I hope your student’s break offered time to rest, reconnect and enjoy time at home. As students return to campus this weekend, we’re excited to see our community come back together and begin a new semester.
Classes start next week, and this is a good moment for students to settle in, review their schedules and reestablish routines. Please remind your Bobcat to take things one step at a time and to use the many campus resources available to support their academic and personal success. We’re here to support them as the semester gets underway.
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| Kathy A Fahl, MSW
Associate Vice President & Dean of Students
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New semester, new ways to get involved |
Students can attend the Spring Campus and Community Involvement Fair on January 20 in Ping Courts C and D if they missed the fall Involvement Fair or they're looking for a new organization to join. Student organizations and clubs can register to recruit new members and spread the word about their organizations.
Registration for student org leaders is open through January 16 on BobcatConnect. Registration is not required for general attendance.
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The Center for Student Engagement and Leadership is ready to welcome students back to campus! Starting January 12, attend events like lego building, Rufus bingo, and ice skating at Bird Arena. Events are open to all students at no cost.
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Applications for Leadership Awards close January 13. Students can answer a few simple questions to apply for as many awards as they see fit. Some even come with a financial award. Students do not need to be nominated to apply, but the extra encouragement helps!
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The Tennis Center is comprised of four indoor courts and six outdoor courts as well as indoor and outdoor Pickleball courts. Use of outdoor courts is free for students, and indoor court use is $5 per session. The facility will reopen February 2.
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| Applications open to become a Student Trustee |
Student Trustees have a unique responsibility to ensure that the views of students are heard in Board of Trustees deliberations. Applications to be a student trustee close January 30.
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| Start spring semester strong |
Students can gain practical, evidence-based tools to manage stress, build resilience and thrive. Connect with campus support resources, develop wellness habits and earn a Certificate of Participation on January 22 from 6-7 p.m. via Teams.
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Keeping our residence halls cozy |
Our housing staff have been checking all residence hall spaces to ensure the heat is functioning properly to prepare for your student's return. If your student experiences heating issues, ensure all windows are closed, window air conditioning units are turned off, check that heating units are not blocked by furniture to allow for proper air flow, and make sure the vents on the heating units are open (some rooms have dampers you can adjust). If they are still having trouble, they should contact their RA or member of their hall staff first. Their RA can troubleshoot to determine if a work order is needed.
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Financial aid disbursement |
The Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships has begun to disburse financial aid for spring semester. The "Account Itemization" within the Finances section of MyOHIO Student Center (or the Authorized User portal) now shows by default any financial aid that is still pending for the semester you are viewing. The initial payment due date for spring semester is January 21, 2026.
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Students can take a minute to check in with themselves by completing Boost's quick, confidential well-being assessments so they can get the support that fits what they need right now.
All students have free access to WellTrack Boost and its self-guided, clinically-supported cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) based tools to help them assess, understand and work on their wellness.
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| Sorority & Fraternity Life Expo |
Our 30 fraternities and sororities will be hosting an involvement fair in the Baker Ballroom to get to know the chapters a little better in preparation for spring recruitment.
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The MLK Jr. Celebration Silent March will convene at 9:30 a.m. at Galbreath Chapel. The annual march is an opportunity to reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s mission and impact. It is led by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., of which Dr. King was a brother.
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