Dean of Students Frequently Asked Questions

• If you need help contacting your advisor, go to My OHIO Student Center, which allows you to enter your OHIO ID and password and directly access your advisor information. If you continue to have difficulty locating your advisor, you should contact your college dean’s office.
• If you are having difficulty adjusting to college-level work, contact the Academic Achievement Center at 740.593.2644 or visit the second floor of Alden Library Library. The AAC provides tutoring and supplemental instruction sessions (SI).
• If you need a drop-in appointment for general advising, career, or experiential learning matters, contact The Center for Advising, Career and Experiential Learning located in Baker University Center 417 or email acel@ohio.edu or call 740.566.8888.
• If you want to appeal a grade, the Course Grade Appeal Procedure is outlined in the faculty handbook or you can contact the Office of the Ombudsperson at ombuds@ohio.edu or 740.593.2627.
• If you have a grievance that relates to your academic program or coursework, contact the Ombuds Office located at 501 Baker University Center, call 740.593.2627 or email ombuds@ohio.edu. They can provide advice and assistance to help you resolve academically related conflicts.

• If you have questions regarding the commencement ceremony, visit the commencement website, email commencement@ohio.edu or contact the Office of Event Services at 740.593.4020.
• If you have questions regarding grading and/or graduation application, contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@ohio.edu or 740.593.4191.

• If you have questions regarding housing self-service, student housing handbook, summer housing & dining, floor plans, first year student room selection, hall configuration, mail, laundry, or how to report a room issue, visit Housing and Residence Life website, email housing@ohio.edu or 740.593.4090.
• If you have living arrangement or roommate conflict concerns, you should contact your resident assistant (RA) and discuss your concern. If you need additional assistance, contact the resident director (RD) of your residence hall.
• If you have off-campus living arrangement concerns, contact Off-Campus Living located in 215 Living Learning Center or call 740.593.4090.

• If you have a learning disability, are having trouble adjusting to classes or suspect that you have a learning disability contact Student Accessibility Services located in 230 Alden Library, or call 740.593.2620.  Student Accessibility Services offers support for students diagnosed with learning disabilities. You should register with this office upon arrival to campus.
• Counseling & Psychological Services – 740.593.1616, located on the 3rd floor of Hudson – can provide diagnostic tests and counseling support for students with special needs.
• Well-Being Coaching is a free one on one individualized guidance program that provides opportunities for you to gain awareness and learn strategies to help you set realistic goals tailored to your lifestyle. They take a positive approach to personal development; utilize motivational interviewing techniques while focusing on your strengths to generate goals that are meaningful to you. 
  • For more information or how to request a coach, visit the Well-Being Coaching website or email questions at wellbeingcoaching@ohio.edu.

• If you have an on-campus emergency, contact the Ohio University Police Department at 740.593.1911. 
• If you need updates about emergencies, including closings, visit Alert OHIO.

• If you have concerns regarding finances, contact the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships at 740.593.4141 or visit 020 Chubb Hall. Financial assistance is available through loans, scholarships, grants, work-study, PACE (Program to Aid Career Exploration) and emergency short-term loans.
• If you are experiencing financial difficulty due to an emergency situation or one time hardship, please visit the OHIO Student Emergency Fund website.

• To view on campus student jobs, visit Ohio University Job site.  Information regarding student eligibility can be view here.

• Sign up for the Parent and Family Newsletter to receive information regarding Family Weekends, the academic calendar, Office of the Bursar reminders, and other campus resources.
• What happens during Family Weekends?  The University hosts programs for families to attend, such as performing arts events, tailgates, stargazing, athletic events, etc. Learn more about family involvement opportunities here. 
• If you have questions or concerns regarding Family Weekends, contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 740.593.1800 or email deanofstudents@ohio.edu.
• If you have a student concern, contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 740.593.1800 or email deanofstudents@ohio.edu.

• If you need to file a report regarding sexual misconduct or discrimination/bias, go to the University Equity and Civil Rights Compliance website. Reports can be completed online or in person. Contact the office at 740.593.9140 or by email equity@ohio.edu or titleIX@ohio.edu.
• For resources regarding making a report or to view confidential resources, please see the Office of University Equity and Civil Rights Compliance's resource page.

• If your student is going through the student conduct process and you have questions regarding that process visit the Office of Community Standards or call 740.593.2629.

• Have a question regarding Student Health Insurance? Visit the Student Insurance website, email studentinsurance@ohio.edu or call 740.593.1931.

The Dean of Students office works collaboratively with the Office of Community Standards and Student Responsibility to process transfer requests, Dean Certification Forms, Graduate or Professional Program Applications, and Barr Examination Forms. You can learn more about student records requests by visiting Community Standards Records Information.

Should you have any questions or concerns, you may contact Community Standards and Student Responsibility at 740.593.2629 or the Dean of Students Office at 740.593.1800.

• Commuter students have access to specialized support at the Commuter Student Lounge, where they can connect with others and spend time between classes. For more assistance, contact Housing and Residence Life at 740.593.4090 or email housing@ohio.edu
• Death of a Family member and you need to leave campus, you should contact your academic dean's office who will notify your professors about your absence. Whenever possible, you should contact professors individually. For follow-up support or additional assistance contact the Dean of Students Office at 740.593.1800 or email deanofstudents@ohio.edu
• Have a question regarding tuition fees, payment options, student account, how to be an authorized user, refunds, direct deposit, payment plan or tax information visit the Office of the Bursar, call 740.593.4130 or email bursar@ohio.edu
• International Student Services If you have questions regarding immigration, correspondence with sponsors or getting in touch with embassies, the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) – located in Yamada International House, 56 E. Union Street – assists international students with an initial orientation to Athens and Ohio University, as well as helping you with problems, university regulations and other related concerns. For help email isss@ohio.edu or call 740.593.4330
• Studying abroad questions, you should contact the Office of Global Opportunities in Walter International Education Center, 15 Park Place, at 740.593.4583 or global.opportunities@ohio.edu.
• Internships If interested in finding an internship related to your major, you should contact the individual academic departments, that coordinate the internships for your major, or visit the Center for Advising, Career and Experimental Learning (ACEL), 740.566.8888 or acel@ohio.edu.
• Organizations/Involvement – The following offices offer many opportunities for students to get involved including more than 500 registered student organizations
  • Center For Campus Engagement and Leadership – 740.593.4025, located in 355 Baker University Center 
  • Campus Recreation – Information regarding the Aquatic Center, Bird Ice Arena, Charles J. Ping Recreation Center, Golf Course & Driving Range, Tennis Center, Walter Fieldhouse, club sports, fitness, intramural sports outdoor pursuits, well-being and youth programs visit the Well-Being and Recreation website.  Contact Campus Recreation at CampusRec@ohio.edu or 740.593.9901
  • PrideCenter - Our Pride Center cultivates safe and civil university and community environments that affirm diverse forms of sexuality, gender identity and expression, and queerness. For more information visit the Pride Center website or contact pridecenter@ohio.edu or call 740.593.0239.
  • Multicultural Center – 740.593.4027, located in 205 Baker University Center 
  • Sorority and Fraternity Life, leadership development and cultural and campus programming.  For more information visit the Sorority and Fraternity Life website, 740.593.4065 or email OUGreekLife@ohio.edu.
  • Housing & Residence Life, 740.593.4090, can refer you to many alternative programs on weekends & evenings (you should see your RA for more information).
  • Women’s Center - Women's Center promotes inclusion, honors difference, and works with faculty, staff, students, and the larger Athens community, to promote academic achievement, active global citizenship, and substantive leadership positions for women in all professional fields, as well as building confidence within women's personal lives, by using an intersectional, though gendered, lens.  For more information visit the Women's Center website or contact womenscenter@ohio.edu or 740.593.9625.

• Questions or need more information about parking on campus, student permits, parking citation guidance or transit services? Visit the Transportation & Parking Services website, email tps@ohio.ledu or call 740.593.1917.

• Concerns regarding meeting people, depression, lack of confidence, eating disorders, alcohol, drug use, relationship difficulties (family, friends, significant others), individual counseling, support groups, etc. contact Counseling & Psychological Services – 740.593.1616, located on the 3rd floor of Hudson Hall 
• Additional support for students are through a student well-being coach. Coaches can help with sleep, social support systems, nutrition and many other areas. Sign up for Student Well-Being Coaching 
• Need medical attention including lab work, x-rays and a pharmacy contact OhioHealth Campus Care located in the Hudson Health Center in Hudson Hall for an appointment call 740.592.7100.
• Concerns regarding food insecurity, contact the Basic Needs office located in Baker University Center 354. Sign up to become a member of Cats’ Cupboard the campus food pantry for students, faculty and staff by visiting Cat's Cupboard sign-up.