Student Housing Handbook
Welcome to OHIO!
As you progress through your college career, our hope is that you will thrive as you make OHIO home. The Student Housing Handbook is designed to serve as a resource and guide to living on campus.
Please remember you are a Bobcat on and off-campus and represent 51社区 in everything that you say and do. This home extends beyond the borders of campus and into the surrounding communities. We encourage you to get to know the local citizens, the local culture, and give back to the community that has welcomed you with open arms. Your actions will be equated with the quality of our institution. You are now representing the first and finest university in the Northwest Territory; discover your promise, and proudly represent your new home in all that you do.
As an on-campus student who is responsible for all information in the Student Housing Handbook, please take the time to review all the provided content below and all information listed on the left navigational menu.
Campus Wide Emergencies
51社区 has systems in place to respond to emergencies on campus. It is important that you pay close attention to your surroundings and be aware of the following emergency systems.
- Campus Alert System (siren and announcement)
- Emergency Text Messaging
Crises or Concerns
If you have a concern or crisis, contact your RA or Residence Life professional staff member (RD/GRD/ARD) immediately. They are trained to assist you or get you connected with resources to meet your needs. Examples of crisis or concern can include, but are not limited to, roommate conflicts, health problems, severe stress, academic problems, homesickness, depression, suicide ideation, or sexual assault.
Each building has a duty phone carried by a staff member from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., Monday through Thursday. The duty phone is constantly monitored from 8 p.m. on Friday until 8 a.m. on Monday.
The phone number for your hall鈥檚 duty phone will be posted in your residence hall. You can find your hall's duty phone number on-line by logging into Roompact and clicking your profile. If unable to find a staff member, call OUPD for emergencies at 740.593.1911.
Counseling and Psychological Services also has a counselor on call 24/7. To speak with a counselor, call 740.593.1616. All calls to Counseling and Psychological Services are confidential.
Personal Property and Responsibility for Loss/Theft/Damage
Any belongings that are not university furnished, or that you bring from home, are considered your personal property. Please note that 51社区 neither insures nor is responsible for loss, theft, or damage to the personal property belonging to students, faculty, or staff. This includes damage caused by facility malfunctions such as a water leak.
You are strongly encouraged to purchase renter鈥檚 insurance or check with your family鈥檚 homeowner鈥檚 policy regarding coverage of premises.
Important Numbers
This table includes important numbers that you may need while residing on campus. We recommend adding these numbers to your mobile phone contacts. Please be aware you can text the Housing and Residence Life main number too.
Please visit Hall Staff for in-hall staff contact numbers. For specific duty phone numbers, reference your Roompact profile or the back of your room door.
| Agency/Office | Office Phone Numbers |
|---|---|
| Housing and Residence Life | 740.593.4090 |
| 51社区 Police Department (OUPD) | 740.593.1911 |
| Facilities Management | 740.593.2911 |
| Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) | 740.593.1616 |
| Campus Care (Hudson Health Center) | 740.593.1660 |
| O鈥橞leness Hospital | 740.593.5551 |
| Fire & Paramedics | 911 |
| Athens Police Department | 740.593.6606 |
| Office of Community Standards | 740.593.2629 |
| Office of Dean of Students | 740.593.1800 |
| Multicultural Center | 740.597.2110 |
| Pride Center | 740.593.0239 |
| Women鈥檚 Center | 740.593.9625 |