Checklist for Students Unable to Attend General Graduate Student Orientation
Scheduling
Check with your academic department for any additional departmental requirements and for scheduling information.
Pick Up Your DARS
Pick up your Degree Audit Requirement System (DARS) which will have your RAC (Registration Access Code) from your department or college. You need your RAC to schedule courses. Check also MyDARS.
Obtain Student ID Card
HDL Center
Student IDs, Room 154
Hours 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday
Activate Online Services and Email
Activate your Ohio University OAK ID for access to online services and email. Click here.
Obtain a Parking Pass, If Needed
Please contact Parking Services to determine eligibility.
Parking Services
100 Factory Street (University Garage)
(740) 593-1917
Hours: 8am-4:30pm
If You Have a Graduate Appointment:
Go to the Graduate Student Portal to view your appointment, make fee deduction choices, and download employment forms. Currently accessible on campus only.
Next, bring completed employment forms from portal and fill out employment eligibility paperwork, which must be completed in the Graduate Studies office (address below). Bring Passport or Driver’s License and Social Security Card (domestic students only) and I-20 (international students only).
Office of Graduate Studies
McKee House
44 University Terrace
Telephone: (740) 593-2800
Hours: 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday
If You Are a Domestic Student:
For information about waving your student health insurance, please contact:
Office of the Bursar
010 Cubb Hall
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-4130
Hours: 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday
If you have been classified as a nonresident for tuition purposes (see your admission letter) and believe this is incorrect, please inform the Office of Graduate Studies.
If You Are an International Student:
Check in with International Student and Faculty Services
Scott Quad 172
Telephone: (740) 593-4330
