Dec 03, 2025   |  ATHENS CAMPUS

As we head into the final stretch of the semester, I want to wish you the very best on your upcoming finals. You’ve worked hard these past few months, and I hope you take a moment to recognize everything you’ve accomplished. Congratulations to our Bobcats graduating December 13! I’m proud of you, and I can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make as you begin your next chapter.

Many campus services and offices remain open and ready to support you over break. From well-being resources to dining options (like West 82 and Front Room) and study spaces, you’ll still have access to what you need while campus slows down for the season. And for those of you returning in January, Keeping Bobcats Informed will be back with updates, reminders and ways to start the spring semester strong.

Take care of yourselves, finish well and enjoy a restful winter break — you’ve earned it.

Kathy A Fahl, MSW
Associate Vice President & Dean of Students

There's still time to apply for a Leadership Award! There are a number of awards, some that include financial awards, for both individuals and student organizations. Fill out one simple application for any (or all) of the awards you feel called for. Get recognized this spring for the impact you have on the OHIO community and beyond. 

You still have a number of resources available to you during winter break. Counseling and Psychological Services will be open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday outside of WBC, the hotline is open 24/7/365 at 740-593-1616, and they have a number of virtual and telehealth resources. There are no Let's Talk hours over winter break.

Survivor Advocacy Program is open as well, and students who live in Ohio can access services virtually. The office will be closed from December 25-January 2 and the SAP hotline will not be in operation between December 15-January 8.

OhioHealth Campus Care remains open throughout break. 

 →  All health and safety resources

The 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open for terms beginning with summer 2026. Submit at studentaid.gov by OHIO's priority deadline of Jan. 15. Students should complete the FAFSA for full financial aid consideration; it's required to renew the OHIO Admission Promise award. Additionally, the Online Scholarship Application is open with a Feb. 1 deadline. 

 →  Follow the link in your MyOHIO Student Center to complete it today!

Students with a Bobcat Cash balance of $15 or more who are not returning next semester are eligible for a refund. 

 → See the Bobcat Cash Account Balance and Refund Policy and the electronic refund form for more information.

Students choosing to withdraw over winter break from Ohio University for the spring semester must officially check out of their residence hall room with a housing staff member. Staff will be available to check students out on Saturday, January 10 and Sunday, January 11 from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Return your key(s) no later than 10 p.m. on January 11 to avoid charges as outlined in our charge reduction schedule. You'll need to cancel all course registration for spring prior to housing and dining charges being removed.  

December 3 & 4

Prepare for this year's Winter Fest! ❄️ The main event hits Nelson Court tonight at 8 p.m., featuring indoor ice skating with OHIO Hockey, live performance by a capella group New Chords, DIY hot chocolate, trail mix, root beer floats & cookie decorating stations, and more!

 →  More details

December 6 | 7 p.m.

Join OHIO Hockey on December 6 for their annual Teddy Bear Toss to benefit Athens County Children Services.

 →  Get tickets

Winter Break Closure

2025-26 Academic Calendar