First-Year Student Schedule (August)
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9 - 10 a.m. | Orientation Parking Staff will be in the marked parking lot beginning at 9 am. They will greet you at the entrance and pass out parking permits before heading to Walter Hall | Lots 132 (next to Peden Stadium) |
| 9:15 - 10 a.m. | Program Check-in Students and guests will be guided by staff and signage from orientation parking over to BSO Program Check-In, which must be completed before heading to the first session. | Walter Hall |
| 10:15 - 10:40 a.m. | BSO Welcome and Program Overview Students and guests will hear more about the program schedule, meet the orientation team and hear from university leadership. | Walter Hall |
| 10:40 - 11:10 a.m. | Belonging to OHIO Get to know your orientation leaders and other students attending the program. | Walter Hall |
| 11:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. | Lunch with Your Orientation Group | Boyd Hall |
| 12:30 - 12:45 p.m. | A Crash Course in OHIO History and Traditions Learn more about our history and traditions at Ohio University. | Walter Hall |
| 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. | THRIVING at OHIO In this session, students will learn more about the expectations for each member of our Bobcat family. Students can expect to learn about ways each of us plays a role in helping our community to thrive. | Walter Hall |
| 2 - 2:45 p.m. | Returning Rufus: A BSO Escape Room Through this interactive small group competition facilitated by Orientation Leaders, students will review important concepts from earlier in the day and in the Pre-BSO modules. | Tupper Hall |
| 2:50 - 3:25 p.m. | Succeeding as a New Student Learn more about the academic resources at the university and prepare for advising and course registration. | Tupper Hall |
| 3:30 - 5 p.m. | Academic Essentials with Your College Connect with your advisors and learn about University, college and major requirements as you prepare for course registration. | Various Locations |
| 5 - 6 p.m. | Dinner | Boyd Hall |
| 8 p.m. | Meet Your Orientation Leaders OLs will be on the first floor of Baker University Center to meet you and go as a group to the first event of Welcome Week. This is a great way to unwind after the long orientation day, continue to meet new people and develop further connections to others. | Baker 1st Floor |
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 - 8:15 a.m. | Day 2 Student Check-in Check-in with the orientation staff so we know you are in attendance and ready to continue learning. | Tupper Hall |
| 8:15 - 9:20 a.m. | Morning Presentations Orientation Leaders will discuss what it means to be a Bobcat, share campus resources, review key things you've learned in the program, and do a few final reminders before course registration. | Tupper Hall |
| 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Course Registration Academic advisors and orientation leaders will be available to assist you in registering for Fall Semester courses. | Various Locations |
| 9:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Required Student Check-out After completing course registration, all students will be required to check out with the orientation team to end their BSO experience. | Ellis Hall 1st Floor |