2007 Graduate Student Orientation
General Welcome Session 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Baker Center Ballroom A
- Welcome to the University – Provost Kathy Krendl
- Welcome to the Campus Life – Vice President for Student Affairs Kent Smith
- Introduction to Graduate Student Senate – President Dominic Barbato
- Academic Integrity – Susan Sarnoff & Scott Titsworth
- Employment Information – Vicky Hixson
- Information about Being a Graduate Student – Interim Associate Provost Katherine Demory Tadlock
- Research Activity at Ohio University – Jo Ellen Sherow & Roxanne Malé-Brune
Service Fair 12PM-4PM – Baker Center Ballroom B
See brochure for participant list
Parking
Prior to the start of fall quarter, including August 30, you are permitted to park in any Dark Green lot (faculty/staff) or Purple lot (commuter), lots 127, 128, 132, 133, &134 are suggested. These lots are generally found downhill. A parking map can be found here. Students with mobility limitations should contact CATCAB. Pay Parking is available under Baker Center.
What to Bring To Campus
All students - Copy of housing/apartment lease required to get campus parking permit
Domestic Students - Photo Identification (Driver’s License or Passport) Original Social Security Card or Birth Certificate
International Students - Passport
- I-20
More Orientation Information
Area Information Athens Area links, phone numbers and addresses
Post Offices
Athens Post Office - 5 West Stimson Ave - 1-800 ASK-USPSOU
OU Post Office - Baker Center (on campus)
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
182 West Union Street - (740) 592-4667
Banks
Ohio University Credit Union
90 S. Shafer – (740) 597-2800
944 East State – (740) 597-2800
Chase
2 South Court – (740) 592-0375
920 East State – (740) 592-3126
420 Richland Ave – (740) 592-3128
Century National
898 East State – (740) 593-7756
Citizens Bank
929 East State (inside Walmart) - (740) 594-8453
Hocking Valley Bank
(740) 592-4441
Oak Hill Bank
505 Richland Ave – (740) 594-5626
People’s Bank
152 W. Union – (740) 593-7761
1 N. Court – (740) 597-2003
801 E. State St. – (740) 597-2006
Social Security Office
743A East State Street - 1-800 772-1213 Housing Information
Local Newspapers
Utility, School, and Other Local Information