THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | 2019 ORIENTATION SCHEDULE ...

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | 2019 ORIENTATION SCHEDULE

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

7:15 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8 a.m.

10 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:15 p.m.

DAY ONE

Orientation program check-in -- North Recreation Center

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Orientation housing and dining check-in -- Taylor Tower

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Digital Flagship iPad pick-up -- Raney House, Bolder Room

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You'll need your orientation information profile (obtained at check-in step one)

and a photo ID (such as a driver's license or passport) to receive your device.

Resource fair -- Busch House

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Before the opening session, check out the orientation resource fair. Through-

out Busch House, campus offices and organizations will be on hand to tell you

more about what they offer. Light refreshments will be provided.

Locations inside Busch House:

Courage Room: BuckID, TechHub (the university tech store)

Hero Room: Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC and Navy ROTC; Military and Veterans Services

Honor Room: Student Health Insurance, Student Health Services

Service Room: Ohio State Alumni Association, Parent and Family Relations, Student Legal Services

Valor Room: Barnes & Noble, COTA (Columbus' bus system), Dennis Learning Center, Disability Services, Interfaith Council, Office of International Affairs, Recreational Sports, Transportation and Traffic Management, University Dining Services, Wexner Center for the Arts

Opening session -- Mershon Auditorium The building opens at 9 a.m.; seating begins at 9:30 a.m. No food or beverages will be allowed inside.

College transitions: family matters -- Mershon Auditorium Members of the university community talk about the transition to college, academic support services, and ways family members and the university support new students.

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Peer Leader small group meeting -- Sloopy's Diner at the Ohio Union

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Get to know your Peer Leader and other new students over lunch at Sloopy's.

Plus, learn more about orientation expectations and some campus resources

you may use during your first year. Remember to bring your meal ticket!

Family luncheon -- Traditions at Scott

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Remember to bring your meal ticket! (Lunch can also be purchased on-site.)

The Digital Flagship initiative -- 220 Sullivant Hall

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The Digital Flagship initiative supports student success, both in and out of the

classroom, by integrating technology throughout the university experience.

In this session, you'll learn about the devices, apps, support and training

available to help you transition to college life.

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Academic overview and scheduling preparation Learn more about your area of study directly from academic advisors. Family members are encouraged to join students for this session.

On Day Two, students will meet with an academic advisor independently. You can find your Day Two appointment details in the materials that you receive during this session; take some time now to confirm the time and location:

My Day Two advising appointment:

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Time: ______________________________________________________

Location: ___________________________________________________

Locations for Day One are determined by your college or unit of enrollment. (You can verify your college or unit by checking the orientation information profile you received at check-in.)

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Afternoon

3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 9 p.m.

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Ongoing opportunities (ending times vary)

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Need to take a placement test or talk with a math advisor? Want to check out a

residence hall? Use this time to take care of business on campus. The checklist

below can help you keep track of what you need to do.

c Chat with an FYE Peer Leader -- Ohio Union, near Woody's Tavern

c Complete a foreign language placement exam -- 180 Hagerty Hall beginning at 3:30 p.m.; last test begins at 4:30 p.m.

Exams are available in Arabic, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Spanish and Swahili. Bring your iPad!

c Explore math options, including honors courses -- 240 Cockins Hall 3:30?4:30 p.m. (drop-in)

Chat with a faculty member about your mathematics course options based on your math placement exam results, AP or IB credit, or transfer credit.

c Get your BuckID -- Ohio Union If you submitted your photo online, you can pick up your BuckID with your orientation student profile and government-issued photo ID (driver's license, military ID, passport, etc.) at the information desk on the first floor before 4:30 p.m. If you did not submit your photo online, you'll need the same documents to receive your university ID in the BuckID office (3040 Ohio Union), which will close at 4:30 p.m. today.

c Take a residence hall open house tour beginning at 3:30 p.m.; last tour begins at 5:15 p.m.

Tours are available at Smith-Steeb Hall (south campus) and Morrill Tower (west campus).

c Take the math placement exam -- 585 Student Academic Services Building beginning at 3:30 p.m.; last test begins at 4:30 p.m.

If you didn't complete the assessment before orientation, arrange to do so today.

Fisher family session -- 319 Schoenbaum Hall

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For families of Fisher College of Business students. Learn about support

resources and programs offered by Fisher and discuss how families can part-

ner with Fisher to encourage their student's academic and personal success.

About the evening of Day One

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Encourage your student to experience the evening independently so they can

connect with their new college peers in a relaxed, social environment. At the

end of evening activities, families can reconnect with students at Taylor Tower

at a family-designated time.

Dinner -- Union Market, Ohio Union

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Meal cards, cash and credit cards accepted. Dining solo? Join other

students and Peer Leaders at the Union Market for a group meal after

grabbing your food.

Get involved -- U.S. Bank Conference Theater, Ohio Union

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A preview of some of the involvement opportunities available at Ohio State.

Peer Leader group meeting -- departs from U.S. Bank Conference Theater

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Join your Peer Leader and fellow students to discuss campus resources,

transitioning to university life and Ohio State traditions.

Evening activities -- North Recreation Center and Taylor Tower

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Relax with your Peer Leader and other new Buckeyes and enjoy sports, board

games, crafts, karaoke and a mixer for students of color and friends.

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7:30 a.m. 8 a.m.

9 a.m. 10 a.m.

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DAY TWO

Parking on Day Two Park in the Tuttle Park Place Parking Garage at 2050 Tuttle Park Place. You can purchase parking ahead of time at go.osu.edu/daytwoparking for a slight discount. Otherwise, you can pay the normal daily rate at the garage pay stations near the elevators.

Breakfast on Day Two -- Oxley's by the Numbers at the Shops at Tuttle Garage

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Meal cards, cash and credit cards accepted.

Disability Services -- 098 Baker Residence Hall

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Meet with a Student Life Disability Services staff member to learn more

about registering with Disability Services and the accommodations and

services available at Ohio State. A Welcome Meeting covering your specific

accommodations will be scheduled after you've applied for and provided

documentation for accommodations.

Honors and Scholars Center family session -- 250 Knowlton Hall

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Families of students in an Honors or Scholars program will receive an overview

of the Honors and Scholars Center, explore some common challenges first-

year, high ability students face, and discuss ways to support a student's

transition to college.

Huntington Bank -- Hitchcock Hall lobby

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Learn how Huntington Bank helps make college banking easy and convenient.

Intercollegiate athletics session -- 300 Younkin Success Center Required session for grant-in-aid and recruited walk-on student athletes.

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Morrill Scholars Program -- 030 Hitchcock Hall

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Required session for recipients of the Morrill Scholarship.

Ohio State Scholars Program student session -- 031 Hitchcock Hall

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For students accepted into the Ohio State Scholars Program. Meet fellow

students and learn more about academic expectations and getting involved.

Reserve Officer Training Corps -- 215 Converse Hall Discover more about ROTC programs, services and scholarships. (Call 614-292-6075 if the building is locked.)

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University Honors Program student session -- 035 Hitchcock Hall

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For students accepted into the University Honors Program. Meet fellow

students and learn more about academic expectations and getting involved.

Women in Engineering Learning Community -- 030 Hitchcock Hall

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For students who are part of the Women in Engineering Learning Community.

Young Scholars Program -- 120 Baker Systems Engineering Building

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Required session for recipients of the Young Scholars or KIPP Scholarship.

Life outside the classroom -- 131 Hitchcock Hall

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An overview of college life beyond the classroom and the resources available

to help you succeed. Learn more about campus safety, transportation, health

services and making good choices.

Housing discussion -- see folder label for location

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Discuss what it's like to live in a residence hall with residence hall directors and

your Peer Leader.

Commuter student discussion -- 258 Enarson Classroom Building Hosted by Off-Campus and Commuter Student Services. Get advice and learn about services to help you have a great commuter experience.

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10:10 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m.

Family session -- 031 Hitchcock Hall (commuter student); 131 Hitchcock Hall (residential student)

Discuss how to respond to your student's experiences at the university with staff from the Office of Student Life.

Academic advising appointments -- see folder label Meet independently with an academic advisor, then follow the directions to schedule your classes. Expect scheduling to take about 45 minutes.

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DAY TWO SESSIONS, BLOCK 1

Engineering your student's success: Diversity, outreach and inclusion in

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the College of Engineering -- 118 Bolz Hall

Learn about the Office of Diversity, Outreach and Inclusion in the College of

Engineering, and discover opportunities and events offered by the Minority

Engineering program and the Women in Engineering program. Find out more

about professional engineering societies, and learn how to best support your

student's academic goals.

Faculty meet-and-greet with the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences -- 343 Atwell Hall Meet School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences faculty and discuss resources for student support.

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Fisher Office of Career Management -- 150 Gerlach Hall

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For the families of Fisher College of Business students. Visit the Fisher Office of

Career Management and learn about the resources available to help students

succeed in their search for internships and jobs. We'll also review employment

data and answer your questions.

Gotta get to work -- 035 Hitchcock Hall

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Beyond offering them a paycheck, campus jobs help students build skills

and explore careers. Student Life Human Resources and University Career

Services will provide an overview of campus employment and career services

resources. Learn how your student can explore internship and career opportu-

nities on campus and meet their professional goals.

Mental health and wellness in the College of Pharmacy -- 250 Parks Hall

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Join the College of Pharmacy's mental health counselor to discuss the mental

health and wellness resources available to your student and to learn what you

can do to support them as they transition to college life.

Ohio State 101: Ohio State traditions -- 031 Hitchcock Hall

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Discover Ohio State's proudest traditions and learn more about annual campus

events as you and your family learn what it means to be a Buckeye!

Student wellness = student success -- 120 Baker Systems Engineering Building

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Wellness is the foundation of student success. Learn from the Student Life

Student Wellness Center how to talk to your student about their wellness and

explore the resources available on campus.

Supporting students through the first year and beyond in the School of Environment and Natural Resources -- 245 Kottman Hall For families of School of Environment and Natural Resources students. The transition to college can be difficult, and the stress of "getting a job" looms over students (and families!) well before it's time to apply. This session will explore the resources available to help smooth the transition to college and the career-focused steps students can take in their first year.

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