Sep 17, 2025   |  FAMILIES

Our semester has been filled with plenty of excitement from Welcome Week to watching our OHIO Football team. I hope your student has started to find their flow, their favorite study spots and their home away from home at OHIO. We welcome you back to Athens this weekend for Family Weekend! 

I know we've shared so much information and opportunities to get involved during your student's first few weeks here, but please encourage them to take their time exploring all OHIO has to offer. We're always here to answer questions in the meantime. 

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

Family Weekend is the first of four weekends throughout the year to welcome Bobcat families and friends to campus and explore all OHIO and Athens have to offer. Visit your student's favorite spots around campus and join events like the Bobcat Family Welcome on Friday, get adventurous on the zip line Saturday, or attend a show at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium Saturday night. There are plenty of events planned- be sure to open the full calendar, and check if the event requires registration or tickets. 

With the start of the semester often comes the start of illnesses. There is a facility right on campus for all your student's health needs. Visit Hudson Hall- the first floor has an urgent care facility where walk-ins are welcome, the second floor is a primary care office for continued care, and the third floor houses Counseling and Psychological Services. Outside of operating hours, students can visit the urgent care on West Union Street. If your student has a meal plan, there are options to get their meals while sick or send them some care. 

 →  Learn more about services, hours and insurance

Kick off the hockey season with the Green & White game and a chance to skate with the OHIO hockey team on September 20. Then head to Bird Arena September 26 and 27 to see OHIO play Oswego State. Student tickets are $6, adult tickets are $10.

 →  Get your tickets

Blackboard retires June 30, 2026. Some content will be deleted soon. Students should save any content they need. Visit Blackboard Retirement for a detailed timeline. 

 →  Submit a ticket for OIT support 

OHIO has partnered with JED Campus, a nationwide leader in promoting mental well-being. Want to learn more about the work we are doing?

 →  Learn more

College can be exciting, but also overwhelming. Your student doesn't have to go through it alone. If they need to talk with a counselor right away, here are the options:

Call CPS: 740.593.1616 (press 1 after hours)
Drop-In Hours: Hudson Health Center, 3rd floor (Mon.-Fri., 9:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.)
Let’s Talk Hours: Living Learning Center, Room 160 (Sun.-Fri., 5-10 p.m.)
More hotlines/textlines: See our Crisis and Emergency page.

 →  More about CPS

September 24 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Students can connect with recruiters, explore industries, and practice their networking skills while seeking an internship or job. They can visit the Career Closet is Baker 507 for free business clothing.

 →  More info

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