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2007 Graduate Student Orientation

August 30, 2007

General Orientation & Service Fair

9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Baker Student Center



Orientation Checklist for
those unable to attend


    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

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    Graduate Studies
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    McKee House
    Athens, OH 45701-2979
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    graduate@ohio.edu
    Hours: 8AM - 5PM EST

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