Aug 06, 2025   |  INCOMING STUDENTS

I'm counting down the days until the start of our semester! The next time you hear from me, you'll likely already be on your way here.

Before you arrive, you can start exploring the hundreds of student organizations around campus, seeing which group fitness classes will fit in your schedule, or looking for student employment options. As you start your journey here, you'll find countless opportunities for growth and meeting new Bobcats. I hope you attend Welcome Week events and find at least one student organization you might be interested in. Don't be afraid to say yes to new things!

It might not have set in yet, but you're about to do something big. Anticipating changes in location, relationships, education and even just your daily schedule can be intimidating. We're here to connect you with whatever resource you might need to adjust. 

I'll see you in just three weeks!

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

Be sure to find your academic college on social to stay up-to-date with info specific to your major! Find your college below:

Do you need to speak to a counselor? Are you new or returning after a break from receiving services? Are you just looking for a place to start improving your mental health? Counseling and Psychological Services has so many resources whether you want one-on-one or couples counseling, group conversation, self-guided therapy, events for your well-being, or more. Get started today!

At OHIO, you'll find a vibrant Sorority and Fraternity Life (SFL) community with 30 active chapters — and three more joining this year! Whether you're looking for leadership, service, friendship or a sense of belonging, there are endless opportunities to find your people. Connect with SFL during Welcome Week events or just stop by their office in Baker 330. Learn how to join.

Whether living with a roommate is a new experience or something you have done before, you will find that sharing a room with another person requires open and honest communication, cooperation, compromise, flexibility and respect.

To assist in your transition to living on campus and sharing a space with others, all residents are required to complete Living Agreements via Roompact within the first few days of arriving. Review some tips for mutual expectations in the last dropdown of the Bobcat Living Experience webpage.

Each Green has its own mail room for letter mail and package pickup. When receiving mail, do not use the mail room address. Instead, always use your hall address formatted like this:

FULL STUDENT NAME
HALL NAME and ROOM NUMBER
HALL ADDRESS
ATHENS, OH 45701

Find your specific hall address and mailroom hours and more details. Off-campus students can use the USPS location in Baker Center as well as shipping services drop boxes outside of the fourth floor.

Eight out of ten students prefer having a job on their own campus instead of seeking employment elsewhere. Employment on campus will result in more than just financial gains. 

1. Research shows that having a job helps improve your leadership skills and your grades.

2. Working on campus will introduce you to new friendships and professional connections.

3. Having a financial income can help reduce anxiety and can help you cover the cost of college.

As you prepare to move in, be aware that construction projects are underway throughout campus and on nearby roads. These improvements may cause delays or changes to both vehicle and pedestrian routes.

A temporary traffic pattern change will be in effect for outbound traffic on Stimson Avenue due to ongoing construction August 20-24. Motorists are asked to follow all posted directional signage and should detour onto East State Street when traveling out of Athens. 

 →  More traffic info

OhioHealth Campus Care is Ohio University’s student health center – located in the Hudson Health Center in Hudson Hall. They offer a wide range of health services. All Ohio University undergraduate, graduate and medical students who are enrolled for one or more credit hours are eligible to use the services. You do not have to be enrolled in the University Student Health Insurance to use the services. 

 →  Curious if your insurance is accepted? Find out. 

August 21-31

Join us for an activity-filled week as we gather in Athens! Welcome Week is open to all students regardless of your year or whether you live on campus.

 →  View all the events

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