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 The University of Dayton offers numerous services to our international students: International Student and Scholar Services Located in the Center for International Programs, the International Student and Scholar Services staff assists international students with a wide variety of areas such as immigration issues, counseling, personal advising, social and extracurricular activities, and emergencies. The office also serves as a link between international students and the rest of the University and the surrounding community. The International Student and Scholar Services Coordinator is fully authorized to issue I-20s for students to apply for an F-1 visa and DS-2019s for those applying for a J-1 visa through an exchange partnership. Academic counseling The Intensive English Program provides academic counseling to all students in the program whether they choose to continue academic study at the University of Dayton or at any other university in the United States. The Academic Advisor will guide you through the entire application and admission process, from requesting information to submitting a correct and complete application form. For students in the higher-level intensive English classes wishing to take part-time course work at a local university while completing English studies, the Academic Advisor will assist in course selection and registration. These courses provide college credit. Conversation Partners Program International students may practice their English speaking skills through the Conversation Partners Program. University of Dayton students, faculty, and staff, and people in the Dayton community volunteer to have weekly conversations with participants in our Intensive English Program so they can learn about each other's culture. Students may also participate in regular Coffee Hours which include Open Socials, a good time to meet American and international students in a friendly, informal setting. Language Learning Center Our students may also use the Language Learning Center on campus. This media and resource center uses instructional technology to improve a student's language skills. Computer access All students within the University will have an individual University e-mail account and access to the Internet. You will also have access to the University’s network from any of the computer labs, on-campus houses or via the UD Portal. Once you have registered for classes, your computer account user name and password will be available from the Activities Director. Student clubs and organizations The University of Dayton offers over 170 clubs and organizations with which students can get involved. Some clubs and organizations that might be of interest to our international students include: The Center for International Programs provides an event calendar of events with international themes on campus and in the Dayton area. Other activities offered on campus especially for our international students include: Libraries Roesch Library, built in 1970, contains 1.3 million books, journal volumes, government documents and microforms, 4,600 online journals and 2,500 print journals, and houses the world’s largest collection of books on the Blessed Virgin Mary. On the ground floor of the library, students can find The Blend, a student-run coffee shop, and the Ryan C. Harris Learning Teaching Center (LTC). The University of Dayton is also one of the founding partners of the OhioLINK program, which allows interlibrary loan between most Ohio university libraries. For students’ convenience, the library is open nearly 100 hours a week from September through April. The Campus One card is required to check out materials. For more information, call 937-229-4221. Transportation The University of Dayton is centrally located so students can conveniently get to any destination. The Miami Valley Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) operates 39 routes in and near Dayton, 365 days a year from 5:00 am to 1:00 am. Air travel is also easily accessible through Cincinnati International Airport and Dayton International Airport. The Cincinnati International Airport has 12 major airlines offering 550 daily departures to over 100 U.S. destinations and 18 international destinations. Cincinnati International Airport was voted one of the top airports in the country in customer service. The Dayton area is serviced by its own international airport located just northwest of the city. Dayton International Airport offers nonstop flights to many U.S. cities, as well as several international destinations. Dining on and around campus Dining Services operates four dining facilities:
Dining Services provides a variety of options for students. All dining facilities offer well-balanced, appetizing meals that feature traditional hot foods, fast foods, soup and salad bars, deli sandwiches and desserts. Options include vegetarian healthy entrées, pizza and a pasta bar. In addition, Flyer Enterprises runs The Blend, located in the Ryan C. Harris Learning Teaching Center, and The Blend Express, located in the lobby of Miriam Hall, which feature gourmet coffee and pastries. ArtStreet Café, located in ArtStreet, features soups, salads and European-style sandwiches. |
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