Traveling to Athens
www.ohiou.edu/athens/travel.html

Click here for in-town travel directions to specific halls and greens.

By Plane: If you are flying into the Columbus Airport, you will need to make arrangements for transportation to Athens:

• Lakefront Trailways (1-800-331-5009) or www.lakefrontlines.com. Lakefront Lines departs Columbus for Athens from the Greyhound Bus Station (111 East Town Street) every day at 11:55 a.m.  You will need to take a taxi from the airport to the bus station, a 10-15 minute ride. It is suggested you call or check Lakefront's website as schedules are subject to change without notice.
  
• Athens Airport Shuttle To make reservations call 740-592-0490 (or toll-free 877-322-7364) Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. After hours, call 740-594-7433. Transportation is provided 24 hours a day to and from Columbus International Airport.  Van can comfortably transport four adults with luggage or six with minimal luggage.  Columbus to Athens fare is $139 for initial passenger and $20 for each additional passenger. Payment may be made by cash or credit card. Call for additional information regarding transportation from airports in Cincinnati, Lancaster and Parkersburg.
  
• Athens Airport Express Quick, prompt transportation service to and from Port Columbus International Airport. Hours of operation are 6 am to 10 pm seven days a week. Port Columbus to Athens $125 one person; $18 per additional person plus tax. Athens to Port Columbus $115 one person; $18 per additional person plus tax. Call 740-590-4686 24-hours in advance, if possible.
  
• Ohio University Airport Shuttle NEW THIS FALL! Ohio University Transportation Services is now offering charter bus transportation from Port Columbus Airport to the Athens campus for new, first-year international students and non-resident (out-of-state) students (US) only.  Cost is $25.00 per student. This fee will be charged to your student account upon making your on-line reservation. All reservations are final and there will be no refunds. Seating is limited and reservations will be made on a first-come basis. Please visit their website for more information on dates and times of operation and for on-line airport shuttle reservation request forms.

More about transportation services: www.ohio.edu/outlook/transport.cfm

Driving: There will be detailed signage along the road once you get close to campus.

The Ohio Department of Transportation has a Web site that allows you to check the condition of highways throughout the state.  Visit www.buckeyetraffic.org to check out road conditions.

Before you arrive...

• Review the booklet Connect Ohio, sent to you from the Housing Office, about what to bring and what not to bring (page 30 of booklet).
• Consult with your new roommate to avoid duplication, particularly of large/heavy items.
• Order a loft and/or a carpet from the Residents' Action Council (see mailer that was sent to your home); if you're bringing your own loft check with the Housing Office website to make sure a loft will fit in your new room.
• Successfully complete "AlcoholEDU for College," the online alcohol education course.
• Review the online Student Handbook and, particularly, read "Student Code of Conduct" and "Academic Misconduct" at the Judiciaries website. 

Residence hall move in...

Residence halls will officially open for first year students on Thursday, September 4, at 12 noon.

New first-year students who are living on campus should move in between Thursday, September 4 at noon and Saturday, Sept. 6, by 9:30 am. Although residence halls will be open for move in until 4:00 pm on Saturday, it is important that first year students complete their move in by 9:30 Saturday morning so they can attend their required College Orientations which begin Saturday morning at 10:00.

Beginning times for move in each day are:

• Thursday, September 4, at noon
• Friday, September 5, at 9 am
• Saturday, September 6, at 9 am

Residence halls will officially open for all upperclass students on Saturday, September 6 at 9 am.

Housing will coordinate move in helpers for those individuals who have disabilities or require special assistance.  Assistance requests must be made prior to arrival by calling the housing office 740-593-4090 OR by emailing housing@ohio.edu.

First-year students should plan to arrive in Athens no later than 4 pm on Saturday, September 6. All first-year students living on campus will then attend a Residence Hall Welcome at 4:00 pm. 

For general questions or directions on campus, OHIO staff (in bright t-shirts) will be located on each of the greens. There will also be complimentary cold beverages.

Each car arriving will be allowed to park adjacent to the residence hall for thirty minutes to unload. Move car away from the 30 minute parking area as directed by campus police. Officers will direct you to long-term parking. There will be move-in helpers at most residence halls to assist.

The check-in procedure for the residence halls is as follows:

• Park your car as directed by campus police
• Get the room key from staff office (in the main lobby of the residence hall). If you will be living on New South Green, click here to see where you will check in. If you will be living in Bromley Hall, click here to see when you will check in.
• Fill out and sign the room condition report form
• Move belongings into room
• Move car away from the 30 minute parking area as directed by campus police.
• Return to room to unpack, arrange, decorate, etc.

What to do after you move-in...

All new first-year students are expected to participate in the orientation activities that are part of Welcome Week Orientation. If you attended Precollege in the summer, you received a brochure that details all of these activities. If you did not attend Precollege in the summer, there will be a calendar of these events available in your residence hall. The events highlighted in color are those that are required. The first orientation activity for resident students is the "Residence Hall Welcome" at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Your RA will inform you of the location.

If you are living on-campus, your RA will give you information on where to meet in order to go as a group to the "Welcome Week Orientation Events."

If you will be attending Precollege on Friday, September 5, you should check in at 8:00 am in Bentley Hall.

If you will be living off-campus, you should participate in all activities of Welcome Week Orientation Events except "Residence Hall Welcome" on Saturday, September 6 and "Community Connections" on Sunday, September 7.

Opening 2008 Weekend Meal Plans

Nelson and Boyd will be open to serve meals beginning Thursday, September 4 at lunch.  Jefferson will open Sunday, September 7.  All students are encouraged to purchase one of the two opening weekend meal plans listed below as the regular meal plans begin Monday, September 8 with breakfast.  Shively is closed for renovation until Fall 2010.  All meal plans including Opening Weekend meal plans may be purchased by contacting the Housing Office 740-593-4090, housing@ohio.edu.  Opening Weekend meal plans may be purchased at Orientation as well.

Early Bobcat 10-  10 meals to use beginning with lunch on Thursday, September 4 and ending at dinner on Sunday, September 7.   Cost: $50, which is $5.00 per meal vs. the $7.00/meal walk in price.

Early Bobcat 5-  5 meals to use beginning with lunch on Thursday, September 4 and ending at dinner on Sunday, September 7.  Cost $30, which is $6.00 per meal vs. the $7.00/meal walk in price.

If students choose not to purchase one of these meal plans, they are welcome to pay $7.00 at the door for lunch and dinner meals.  Breakfast will be $6.50.  Students may also pay cash, Bobcat Cash, or use Mastercard/Visa to eat lunch at West 82.

Nelson Dining Hall

(Cash/Bobcat Cash)

Thursday, September 4, 2008

• Breakfast - 7:30 am-9:00 am-$6.50
• Lunch - 11:00 am–1:30 pm-$7.00
• Dinner - 4:30 pm-7.00 pm-$7.00

Friday, September 5, 2008

• Breakfast - 7:15 am-9:00 am-$6.50
• Lunch - 11:00 am–1:30 pm-$7.00
• Dinner - 4:30 pm-6:30 pm-$7.00

Saturday, September 6, 2008

• Continental breakfast - 8:00 am-10:00 am-$4.20
• Lunch - 11:00 am–1:30 pm-$7.00
• Dinner - 4:30 pm-6:30 pm-$7.00

Sunday, September 7, 2008

• Brunch - 11:00 am–2:00 pm-$7.00
• Dinner - 4:30 pm-6:30 pm-$7.00

Monday, September 8, 2008 (Meal plans begin at breakfast)

• Continental Breakfast - 9:15 am-10:30 am
• Lunch - 11:00 am–1:30 pm    
• Dinner - 4:30 pm-7.00 pm

Nelson Market

(Cash/Bobcat Cash/Visa/Mastercard)

Thursday, September 4–Saturday, September 6 - 11:00 am-8:00 pm

Sunday, September 7 - noon-8:00 pm

Monday, September 8 - 10:00 am–midnight

Boyd Dining Hall

(Cash/Bobcat Cash)

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Lunch - 11:00 am-1:30 pm-$7.00

Dinner - 4:30 pm-7:00 pm-$7.00

Friday, September 5, 2008

• Breakfast - 7:15 am-9:00 am-$6.50
• Lunch - 11:00 am-1:30 pm-$7.00
• Dinner - 4:30 pm-7:00 pm-$7.00

Saturday, September 6, 2008

• Contenental Breakfast - 8:00 am-10:00 am-$4.20
• Lunch - 11:00 am-1:30 pm-$7.00
• Dinner - 4:30 pm-7:00 pm-$7.00

Sunday, September 7, 2008

• Brunch - 11:00 am–2:00 pm-$7.00
• Dinner - 4:30 pm-7:00 pm-$7.00

Monday, September 8, 2008

(Meal plans begin at breakfast)

• Breakfast - 7:15 am-9:15 am
• Continental Breakfast - 9:15 am-10:30 am
• Lunch - 11:00 am–1:30 pm
• Dinner - 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Boyd Market

(Cash/Bobcat Cash/Visa/Mastercard)

Thursday, September 4 – Saturday, September 6  11:00 am-8:00 pm

Sunday, September 7 -  noon-8:00 pm

Monday, September 8 - 8:00 am–midnight

Jefferson Dining Hall

(Cash/Bobcat Cash)

Beginning Fall 2008 Jefferson Dining Hall is open

Sunday-Friday breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Sunday, September 7, 2008

• Brunch - 11:00 am– 2:00 pm-$7.00
• Dinner - 4:30 pm-8:00 pm-$7.00

Monday, September 8 (Meal plans begin at breakfast)

• Breakfast - 7:15 am- 9:15 am
• Continental Breakfast - 9:15 am- 10:30 am
• Lunch - 11:00 am–1:30 pm   
• Dinner - 4:30 pm-8:00 pm

Jefferson Market

Monday, September 8 - 8:00 am-midnight

Shively Dining Hall  - Closed for Renovation

Front Room - Baker University Center

(Cash/Bobcat Cash/Visa/Mastercard)

Thursday, September 4 - 7:30 am–5:00 pm

Friday, September 5 - 7:30 am–midnight

Saturday, September 6 - 8:00 am–midnight

Sunday, September 7 - 11:00 am–10:00 pm

Monday, September 8 - 7:30 am–11:00 pm           

West  82 (Food Court) - Baker University Center

(Cash/Bobcat Cash/Visa/Mastercard)

Thursday, September 4 - Saturday, September 6 - 11:00 am-7:00 pm      

Sunday, September 7 - CLOSED

Monday, September 8 - 11:00 am-7:00 pm

Latitude 39 - Baker University Center (Fine Dining)

Monday, September 8 - 11:00 am-2:00 pm & 5:00 pm-9:00 pm 

Bobcat Essentials - Baker University Center

(Cash/Bobcat Cash/Visa/Mastercard)

Friday & Saturday, September 5-6 - 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Sunday, September 7 - CLOSED                       

Menu Information

Go to our website www.ohio.edu/food and click on menus.

First day of classes. All dining halls open regular hours.

University Offices...

The following Ohio University offices will be open for your convenience over the opening weekend (September 6 and 7).

Information Technology www.ohio.edu/technology

Technology Depot, Baker University Center 112

http://www.ohio.edu/technology/depot
740-597-DEPO (3376)

techdepot@ohio.edu

The Technology Depot offers the following services:

• ID Cards: ID cards will be available for new students who did not receive theirs during Precollege and for returning off-campus students who have lost or damaged their old ID. To receive an ID card, you must provide a picture ID (old OHIO ID card, driver's license, state ID, passport, etc.).  If you have lost an ID card after Technology Depot's hours of operation and you need access to your building, please contact OUPD at 740-593-1911.
•  E-MAIL Activation: Your e-mail account will be activated for you when you obtain your ID Card.  If you have problems or need additional assistance, please call the Service Desk at 740-593-1222.
• Computer, Peripheral & Accessory Sales: The Technology Depot carries Apple, Dell, HP and Lenovo computers, plus many common computer accessories.
• Software Sales: We offer educational discounts on a wide variety of software titles (including Microsoft Office & several Adobe titles), plus free virus recovery CDs. Visit www.ohio.edu/software/ for the entire list.
• Computer Support & Repairs: 740-593-1222 for phone-in technical support. Walk-in support and computer repair drop-off (including warranty repairs) is available at the Technology Depot (see below for hours).
• Computer Lab: A 13-station computer lab for university students is also available at the Technology Depot. Lab usage will be free-of-charge, with the exception of printing.

The Technology Depot will be open the following hours during move-in:

• Thursday, September 4: 8 am to 5 pm
• Friday, September 5: 8 am to 5 pm
• Saturday, September 6: 10 am to 4 pm
• Sunday, September 7: 10 am to 4 pm

Regular Fall Quarter hours will begin on Monday, September 8:

• 8 am to 8 pm on weekdays
• 11 am to 7 pm on weekends
• Phone-in password & port-block resets for students:
  • available 24 hours a day (740-593-1222)

What about books...

Books can be purchased or reserved through Ohio University's online bookstore partner, Specialty Books. The Web address is: www.specialtybookstore.com Or, you can visit any of the three bookstores in Athens that carry textbooks. They will be open as follows during opening weekend:

• Specialty Books, 5 N. Court Street, 594-4002
  
  Thursday, September 4, 8:30 am to 7:00 pm
  Friday, September 5, 8:30 am to 6:30 pm
  Saturday, September 6, 9:30 am to 6:30 pm
  Sunday, September 7, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
  Monday, September 8, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
  Tuesday, September 9, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
  Wednesday, Septmber 10, 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
  Thursday, September 11, 8:30 am to 6:30 pm
  
  
• College Bookstore, 50 S. Court Street, 594-3505
  
  Thursday, September 4, 8:30 am to 7:00 pm
  Friday, September 5, 8:30 am to 7:00 pm
  Saturday, September 6, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
  Sunday, September 7, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
  Monday, September 8, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
  Tuesday, September 9, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
  
  
• Folletts Bookstore, 63 S. Court Street, 593-5547
  
  Call for store hours.

Payment and Cancellation...

If you choose not to come to Ohio University, you must cancel your registration before the first day of classes to receive a 100% refund of fees. You may do this by using Web Registration (available opening weekend Friday, September 5, from 7 am to 10 pm, Saturday, September 6, from 7 am to 7 pm and Sunday, September 7, from 7 am to 10 pm) or by contacting the Office of the University Registrar, Chubb Hall, 740-593-4191 (open Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7 from 10 am to 4 pm). Withdrawal from the University is defined as dropping all classes on or after the first day of classes. Please contact your college office to initiate your withdrawal. College offices will not be open over the opening weekend.

College of Arts and Sciences
Caryn Asleson
(740) 593-2845, or e-mail asleson@ohio.edu

College of Business
Michael Bila
(740) 593-1344, or e-mail at bila@ohio.edu

College of Communication
Eddith Dashiell
(740) 593-4883, or e-mail at dashiell@ohio.edu

College of Education
Maureen Coon
(740) 593-1302, or e-mail at coonm@ohio.edu

Russ College of Engineering and Technology
Ken Sampson
(740) 593-1503, or e-mail at sampson@ohio.edu

College of Fine Arts
Norma Humphreys
(740) 593-1812, or e-mail at humphren@ohio.edu

College of Health and Human Services
Becky Zuspan
(740) 593-9334, or e-mail at zuspan@ohio.edu

Honors Tutorial College
Jan Hodson
(740) 593-2723, or e-mail at hodsonj@ohio.edu

University College
Laura Chapman
(740) 593-1945, or e-mail at chapmanl@ohio.edu