A University of Dayton campus tour combines an information session with a guided walk through the university’s main campus in Dayton, Ohio. You can choose an in-person or virtual undergraduate visit, then plan ahead for registration, parking and check-in.
- Campus: 300 College Park Avenue, Dayton, OH 45469
- Standard visit: Approximately 90 minutes, including a 30-minute information session and a one-hour walking tour
- Registration: Online through the university’s undergraduate visit page
- Parking: Pick up a pass at the visitor information booth before parking near Albert Emanuel Hall
Choose the right University of Dayton visit
The University of Dayton offers several kinds of visits, so choose one based on what you want to cover.
Undergraduate visitors can book an in-person or virtual visit that includes an information session and campus tour. The standard in-person session and walk take approximately 90 minutes in total.
The walking portion covers the university’s 423-acre campus and may pass academic buildings, the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, Kennedy Union, Roesch Library, RecPlex, the Health and Wellbeing Center and Marycrest Complex.
The university also offers visits for transfer students, UD Sinclair Academy students and international students. If you want to explore a particular academic area, arrange an academic visit as well as the general tour: the academic visit is separate.
It can include learning about a major, seeing academic spaces, meeting faculty and discussing experiential learning opportunities. The university recommends making these appointments in advance.
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For a campus walk, wear comfortable shoes and dress for the local forecast. In severe weather, the university may cancel outdoor tours and share a video tour instead.
How do you register for a University of Dayton campus tour?
Register online for an information session and campus tour through the university’s undergraduate visit page.
The same page provides current visit dates and the registration option. If you plan to meet with an admission counselor, faculty member or Career Services staff, you can schedule an appointment as part of your visit planning. For a more focused academic conversation, request that appointment ahead of time rather than assuming it is part of the standard tour.
Keep the two visit components straight when arranging your schedule: the general information session and campus tour are one experience, while an academic visit is separate. If you want both, schedule both.
Plan arrival and visitor parking
For a campus tour, go to 300 College Park Avenue and stop at the visitor information booth to pick up a parking pass.
An attendant will direct you to a lot near Albert Emanuel Hall. The tour check-in point is the building’s main entrance, and the university asks guests to arrive 15 minutes before their visit. From I-75, take exit 51 for Edwin C.
Moses Boulevard, turn onto Stewart Street and continue to the university entrance at College Park Avenue; then follow College Park Avenue to the visitor parking information center. The university advises using its driving directions because they provide a direct route and account for construction. Nearby highway construction may cause congestion and delays.
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Parking rules depend on the day and time. A visitor permit is required for vehicles parked on university property Monday through Thursday from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Friday from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Outside those hours, you do not need a permit if you park in a visitor space or a single-letter lot, such as Lot A, Lot B or Lot C.
A permit is required for visitor parking spaces. Request one with the guest/event parking form or at a visitor center on University Circle or in Lot C.
Visitor centers are open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you park on campus more than two consecutive weeks or more than three times per month, you must purchase a permit.
If you have a state-issued disability placard or disability license plate, obtain a visitor permit; disability spaces are available subject to availability. To request accessibility accommodations for your visit, email admission@udayton.edu in advance.
The university can often arrange a golf cart tour for guests who need mobility accommodations. Albert Emanuel Hall’s handicap-accessible entrance is on the south side of the building.
Use the University of Dayton map on tour day
The university’s official campus map can help you orient yourself around campus and locate places you may visit.
Check it before setting out from the visitor parking area, then use it to get your bearings around the campus landmarks included on the walk. The map page also states that firearms and weapons are not allowed on campus, with an exception for lawful weapons stored in a locked motor vehicle or being placed into one.
Before you go, check the official site for current visit dates, driving directions, parking details and any changes to tour arrangements.
For an overnight Dayton trip, Air View Inn is a two-star hotel in Dayton. The University of Dayton says its main campus is two miles from downtown Dayton.
FAQs
How long is a University of Dayton campus tour?
The standard undergraduate information session and campus tour lasts approximately 90 minutes: a 30-minute information session followed by a one-hour walking tour.
Where does the University of Dayton campus tour start?
Arrive at 300 College Park Avenue, pick up a parking pass at the visitor information booth and check in at the main entrance of Albert Emanuel Hall.
Do I need a separate appointment to visit an academic department?
Yes. An academic visit is separate from the general information session and campus tour. Schedule both if you want both experiences.
Can the University of Dayton accommodate mobility needs on a campus visit?
Email admission@udayton.edu in advance to request accessibility accommodations. The university can often arrange a golf cart tour for guests who require mobility accommodations.