Zanesville Campus New Student Orientation
Welcome to Bobcat Blitz!
You have been admitted to Ohio University Zanesville and scheduled your fall semester classes. We are excited to welcome you to the Zanesville campus and to the Ohio Bobcat Nation!
What is Bobcat Blitz?
Bobcat Blitz is our student welcome event - a place where you can get to know some of the faculty, staff, and students who will be a part of your college experience.
Who should attend?
Bobcat Blitz is a student welcome event for incoming freshman, college credit plus and transfer students who have completed the online orientation. If you have not completed the online orientation module, please reach out to Student Services to complete the orientation process.
Date and Time*
For information about the spring 2026 Bobcat Blitz, please email zanesville@ohio.edu.
August 12, 13, and 18, 2026
*Bobcat Blitz is not conducted in an open house format. Students are asked to be here the entire time.
How to Register for Bobcat Blitz
You will receive an email to your OHIO email with registration information and instructions. Check your email to register today!
If you are an incoming student and you did not receive an email, or if you have questions, please contact Ohio University Zanesville Student Services by calling 740.453.0762 or by sending an email to zanesville@ohio.edu.
Location
Bobcat Blitz will begin in the Elson Hall Auditorium, located at 1425 Newark Road, Zanesville, Ohio.
What will be covered at Bobcat Blitz?
- Campus Resources
- Campus Tour
- Faculty Expectations
- Financial Aid
- Student Organizations
- Technology
Attendees must pre-register prior to the event. Check your email to register or connect with Success Advisor with Student Services.
We encourage you to attend this important event to help you prepare for the start of the semester and look forward to seeing you on campus this August!
Student Services Contacts
Jason Howard
Director of Student Services
howardj2@ohio.edu
740.588.1439
Katie McCarty
Success Advisor
mccartyk1@ohio.edu
740.588.1439
Rhonda Moore
Administrative Specialist, Student Services
moorer4@ohio.edu
740.588.1439