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Airport and Rental Car Information

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  Address: 4600 International Gateway, Columbus, OH 43219
  Minutes to Campus: Around 1 Hour and 18 Minutes
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  Address: 2241 John Cir Dr, Columbus, OH 43217
  Minutes to Campus: Around 1 Hour and 17 Minutes
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  Address: 100 Airport Rd #175 Charleston, WV 25311
  Minutes to Campus: Around 1 Hour and 36 Minutes

Bus and Train Information

provides transportation between cities and rural areas in the state of Ohio. GoBus makes stops at the  and drops off in Athens at . Purchasing tickets and more information can be found on the . They can be reached at 888.954.6287.

Places to Stay in Athens

Students are expected to stay in the residence halls during their time at Bobcat Student Orientation, but guests have the option to stay on-campus or off. Go to the Visit Athens County website to search  in Athens.

Forgot Something at Home?

Athens has a variety of options if you forgot something at home like a toothbrush or if you need to get something last minute. Below is a list of retail stores close to campus and in the Athens area.

• (12 minutes from campus)
• (11 minutes from campus)
• (3 minutes from campus)
• (9 minutes from campus)

Explore Athens, OH

Athens, OH is a beautiful place to explore. With many local options for food, shopping, and things to do it can be overwhelming where to begin.  has created a guide to Athens and all the wonderful things Athens has to offer. View the  for travel information, tips and inspiration for your trip to Athens.

Bring the following with you for your in-person BSO program:

• Photo ID (needed for check-in)
• Laptop or tablet for course registration, if possible
  • We will have limited computers available during course registration at orientation. If you can bring your laptop, iPad, or Tablet with internet access, please do so for a quicker registration process.  This does not need to be the technology you will have as a new student, so you do not need to worry about getting that at this time. If possible, consider borrowing technology from someone to bring with you. Given the format of the advising sessions, a smartphone is difficult to use for registration purposes. We recommend bringing different technology, if possible.
  • Don't forget chargers for your devices.
• Items for the Overnight Stay (1.5-day programs in summer only)
  • Linens are not provided for students staying overnight. Students should bring towels, pillows, and sheets/blankets for a Twin XL (or a sleeping bag if that is preferred). If a student is traveling from out-of-state and is unable to bring linens or if a student forgets to bring theirs, we will have linens available as needed.
  • Bring any additional items to make the overnight stay more comfortable, as well as toiletries, personal hygiene items, and medications.
  • Please note the residence hall is a traditional style hall and does include community bathrooms.
  • You may also want to bring snacks for during the program and board games/cards to use during the evening social programming.
• Attire
  • Bring an umbrella and wear comfy shoes. We want you to be prepared for a fun day in many locations throughout campus! We also recommend bringing a jacket for use in some of our indoor session locations, as they tend to be very cold during the summer months. We travel around campus during the program, so be prepared for cold weather during the winter months.
• Unofficial college transcripts and test scores
  • If your official transcripts (indicating any college credit you may receive) and test scores have not been received or processed in time for your orientation, you鈥檙e welcome (but not required) to bring an unofficial copy for academic advising and course registration purposes.
• Refillable water bottle
  • Most water fountains on campus have been converted to bottle refilling stations. You will be traveling around campus a lot, so it will be important to stay hydrated!

A linens package (including 2 flat sheets, 1 blanket, 1 pillow, 1 pillowcase, 1 body towel, 1 hand towel and 1 washcloth) will be included for each guest for the overnight stay, but you鈥檙e welcome to bring anything to make your stay more comfortable. This may include a pillow, blanket or other comfort items. Students are expected to bring their own linens.

Other suggested items to bring:

• Phone charger
• Computer/tablet charger
• Toiletries and personal hygiene items
• Medications
• Snacks

Please note the residence hall is a traditional style hall and does include community bathrooms.

All program participants are required to complete two steps during check-in, which are listed below. We hope you take advantage of other opportunities, too, during the check-in window!

Students participating in the 1-Day Bobcat Student Orientation should check in with the Orientation Staff in the Walter Hall Lobby. Don鈥檛 forget to bring a water bottle, your laptop, a valid ID, and anything else you'll need to stay comfortable throughout the day!