OSU COLUMBUS CAMPUS RESOURCES o OSU is a

OSU COLUMBUS CAMPUS RESOURCES

o OSU is a large campus that has many opportunities and experiences available to students o However, many students do not know what is available to them as OSU can be a difficult place to navigate o Some of the resources and offices that offer services to students include…:

o The Library System consists of the Main Library and a number of departmental libraries and other special collections (including the Prior Health Sciences Library) o The Thompson (Main) Library was recently renovated! o Places to study: There are 1, 800 study o o o o seats throughout the building A few places to check out include: Group Study Rooms (west): Work together on your project Quiet Study Rooms: Rooms 440, 445, 450, 455 Computers: There are more than 230 computers for public use located throughout the building Wireless Access: OSU Wireless is available in most public areas, and will be expanded through the library in the coming weeks Cafe: The Berry Cafe is located on the Neil Avenue (west) side of the building OSU is a member of Ohio. LINK, a statewide library and information network linking the major academic and community college libraries in Ohio, plus the State Library System o http: //library. osu. edu

o o Buckeyelink is the office on campus that houses; Student Financial Aid, the University Bursar, and the University Registrar. Keep in close contact with them about your financial information. Their number is 614. 292. 0300 o Student Financial Aid – consists of scholarships, grants, loans and part-time employment o University Bursar – bills and collects tuition, fees, campus housing, and other universityrelated charges o University Registrar – maintains all class registration and class scheduling on campus, provides official transcripts, processes transfer credit, and coordinates testing for credit and placement Helpful information: o If your fees (tuition) are not paid, you will be dropped from your classes due to nonpayment (DNP – drop for non-payment) o In addition, if an outstanding financial obligation (fees, tuition, room & board, parking tickets, health center fines, library fines) to the University is past due, a hold can be placed on a student’s account to prevent you from registering for classes, receiving grades, ordering a transcript, or receiving a diploma o ALWAYS complete the FAFSA by the federal deadline: February 1 st o http: //contactbuckeyelink. osu. edu/

o This Center is located at 1640 Neil Ave. It houses several student services centers: o Career Counseling and Support Services (2 nd Floor) o Counseling and Consultation Services (4 th Floor) o Student Athlete Support Services Office (3 rd Floor) o Walter E. Dennis Learning Center (2 nd Floor)

o Discuss majors and career options (career and life planning) o Get help with resume writing and interviewing techniques o Learn about internships, graduate school, or professional school o Jump-start your job and/or internship search o You can schedule an appointment with a career counselor, and they also have walk-in hours http: //ccss. osu. edu/

o Provides counseling and consultation services to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students at OSU and their spouses/partners o Offers brief counseling and therapy to help students address personal, academic, and/or career concerns o Provide limited psychiatric services (prescriptions for mental-health conditions) o Both individual and group counseling is available http: //ccs. osu. edu

o Assists all student athletes with the development of well-balanced lifestyles o Informs and introduces all student athletes to the vast resources within the Department of Athletics and University communities o Encourages compliance with NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and University academic eligibility requirements, policies, and procedures http: //sasso. osu. edu

o Provides students of all backgrounds with strategies for college success that will enable them to enter, excel in, and complete their college education o Some examples of workshops and classes they offer: o o o Keys to Strategic, Confident Test-Taking (Test Anxiety) Academic Coaches Preparing Papers Stress Less: Tips for Building Academic Confidence and Resilience ESEPSY 1259: Individual Learning and Motivation: Strategies for Success in College http: //dennislearningcenter. osu. edu

o Exploration is an academic program designed specifically to help students explore majors and minors at Ohio State that will meet your needs o Students cannot obtain a degree in Exploration o Research a Plan B o Begin researching now! o Exploration Advising Office o Located in 352 Denney Hall o Please call 614. 292 -0646 to schedule an appointment with an Advisor o http: //exploration. osu. edu/

o The MSLC provides undergraduate students taking Math or Statistics courses with free tutoring, review of materials, and workshops o For tips on how to study for math, review the resources on the math department’s website o https: //mslc. osu. edu/

o The Learning Resource Center (LRC) is available for assistance to General Chemistry students. Located in room 170 on the first floor of Celeste Laboratory, the LRC is open Monday through Friday from 8: 00 5: 00 during Fall and Spring Semesters. During these hours the LRC is staffed with teaching assistants of Chemistry courses 1110, 1220, 1250, 1610, and 1620. TAs are able to answer questions about any General Chemistry course. There is absolutely no charge or appointment needed to get help in the Learning Resource Center -- just stop by. o https: //chemistry. osu. edu/undergrad/resources/tutoring o Other Math/Science Tutoring links: o https: //housing. osu. edu/resources/tutoring-in-the-residence- halls 1/ o http: //younkinsuccess. osu. edu/tutoring/

o The Office of Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry helps students pursue research opportunities at The Ohio State University, a top public research institution o Research can be conducted independently, as part of a team, in collaboration with faculty, here at the university or elsewhere o Please refer to the website for specific details o https: //ugresearch. osu. edu/

o Offers free help with writing at any stage of the writing process for any member of the University community in any class! o They offer help with: o Citations o Drafting and Style o Editing o Provides a list of resources with writing handouts and web links on their website o The Writing Center does not proofread, but it does have a list of proofreaders if you would like to pay for this service o 4132 Smith Lab o http: //cstw. osu. edu

o The Wilce Student Health Center (aka, Student Health Services) provides a variety of health care services to the student population: o o o Medical treatment for injuries and illness Women’s services Optometry Dentistry Pharmacy o All students enrolled at OSU are eligible to use the health service, regardless of insurance coverage. (Services will be billed to your insurance) http: //shc. osu. edu

o Provides services to students in the forms of: o Prevention o Education o Health promotion o The staff is comprised of health educators and wellness coordinators, not doctors or nurses o Services include: o The Condom Club o Anonymous HIV testing and counseling o Health risk appraisal o Nutrition counseling o Financial counseling and education http: //swc. osu. edu

o Help students resolve problems and answer questions o Offer support and direct students to appropriate staff and departments o Provide general guidance to University policies and procedures o http: //advocacy. osu. edu o 001 Drackett Tower

o Offers comprehensive services for Veterans and students using Veteran’s or Military Benefits o 185 Student Academic Services (SAS) Building o 281 W. Lane Ave. o 614. 247. VETS (8387) or milvets@osu. edu o Offers assistance with monitoring benefits, finding resources, transitioning to campus, etc o http: //veterans. osu. edu/

o Services offered: o Alternative media services o Assistive technology training center o Consultation and Advocacy o Adaptive transportation o Exam accommodation o Temporary accommodation and services o ASL interpreting for campus events o Note-taking assistance o References for learning disability testing http: //slds. osu. edu/ 098 Baker Hall, 113 W. 12 th Ave

o Provides programs and services to meet the needs of off-campus and commuter students o Provides resources for off-campus housing o Addresses the needs of those students who wish to live and engage in the University District and local community o http: //offcampus. osu. edu/ o 3106 Ohio Union

o The Union houses several campus offices and organizations for student involvement: o Buck-ID o Student organizations o D-tix (discount tickets) o Greek life o Campus events o General meeting space o Dining o Undergraduate Student Government (USG) o OUAB—Ohio Union Activities Board o http: //ohiounion. osu. edu/

o The Office of Student Life consists of more than 40 departments, all dedicated to creating the extraordinary student experience for every Ohio State Buckeye o Access various student affairs resources o Houses the Code of Student Conduct o http: //studentlife. osu. edu

o Meet with your Academic Advisor if needed o Call 614. 292. 1706 to schedule an appointment o Use all of the resources that are available to you, ask questions, and get involved!