Thank you to all who joined us for OHIO Up Close in 2025! We were thrilled to meet so many incredible future Bobcats and their families. Stay tuned for details about next spring's admitted student events!
In the meantime, visit our campus visit web page to check out other opportunities to connect with OHIO. From in-person visit programs and daily visits to virtual appointments, webinars and campus tours, there’s something available for everyone. We can’t wait to connect with you!
OHIO Up Close is an exclusive campus visit opportunity for admitted high school seniors and their families. Join us on campus to celebrate your admission into the proud OHIO tradition and learn everything you need to know about your next steps to becoming a forever Bobcat. Connect with your academic department, check out a residence hall and tour campus, get important information about housing and financial aid and hear from current students who will give you the inside scoop on everything you've wanted to know about the OHIO experience.
Friday, January 31, 2025
Monday, February 17, 2025
Friday, March 7, 2025
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Friday, April 18, 2025
All times are Eastern. Agenda is subject to change.
Optional Early Bird Campus Walking Tour
8:30 a.m.
Get a head start on your day with a campus walking tour. Not a morning person? That's okay! There will be other opportunities to tour our beautiful and historic campus during the afternoon.
Welcome and What's Next Session
9:30 a.m.
Learn about life at OHIO and important next steps to becoming a Bobcat. Plus, hear from current students and ask your questions about life at OHIO.
Academic Information Session
11 a.m.
Meet with faculty and staff from your academic college.
Lunch
12-1 p.m.
Explore on-campus dining options or check out a local restaurant.
Afternoon Sessions
12-4 p.m.
Spend your afternoon getting to know our campus and learning what's in store for you at OHIO. Choose from the afternoon sessions to make your OHIO Up Close experience exactly what you want.
| Campus Walking Tours | Residence Hall Viewing |
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| Explore our beautiful and historic campus during a walking tour led by a student tour guide. | Visit a residence hall room and meet our Housing and Residence Life ambassadors. |
| Campus Resource Fair | Riding Town and Gown Tours |
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| Explore all of the opportunities and services available to you at OHIO and meet helpful representatives. | See the athletic fields, Uptown Athens and other off-campus areas from the comfort of a shuttle. |
| Financial Aid Resource Room | Transferring Your Credits Session |
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| Financial Aid staff will be available to answer your questions about financial aid and scholarships and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). | Learn how your credits will transfer to OHIO, including AP, IB, College Credit Plus and dual enrollment in this 30-minute session. |
| Activation Station |
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| Admissions staff will be available to help you confirm your intent to enroll. |
Whether you're interested in a hotel near campus or taking advantage of cabins and camping in gorgeous southeast Ohio, the Athens County Convention and Visitors Bureau is the perfect starting point to find your temporary home away from home.
There are many options for getting to, from, and around Athens, Ohio.
Contact Undergraduate Admissions with any questions. Call 740.593.4100, text 740.331.4176 or email admissions@ohio.edu.
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