Where do I send my official transcripts?
Official transcripts can be mailed to:
Undergraduate Admissions
Chubb Hall 120
1 Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701
Ohio University does not accept transcripts that have been issued to students, faxed transcripts or transcripts that have been opened prior to Ohio University receiving them. Please contact the appropriate institution and request that they send your official transcript to the above address. If you take courses at another University during your time as an Ohio University student, be sure to send updated transcripts to the correct address above.
How do I request a transcript from Ohio University?
At any time, you can request a transcript from Ohio University through the Office of the University Registrar . If you need an enrollment or a degree verification letter, that is also a service provided by the registrar's office.
How do I apply for financial aid?
You’ll need to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to be eligible for aid. You’ll need to include our federal school code, which is 003100, on your application. This will ensure your information is sent directly to our financial aid office. Once you have been admitted to the University, our financial aid staff will be able to view your FAFSA information and begin calculating your aid. Once the award letter detailing your aid is available, you will receive an email sent to your Ohio University email account.
What is my PID and OHIO ID, and where can I find them?
Your Personal Identification (PID) is the letter P followed by nine numerals. Your OHIO ID is the first letter of your first and last names followed by six numerals. Always have your PID handy when calling or emailing Ohio University staff, as this is the number we need to look up your student records.
OHIO is changing the process for providing PIDs and OHIO IDs as we roll out our new applicant status portal. Please review the details for your entry term.
Spring 2026 RN-BSN Students
Your PID will be sent to the email address you provided on your application to Ohio University. Use your PID and birth date to activate your OHIO ID and create a password. You will need your PID (sent in the application acknowledgement letter) and your birth date to activate your OHIO ID.
Summer and Fall 2026 RN-BSN Students
Your PID will be provided in your applicant status portal after admission to Ohio University. You will use your PID and your birth date to activate your OHIO ID. As part of this process, you will be required to create a password.
Both your OHIO ID and your PID also can be found on your DARS report.
What is the difference between my PID and my OHIO ID?
Your PID (the letter P followed by nine numerals) is a confidential student ID number assigned to you. It is not released publicly. It allows us to verify your student identity, similar to your SSN. This is the number we need to look up your records. Your OHIO ID is part of your student email address and is directory information. Since this is a public number, we cannot verify your identity with the OHIO ID. That is why we will always ask for your confidential PID number.
Where do I search for open classes?
How do I register for a class?
Go to the How to Register (PDF) page for instructions. Find the class numbers for the classes you would like to add in the course offerings list.
How do I drop a course…but not all of my courses?
How do I drop ALL of my courses?
What's the difference between course cancellation and course withdrawal?
Course Cancellation of registered courses occurs when you drop courses BEFORE the course start date. Course Withdraw occurs when you drop registered courses ON or AFTER the first day of the semester or a shorter subterm.
Course Cancellation (dropping all courses BEFORE the first day of class) is the ONLY way to guarantee a 100 percent refund or credit of tuition and fees. Dropping courses (withdraw) ON or AFTER the start of the term has financial implications.
I already have an email account. Why do I need to use my OHIO student email account?
Most important student notices are sent exclusively by email. It is quite common for students who forward their OHIO student email to their personal accounts to lose vital information in Clutter, junk or spam folders. As an Ohio University student, you are responsible for checking your OHIO student email account regularly! Also, the university is required to correspond with students exclusively through their OHIO student email accounts.
We strongly recommend turning off forwarding to your personal email account. If you have trouble or questions about your OHIO email account (Catmail), email the help desk or call 740.593.1222.