First-Year Student Schedule (January)
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 - 8:20 a.m. | Orientation Parking Staff will be in the marked parking lot beginning at 7:30 am. They will greet you at the entrance and pass out parking permits before you head to Walter Hall | Lots 132 (next to Peden Stadium) |
| 8 - 8:30 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 Lobby |
| 8:40 - 9:15 a.m. | BSO Welcome and Program Overview Meet our orientation team, review the orientation program schedule, learn about our history and traditions, and services to know at OHIO. | Walter Hall 135 |
| 9:15 - 9:50 a.m. | Services to Know Representatives from the Offices of the Registrar, Bursar, Financial Aid and Scholarships, Transportation and Parking Services, and Information Technology will provide essential information to support your transition. | Walter Hall 135 |
| 9:50 a.m. - 11:05 a.m. | Belonging to OHIO and Succeeding as a New Student Get to know your orientation leaders and other students attending the program while learning about the student experience. This session will also cover key aspects of the academic experience and an overview of systems involved with course registration. | Walter Hall 145 |
| 11:15 - 12 p.m. | Lunch at West 82 | Baker University Center, 1st Floor |
| 12:15 - 1:00 p.m. | Thriving at OHIO The Office of the Dean of Students will share resources and strategies to help you thrive both academically and personally at OHIO. You'll also learn about the expectations the university holds for all Bobcats. | Walter Hall 145 |
| 1:00 - 1:50 p.m. | Owning your Student Experience Hear from current students what is like to be new member of our community. You'll also have the opportunity to reflect on your goals and see an overview of the registration process for courses. | Walter Hall 145 |
| 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. | Academic Essentials and Course Registration Connect with your advisors and learn about university, college, and major requirements as you prepare for course registration. Details about OHIO Guarantee+ Graduation Plans will also be shared at this time. Academic advisors and orientation leaders will be available to assist you in registration for next semester鈥檚 courses. | Various Locations: Shared at Event |
| 2:45 - 4:45 p.m. | Required Student Check-Out Once you've completed course registration, you'll need to check out with the orientation team to officially wrap up your BSO experience. After check out, head to the Bobcat Depot on the 1st floor of Baker University Center to get your student photo ID. If you brought a guest, they have been directed to Baker Center, so this will be a great place to meet them! | Baker University Center 240/242 |