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Bobcat Blitz
New Student Orientation

Lancaster Campus New Student Orientation

Get ready to start your Forever OHIO journey at the Lancaster Campus by attending Bobcat Blitz New Student Orientation! At orientation, you'll meet the people and gather the resources you'll need to make the transition into college life with confidence.

During this one day event, you'll:

  • Learn about success strategies and faculty expectations
  • Explore online resources and on-campus resources, like career and accessibility services
  • Gain more understanding of financial aid
  • Learn about technology on campus
  • Meet your fellow Bobcats before fall semester begins
  • Tour campus

Please note: Bobcat Blitz is not conducted in an open house format. We ask that you plan to attend the entire orientation session, which typically lasts a few hours.

Who Should Attend Bobcat Blitz?

Bobcat Blitz is a student welcome event for incoming freshman, transfer and College Credit Plus. 

How to Register for Bobcat Blitz

There are a few ways you can register for Bobcat Blitz New Student Orientation at the Lancaster Campus:

We welcome walk-ins at orientation, but we encourage you to pre-register. 

Bobcat Blitz Event Information

Bobcat Blitz New Student Orientation is offered:

  • Thursday, August 14, 2025 from 9:30 a.m.-12p.m.:

Detailed Orienation Schedule

TimeEvent
9:30 a.m.-10 a.m.Registration, breakfast and resource fair
10 a.m.-10:20 a.m.Dean's Welcome
10:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m.Session 1 – Faculty Expectations
11 a.m.-11:20 a.m.Session 2 – Advising
11:30 a.m.-11:50 a.m.Session 3 – Technology
12 p.m.-12:20 p.m.Financial Aid
12:30 p.m.Visit Resource Fair
  • Orientation Location

    51ĀŅĀ× Lancaster
    1570 Granville Pike
    Lancaster, OH 43130

    Bobcat Blitz will begin in the Brasee Hall Wagner Theatre, which is located near the North Lobby entrance.

  • CC+ Orientation

    Newly admitted students to OHIO's CC+ program are required to complete an in-person orientation prior to registering for courses. CC+ students will receive orientation information via their OHIO email.

Contact Student Services

If you would like to sign up for orientation or if you have questions, please contact a Student Services team member.

Sarah Bogdewiecz, Ph.D.
Director of Student Services
Email: sbogdewiecz@ohio.edu
Office Phone: 740.681.3333

Chris Bailey
Administrative Services Associate
Email: baileyc2@ohio.edu
Information Desk Phone: 740.681.3300
Testing Center Phone: 740.681.3362

Phyllis Lanier
Success Advisor
Email: hughesp@ohio.edu
Office Phone: 740.681.3324

Martha Tanedo
Assistant Director of Regional Financial Aid
Email: tanedo@ohio.edu
Office Phone: 740.774.7733