Traveling to Athens
www.ohiou.edu/athens/travel.html

Click here for in-town travel directions to specific halls and greens.

By Plane: If you are flying into the Columbus Airport, you will need to make arrangements for transportation to Athens:

• Lakefront Trailways (1-800-331-5009) or www.lakefrontlines.com. Lakefront Lines departs Columbus for Athens from the Greyhound Bus Station (111 East Town Street) every day at 11:55 a.m.  You will need to take a taxi from the airport to the bus station, a 10-15 minute ride. It is suggested you call or check Lakefront's website as schedules are subject to change without notice.
  
• Athens Airport Shuttle To make reservations call 740-592-0490 (or toll-free 877-322-7364) Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. After hours, call 740-594-7433. Transportation is provided 24 hours a day to and from Columbus International Airport.  Van can comfortably transport four adults with luggage or six with minimal luggage.  Columbus to Athens fare is $139 for initial passenger and $20 for each additional passenger. Payment may be made by cash or credit card. Call for additional information regarding transportation from airports in Cincinnati, Lancaster and Parkersburg.

More about transportation services: www.ohio.edu/outlook/transport.cfm

Driving: There will be detailed signage along the road once you get close to campus.

The Ohio Department of Transportation has a Web site that allows you to check the condition of highways throughout the state.  Visit www.buckeyetraffic.org to check out road conditions.

Before you arrive...

• Review the brochure from the Housing Office about what to bring and what not to bring.
• Consult with your new roommate to avoid duplication, particularly of large/heavy items.
• Order a loft and/or a carpet from the Residents' Action Council (see mailer that was sent to your home); if you're bringing your own loft check with the Housing Office website to make sure a loft will fit in your new room.
• Successfully complete "AlcoholEDU for College," the online alcohol education course.
• Review the online Student Handbook and, particularly, read "Student Code of Conduct" and "Academic Misconduct" at the Judiciaries website. 

Residence hall move in...

Residence halls will officially open for first year students on Thursday, August 30, at 12 noon. New first-year students who are living on campus should move in between Thursday, August 30 at noon and Saturday, Sept. 1, at 4 p.m. Beginning times for move in each day are:

• Thursday, August 30, at noon
• Friday, August 31, at 9 a.m.
• Saturday, September 1, at 9 a.m.*
  
  *The residence halls will officially open on Saturday, September 1, at 9 a.m. for all upperclass students.

Housing will coordinate move in helpers for those individuals who have disabilities or require special assistance.  Assistance requests must be made prior to arrival by calling the housing office 740-593-4090 OR by emailing housing@ohio.edu.

First-year students should plan to arrive in Athens no later than 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 1. All first-year students living on campus will then attend a Residence Hall Welcome at 4:30 p.m. followed by a picnic dinner at the Convocation Center - 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

For general questions or directions on campus, OHIO staff (in bright t-shirts) will be located on each of the greens. There will also be complimentary cold beverages.

Each car arriving will be allowed to park adjacent to the residence hall for thirty minutes to unload. Move car away from the 30 minute parking area as directed by campus police. Officers will direct you to long-term parking. There will be move-in helpers at most residence halls to assist.

The check-in procedure for the residence halls is as follows:

• Park your car as directed by campus police
• Get the room key from staff office (in the main lobby of the residence hall). If you will be living on New South Green, click here to see where you will check in. If you will be living in Bromley Hall, click here to see when you will check in.
• Fill out and sign the room condition report form
• Move belongings into room
• Move car away from the 30 minute parking area as directed by campus police.
• Return to room to unpack, arrange, decorate, etc.

What to do after you move-in...

All new first-year students are expected to participate in the orientation activities that are part of Welcome Week Orientation. If you attended Precollege in the summer, you received a brochure that details all of these activities. If you did not attend Precollege in the summer, there will be a calendar of these events available in your residence hall. The events highlighted in color are those that are required. The first orientation activity for resident students is the "Residence Hall Welcome" at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Your RA will inform you of the location.

If you are living on-campus, your RA will give you information on where to meet in order to go as a group to the "Welcome Week Orientation Events."

If you will be attending Precollege on Friday, August 31, you should check in at at 8:00 am (location TBA).

If you will be living off-campus, you should participate in all activities of Welcome Week Orientation Events except "Residence Hall Welcome" on September 1 and "Community Connections" on September 3.

Ohio University employee volunteers during Opening Weekend (Thursday breakfast through Sunday dinner) may eat any meal in any of our dining halls that are open for $3.00 per meal.

During dinner on Saturday, September 1 Dining Services will provide a complimentary picnic meal to all first-year students at the Convocation Center from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.  Athletics will provide programming during the picnic. Students will be encouraged to cheer the Bobcats on to victory as the football team takes on Gardner-Webb at 7:00 p.m. in Peden Stadium.

Below are the Dining Services operations that will be open during Opening Weekend.  This information will be placed on our website.

Nelson Dining Hall (Dining Dollars/Cash/Bobcat Cash)

Thursday, August 30

            Breakfast  7:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., cost $6.20

            Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., cost $6.50

            Dinner 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., cost $6.50

Friday, August 31

            Breakfast  7:15 a.m.- 9:00 a.m., cost $6.20

            Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., cost $6.50

            Dinner 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., cost $6.50

Saturday, September 1

            Continental breakfast  8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., cost $4.00

            Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., cost $6.50
            Dinner 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., cost $6.50*
*First-year students will receive a complimentary meal at the Convocation Center

Sunday, September 2

            Brunch 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., cost $6.50

            Dinner 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., cost $6.50

Monday, September 3 (Meal plans begin at lunch)

            Continental breakfast  8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., cost $4.00

            Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.    

            Dinner 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Shively Dining Hall (Dining Dollars/Cash/Bobcat Cash)

Thursday, August 30

            Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., cost $6.50

            Dinner 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., cost $6.50

Friday, August 31

            Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., cost $6.50

            Dinner 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. cost $6.50

Saturday and Sunday September 1 and 2

            Closed

Monday, September 3 (Meal plans begin at lunch)

            Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.    

            Dinner 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Boyd Dining Hall (Dining Dollars/Cash/Bobcat Cash)

Sunday, September 2

            Brunch 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., cost $6.50

            Dinner 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., cost $6.50

Monday, September 3 (Meal plans begin at lunch)

            Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.    

            Dinner 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Jefferson Dining Hall (Dining Dollars/Cash/Bobcat Cash)

Sunday, September 2

            Brunch 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., cost $6.50

            Dinner 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., cost $6.50

Monday, September 3 (Meal plans begin at lunch)

            Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.    

            Dinner 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Boyd & Nelson Markets (Cash/Bobcat Cash/Visa/Mastercard)

Thursday, August 30 – Saturday, September 1  11:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 2  noon - 8:00 p.m.

Monday, September 3 11:00 a.m. – midnight

Shively Market (Cash/Bobcat Cash/Visa/Mastercard)

Monday, September 3 11:00 a.m. - midnight

Front Room (Dining Dollars/Cash/Bobcat Cash/Visa/Mastercard)

Thursday, August 30 - 7:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Friday, August 31 - 7:00 a.m. – 1:30 a.m.

Saturday, September 1 - 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 a.m.

Sunday, September 2 - 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Monday, September 3 - 7:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.           

West  82 Food Court - Baker University Center (Dining Dollars/Cash/Bobcat Cash/Visa/Mastercard)

Thursday, August 30 - 7:00 a.m. – 10:00p.m.      

Friday, August 31 - 7:00 a.m. – 12:00a.m.

Saturday, September 1 - 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.                   

Sunday, September 2 - 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Monday, September 3 - 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.      

Bobcat Essentials - Baker University Center (Cash/Bobcat Cash/Visa/Mastercard)

Beginning Thursday, August 30 - Regular Fall Quarter Hours

Monday – Saturday - 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday - Closed

Menu Information

Go to our website www.ohio.edu/food and click on menus.

First day of classes. All dining halls open regular hours.

University Offices...

The following Ohio University offices will be open for your convenience over the opening weekend (September 1 and 2).

Information Technology www.ohio.edu/technology

The Ohio University Office of Information Technology (OIT), 154 W. Union Street in the HDL Center, offers the following services:

• ID Cards: ID cards will be available for new students who did not receive theirs during Precollege and for returning off-campus students who did not obtain an updated ID card over the summer.  Returning on-campus students will receive new ID cards when they pick up their room keys.  To receive your ID card, you must provide a picture ID (old OHIO ID card, driver's license, state ID, passport, etc.).  Returning students will need to surrender their old OHIO ID cards.  Johnson, Biddle, Read and Bromley residents who need temporary IDs when our office is closed should contact OUPD (740-593-1911; Scott Quad).
•  E-MAIL Activation: Your e-mail account will be activated for you when you obtain your ID Card.  If you have problems or need additional assistance, please call the Service Desk at 740-593-1222.
• Computer Support & Repairs: 740-593-1222 for phone-in technical support.  Walk-in support and computer repair drop-off also are available (see below for hours).

OIT will maintain the following hours during move-in:

•  Thursday & Friday, 8 am to 5 pm -- phone-in and walk-in technical support, software sales, computer repair drop-offs and ID cards.
• Saturday & Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm -- phone-in technical support, software sales, computer repair drop-offs, and ID cards only - no walk-in technical support
•  Monday -- CLOSED
• Tuesday, September 4 -- regular hours resume:
• Walk-in and phone-in - weekdays 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Phone-in only - weekdays 5:00 pm  to 8:00 pm and weekends 11 am to 7 pm
• Phone-in password and port-block resets for students - 24 hours a day

• Questions regarding your housing assignment?
  Housing Office, 060 Chubb Hall; 593-4090 www.facilities.ohiou.edu/housing/
  Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
  
  
• Questions regarding your bill?
  Bursar's Office, 010 Chubb Hall; 593-4130 www.finance.ohiou.edu/bursar/
  Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
  
  
• Questions regarding admission to Ohio University?
  Office of Admissions, 120 Chubb Hall; 593-4100 www.ohio.edu/admissions/
  Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
  
  
• Questions regarding financial aid, scholarships, student loans?
  Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, 020 Chubb Hall; 593-4141 www.ohio.edu/financialaid
  Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
  
  
• Questions regarding your schedule, registration or change of address?
  Registrar, First Floor, Chubb Hall; 593-4191 www.ohiou.edu/registrar/
  Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
  
  Registration Hours: Web Registration will be available Saturday, September 1 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, September 2  from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Monday, September 3 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

What about books...

Books can be purchased or reserved through Ohio University's online bookstore partner, Specialty Books. The Web address is: www.specialtybookstore.com Or, you can visit any of the three bookstores in Athens that carry textbooks. They will be open as follows during opening weekend:

• Specialty Books, 5 N. Court Street, 594-4002
  
  Thursday, August 30, 8:30 am to 7:00 pm
  Friday, August 31, 8:30 am to 6:30 pm
  Saturday, September 1, 10:00 am to 6:30 pm
  Sunday, September 2, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
  Monday, September 3, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
  
  
• College Bookstore, 50 S. Court Street, 594-3505
  
  Thursday, August 30, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
  Friday, August 31, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
  Saturday, September 1, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
  Sunday, September 2, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
  Monday, September 3, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

• Folletts Bookstore, 63 S. Court Street, 593-5547
  
  Thursday, August 30, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  Friday, August 31, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  Saturday, September 1, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
  Sunday, September 2, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
  Monday, September 3, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Payment and Cancellation...

If you choose not to come to Ohio University, you must cancel your registration before the first day of classes to receive a 100% refund of fees. You may do this by using Web Registration (available opening weekend Saturday, September 1 and Sunday, September 2 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Monday, September 3 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) or by contacting the Office of the University Registrar, Chubb Hall, 740-593-4191 (open Saturday, September 1 and Sunday, September 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Withdrawal from the University is defined as dropping all classes on or after the first day of classes. Please contact your college office to initiate your withdrawal. College offices will not be open over the opening weekend.

College of Arts and Sciences
Caryn Asleson
(740) 593-2845, or e-mail asleson@ohio.edu

College of Business
Michael Bila
(740) 593-1344, or e-mail at bila@ohio.edu

College of Communication
Eddith Dashiell
(740) 593-4883, or e-mail at dashiell@ohio.edu

College of Education
Maureen Coon
(740) 593-1302, or e-mail at coonm@ohio.edu

Russ College of Engineering and Technology
Ken Sampson
(740) 593-1503, or e-mail at sampson@ohio.edu

College of Fine Arts
Norma Humphreys
(740) 593-1812, or e-mail at humphren@ohio.edu

College of Health and Human Services
Becky Zuspan
(740) 593-9334, or e-mail at zuspan@ohio.edu

Honors Tutorial College
Jan Hodson
(740) 593-2723, or e-mail at hodsonj@ohio.edu

University College
Laura Chapman
(740) 593-1945, or e-mail at chapmanl@ohio.edu