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University College
University College
University College serves both undecided/undeclared students who are exploring the University’s options before selecting a major and degree program and students who are seeking to earn the Bachelor of Specialized Studies, the Bachelor of Criminal Justice, the Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies, or an associate degree.
University College advances the mission of Ohio University by providing institutional leadership across colleges in order to promote academic advising, teaching, and learning. The college provides a number of University-wide services and is home to key units such as the Academic Achievement Center, the Allen Student Advising Center, Learning Community Programs, and the Student Writing Center that help all undergraduates attain academic success.
Planning Your First Year
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Learning Communities
Learning Communities help new students get connected and support them during their transition from home and high school to Ohio University and Athens. Participating students may also live in either the same residence hall or the same residential area of campus.
Finding The Right Degree
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Allen Student Advising Center
The Allen Student Advising Center supports the success and persistence of Ohio University students. The Center provides drop-in advising and academic programs and workshops.
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ROTC Programs
Ohio University offers Air Force and Army ROTC programs. Both offer challenging training programs that develop quality leaders.
Academic Support
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Academic Achievement Center
The AAC offers support services that assist students to reach their academic goals. These programs include Peer Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions, which are led by students who have successfully completed a course. Students also have access to the Student Writing Center in Alden Library.
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Student Accessibility Services
The mission of Student Accessibility Services (SAS) is to ensure equal opportunity and the development of an academic environment that is accessible to all people without the need for adaptation.
Featured Events
Thursday, June 24
B.S.S. Information Session
9:30 AM — 11:00 AM
Wednesday, July 7
B.S.S. Information Session
2:00 PM — 3:30 PM
News
June 17, 2021
Justin Cox earned his associate degree in applied science through the Law Enforcement Technology Program (LET) at Ohio University Lancaster in 2020 and has begun work toward a Bachelor of Criminal Justice Degree. In early June he was sworn in as a police officer with the Reynoldsburg Division of Police and is now enrolled in the Columbus Police Academy. Cox will take some time off from the pursuit of his criminal justice degree while he devotes his attention to police academy training, but he plans to resume work on his bachelor’s degree after graduating from the academy in January.
May 24, 2021
Mary Gibson earned her associate degree in applied science through the Law Enforcement Technology Program at Ohio University Lancaster in 2014. She worked at the Southern Ohio Correctional Institute in Lancaster for two years. Her interest in both corrections and nursing led her to pursue an associate degree in nursing at Hocking College allowing her to add the Licensed Practical Nurse credential to her resume. Now she is putting both her degrees to work as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Franklin County Corrections Center in Columbus, Ohio where she administers medication, monitors basic patient needs, provides personal care, and maintains documentation. Gibson hopes to earn her master’s degree in nursing so that she can serve patients as a forensic nurse. Forensic nurses provide specialized care to patients experiencing health issues related to violence or victimization.
May 24, 2021
Mary Gibson earned her associate degree in applied science through the Law Enforcement Technology Program at Ohio University Lancaster in 2014. She worked at the Southern Ohio Correctional Institute in Lancaster for two years. Her interest in both corrections and nursing led her to pursue an associate degree in nursing at Hocking College allowing her to add the Licensed Practical Nurse credential to her resume. Now she is putting both her degrees to work as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Franklin County Corrections Center in Columbus, Ohio where she administers medication, monitors basic patient needs, provides personal care, and maintains documentation. Gibson hopes to earn her master’s degree in nursing so that she can serve patients as a forensic nurse. Forensic nurses provide specialized care to patients experiencing health issues related to violence or victimization.