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Your one-stop for updates related to fall opening, safety measures, and more as the semester approaches. 

BOBCATS ARE BACK VIDEO SERIES

Adjustments to Learning Spaces

We know you have questions about what Fall 2020 will be like, so we’ve created a video series highlighting plans for the return to campus. This first episode focuses on how we're adjusting learning spaces to safely align with public health guidelines.

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

Submit Questions for July 22 Open Forum

Join Student Affairs and Student Senate on July 22 at 7 p.m. for a conversation about the plan for returning to Athens and the issues most important to the student body.

In advance of the open forum, please you have by Friday, July 17.

CAMPUS RE-OPENING

FALL PLANNING UPDATES

State mandates university employees wear facial coverings in fall

The state of Ohio mandates that all university employees must wear facial coverings while on campus, and we ask that you wear a mask that fully covers your nose, mouth and chin anytime you are in public. 

Extended move-in schedule

The on-campus move-in schedule will be spread out over a longer span of time to ensure the health and safety of our community. Residents will receive an email with your scheduled date and time. New times can be requested through Housing Self Service.

Study away programs canceled

OHIO canceled all fall and winter break international and domestic study abroad/study away programs for 2020. Students directly affected by the cancellation of an OHIO program will receive a full refund of any expenses paid to date.

Bobcats urged to keep community safe

Jenny Hall-Jones released a statement urging Bobcats to take personal responsibility for actions and inactions that have major implications on the health and safety of the communities in which you live.

OHIO continually collects feedback to inform fall opening

Your input regarding plans for reopening in the fall are valued! Submitted points will be considered by leadership and others involved with reopening plans.

In-person campus events canceled through Aug. 1

51ÉçÇø has extended the cancellation of all in-person University events across our campuses and locations until Aug. 1, 2020, with limited exceptions.

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WELL-BEING

Campus Care Updates

The Urgent Care at OhioHealth Campus Care is now offering same-day appointments in place of traditional walk-in appointments. Please call ahead and schedule an appointment to limit the number of patients Campus Care has in the clinic at one time. All calls received by 4:30 p.m. will be seen that same day. Campus Care is also offering virtual visits.

Campus Care can be reached at 740-592-7100, through your OhioHealth MyChart or at campuscare@ohio.edu. 

OHIO IN THE NEWS

51ÉçÇø ranked Best Online Learning in state

51ÉçÇø was in the state of Ohio by OnlineColleges. The publication evaluated tuition cost, degree opportunities, number of programs and more.

UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP 

Support for International Students

University leadership to fair treatment and inclusivity for our international students by standing against the to restrict international students from remaining in the United States for study if their academic program moves fully online. We are grateful that this decision has been .

OHIO launched the  to raise support for individuals who, due to visa restrictions, are unable to work off-campus and need to pay for rent, food, and other necessities to continue living in Athens, Ohio.

STAY CONNECTED WITH OHIO

Tantrum Theatre highlights black voices

The TV series Stories of COVID-19  has expanded to feature the voices and stories of African American community members living in Athens County. The broadcasts will air on WOUB each Thursday beginning July 9 at 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Submit original media for contest

A panel of MDIA faculty will review multimedia submissions across four categories: games and animation, narrative short film, non-fiction short film, and music/audio production. Work must be created during summer 2020 and submitted by July 31. Four student winners will receive $250. 

Local partnership feeds local families

The Chillicothe Campus and Ross County community members provided food to nearly 1,500 families this summer through the USDA Farmers to Families project. The effort is part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.

PARENTS & FAMILIES

Sign Up for Updates

If your families are interested in staying in the loop, encourage them to  the OHIO Parents & Families monthly newsletter from the Dean of Students.

FUTURE BOBCATS

Connect prospective students

Do you have friends or family interested in 51ÉçÇø? Direct them to Bobcat Chats, a series of YouTube livestream Q&A events featuring students, faculty and alumni.