University of Dayton Sinclair Academy
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The University of Dayton/Sinclair Academy allows you to begin your studies at Sinclair, graduate with your associate degree and then transfer to the University of Dayton and graduate with your bachelor's degree. This affordable option and seamless experience allows you to be part of both campus communities, beginning while you attend Sinclair. Building friendships, getting involved in campus life, receiving consistent academic advising and easily transferring your credits are just a few of the many benefits available to you.
To get started, you'll first apply for admission to Sinclair by completing our online standard application.
(NOTE: If you have already completed a Sinclair application for admission, you do not need to reapply.)
Contact the Transfer Center at transfercenter@sinclair.edu
What are the benefits of the Academy?
- More than 100 academic pathways to choose from.
- Access to UD's career advising, job fairs and opportunities to build your resume through co-ops, internships, research, or education abroad.
- Opportunity to participate in 270+ student organizations at UD.
- Ability to use UD's RecPlex, join intramural teams and cheer on the Dayton Flyers
- Access to Success Professionals to assist you with navigating UD.
- UD email address and access to the internal website to stay informed on activities, announcements and resources.
- An affordable pathway from Sinclair to UD, with automatic consideration for UD scholarships. For more information on scholarships and financial aid for the UD Sinclair Academy, visit the UD Sinclair Academy page.
Did You Know?
- Through the UD Sinclair Academy, students will work with academic advisors at Sinclair and UD from day one to ensure successful degree completion at both institutions.
- UD has a 97% job placement rate following graduation
- As a member of the academy, you'll also be eligible for additional funding including up to $500 per semester for your textbooks
Over 100 Academic Pathways to choose from in the UD Sinclair Academy
University of Dayton:
- Adolescence to Young Adult Education – Integrated Language Arts (From AA in Liberal Arts)
- Art History (From AA in Liberal Arts)
- Communication – Communication Management (From AA in Communication Studies)
- Communication – Communication Studies (From AA in Communication Studies)
- Communication – Journalism (From AA in Communication Studies)
- Communication – Media Production (From AA in Communication Studies)
- Communication – Public Relations (From AA in Communication Studies)
- Communication – Journalism (From AA in Multimedia Journalism)
- English – Self-Designed (From AA in Creative Writing)
- English – Writing – Creative Writing (From AA in Creative Writing)
- English – Writing – Professional & Technical (From AA in Creative Writing)
- English – Writing – Rhetoric & Composition (From AA in Creative Writing)
- English – Literature (From AA in English)
- English – Self-Designed (From AA in English)
- English – Teaching (From AA in English)
- English – Literature (From AA in Liberal Arts)
- English – Self-Designed (From AA in Liberal Arts)
- English – Teaching (From AA in Liberal Arts)
- English – Writing – Creative Writing (From AA in Liberal Arts)
- English – Writing – Professional & Technical (From AA in Liberal Arts)
- English – Writing – Rhetoric & Composition (From AA in Liberal Arts)
- English (From AA in Liberal Arts)
- Geology (From AS in Liberal Arts)
- Health Science – Integrative Physiology (From AS in Liberal Arts)
- Health Science – Exercise & Movement Science (From AS in Liberal Arts)
- Health Science – Occupational & Behavioral Studies (From AS in Liberal Arts)
- Health and Wellness – Health & Fitness (From AA in Liberal Arts)
- Health and Wellness – Community Health (From AA in Liberal Arts)
- History (From AA in Liberal Arts)
- International Studies – Global Health & Environment (From AA in Liberal Arts)
- International Studies – Global Migration & Economic Development (From AA in Liberal Arts)
- International Studies – International Business (From AA in Liberal Arts)
- International Studies – International Education (From AA in Liberal Arts)
- International Studies – International Journalism & New Media (From AA in Liberal Arts)
- International Studies – Peace & Global Security (From AA in Liberal Arts)
- Philosophy (From AA in Liberal Arts)
- Religious Studies & Theology (From AA in Liberal Arts)
To apply to the UD Sinclair Academy
To apply to the UD Sinclair Academy, a separate application must be completed in addition to your Sinclair application for admission. Deadlines for UD Sinclair Academy applications are August 1 to be accepted to the UD Sinclair Academy for Fall Semester, and February 1 to be accepted to the US Sinclair Academy for Spring Semester.
Students may apply for the UD Sinclair Academy at any point after being accepted to Sinclair.
- Complete the UD Sinclair Academy online application at udayton.edu/academy
- Submit additional application materials as listed by student type on udayton.edu/academy
Accepted Students
If you have been admitted into the Academy, follow these next steps:
- Apply for Sinclair admission by completing the online application
- Apply for financial aid assistance at fafsa.gov site
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Call the Sinclair Welcome Center at 937-512-3000 to discuss your steps to get started, including scheduling an Academic Advising appointment to have a MAP (My Academic Plan) created, and address any questions about financial aid or registration.
For more information, visit the following websites
Contact Info
Sinclair College Transfer Center
Patricia Peters, Transfer Support Coordinator for University Partnerships
P: 937-260-2901
E: patricia.peters9828@sinclair.edu
Maria Ryan, Transfer Specialist for University Partnerships
P: 937.512.3336
E: maria.ryan@sinclair.edu