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The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education
Patton Hall
100 East Union St.
Athens, OH 45701-2979

Patton College of Education Newly Admitted Online Students

Congratulations on being accepted into our online programs. Now that you have been admitted, please follow the instructions below to get started. You will also receive an email with further registration instructions. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa. S. Dael at dael@ohio.edu.

Activate your OHIO ID

If you have not attended Ohio University before, you will need to activate your OHIO ID using the PID/Campus ID number (P#######) you received from the Graduate College with your official acceptance letter. If you have questions about your PID/Campus ID or OHIO ID, please call the Service Desk at 740.593.1222.

Register for courses:

Please review your Program of Study so you know which courses to enroll in for this term. If you have questions, contact your advisor. You should receive an email  message when it is time to register to explain the enrollment process.  If you do not receive this email or are having issue enrolling, please contact Lisa S. dael at dael@ohio.edu for assistance.

If you attempt to enroll for a class and get a message saying you have not met the prerequisite or that permission is required, you should select the "Request Permission" link. This process is replacing the green slipping process and will allow you to make an electronic request to the instructor to get into the class. For further instructions, please visit: How to request permission for a class video.

If you are not sure which courses you should enroll in please contact your advisor. For problems registering, please send a screenshot to Lisa Dael dael@ohio.edu so she can assist you.

Log into Blackboard

Once you have registered for classes, you will be able to access Blackboard. You may need to wait a couple of hours before you can log in for the first time. Your courses will NOT show up in your course list until the instructor makes them available to you. You will use your OHIO ID and password to log in. 

Textbooks

Please check the Course Listings for textbooks.  Please feel free to purchase your textbooks from wherever you choose. We do not require you to purchase from a specific vendor.  If you have questions about your materials, please reach out to the instructor of the class.

Online Success Team

In addition to your Academic Advisor, you also have a Student Success & Support Team to assist you. If you are in the Coaching Education programs, Ashley Allanson (allanson@ohio.edu) will assist you. For all other Patton College online programs, Lisa S. Dael (dael@ohio.edu) and Tasha Attaway (attaway@ohio.edu) are part of your support team. They can assist you with the following:

  • Activating your OHIO ID/email and completing the Online Orientation
  • Reading your DARS (Degree Audit Report)
  • Navigating Academic Support, specifically:
    • Learning how to register for courses
    • Understanding tuition & fees
    • Locating financial aid
    • Finding textbook Information
    • Locating and completing administrative forms
    • Accessing testing services (proctoring)
    • Reenrollment and appeals paperwork
  • Accessing your My OHIO Student Center
  • Providing support for Blackboard questions
  • Understanding administrative holds

Your Success Coach

Dr. Ginny Cottrill (cottrilv@ohio.edu - 740.593.0018) is your Success Coach and can assist you with:

  • Balancing your busy school/life schedule
  • Study skills
  • Time management
  • Effectively using tutoring services

Remember to check out our Student Resources page as well if you have any questions or concerns.