Learn Your Next Steps
Choose your student-type below to learn about next steps for admitted students and how to confirm your intent to enroll at OHIO. We look forward to welcoming you to the Bobcat community!
Visit Campus
Plan a campus visit to see Ohio University and Athens for yourself! Meet other incoming Bobcats, get your questions answered in a group information session and take a walking tour. We also have virtual visit and regional campus visit opportunities available.
Get in the Bobcat Spirit
Before becoming an official Bobcat, learn some of the basics to really get you in the OHIO spirit! Learn the O-H-I-O Chant, download Bobcat GIFs and printable graphics and more.
Dedicated to Your Success
Become Forever OHIO
Get Connected
Important Dates
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Move-In Days for New Bobcats
August 21-22, 2025
Residence halls open for first-year students August 21-22. Plan to arrive according to move-in schedule.
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FAFSA Opens by October 1
October 1, 2025
The 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will open by October 1.
Other Admitted Student Websites
What's Happening Around Campus?
@officialohiouniversity Do your childhood dreams match your major? 📚 #OhioUniversity #College #CollegeLife #ManOnTheStreet #QandA #StreetInterview ♬ original sound - Ohio University 😸
@officialohiouniversity Katie Bailey is a Journalism News and Information major. Watch a day in her life from spring semester as a first-year student! #OhioUniversity #ForeverOHIO #Vlog #DayInTheLife #DayInTheLifeVlog #CollegeStudent #CollegeStudentLife #College ♬ original sound - Ohio University 😸
@officialohiouniversity College Green is THE dream date location! 🌳
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