| OHIO Parents and Families Newsletter
June 7, 2012
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OHIO Parents and Families, 
I hope this note finds you well. I am writing to you at the end of the final spring quarter. It is an exciting time of year when students are completing final exams, excited about the opportunity for summer internships or summer jobs, and the Convocation Center is being prepared for our annual commencement ceremonies. I am sure that many of you are looking forward to the next few weeks and the opportunity to have you son or daughter move home or on to new opportunities. It is hard to believe that another year is wrapping up and soon a new incoming class of Bobcats will be arriving on campus in mid-July for orientation. We have a number of transitions taking place next year, the biggest of which will be the transition to semesters. We will move from a 10 week quarter to a 14 week semester, class times will be longer in length, meeting fewer times per week, and graduation will take place in late April/early May. The Quarters to Semesters site will show the new class times and the 2012-13 Academic Calendar will show the dates for the coming academic year. Another transition that will take place next year is a change in role for me at Ohio University. I am excited to share that effective last Friday, June 1st I took on the role of Vice President for Student Affairs, a position formerly held by Dr. Kent Smith. We wish Dr. Smith and his family well as they move to Oklahoma where he will serve as the President of Langston University. I will begin my appointment on an interim basis, and once I complete my doctoral degree this fall, I will become the permanent Vice President. While my role at OHIO will be new, I want to assure you that the Office of the Dean of Students will continue communicating with you as I have over the past four years. As part of this transition, I have appointed Dr. Jenny Hall-Jones as the new interim Dean of Students. Jenny has served as an assistant dean in my office for the past three years, and I know you will find her to be an excellent resource in the year ahead. We will take a break from our regular communication through the summer as we prepare for the coming academic year. If there is anything the Dean of Students' staff or I can do to assist, please do not hesitate to email or call 740-593-1800. Sincerely, Ryan Lombardi Vice President for Student Affairs, Interim   |
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Residence Hall Closing Information
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 Residence Halls officially close at 6 PM on Saturday, June 9th. - Students who are graduating or working commencement should speak with their RC or RD to finalize their move out and check out arrangements
- Students who fail to depart by the official closing time will be charged a minimum of $25, and $25 for each hour they remain past the official posted closing time
- Students residing on West Green should be aware of commencement related traffic and congestion if moving out of the halls on Friday or Saturday. This is especially true for students in the Convocation Center, James, and Wilson Halls.
- Students are encouraged to recycle or donate items they no longer need instead of throwing them away. Additional information can be found at www.ohio.edu/recycle.
- Interim housing is available for students who are attending
taking summer classes or who need to remain in Athens for any portion of the break. Interim housing is available from Thursday, June 7 through Sunday, June 17, and the cost is $25 / night. A reservation is required and can be made by visiting the Residential Housing website, clicking the "Apply Online" button, and then selecting the "Interim / Temporary Housing" contract. - Summer Quarter housing is also available. Adams Hall will house summer session students. A summer session housing contract is required. Contact Residential Housing for additional information.
The full closing newsletter sent to all residential students can be viewed here. For more information you can contact Residential Housing at 740-593-4090 or housing@ohio.edu.
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Graduation/Commencement Information
|  Details regarding the Ohio University Undergraduate Ceremonies including information on parking can be found at www.ohio.edu/commencement on the "Family and Friends" link.
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. Please remind your son or daughter that they must assemble in the Convocation Center garage no later than 8:45am. Degrees will be conferred in the order listed below: - The Russ College of Engineering and Technology
- College of Business
- Scripps College of Communication
- College of Fine Arts
- University College & Regional Higher Education
The afternoon ceremony begins at 2:00pm. Please remind your son or daughter that they must assemble in the Convocation Center garage no later than 1:15pm. Degrees will be conferred in the order listed below: - Honors Tutorial College
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Health Sciences of Professions
- The Patton College of Education
More information about the Commencement Cermonies can be found online here.
**As a reminder, the 2013 Undergraduate Ceremonies will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Please note that hotels in the area book quickly and early, so it is not too soon to begin thinking about overnight accommodations.
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Ohio University Alumni Association Bobcat Store
|  Parents, do you have a gift for your special grad? If not there is still time! Shop the Ohio University Alumni Association Bobcat Store for unique graduation gifts including Green & White Passion Flowers, OHIO jewelry and official diploma frames. Shop the Bobcat Store today!
Congratulations to all 2012 Ohio University graduates!
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2012-13 Parents and Families Weekends Announced
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Special Weekend dates for the 2012-13 academic year have been announced. 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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A Message from the Ohio University Inn
| | Graduation Lunch & Dinner Reservations at Cutler's Restaurant
Celebrate Graduation in style at Cutler's Restaurant! From 11AM-8PM on Saturday, June 9th, Cutler's is featuring a special Graduation buffet. Featured menu items include a seafood display, a cheese display, seasonal fresh fruit, carved prime rib, carved honey-glazed ham, pork loin with cabbage, lemon pepper tilapia, herb-roasted chicken, mouthwatering desserts and more! Additionally, entertainment will be provided throughout the day by select local artists. Reservations are strongly recommended as space is limited, especially before and after the two commencement ceremonies. Make yours today by calling 740-589-3714 or visiting dinecutlers.com.
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A Message from Culinary and Dining Services
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Is your student ready to move off campus?
As your student learns to plan for their new off-campus living experience, help ensure he or she has access to a healthy meal whenever needed with one of Ohio University Culinary Services' off-campus meal plans.
These meal plans are the perfect option for those that have the capacity to cook at home but may not have the time to do so or would like to continue to meet with friends at a Dining Hall. Plans can range from 15 meals per semester to 45 meals per semester and may include Flex Points for use at dining retail venues throughout campus. Options for these plans start at $231 per semester.
The most popular plan, Destination Dining provides students with $450 Flex Points for only $419 per semester, a savings of $31. These points may be used at Campus Cafés, Dining Halls, Grab 'N Go's, and Baker University Center retail outlets, including The Front Room Coffeehouse, West 82 Food Court and our Latitude 39 casual dining restaurant.
Students living off-campus are also able to purchase any of the residential meal plan options.
With over 16 locations campus wide, it is easy to take advantage of the convenience and variety of Ohio University Culinary Services. For more information on cost and other details please visit www.ohio.edu/food and click on Meal Plan Options.
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| A Message from the Bursar |
- Please check your student's financial account. Charges posted through May 31 are due by June 21 to avoid the 1.5% late fee.
Summer Quarter Information
- The waiver deadline for summer quarter optional fees (Student Health Insurance, WellBeing Fee, Student Legal Service) is Friday, July 6, 2012. Your student can waive these fees through their My OHIO Student Center. Authorized users can waive the optional fees through the Authorized User login.
- The monthly payment plan option for summer quarter is available through June 21. Enrolling in the monthly payment plan between now and June 21 will allow you to divide the summer quarter charges into two installments (due June 21 and July 21).
Fall Semester Information
- Fall semester tuition and fee rates can be found at http://www.ohio.edu/finance/bursar/tuitionfees.cfm.
- Fall semester tuition and fee account balance notifications will be emailed on or around August 1 with payment due by August 21, 2012 to avoid the 1.5% late fee.
- Fall semester monthly payment plan enrollment will open on August 1. The Fall semester monthly payment plan will divide the semester bill into 4 installments. The installments will be due September 21, October 21, November 21, and December 21. Students can enroll in the monthly payment plan through their My OHIO Student Center. The Fall semester monthly payment plan enrollment fee is $40.
- Fall semester optional fee waivers can be submitted through the My OHIO Student Center or through the Authorized User login beginning August 1 provided the student is registered for Fall semester classes. The waiver deadline for Fall semester optional fees (Student Health Insurance, WellBeing Plan, Student Legal Service - fees will be adjusted to reflect semester timeframe) is Friday, September 14, 2012.
- Fall semester financial aid disbursements will begin on or around August 20. Fall semester refunds will begin on August 24 for those students enrolled in direct deposit.
Campus Care Balances
- Account balances for health services received at Campus Care can be viewed and paid online through the 'Make a Payment' link found in the student's My OHIO Student Center or the Authorized User page. Contact Campus Care at 740.593.1660 or campuscarebilling@uma-inc.org for more information about these balances.
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A Message from the Center for Student Legal Services
| | How Switching to Semesters Will Affect the Legal Service Fee
As Ohio University prepares for the switch from quarters to semesters, The Center for Student Legal Services is also preparing to change the legal service fee structure to go along with the new system. Currently, the legal service fee is $8.00 per quarter, which is included as an option on the quarterly tuition bill. The $8.00 gives students access to legal advice, education and representation in Athens courts. The total yearly cost including services for summer sessions is $32.00. Starting in the 2012-2013 school year, the fee will become $12.00 per semester and $8.00 for summer session. That's still a total of $32.00 per school year. To adjust for two semesters instead of three quarters, our fees have simply shifted but there is no overall increase. Don't panic when you see $12.00 on your son or daughter's tuition bill and think we've raised our fee! Remember, the fee is just spread out differently over semesters. We appreciate your continued support of our program! Remember, we are here to help your student with a variety of issues, not just if they "get into trouble". We offer legal services for both criminal and civil law including housing issues, contract review and consumer problems. We offer notary services and free mediation services to all students. We can also represent students in Athens courts for misdemeanors. Think you'll never need an attorney? You never know when your student might need some legal help, and they can't get a better deal than an attorney for $12.00! For more information you can contact the Center for Student Legal Services at 740-594-8093. |
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