Get ready to start your Forever OHIO journey at the Lancaster Campus by attending Bobcat Blitz New Student Orientation! At orientation, you'll meet the people and gather the resources you'll need to make the transition into college life with confidence.
During this one day event, you'll:
- Learn about success strategies and faculty expectations
- Explore online resources and on-campus resources, like career and accessibility services
- Gain more understanding of financial aid
- Learn about technology on campus
- Meet your fellow Bobcats before fall semester begins
- Tour campus
Please note: Bobcat Blitz is not conducted in an open house format. We ask that you plan to attend the entire orientation session, which typically lasts a few hours.
Who Should Attend Bobcat Blitz?
Bobcat Blitz is a student welcome event for incoming freshman, transfer and College Credit Plus.
How to Register for Bobcat Blitz
There are a few ways you can register for Bobcat Blitz New Student Orientation at the Lancaster Campus:
- Stop by the Student Services Office
- Call the Student Services Office at 740.533.4600
- Email Student Services at oul-studentservices@ohio.edu
We welcome walk-ins at orientation, but we encourage you to pre-register.
Bobcat Blitz Event Information
Bobcat Blitz New Student Orientation is offered:
- Thursday, August 14, 2025 from 9:30 a.m.-12p.m.: Register Now
Detailed Orientation Schedule
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9:30 a.m.-10 a.m. | Registration, breakfast and resource fair |
| 10 a.m.-10:20 a.m. | Dean's Welcome |
| 10:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m. | Session 1 – Faculty Expectations |
| 11 a.m.-11:20 a.m. | Session 2 – Advising |
| 11:30 a.m.-11:50 a.m. | Session 3 – Technology |
| 12 p.m.-12:20 p.m. | Financial Aid |
| 12:30 p.m. | Visit Resource Fair |
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Orientation Location
Ohio University Lancaster
1570 Granville Pike
Lancaster, OH 43130Bobcat Blitz will begin in the Brasee Hall Wagner Theatre, which is located near the North Lobby entrance.
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CC+ Orientation
Newly admitted students to OHIO's CC+ program are required to complete an in-person orientation prior to registering for courses. CC+ students will receive orientation information via their OHIO email.
Contact Student Services
If you would like to sign up for orientation or if you have questions, please contact a Student Services team member.
Sarah Bogdewiecz, Ph.D.
Director of Student Services
Email: sbogdewiecz@ohio.edu
Office Phone: 740.681.3333
Chris Bailey
Administrative Services Associate
Email: baileyc2@ohio.edu
Information Desk Phone: 740.681.3300
Testing Center Phone: 740.681.3362
Phyllis Lanier
Success Advisor
Email: hughesp@ohio.edu
Office Phone: 740.681.3324
Martha Tanedo
Assistant Director of Regional Financial Aid
Email: tanedo@ohio.edu
Office Phone: 740.774.7733