Nov 19, 2025   |  FAMILIES

As we reach the middle of November, your students are preparing for finals and getting ready to come home for Thanksgiving break. This time of year often brings excitement, but it can also bring stress as students reflect on their semester, manage academic pressures and readjust to being home. You may find that your student has grown in unexpected ways since August, and conversations about their experiences, both positive and challenging, can help them feel supported and understood.

Encourage them to talk through what’s feeling difficult, remind them of the resources available at OHIO, and help them break challenges into manageable steps. You remain an important partner in your student’s success, and we’re grateful for all you do.

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

Is your student looking to take the path less traveled for their career? Career Services is way more than career and internship fairs. Maybe they want to work toward getting published, pursue international research after graduation or get a head start in the music industry. OHIO has an incredible network, and Career Services staff will help your student combine their resources with those of their college or industry. Drop in hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in Baker Center 507.

Do you want your student to learn better ways to manage their money while going to school? Student Financial Aid & Scholarships has a variety of resources from loan repayment tips to budget templates. 

 →  Explore resources

Students have access to Draft Coach, a Turnitin-powered tool in Microsoft Word Online to get real-time feedback on grammar and writing mechanics as well as run a similarity check to catch citation issues before they submit work. 

 →  Learn more

We use the month of November to commemorate the history and heritage of indigenous and Native Americans, and those with American Indian and Alaska Native backgrounds.  

 →  Learn more about the history in Athens County

This short training in Canvas provides members of our OHIO community with tools and resources useful for protecting their finances, private data and university accounts. 

 →  Students can take the training

Ohio University Press is hosting the annual winter holiday book sale beginning November 21. The OHIO community gets a 40% discount off ALL books through December 10. Use the promo code SNOW.

 →  Browse books

While those first-year student who participated in a Learning Community this semester are in their final weeks of the class, there is a new opportunity this spring called Spring Connections. Instructors will be from your student's college along with a Peer Leader to support engagement in the class, deeper learning about your student's career and hearing from alumni.  

 →  Learn more

The 2026-27 housing contract will be available beginning December 1 at 9 a.m. through their Housing Self-Service page. At that time, they can also begin roommate matching for next year. To complete the housing contract, a $200 deposit/pre-payment is required. Students must submit both the housing contract and deposit no later than February 25 at 4 p.m. to be eligible for room selection in March and to prevent a registration hold (if they are required to reside on campus), or for upper class students not required to live on campus that wish to. 

OhioHealth Campus Care is hosting a flu clinic. Students can visit the second floor of Hudson Hall on Friday, November 21 from 1-4 p.m. or Monday, November 24 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. with their OHIO ID and insurance info to receive a flu shot.

Routine immunizations like MMR, varicella, meningitis, hepatitis and Tdap are also available. 

 →  Read more about OhioHealth Campus Care

Nov. 20 | 4-7 p.m.

To celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week, the Center for Entrepreneurship is hosting their annual StartUp Market! Free food, soft drinks, a photo booth and entertainment provided by DJ A-Roc in the CoLab.

 →  More info

Nov. 21 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

For students looking to refresh their wardrobe with cozy fall layers or find cute autumn decor or every day essentials, all while shopping sustainably, check out the market on College Green.

 →  More info

Nov. 27 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Guests can shop Jefferson Marketplace and enjoy a Thanksgiving Meal at the Hot Bar, priced by weight. Meal swipes will be accepted for Hot Bar purchases on this holiday.

 →  More info