As we enter the final weeks of the semester, your students are preparing for finals and, for some, getting ready to graduate on December 13. If your Bobcat is one of our soon-to-be graduates, congratulations to you as well. We’re excited to celebrate all they’ve achieved and the bright paths ahead.
Many campus services and offices remain open and ready to support students over break. From well-being resources to dining options (like West 82 and Front Room) and study spaces, students will still have access to what they need while campus slows down for the season. And just before the spring semester begins, Keeping Bobcats Informed will be back with updates, reminders and ways to start the semester strong.
Thank you for the guidance you provide your students, and I wish you all a restful and refreshing winter break.
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| Kathy A Fahl, MSW
Associate Vice President & Dean of Students
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Recognize your student for their leadership |
There's still time to nominate a student for a Leadership Award! There are a number of awards, some that include financial awards, for both individuals and student organizations. Help recognize your student this spring for the impact they have on the OHIO community and beyond.
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Support doesn't end with the semester |
Students still have a number of resources available to them 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.
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.
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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.
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| Leaving with a Bobcat Cash balance? |
Students with a Bobcat Cash balance of $15 or more who are not returning next semester are eligible for a refund.
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| Send photos, place messages and save on the Athena Yearbook |
We are now accepting photos for the Student Section, orders for yearbooks and custom parent congratulatory message spots and student and family photos and selfies for the Scrapbook Section. Use code SALE26 to save 15% off of your entire order of yearbooks and Parent Message spots (ends 12/31).
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Process for withdrawal for on-campus students |
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 key(s) no later than 10 p.m. on January 11 to avoid charges as outlined in our charge reduction schedule. Students will need to cancel all course registration for spring prior to housing and dining charges being removed.
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The main event hits Nelson Court today 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!
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Join OHIO Hockey on December 6 for their annual Teddy Bear Toss to benefit Athens County Children Services.
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