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Orientation Overview__________________________4 Orientation Schedule__________________________5 Pre-Orientation Checklist _______________________6Placement Testing Information__________________8Campus Map and Directions____________________10Post - Orientation Checklist_____________________11

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ORIENTATION OVERVIEW

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Welcome Buckeye!

By taking your next step at The Ohio State University at Lima, you become part of an academic tradition that leads the way in shaping tomorrow’s world. Ohio State’s orientation program is designed to get new Buckeyes off to a strong start to ensure success.

At orientation, you will:

• Learn what is expected of you as an Ohio State student both in and out of the classroom

• Attend group advising sessions to learn more about your area of study and to schedule classes

• Meet other incoming Ohio State students

• Become more familiar with campus

• Complete university business, such as getting your BuckID card and consulting with Student Financial Aid

• Receive your technology kit

Student orientation attendance is imperative for success. While students are required to attend, family members are strongly encouraged to participate in all orientation activities. This guide will be your resource for a successful orientation.

Buckeye Tip Eat a hearty breakfast to make sure you are energized for the day!

*All new freshmen will be charged a $50 registration fee that will be assessed on the first semester statement of account.

Welcome to Ohio State Lima!

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chedule Check-In Welcome Student Support Services Learn about support services available as an Ohio State student

Academic AdvisingLearn about academic advising at OSU, scheduling, understanding your degree, and what to expect as a student

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Icebreaker — students Break the ice and get to know other Buckeyes! Supporting your student — parents/guests What to expect while your student is in college, learn helpful and innovative support methods geared towards student success

Buckeyes ACTAction, Counseling, and Support

Digital Flagship Technology Kit Deployment Receive your technology kit

Scheduling and RegistrationMeet your academic advisor, build your schedule, and register for classes

FRESHMAN ORIENTATION

Group 1 11:30 - 12:15 pm Paying for College and TourLearn more about financial aid and the next steps after you register for classes, move through summer and into your first year of college. Tour campus with a current Buckeye and get the inside scoop! 12:15 - 1:00 pm Lunch (provided) and Resource FairExplore resources available on campus to help you succeed at Ohio State Lima and get your questions answered by faculty and staff

Group 2 11:30 - 12:15 pm Lunch (provided) and Resource Fair12:15 - 1:00 pm Paying for College and Tour

8:45 - 9:20 am 9:30 - 9:45 am 9:45 - 10:00 am

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10:30 - 10:45 am

10:45 - 11:15 am

11:15 - 11:30 am

1:00 - 2:00 pm

2:00 - 4:00 pm

Honors Orientation — There will be an additional session added in at 1:00 pm “Honors Overview”. Please adjust times accordingly.

First Gen Orientation — There will be an additional session added in at 1:00 pm “First Generation Overview”. Please adjust times accordingly.

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Register for orientation 1. Visit scarletandgray.osu.edu and enter the RSVP code above2. Select an orientation date3. You will receive confirmation via the e-mail used to register. Please

print your confirmation as this information will not be mailed.

Complete required placement tests • All placement tests must be taken five days prior to orientation.

Please review your testing information listed above to determine your testing requirements

Check your Ohio State e-mail regularly• Visit lima.osu.edu and click “Webmail” (upper right corner)• E-mail will be used for official University correspondence

Access Buckeyelink • Login at buckeyelink.osu.edu• Complete to do list items (right side)

Review your financial aid • Visit buckeyelink.osu.edu and click on “My Financial Aid” • Review your status and come with questions to be answered

Send all CCP, transfer, and AP transcripts to Ohio State • If you would like to receive college credit for classes that you have

completed (courses listed on your high school transcript will not meet this requirement), please send transcripts to: The Ohio State University Undergraduate Admissions P.O. Box 182646Columbus, Ohio 43218-2646

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My confirmed orientation date is: __________________________________________

My OSU username is (first part of email — example: brutus.1@osu.edu):

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My password is: __________________________________________

My intended major is: __________________________________________

I have taken my placement tests: Yes__________________ No__________________

My math course code is: _________________________________________

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Organize items to bring to orientation • A picture ID (driver’s license, state ID. or passport) • OSU ID Number • All college transcripts, during or after high school, of any

college course work completed, if applicable • OSU name.# and password

Prepare to receive your technology kit • As part of the Digital Flagship, an initiative to support

your learning and life at Ohio State, you will receive a technology kit that includes an iPad Pro, Smart Keyboard, Apple Pencil and a protective case1. Create an Apple ID — find more information and

helpful links at go.osu.edu/dfappleid2. Sign the Student Technology Agreement — the

agreement is an overview of what it means to accept the iPad as an Ohio State student and you will receive an e-mail to electronically sign the document

3. Know your OSU name.# and password4. Bring a photo ID (BuckID or driver’s license)

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Mathematics Placement Test • Required for all entering freshmen, including students

with AP or transfer credit • This can be taken online or in the Philip A. Heath

Center for Teaching and Learning (Learning Center) • Your required placement test B or D is indicated in

the Orientation Information Bar Mathematics Placement Test (online directions)

1. Visit go.osu.edu/mathplacement to take your placement test (either B or D), review sample problems, topics covered, and testing instructions

2. Upon completion of the placement test, you will receive a math course code that indicates your placement level and link for more information. You will use this code to register for the appropriate math course at orientation.

3. If your test results are a “U” (undetermined), you will need to re-test at the Learning Center. Online exams may only be taken once.

All placement tests are available in the Learning Center, Galvin Hall 310, and take approximately two hours.

To schedule, call 567-242-7310.

Testing Hours:English — Monday 9:00 am Math — Monday 10:15 am

Placement testing is NOT available day of orientation.

Buckeye Tip Bring a refillable water bottle and wear comfortable shoes.

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English Placement Test • Test requirement indicated in the Orientation

Information Bar as “Yes” if you need to take this test

• Students with AP or transfer credit should contact Academic Advising to confirm requirement

• Contact the Learning Center to schedule your English Placement Test (no online test available)

Advanced Placement (AP) Tests• Please send AP test scores to Ohio State and

bring a copy to orientation. (Contact the Advanced Placement Program at 1-888-CALL4AP to have an official copy sent)

• If you come to orientation before the AP scores are available, you will schedule courses based on your placement results

• Once AP results become available, we can adjust your schedule accordingly

Disability Accommodations • Students with disabilities should contact Karen Meyer

at 567-242-7194 to make arrangements for testing

All placement tests taken at the Learning Center or online must be completed at least five days prior to your scheduled orientation.

Buckeye Tip Be open-minded and ask questions. We are here to help you navigate through your college experience.

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10Buckeye Tip Explore the student clubs, organizations, groups, and intramurals at the resource fair. Getting involved is a great way to meet people!

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Follow the event signs on campus and park in Lot C highlighted in yellow. Enter The Perry Webb Student Life Building (# 2) highlighted in green for check-in.

The Ohio State University at Lima 4240 Campus DriveLima, Ohio 45804

11Buckeye Tip Have FUN! Make friends, get to know people and enjoy orientation!

Make a follow up appointment with your advisor to finalize your schedule if indicated at orientation

• Ohio State Lima Advising Office – 567-242-7510

Continue to check “TO DO” list on Buckeyelink • Login at buckeyelink.osu.edu

• Complete “TO DO” list items (right side)

Check your Ohio State e-mail regularly• You will be notified via email when your bill is available in

Buckeyelink

• Billing statements are not mailed to students

Submit external scholarship checks to the Ohio State Lima Office of Financial Aid

• Visit buckeyelink.osu.edu and click on “My Financial Aid”

• Ohio State Lima Financial Aid Office – 567-242-7520

Explore the Selfservice and Discover app and get comfortable operating your iPad

RSVP for Dean’s Convocation and Picnic (students only)

• This day is devoted to Ohio State Lima’s newest students

• It’s a time to get acquainted with your advisors, learn more

about our majors, and meet the dean of the Lima campus

• Lunch is on us! There will also be free T-shirts, activities on

the Quad, and other giveaways

• Get to know other Buckeyes and fellow classmates

• Freshman students are required to attend the Dean’s

Convocation on Monday, August 19, 2019

• To register, go to scarletandgray.osu.edu and enter

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