Some of the most transformative experiences you will have at the University of Dayton come from engaging with a global community.  At the Global and Intercultural Affairs Center (GIA Center), we collaborate with campus partners, members from the local community, and partners abroad to offer a variety of options for academic, professional and personal growth.  Your time at UD will offer you many opportunities to explore different cultures, build relationships, and expand perspectives.

How will you enhance the global and intercultural aspects of your UD education? Whether it’s a program focused on human rights, engineering, or business abroad, or if it's living in the global learning living community here on campus, we are here to help you.  Our intercultural and global learning options take place on-campus, virtually, across the U.S., and abroad. We are committed to accessibility, and offer global and intercultural learning opportunities in multiple modalities, including collaborative online learning and on-campus programming, as well as both U.S.-based and international learning experiences.

A variety of global education programs are available through the University of Dayton, including:

Summer and Winter Break Courses

Travel with UD faculty and students during winter or summer break and earn credits towards your degree. Programs can be discipline specific, or may focus on Common Academic (CAP) curriculum.  As long as students meet the designated pre-requisites for the course, they are able to participate in programs across the palette of options.

Semester/Academic-Year Education Abroad

These programs take place during the fall or spring semester through agreements made with universities around the world.  Students have the opportunity to enroll at a university abroad, or with one of the other U.S. based Marianist universities, for the entire semester or the full academic year. These programs result in transfer credit that is applicable to the students credits and degree plan at UD. 

Integrated Learning Programs

These programs have students taking a fall or spring semester course at UD, that embeds travel abroad as a component of the course materials.  Travel takes place during break with your professor and classmates and experiences apply directly to what you've been learning.

Other Opportunities

University of Dayton students can engage in global and intercultural learning opportunities through virtual exchange, Collaborative Online International Education (COIL), and on-campus opportunities such as the Dialogue Zone and the Global Learning and Living Communities.