First-Year Student Schedule (August)

This schedule is for in-person orientation programs for first-year students in August.Day 1 - Thursday, August 24th, 2023
Time Session Location
9 - 10 a.m.
Orientation Parking
Staff will be in the marked parking lot beginning at 9 am. They will greet you at the entrance and pass out parking permits before heading to Walter Hall
Lots 132 (next to Peden Stadium)
9:15 - 10 a.m.
Program Check-in
Students and guests will be guided by staff and signage from orientation parking over to BSO Program Check-In, which must be completed before heading to the first session.
Walter Hall
10:15 - 10:40 a.m.
BSO Welcome and Program Overview
Students and guests will hear more about the program schedule, meet the orientation team and hear from university leadership.
Walter Hall
10:40 - 11:10 a.m.
Belonging to OHIO
Get to know your orientation leaders and other students attending the program.
Walter Hall
11:20 a.m.  - 12:20 p.m.
Lunch with Your Orientation Group Boyd Hall
12:30 - 12:45 p.m.
A Crash Course in OHIO History and Traditions
Learn more about our history and traditions at Ohio University.
Walter Hall
12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
THRIVING at OHIO
In this session, students will learn more about the expectations for each member of our Bobcat family. Students can expect to learn about ways each of us plays a role in helping our community to thrive.
Walter Hall
2 - 2:45 p.m.
Returning Rufus: A BSO Escape Room
Through this interactive small group competition facilitated by Orientation Leaders, students will review important concepts from earlier in the day and in the Pre-BSO modules. 
Tupper Hall
2:50 - 3:25 p.m.
Succeeding as a New Student
Learn more about the academic resources at the university and prepare for advising and course registration.
Tupper Hall
3:30 - 5 p.m.
Academic Essentials with Your College
Connect with your advisors and learn about University, college and major requirements as you prepare for course registration.
Various Locations
5 - 6 p.m.
Dinner Boyd Hall
 8 p.m.
Meet Your Orientation Leaders
OLs will be on the first floor of Baker University Center to meet you and go as a group to the first event of Welcome Week. This is a great way to unwind after the long orientation day, continue to meet new people and develop further connections to others.
Baker 1st Floor
Day 2 - Friday, August 25th, 2023
Time Session Location
8 - 8:15 a.m.
Day 2 Student Check-in
Check-in with the orientation staff so we know you are in attendance and ready to continue learning.
Tupper Hall
8:15 - 9:20 a.m.
Morning Presentations
Orientation Leaders will discuss what it means to be a Bobcat, share campus resources, review key things you've learned in the program, and do a few final reminders before course registration. 
Tupper Hall
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Course Registration
Academic advisors and orientation leaders will be available to assist you in registering for Fall Semester courses.
Various Locations
9:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Required Student Check-out
After completing course registration, all students will be required to check out with the orientation team to end their BSO experience.
Ellis Hall 1st Floor
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