About New Student and Family Programs
Mission
The mission of New Student and Family Programs is to support incoming and current students, as well as their families and guests, through seamless orientation and transition processes that include intentionally-designed programs, effective online resources, and consistent outreach. Our programs ensure all students belong to the OHIO community, succeed as a new student, and own their unique experiences.
To accomplish this mission, we engage all units and staff across the university in collaborative partnerships and develop informed student leaders who value diversity and inclusion, embody OHIO spirit, and demonstrate a genuine passion for helping their fellow Bobcats with a service-oriented mindset.
Vision
New Student and Family Programs creates a welcoming and supportive environment for students to thrive as we establish the foundation for the transformational OHIO experience focused on personalized success.
Office Overview
New Student and Family Programs is a unit within the Division of Student Affairs and supports the orientation for all Athens campus undergraduate students primarily through Bobcat Student Orientation. If you are a new OHIO student on a regional campus, visit the Regional Campus Orientation Contacts page. If you are an OHIO online student, visit the OHIO Online page. If you are a graduate student, visit the Graduate Student Orientation page.