with an admission counselor.
- Parents of Incoming Students
- Attend New Student Orientation with your student.
- Get involved during Welcome Weekend.
- Save the date for Family Weekend (September 29–October 1).
- Parents of Current Students
For questions about the admission process for incoming students, your student's admission status, financial aid or more, please contact Undergraduate Admission.
If your student is a returning UD student and you have questions about financial aid, registration, student accounts or billing, please contact Flyer Student Services.
Flyer Student Services is the office that can help you find these answers for returning UD students. You can read more about Flyer Student Services, or call them:
PHONE HOURS:
Monday–Wednesday: 10 a.m.–noon and 1–4:30 p.m.|
Thursday & Friday: 1–4:30 p.m.
Phone number: 937-229-4141
Toll-free number: 800-427-5029
For questions about the admission process for incoming students, your student's admission status, financial aid or more, please contact Undergraduate Admission.
Still Looking for Your Answer?
More information for commonly asked questions is available on the parent resource page.
Or you could contact the UD Information Center, which serves as a hub on campus providing information related to telephone numbers, directions, campus events and more.
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