Ohio University

From the Director

On behalf of everyone involved with Bobcat Student Orientation (BSO), let me be the first to welcome you to Ohio University! Enabling students and parents to meet with faculty, staff, student advisors, and other new students, Student Orientation represents the first step you take towards becoming a Bobcat!

It is our goal as the Orientation staff to insure that both new students and parents begin the process of integrating themselves into the University community. To accomplish this goal, all new students attend a one-and-a-half day program in the summer. Those enrolling in the winter or spring quarters will attend a one-day program directly prior to the beginning of the quarter.

During Orientation, faculty and student advisors address a variety of issues pertaining to incoming students. By participating in the Student Orientation program, you learn about your college’s curriculum, meet other students in your college, register for classes, and learn about other important campus-related information.

Feel free to search our web site for information on orientation and the process of applying to the program. Schedules, times, dates, and FAQs for both new students and parents can be found throughout the orientation web pages. If you have any questions that are not answered in the following pages, please call us at 740.593.1951. Once again, on behalf of the staff, welcome to Ohio University and Bobcat Student Orientation!

Sincerely,

Jenny Klein
Director of Orientation Programs
Ohio University

More Information

We are very excited that you'll be coming to Bobcat Student Orientation soon.  We have some important news for you to make sure your experience is informative and pleasant.

Bring a laptop computer if you have one (link).
The Ohio University catalog and registration are now available only on-line.  Therefore, it would be very helpful if you bring a laptop computer with you if you have one.  You will view your degree requirements on-line, and register for classes on line.  If you do not have a laptop, computer resources will be made available to you.

Delete all peer-to-peer music downloading software (link).
If you have peer-to-peer (P2P) music downloading software on the computer you plan to bring to Bobcat Student Orientation, please uninstall that software before trying to use our campus network.  Our network automatically disables Internet access for anyone sharing copyrighted files.  Programs like Kazza and Limewire on your computer will make it so you are unable to use our wireless service and your OAK email account.

Check your math course placement (link).
Math placement at Ohio University is determined either by ACT score, SAT score, transfer credit you have received from another institution, or a math placement test.  You can check your math placement level by consulting the brochure you received with your confirmation letter, or via the link above.  If your ACT orSAT math score places you at the DV1 or DV2 level,and especially if you are planning to major inbusiness, engineering, or the natural sciences,consider the options detailed on our web page for improving your math placement.

Come early  
At Check in your picture will be taken for your University ID and you will check in for your Orientation experience.  Please plan enough time for this, and don't forget your driver's license and your Personal Identification Number (PID)!

For Transfer Students:

Reserve a Room for Your Orientation Stay
If you plan on staying over night in a residence hall the night before Orientation or the night after your Orientation session, please call to make a reservation (740) 566-9700.  The rate is $29.00 per person per night, which will be billed to your student account.  Please have your PID number ready when you call to make a reservation.

Placement Testing
The Chemistry Placement Exam will begin at 8:00 a.m. for students transferring into a major that requires Chemistry 151.  Also, any student who would like to take Spanish 111 or 199 or French 199 during Fall Quarter should plan to take a language placement test either at 8:00 am or 4:00 p.m. on the day of the program.

Orientation will be an informative exciting experience.  Please call us at (740) 593-1951 if you have questions.  We look forward to seeing you soon in Athens!