New students for Fall 2025 are invited to meet with their colleges to start their academic experience at OHIO in a positive way! Meet college/department staff, learn expectations, and meet other students in similar or the same academic programs. Review the campus map to find out where your welcome location is.

College of Arts and Sciences Welcome
Grouped by department:
Anthropology - Bentley 132 
Biological Sciences – Irvine 194 & 199
Chemistry - Walter 145 
Classics & Religious Studies - Ellis 115 
Economics - Bentley 124 
English – Emeriti Park (Rain Location: Ellis Hall 118) 
Environmental Science & Sustainability – Porter 106 
Geography - Clippinger 389
Geology - Clippinger 210
History - Bentley 015 
International Studies – Bentley Hall 015 
Linguistics - Gordy 311 
Mathematics - Morton Hall West Patio
Modern Languages - Gordy 113
Philosophy - Ellis 226 
Physics - Clippinger 263
Plant Biology - Porter 417 
Political Science - Bentley 135
Psychology - Walter 135
Sociology - Bentley 233
Undecided - Bentley 227 
Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies - Bentley 120 

College of Health Sciences and Professions Welcome
Grover Center, First Floor Atrium

College of Business Welcome
Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium

Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts Welcome
Elizabeth Evans Baker Theater, Kantner Hall 115

Patton College of Eduation Welcome
Morton 201

Russ College of Engineering and Technology Welcome
Academic & Research Center (ARC)

Scripps College of Communication Welcome
Schoonover Center Lobby and 145

University College Welcome
Baker University Center Ballroom

Honors Tutorial College 
HTC students are encouraged to attend the welcome with the college of their major and check their e-mail for details about an HTC welcome event the first week of the semester.