OHIO Up Close is an exclusive campus visit opportunity for admitted high school seniors and their families. Join us on campus to celebrate your admission into the proud OHIO tradition and learn everything you need to know about your next steps to becoming a forever Bobcat. Connect with your academic department, check out a residence hall and tour campus, get important information about housing and financial aid, and hear from current students who will give you the inside scoop on everything you've wanted to know about the OHIO experience.
Visiting OHIO
Visiting OHIO
Experience OHIO for Yourself
Special Visit Programs
There are so many ways to get a sneak peek into the life at Ohio University! If you're a prospective first-year student, transfer student or high-achieving high school senior, there's a visit program for you. We also have the OHIO Overview program, which provides an opportunity for us to come to or near your hometown so you can learn all about how you can become a Bobcat.
Daily Campus Visits
OHIO offers in-person campus visits for high school and transfer students. If you're not able to visit in person, we also offer virtual visit opportunities.
Tour Guides
Ohio University's tour guides are eager to share their experiences and love for the beautiful Athens Campus with prospective students. Tour guides are scholars, athletes and leaders who are passionate about OHIO. Visit campus to meet them and learn why!
Every campus visit includes a walking tour where you can hear from current student tour guides as they share key campus information and their personal perspectives on their Forever OHIO experience.
Group Visits
School counselors and community leaders are invited to bring future Bobcats to campus for a group visit! Your students will hear from an Undergraduate Admissions representative during a group information session and participate in a walking tour of our beautiful and historic campus.
Hear from Our Students
Learn how taking a campus tour helped these students choose OHIO!
Listen to OHIO
Go beyond the typical college search process by immersing yourself in the OHIO experience through the Bobcat Beats playlist and Why OHIO? podcast!
Connect with Colleges and Student Services
Select your college below to learn more and choose a time to speak directly with a college representative. You can also join academic colleges and our financial aid, housing and career development experts for a webinar or chat.
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Most beautiful college campuses
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Residence halls from which to choose
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College in Ohio to receive top EPA environmental award
Bronze
Ranking as bicycle-friendly university
Take a Virtual Tour
Take a virtual tour of Ohio University to learn more about our campus, residences, athletic facilities, and more.