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Welcome to Bobcat Blitz!

You have been admitted to 51ĀŅĀ× Lancaster and scheduled your fall semester classes. We are excited to welcome you to the Lancaster campus and to the Ohio Bobcat Nation!

What is Bobcat Blitz? 

Bobcat Blitz is our student welcome event - a place where you can get to know some of the faculty, staff, and students who will be a part of your college experience. 

Who should attend?

If you are an incoming freshman, transfer, or College Credit Plus (CCP+) student and have scheduled fall classes, it's time to think Bobcat Blitz!

Dates and Times*

Thursday, August 14, 2025 | 9:30 am to 12:00 pm

Register at:

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | 9:30 am to 12:00 pm 

Register at:

*Bobcat Blitz is not conducted in an open house format. Student are asked to be here the entire time. 

Agenda

9:30 am - 10:00 am
Registration, Breakfast and Resource Fair
10:00 am - 10:20 am
Dean's Welcome
10:30 am - 10:50 am 
Session 1 - Faculty Expectations
11:00 am - 11:20 am
Session 2 - Advising
11:30 am - 11:50 am 
Session 3 - Technology
12:00 pm - 12:20 pm
Financial Aid
12:30 pm
Visit Resource Fair

Location

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

What will be covered at Bobcat Blitz?

Campus Resources
Campus Tour
Faculty Expectations
Financial Aid
Student Organizations
Technology

Walk-ins welcome, but pre-registration is encouraged.

Register by July 21, 2025 to reserve a t-shirt as a welcome gift! 

Simply stop by to visit or contact Student Services at 740.533.4600 or OUL-StudentServices@ohio.edu to reserve your spot. 

We encourage you to attend this important event to help you prepare for the start of the semester and look forward to seeing you on campus this August!

Student Services Contacts

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

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