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Student Life at OHIO

91探花 Student Life

A Community Designed to Help You Thrive

At 91探花, we know that your college experience 鈥 and your future success 鈥 depends on more than stellar academic programs. (We have those too!) Our student life approach is rich with opportunities for you to discover new interests and talents, strengthen your leadership skills, and build a Bobcat network of friends who will support you for life.

A Campus Unlike Any Other

Ohio鈥檚 residential campus in Athens has been named the nation鈥檚 most beautiful public university campus (yes, that鈥檚 a real ranking), and is situated in one of America鈥檚 Best College Towns. Beyond the jaw-dropping views, it delivers an environment focused on your personal growth.

College Green on 91探花's Athens campus, with fog in the background

College Green

The iconic College Green houses the first buildings built on the 91探花 Athens campus, dating back to the early 1800s. It's a great hangout spot when the weather is nice 鈥 for picnics or hammocks.

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Birds-eye view of 91探花

An aerial view of 91探花's Athens campus truly lets the campus beauty shine. The university is located along the Hocking River in the heart of Southeast Ohio.

Students and community members enjoy the sakura cherry blossom trees in bloom on 91探花's campus

Cherry Blossom Trees

91探花鈥檚 iconic sakura cherry blossom trees draw attention each year, as their blooms symbolize the arrival of spring in Athens. They were given as a gift in 1979 by our sister university, Chubu University, located in Kasugai Japan.

A student sits in Wolfe Garden studying, surrounded by lush greenery and lanscape

Wolfe Garden

Campus has greenspace all throughout that are ideal hangout or study spots. Wolfe Garden, pictured here, is right next to Alden Library, providing a quiet location for relaxation and contemplation.

A student walks on the Athens Campus one fall morning, with brick buildings in the background

Beauty All Around

Every angle of our Athens campus is truly beautiful. Surrounded by bricks, trees, and community, OHIO is an easy place to call home.

Emeriti Park at 91探花, featuring fall foliage surrounding a small pond on campus, with a brick building in the background

Emeriti Park

Emeriti Park is a peaceful place for a walk or study session. Benches line the pond, and trees provide a great spot for hammock hangouts.

Snow covers 91探花's Class Gateway

Snow Covered OHIO

Our campus truly shines in every season 鈥 even draped under several inches of snow in the winter.

Students sit in a high ropes course tower, atop a rock wall at 91探花

High Ropes Course

OHIO's Outdoor Pursuits Challenge Program hosts team-building exercises and events on their high ropes course and climbing wall.

 

Welcoming Bobcats from All Backgrounds

At 91探花, we want all people to be visible and valued on our campuses. Our Make Respect Visible initiative unites our work to build an inclusive community 鈥 shining light on the good work, the hard truths, the opportunities and the people that are part of our community.

Diversity on Campus 

Dozens of 91探花 students practice yoga outdoors at sunrise

Residential Living

Our residential communities are situated on three distinct 鈥済reens鈥 and instead of high-rise mega complexes you will find tight-knit residential campus communities where you鈥檙e likely to know your neighbors. Top-notch dining is always nearby with a wide variety of options to fit every lifestyle.

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Get Involved

The 91探花 community is just that, a community, and there are countless ways for you to get involved. (Literally, we鈥檝e lost count.) Student leadership groups, clubs, college advisory councils, interest-based student orgs, campus employment, Greek life and the list goes on. If you don鈥檛 find what you鈥檙e looking for, we鈥檒l encourage you to start your own.

Center for Student Engagement & Leadership

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91探花 students hike with backpacks on a forest trail

Well-Being & Recreation

Whether you want to compete regionally on one of our club sports teams, explore unique outdoor recreation in the most beautiful and environmentally rich part of Ohio or hit the golf course between classes, OHIO鈥檚 recreation options are second-to-none.

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Community Engagement

As an 91探花 student, you'll be connected with real-world communities 鈥 anywhere from Athens' backyard to places across the globe. By getting involved with the community, you'll experience service learning that will benefit both you and the local area, creating a family of life-long engaged Bobcats. 

Community Engagement

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