| OHIO Parents and Families Newsletter
April 6, 2012
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OHIO Parents and Families, 
I hope this note finds you well. It's hard to believe that the final spring quarter is upon us. As I did last year at this time, I want to devote a substantive portion of my message to you concerning the upcoming street "fests," which occur in off-campus, densely populated student neighborhoods in Athens. Again this year, I would ask for your help by taking time to speak to your student about their role in personal and community safety and responsibility. We are continuing our collaborative approach with the city of Athens on the Be Smart, Be Civil, Be Safe campaign. This campaign is designed to provide helpful information and remind students that the decisions they make can have lasting, unintended consequences. We have been able to ascertain from students the dates for the spring fests, which are not sanctioned by Ohio University. Actual "block street fests" are also not allowed under ordinances through the city of Athens, so these planned student parties are really a string of private house parties. The name of the "fest" typically indicates the street on which these house parties take place. The dates of the events are: - High Fest - Saturday, April 21
- Palmer Place Fest - Friday, April 27
- Palmer Fest - Saturday, April 28
- Ark Fest - Saturday, May 5
- Oak Fest - Friday, May 11
- Mill Fest - Saturday, May 12
- 9 Fest - Saturday, May 19 (http://www.9festohio.com/, 9 Fest takes place outside of Athens city limits on private property.)
In 2011, several street fests held in the nearby Athens city neighborhoods resulted in negative outcomes. Many Ohio University students were arrested or cited as a result of their behavior. Students have asked to be made aware of the repercussions of these actions. I wanted to share this information with you and I will share this information with students in the coming weeks. During the 2011 spring quarter fests: - 300 students were referred to Community Standards and Student Responsibility (formerly University Judiciaries).
- Of these referrals, 35 students were either suspended or chose not to come back to OHIO on their own because of the outcome of the referral.
- 207 students were placed on disciplinary probation and will be suspended for any additional behavioral violations.
This information will be sent to all students later this quarter prior to the fests. I appreciate your help communicating this message to your sons and daughters. Please remember to share that we all have a responsibility for upholding the standards of Ohio University and respecting the city of Athens. As always, if there is anything my staff or I can do to assist, please do not hesitate to email or call us at 740-593-1800. Sincerely, Ryan Lombardi Dean of Students
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MOMS Weekend, May 4-6, 2012
|  We are excited to welcome Ohio University Moms to campus May 4-6! Our list of Moms Weekend events and programs continues to grow and the event schedule will continue to be updated as we receive additional information from student organizations and University departments.
You can view the Moms Weekend Schedule of Events online here.
On Tuesday, April 10 at 9:00am (EDT) a limited number of single occupancy rooms in Foster House and double occupancy rooms in Bromley Hall will go on sale. These rooms will sell out quickly. Additionally, tickets for some Moms Weekend events will go on sale through the OHIO Parents Website. Rooms and tickets will go on sale through the following here:
The purchasing website will close on Sunday, April 29 at 5:00pm (EDT), so that orders can be processed and prepared for pick-up on Friday, May 4 in Baker Center.
Additional information on Foster House and Bromley Hall can be found below.
- Foster House
- Two-night minimum, $130.79 total includes tax, linens, one twin bed, microwave/refrigerator unit, and shared bathroom
- Bromley Hall
- Two-night minimum, $169.13 total includes two twin beds, linens, microwave/refrigerator unit, and shared bathroom with adjoining room.
Additional information on lodging and local events can be found through the Athens County Convention and Visitors Bureau located here.
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Graduation Registration Deadline and Commencement Information
| Graduating seniors must apply for graduation by Tuesday, April 17, 2012 so that they may participate in commencement ceremonies and receive their diploma following graduation.
Students can register for graduation through the Academics tab of their My OHIO portal. More information on applying for graduation can be found through the University Registrar's Graduation website located here.
Ohio University Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies will be held on Saturday, June 9 at the Convocation Center. Tickets are not necessary for either ceremony.
The morning ceremony begins at 9:30am. Candidates must assemble in the Convocation Center garage no later than 8:45am. The order below does not reflect the order in which degrees will be confirmed. The following academic colleges will participate in this ceremony: - College of Business
- College of Fine Arts
- The Russ College of Engineering and Technology
- Scripps College of Communication
- University College & Regional Higher Education
The afternoon ceremony begins at 2:00pm. Candidates must assemble in the Convocation Center garage no later than 1:15pm. The order below does not reflect the order in which degrees will be confirmed. The following academic colleges will participate in this ceremony: - Honors Tutorial College
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Health Services of Professions
- Patton College of Education
More information about the Commencement Cermonies can be found online here.
**Undergraduate Ceremonies for 2013 will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2013.
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2012-13 Parents and Families Weekends Announced
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Special Weekend dates for the 2012-13 academic year were announced last Thursday. As you know, this is the first year we will be on the new semester system. The dates are as follows: Fall Semester - Parents Weekend: September 21-23, 2012
- Homecoming: October 12-14, 2012
- Dads Weekend: November 9-11, 2012
Spring Semester - Sibs Weekend: February 8-10, 2013
- Moms Weekend: April 5-7, 2013
- Undergraduate Commencement: Saturday, May 4, 2013
We have worked closely with student organizations, University departments, our OHIO Parents Advisory Council, and our partners in the Athens community to select the dates for the coming year. As we get closer to these weekends, we will share the schedule of events and additional information related to these special weekends.
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Be Smart. Be Civil. Be Safe.
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A Message from the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships
| Ohio University will begin sending 2012-13 financial aid award notices to continuing students in mid-May. These notices are sent via email to students' Ohio University email accounts.
The Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships will NOT be sending paper award letters to continuing students.
This email notification is the only communication that will be sent regarding 2012-13 financial aid awarding. Students are directed to visit the OHIO Student Portal at http://my.ohio.edu and select the "Accounts" tab. Students are, then, instructed to select the OHIO Student Center link to view award information and aid requirements.
For additional information about financial aid changes, feel free to visit http://www.ohio.edu/financialaid/ and select Federal Financial Aid Updates.
Note of Caution: Occasionally students will receive unsolicited information from organizations external to the University, informing them that they have been selected for a scholarship or other financial aid award. It has been our experience that these may be financial aid scams. We recommend that students and parents visit the Federal Trade Commission's Scholarship Scam website if they believe they have received information that may be a scam.
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Type I Diabetes Group
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A coffee chat group for students with Type I Dibates has recently formed on campus. The mission of the group is to offer support and social interaction for students living with Type I Diabetes. The group meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month on campus. If your student is interested in joining the group or would like more information about it, please contact Ann Addington in the Campus Involvement Center at addingto@ohio.edu or 740-593-4742.
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| A Message from the Bursar |
- Please check your student's financial account. Charges posted through March 31 are due by April 21 to avoid the 1.5% late fee.
- The waiver deadline for spring quarter optional fees (Student Health Insurance, WellBeing Fee, Student Legal Service) is Monday, April 16, 2012. Your student can waive these fees through their My OHIO Student Center. We are pleased to announce that authorized users are now available to waive the optional fees through the Authorized User login.
- The monthly payment plan option for spring quarter is available through April 21. Enrolling in the monthly payment plan between now and April 21 will allow you to divide the quarterly charges into two installments (due April 21 and May 21). Your student can enroll in the Monthly Payment Plan through their My OHIO Student Center.
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A Message from the Ohio University Inn
| | IMPORTANT: Special Event Weekend Reservations at the Ohio University Inn and Conference Center
Whether you're researching OHIO graduation accommodations or getting an early start planning your Homecoming or Parents Weekend, thinking ahead is definitely the way to go.
There are a number of special event weekends at Ohio University that must be booked via phone because these high-demand weekends book well in advance. The special events are: Parents Weekend, Homecoming, Dads Weekend, Sibs Weekend, Moms Weekend, Graduation Weekend and the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Graduation.
For more information, including reservation call-in dates, please see the Special Event page of our website.
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