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Welcome, new online students!
Getting Started — Undergraduate
Welcome to OHIO Online and congratulations on starting your journey as a Bobcat! We’re thrilled to have you join our vibrant online community. Our goal is to make your transition into OHIO Online as smooth and supportive as possible, so you can focus on what matters most — building a strong foundation for your academic, personal, and professional growth.
Getting Started
We understand your eagerness to begin and enroll in classes. To ensure you’re prepared for your first day of classes, please make sure you have:
- Scheduled and attended the welcome call appointment with student success specialist via Teams video or phone call
- Activated your OHIO ID to access your My OHIO Student Center and OHIO email (Catmail)
- Enabled any free online services (such as Office 365, virus protection, file sharing, etc.) for your online classes
- Familiarized yourself with Canvas — OHIO's Learning Management System
- Completed the required online Student Orientation
- Registered for your first semester courses
- Obtained any required course materials for the first semester of courses
- Completed FAFSA and discussed your financial aid with a financial aid advisor
- Reviewed your account balance and charges due date (located in the “Finances” section of the MyOHIO Student Center)
- Established your personal support system (friends, family, etc.) and identified healthy boundaries needed for success in the program
- Celebrate your new adventure!
Course Registration
As part of your program orientation, our student success team will guide you through the process of class enrollment. Course registration opens on specific dates each semester, so depending on your admission date, you may need to wait before enrolling. Rest assured, you are guaranteed a place in all core classes and those requiring special permission within the program.
It’s important to familiarize yourself with this information and feel free to reach out to the student success team for assistance. We want to ensure you start the program well-informed about the procedures for adding and dropping classes.
Read more about registering, swapping, and/or withdrawing from courses
Additional Resources
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Technology Support
The Office of Information Technology has a service desk that is available to assist you with Blackboard, Canvas, antivirus software, email, and your OHIO ID and PID. The university also provides a variety of free software to students, including Adobe and Microsoft Office 365.
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Tutoring and Writing Support
OHIO Online students have access to free, online tutoring and writing support that is available 24/7 with no appointment needed.
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Military Educational Benefits
Ohio University proudly serves veterans and military-affiliated individuals who are interested in furthering their education. We understand the importance of providing accessible education options that align with your unique circumstances.
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Ombudsperson
The Office of the Ombudsperson is a confidential service open to all students, employees, alumni, parents, and community members at Ohio University. The overarching mission of the Office of the Ombudsperson is twofold: to ensure that every member of the University community receives equitable and fair treatment and due process; and to support and facilitate a positive working and learning environment.
Student Support Model
In addition to your program's distinguished faculty, you have access to a dedicated student success team throughout your time with OHIO Online. Our aim is to support your success, and examples of how we can assist you are detailed below. The student success team will primarily communicate with you using your Ohio University email address. Additionally, we are available for Teams video meetings, phone calls, and texting as needed. You will receive regular communications from the student success team during your program, and we encourage you to reach out whenever you have questions or need assistance.
If you’re uncertain about where to direct a question or concern, please contact the student success team. We will either provide you with the information you need or direct you to the appropriate contact.
Examples of how your Student Success Specialist might assist you:
- Navigating the online experience
- Connecting you to University/program resources
- Study and time management strategies
- Providing course registration information
- Assisting with program of study questions
- Course material information
- Communicating important deadlines
- Keeping you motivated and celebrating your success
Undergraduate Resources
As a student enrolled in an OHIO Online program there are many resources that will assist you in navigating your studies. Undergraduate resources for current students is a great place to start!