July 17, 2024 | INCOMING STUDENTS
|
|
|
As the Dean of Students at OHIO, I am thrilled to extend a warm welcome to each of you as you join our Bobcat family!
We are getting ready for Athens to come to life with the return of our students and the arrival of all of our new Bobcats like you. We want you to have the information you need to choose your own adventure at Ohio University. So, you'll be hearing from us often! We'll send tips, resources and opportunities your way to help you make the most of life at OHIO.
Arriving at college is a big step, and I'm here to support you as you begin this journey. Get ready for a year filled with new experiences, learning and growth.
See you soon!
|
|
|
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. Here are a few tips to keep you grounded:
1. Start preparing for campus life with the fall arrival guide.
2. Get informed about all campus safety support and resources.
3. Follow us on Instagram to stay in the loop with student life at OHIO.
|
|
|
Get ready to find your people, explore your passions and kickstart your college adventure with 550+ student organizations and 100+ weekly programs.
|
|
Whether it's physical fitness, mental health, nutrition or beyond, OHIO's well-being initiative, THRIVE, provides resources and support.
|
|
|
Check these tasks off before you arrive! |
|
|
1. Finalize or complete your Vaccination Information Form. You are required to report meningitis and hepatitis vaccination information. Visit your Housing Self-Service page, select the ‘Contracts and Applications’ tab, and choose the Vaccination Information Form. This must be completed prior to your arrival.
2. If you're living on campus, review fall move-in information in the online arrival guide.
3. Update or complete contact information. Update your ‘Missing Persons Contact’ information on your Housing Self-Service page under ‘Personal Information’.
4. Load Bobcat Cash to your OHIO ID to use in student labs and libraries for printing, laundry, shopping and eating!
|
|
5. Change your meal plan. You can adjust your meal plan up to the second Friday of fall semester (September 6 at 4 p.m.). After that, you can only increase your meal plan. Changes to meal plans must be made via Housing Self-Service. Off-campus and commuter students have meal plan options too!
6. Review the packing checklist to see what to bring (and what not to bring if you are living on campus). On-campus students should also review the Student Housing Handbook so you are familiar with all the policies, procedures, and resources you'll have access to while living on campus.
7. Plan your route. Review your schedule and start planning daily routes to class. If you're commuting you can still purchase a parking pass and register for the commuter lounge.
|
|
|
|
|
Whether you are living on or off campus, you can explore student jobs across the University. Get experience in your future field, meet new people and earn a little extra cash.
|
|
Save yourself time and headaches by shipping items to our partners Storage Scholars, over the summer. They will receive your packages, notify you, and deliver everything to your room before you arrive on campus. Sign up by August 1.
|
|
|
|
Your first week on campus is packed with events to get to know Athens, meet other students, and welcome you to OHIO! Welcome Week is open to everyone, including our returning Bobcats, whether you are living on or off campus.
|
|
|
|
Saying goodbye to family and friends when you leave for college can be tough, but you can welcome them for Family Weekends throughout the year!
|
|
| 212 Cutler Hall | Ohio University | Athens, OH 45701 US
|
Visit www.ohio.edu/equity-civil-rights for Ohio University's Title IX Coordinator contact information and Notice of Non-Discrimination. ©2024 Ohio University. All rights reserved.
|
|
|
|
