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    Student Life at OHIO

    Ohio University Student Life

    A Community Designed to Help You Thrive

    At Ohio University, we know that your college experience – and your future success – depends on more than stellar academic programs. (We have those too!) Our student life approach is rich with opportunities for you to discover new interests and talents, strengthen your leadership skills, and build a Bobcat network of friends who will support you for life.

    A Campus Unlike Any Other

    Ohio’s residential campus in Athens has been named the nation’s most beautiful public university campus (yes, that’s a real ranking), and is situated in one of America’s Best College Towns. Beyond the jaw-dropping views, it delivers an environment focused on your personal growth.

    College Green on Ohio University's Athens campus, with fog in the background

    College Green

    The iconic College Green houses the first buildings built on the Ohio University Athens campus, dating back to the early 1800s. It's a great hangout spot when the weather is nice — for picnics or hammocks.

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    Birds-eye view of Ohio University

    An aerial view of Ohio University's Athens campus truly lets the campus beauty shine. The university is located along the Hocking River in the heart of Southeast Ohio.

    Students and community members enjoy the sakura cherry blossom trees in bloom on Ohio University's campus

    Cherry Blossom Trees

    Ohio University’s iconic sakura cherry blossom trees draw attention each year, as their blooms symbolize the arrival of spring in Athens. They were given as a gift in 1979 by our sister university, Chubu University, located in Kasugai Japan.

    A student sits in Wolfe Garden studying, surrounded by lush greenery and lanscape

    Wolfe Garden

    Campus has greenspace all throughout that are ideal hangout or study spots. Wolfe Garden, pictured here, is right next to Alden Library, providing a quiet location for relaxation and contemplation.

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    Beauty All Around

    Every angle of our Athens campus is truly beautiful. Surrounded by bricks, trees, and community, OHIO is an easy place to call home.

    Emeriti Park at Ohio University, featuring fall foliage surrounding a small pond on campus, with a brick building in the background

    Emeriti Park

    Emeriti Park is a peaceful place for a walk or study session. Benches line the pond, and trees provide a great spot for hammock hangouts.

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    Snow Covered OHIO

    Our campus truly shines in every season — even draped under several inches of snow in the winter.

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    High Ropes Course

    OHIO's Outdoor Pursuits Challenge Program hosts team-building exercises and events on their high ropes course and climbing wall.

    Welcoming Bobcats from All Backgrounds

    At Ohio University, we want all people to be visible and valued on our campuses. Our Make Respect Visible initiative unites our work to build an inclusive community – shining light on the good work, the hard truths, the opportunities and the people that are part of our community.

    Diversity on Campus

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    Residential Living

    Our residential communities are situated on three distinct “greens” and instead of high-rise mega complexes you will find tight-knit residential campus communities where you’re likely to know your neighbors. Top-notch dining is always nearby with a wide variety of options to fit every lifestyle.

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    Get Involved

    The Ohio University community is just that, a community, and there are countless ways for you to get involved. (Literally, we’ve lost count.) Student leadership groups, clubs, college advisory councils, interest-based student orgs, campus employment, Greek life and the list goes on. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, we’ll encourage you to start your own.

    Center for Student Engagement & Leadership

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    Well-Being & Recreation

    Whether you want to compete regionally on one of our club sports teams, explore unique outdoor recreation in the most beautiful and environmentally rich part of Ohio or hit the golf course between classes, OHIO’s recreation options are second-to-none.

    Recreation on Campus Well-Being

    Community Engagement

    As an Ohio University student, you'll be connected with real-world communities — anywhere from Athens' backyard to places across the globe. By getting involved with the community, you'll experience service learning that will benefit both you  and  the local area, creating a family of life-long engaged Bobcats. 

    Community Engagement

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