The end of the fall semester is just around the corner! It feels like just yesterday that Athens came alive with the return of students, and now your Bobcat is only a few weeks — and a few finals — away from a well-earned winter break.
As your student prepares for finals, encourage them to make the most of the resources available. The Academic Achievement Center offers great tools to help them succeed, the Center for Student Engagement and Leadership is hosting fun stress-relief events like a screening of Inside Out 2, and Finals by Alden is featuring an opportunity to cuddle with 4-H pets for a study break.
For students staying in Athens over break, there are still plenty of ways to stay engaged. From community events to basic needs resources like housing support or free meals.
We are so proud of everything your student has accomplished this semester. To our December graduates — congratulations and remember, you are Forever a Bobcat!
Warm regards,
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| Kathy A Fahl
Dean of Students
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The holidays are meant to be a time of joy, but going home can also bring stress, especially if this is your student's first transition leaving campus.
Encourage your student to prioritize self-care, set boundaries if they need to and find ways to stay connected to their communities. Your student can also explore resources like Togetherall and WellTrack Boost for more mental health resources.
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Students can journey to Ecuador on the STARS (Summer Training on Applied Research and Service Learning) program where they can experience a rich and diverse culture while engaging in impactful service learning projects that leave a positive mark on local communities.
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| Ohio University Press book sale |
The annual Ohio University Press winter holiday book sale is in full swing. Get 40% off ALL books in all formats and free shipping for orders over $50 with promo code SNOW through December 6.
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There's still time to apply for a Leadership Award! Applications close January 14. Nominate your student or encourage them to take time over break to apply. Applications close at the start of spring semester.
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The Center for Community Engagement is conducting a Community Engagement Student Needs Assessment and is looking for input! The survey should take about three minutes to complete and responses are anonymous.
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Students are invited to an event (Dec. 5 online or Dec. 9 in person with free pizza) to share ideas about what would help them in their personal and professional development as a Bobcat. They can also fill out a survey to share their ideas.
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| Does your student have a student job at OHIO? |
Make sure they opt in for paperless W-2 forms ASAP! The University changed the way they are processing tax documents, so even if they opted in last year they'll need to do so again this year.
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Students are invited to evaluate their courses |
Students have a chance to provide feedback on their courses and instructors. The evaluation period ends December 14. They should have received an email from the Blue Course Evaluation System with a link to your evaluations. They can also access the evaluations online or contact servicedesk@ohio.edu with any questions.
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Students making the decision over break to withdraw 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 11 and Sunday, January 12 from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Students must check out and return their key(s) no later than 10 p.m. on January 12 to avoid charges as outlined in our refund schedule. Students must also cancel all course registration for spring prior to housing and dining charges being removed and the housing and dining contract cancelled.
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Students with a Bobcat Cash balance of $15 or more, who are not returning next semester, are eligible for a refund. Review the Bobcat Cash Account Balance and Refund Policy and the electronic refund form.
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Is your student not sure who they might want to live with next year? They can update their ‘Personal Information’ section on their Housing Self-Service page to make finding a roommate a little easier. Only students who have completed the housing contract will be able to search and match with each other.
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Students can head to Nelson Court for an indoor ice rink, root beer floats, holiday trail mix, s'mores, cookie decorating and more! Meal swipe or payment is required for entry.
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| December 5 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
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A space where any student can drop-in to learn a coping strategy, gain experience practicing these strategies, and connect with peers. There is no limit for how often students can use this service, and they do not have to be a CPS client to attend.
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