About Bobcat Student Orientation

Mission

The mission of Undergraduate Orientation Programs is to support incoming and current students, as well as their families and guests, through seamless orientation and transition processes that include intentionally-designed programs, effective online resources, and consistent outreach. Our programs ensure all students belong to the OHIO community, succeed as a new student, and own their unique experiences.

To accomplish this mission, we engage all units and staff across the university in collaborative partnerships and develop informed student leaders who value diversity and inclusion, embody OHIO spirit, and demonstrate a genuine passion for helping their fellow Bobcats with a service-oriented mindset.  

Vision

Undergraduate Orientation Programs creates a welcoming and supportive environment for students to thrive as we establish the foundation for the transformational OHIO experience focused on personalized success.

Bobcat Student Orientation is a unit of the Office of First-Year and Student Transitions within University College and supports the orientation for all Athens campus undergraduate students. If you are a new OHIO student on a regional campus, visit the Regional Campus Orientation Contacts page. If you are an OHIO online student, visit the OHIO Online page. If you are a graduate student, visit the Graduate Student Orientation page.

Contact

Athens Campus

orientation@ohio.edu
740.593.1951

Regional Campuses

Regional campus contacts

Orientation Staff

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Abbey Cliffel
Assistant Director, Undergraduate Orientation Programs
Chubb Hall 060
image of Wendy Kalinowski
Wendy Kalinowski
Program Coordinator, Undergraduate Orientation Programs
Chubb Hall 060
Allyson Nakanishi
Allyson Nakanishi
Graduate Assistant, Undergraduate Orientation Programs
Vincent Prior
Vincent Prior
Director, Undergraduate Orientation Programs
060 Chubb Hall
Luke Ritzler
Luke Ritzler
Graduate Assistant, Undergraduate Orientation Programs