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The University of Dayton has a large student neighborhood, with more than 400 student residences owned by the university and private landlords. Students colloquially refer to the student neighborhood as "the Ghetto." Dayton's student neighborhood is south of downtown Dayton and north of the city of Oakwood. Originally used by the NCR Corporation as company housing, the university began acquiring properties in the neighborhood in the 1950s.
== Student life ==
The Integrated Learning Living Communities (ILLCs) at the university provide students with an organized educational experience that focuses on a central topic. Topics include "Writing and the Arts", "Women in Science and Engineering", "Business and Marianist Values", and "Sustainability, Energy and the Environment". First-year students are assigned housing and placed in classes according to the ILLC they have selected.
=== Campus ministry ===
The Office of Campus Ministry facilitates residence life ministries, liturgies, retreats, faith communities, …