Signature Year Experiences | Ohio University

OHIO has so many resources and opportunities for you to chart your best life as a Bobcat. Take a look at the list based on your year in school.

First Year Experiences

It's your time to explore and discover new opportunities.

Start your Bobcat experience the summer before you step onto campus with a New Adventures Outdoor Orientation First-Year trip.
Make connections in your Learning Community.
Join a student organization, and don’t forget the organizations associated with your major.

You know the campus. Deepen your engagement. Explore opportunities within your major or select a major.

Don't miss out on our Sophomore September events!

Engage in all that we have to offer as part of Sophomore September programming.
Network, make connections off-campus through Bobcat Network. Engage with Bobcat Alumni to network, explore career fields associated with your major.
Sign up for the Meal with a Mentor program, and make meaningful connections with OHIO alumni and professionals in your desired career field or academic major.
Take on a leadership role within a student organization associated with your major or other leadership opportunities on campus.
Study abroad, learn a language, take international courses—and open the door to a world of opportunities. Explore this OHIO Global for All Module to learn Why International Education Matters for Every Career
Participate in a Financial Literacy workshop, to learn more about saving for off-campus housing, experiential learning opportunities, and more!
Connect with a Career Coach. Do not wait until you are about to graduate to take advantage of this resource.
Explore on-campus student employment options and work on your core competencies to be better prepared to launch into a future career.

Lock in to your major and identify potential career paths you want to pursue after graduation.

Network, make connections off-campus through Bobcat Network. Engage with Bobcat Alumni to network, explore career fields associated with your major.
Sign up for the Meal with a Mentor program, and make meaningful connections with OHIO alumni and professionals in your desired career field or academic major.
Gain experience with an internship, check out the Career and Internship fair.
Reconnect with your faculty mentor.
Research and create a plan after you graduate.
Engage in a study away experience, consult your Success Advisor regarding alignment in your Graduation Plan.
Check that you are ready for graduation.

Finish strong — continue to deepen your Bobcat experiences that will prepare you to launch after you graduate.

Apply for graduation.
Network, make connections off-campus through Bobcat Network. Engage with Bobcat Alumni to network, explore career fields associated with your major.
Sign up for the Meal with a Mentor program, and make meaningful connections with OHIO alumni and professionals in your desired career field or academic major.
Reconnect with your faculty mentor.
Update your professional materials, Career Services is a great resource.
Prep for interviews and attend career fairs.
Complete financial aid exit counseling.
Complete the Senior Involvement Survey, watch your email.