Summer Transfer Student Schedule
Transfer Student Orientation Schedule
This schedule is for in-person summer orientation programs for Transfer students in May, June, and July 2026. Details are subject to change.
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| Orientation Parking Information Parking for summer 1-day programs will be in Lot 132 (next to Peden Stadium), which can be found on the Campus Parking Map. Participants can use the entrance on South Green Drive and accessible parking will be available near the parking lot entrance. If you are using a GPS or other map service, please use the following address to find this parking location: 100 Richland Avenue, Athens, OH 45701. When you arrive at the lot, an orientation leader will provide you with a parking pass at the entrance. | Lot 132 (100 Richland Avenue, Athens, OH 45701) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8:00 - 9:15 a.m. | Program Check-In All students and guests must check-in before attending the first session. | Baker University Center 240/242 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8:00 - 9:15 a.m. | Resource Fair More than 40 campus programs, services, and select off-campus groups will host tables for students and guests to explore available resources. We strongly encourage participants to attend! | Baker University Center Ballroom, 4th Floor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9:30 - 9:45 a.m. | BSO Welcome and Program Overview Kick off your orientation journey with an introduction from university leadership and the orientation team! | Morton Hall 201 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9:45 - 10:20 a.m. | Belonging to OHIO Connect with orientation leaders and fellow students while exploring what the Ohio University experience is really like. This session also features a student panel where you’ll hear firsthand about day-to-day life as an OHIO student. *If you need to take a placement test, please report to Morton 237. | Morton Hall 235 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:20 - 10:40 a.m. | Thriving at OHIO The Office of the Dean of Students will guide you through resources and strategies to help you thrive both academically and personally at OHIO. You’ll also learn about the expectations the university has for all Bobcats. | Morton Hall 235 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:45 - 11:20 a.m. | A Fresh Start: Opportunities for Belonging Led by the Office of the Dean of Students, this panel will introduce key offices and highlight ways to jump right into your OHIO experience. Practical strategies for getting involved and building connections will also be discussed. | Morton Hall 235 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:25 - 12:00 p.m. | Succeeding as a Transfer Bobcat In this session, orientation staff will walk you through essential information and systems tailored to the transfer student experience, including guidance on course registration. | Morton Hall 235 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch at Nelson Commons | Nelson Commons | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1:05 - 1:55 p.m. | Services to Know Representatives from the University Registrar, Financial Aid and Scholarships, Office of the Bursar, Transportation and Parking Services, Housing and Residence Life, and Culinary Services will provide essential information to support your transition. | Morton Hall 201 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. | Academic Essentials and Course Registration
| Various Locations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:30 - 5:00 pm | Required Student Check-Out Once you’ve completed course registration, you’ll need to check out with the orientation team and pick up your printed student ID to officially wrap up your BSO experience. | Baker University Center 240/242 |