UD Sinclair Academy

For some students, they know that they want to start at a 2 year college. But, at the same time, they also struggle because due to personal preference or home dynamics they really want to live in a college dorm. This combination is definitely not unique... but it is a challenge. Most 2-year colleges, like Columbus State, do not have dorms as an option.

When we were at the National Association of College Admissions Counselors conference earlier this fall we learned about a unique partnership between the University of Dayton and Sinclair Community College. Called the UD Sinclair Academy, the 2 colleges have partnered together to allow students who want to start at Sinclair Community College before eventually transferring to the University of Dayton to live in the dorms at the University of Dayton while attending Sinclair. Meaning that if the University of Dayton is a 4-year college you would love to attend, this partnership program may make the option of living in a dorm while attending Sinclair Community College a possibility. 

It is a cool opportunity and I loved learning about the efforts that these two colleges are taking to help meet an identified need for many students.