Orientation at The Ohio State University at Marion is designed for incoming Freshmen

and transfer students with less than 21 semester credit hours. If you are a transfer student with 21 or more credit hours,

please call 740–725–6334 to schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor.

All Orientation registration is completed online. When you register for your Orientation,

you will be asked to select your intended major; after you have selected your major, the list of available

Orientation dates for that particular major will be displayed.

REGISTER FOR THE EARLIEST AVAILABLE ORIENTATION DATE TO HAVE THE BEST CHOICE OF AVAILABLE COURSES, CLASS TIMES, AND CLASS LOCATIONS.

Additional information about your Orientation schedule, what to bring with you, how to prepare, and other frequently asked questions can be found at www.osumarion.osu.edu. Under “Quick Links,” select “Orientation.”

Orientation for new Marion Campus students (including those enrolling at the Ohio State Delaware location) will take place on the Marion Campus.

Your day will begin with check–in at 9:00 a.m. in the lobby of Maynard Hall and end at approximately 4:00 p.m. You will attend your first Exploration class, meet with your Academic Advisor, and schedule classes for your first semester.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS BROCHURE IS THE ONLY ORIENTATION INFORMATION

YOU WILL RECEIVE VIA U.S. MAIL.

– Congratulations! – on becoming an

Ohio State Buckeye!

We look forward to meeting you at

Orientation!

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STEP 1: ACTIVATE YOUR OSU INTERNET USERNAME AND BUCKEYE MAIL

Follow these steps to activate your OSU username and Buckeye Mail.

1. Establish a web connection using a browser, such as Internet Explorer.

2. In the address window, type in my.osu.edu

3. Click on “Activate Now.”

4. Request an Activation Code. An email with the code will be sent to your personal email account. Follow the instructions in the email to complete the process.

5. Within 24 hours of activation, you may then access your Student Center at buckeyelink.osu.edu. On your Student Center, you will be able to access the following information and tools: Your “To-Do” List

o Select/Waive Student Health Insurance status o Complete your Financial Responsibility Statement

Financial Aid Status Manage and Update Personal Information Information on your Student Center may be limited until you schedule classes on Orientation day.

6. Activate your Buckeye Mail account by going to email.osu.edu; click on “Buckeye Mail.” When logging in, your Windows Live ID will be your OSU internet username (last name.#), followed by @buckeyemail.osu.edu. Enter the password you chose when activating your username.

7. If you have trouble activating your account, and/or using your Student Center or Buckeye Mail account, please contact the Office of Information Technology Help Desk at 8help@osu.edu or by phone at 614–688–HELP (4357).

To receive OSU email on your smart phone, go to https://ocio.osu.edu/help/. In the Knowledge Base search field, type “Configuring An iOS Device to Check BuckeyeMail” or “Configuring An Android Device to Check BuckeyeMail.” Follow the directions provided for your device.

PLEASE NOTE: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY DOES NOT RECOMMEND FORWARDING YOUR EMAIL TO ANOTHER ACCOUNT.

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STEP 2: RESERVE YOUR ORIENTATION DATE

You must have your OSU email account activated (see Step 1 on previous page) in order to reserve an Orientation date.

1. Open a web browser, and go to osumarion.osu.edu.

2. Click on “Orientation” in the “Quick Links” drop down menu.

3. Read the information listed. Read each question and the corresponding answer. You will be guided step–by–step through the registration website. Remember to print your Orientation confirmation page after completing your registration!

4. Make a note of your Orientation day and adjust work and other schedules accordingly! You will receive a reminder of this date approximately three to five days prior to your Orientation through your OSU email account. To check your email, go to email.osu.edu and click on “Buckeye Mail.”

If you experience problems while reserving your Orientation program online, or if a situation arises that makes it impossible for you to attend, please call the Advising Office at least 24 hours ahead of time at 740–725–6334.

If you have questions regarding Orientation, call 740–725–6334.

If you have questions regarding Financial Aid, call 740–725–6242.

– Reminder – In order to have access to class scheduling at

Orientation, your $100 Acceptance Fee must be paid. Processing time can take up to two weeks.

(This statement was sent to you shortly following your Ohio State acceptance letter.)

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STEP 3: PLACEMENT TESTING

Because most undergraduate programs at Ohio State require some work in mathematics, all entering freshmen are required to take the Mathematics Skills Assessment. Placement Testing helps to determine the appropriate first course for you to take in Ohio State Marion’s course sequences in Mathematics, English, and Foreign Language. There is no pass or fail with these assessments; they are used strictly to measure your current skill level, whether you just graduated from high school or you have been out of school for some time. Your ACT/SAT scores, Advanced Placement (AP) credit, and any college–level course work you may have completed while in high school will also help to determine your placement in these areas. If you have taken or will be taking AP tests, please contact the College Board website to have your AP test scores sent to OSU. If you have questions about AP test scores, contact your high school guidance office.

A. MATH SKILLS ASSESSMENT (MATH PLACEMENT TEST)

You should complete the Math Skills Assessment online at least three days prior to your Orientation session.

You must have a math placement score to schedule math and science courses at Orientation.

There are two versions of the Mathematics Skills Assessment (Math Placement Test): Test “B” and Test “D.” If you have an ACT math score of 24 or lower (SAT math score of 560 or lower), you will take Test “B.” If you have an ACT math score of 25 or higher (SAT math score of 570 or higher), you will take Test “D.” Scoring high enough on the “B” test will allow you to take the “D” test (pre-calculus), which may result in a higher placement level.

Please Note: The online assessment has a maximum time limit of 75 minutes and can only be taken once. Please provide yourself with an environment that will give you uninterrupted time and an atmosphere conducive for working math problems.

Since the score on your Math Skills Assessment determines your beginning placement level in math and sciences courses, you are encouraged to review the appropriate topics prior to taking the test. Sample problems, exam topics, and additional information can be found at: http://math.osu.edu/undergrad/future-students/incoming/placement-test

If you do not complete your Math Skills Assessment prior to your date of Orientation, you will not be able to register for a math class or any course that has a math requirement (example: science; statistics; and computer science).

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Taking the Math Skills Assessment

Establish a web connection to https://buckeyelink3.osu.edu/secure/math, remembering that some browsers may be incompatible.

Login using your OSU Internet username (lastname.#) and password from Step 1.

The Math Skills Assessment instructions will now appear. Please read the instructions carefully specifically noting:

You may use scratch paper, pencil, and any battery-operated calculator (including graphing calculators) but NOT a QWERTY keyboard machine such as a TI–92 or TI–Voyager, or a calculator with computer symbolic algebra.

The test is timed for 75 minutes, and the time remaining will be updated after you answer each question.

The test is entirely multiple–choice. No partial credit will be given.

If you experience computer or web browser problems during the test, return to the site https://buckeyelink3.osu.edu/secure/math, and you should be able to begin where you left off, provided your time has not expired (since time keeps running).

If you experience technical problems during the online math assessment, please call the Office of Testing at 614–292–2241 (8:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday through Friday).

After you have finished taking the assessment, you will be given a math course code (see next page) that indicates your placement level and a link for more information about math placement.

OSU Marion Math Skills Assessment Scoring Key

Course Code Corresponding Class Course Code Corresponding Class T Math 1050: Elementary Algebra N Math 1148/1130: College Algebra

S Math 1075: Intermediate Algebra M Math 1150/1130: Pre–Calculus R

Math 1075 or 1116

(1125 for Education majors): Excursions in Math L Math 1151/1131: Calculus

N Math 1148/1130: College Algebra “D” Test: Math ACT – 25 or higher; Math SAT – 570 or higher “B” Test: Math ACT – 24 or less; Math SAT – 560 or less

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Additional Math Skills Assessment Information – Paper–Pencil Version If you do not complete the online Math Skills Assessment prior to your date of Orientation, or, if you take the online assessment and score a “U,” you will need to take the Paper–Pencil version of the test prior to scheduling a math class or any course that has a math requirement (example: science, statistics, and computer science).

The paper–pencil version of the Math Skills Assessment is available Fridays at 1:00 p.m. on the Marion campus. Please call the Academic Advising Office in Marion at 740–725–6334 to schedule a date for your test. If you wish to take the Math Placement at the Delaware location, please call 614–247–9001 to make arrangements.

Important Note: Although you may use a calculator on your Math Placement Test, as noted above, you may not use other resources or assistance from others. If you do, you could be placed in a math or science course that is inappropriate for you. Starting in a course for which you are not prepared could result in your receiving a lower grade or possible failure.

Please Note: The Marion Campus does NOT offer the Math Skills

Assessment on Orientation Day.

– Math Placement “U” – In some cases, the assessment will not be able to give you a math placement level. If this happens, you will

be given an undetermined placement level

– “U” – instead of a math course code and you will need to take

the paper/pencil math skills assessment in person.

If you are currently enrolled in a high school math course,

you should complete that course prior to taking the Math Skills Assessment.

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B. ENGLISH PLACEMENT PROCEDURES

Your English Placement is based on your English ACT score.

There are four different beginning English classes in which you may be placed: ACT English Score Corresponding Class None or < 18 English 1109: Reading and Writing 18–20 English 1110.03/1193: First-Year English Composition with Workshop Component 21+ English 1110.01: First-Year English Composition 25+ English 1110.01H: Honors First-Year English Composition

1109: Writing and Reading (No ACT score or ACT English score below 18):

If you have no ACT score or your score is below 18, your placement is English 1109. You must enroll in this class. However, you have the option of writing a placement test to try to improve your placement to either 1110.03/1193 or 1110.01 (see page 10 for information).

English 1109 is a 4–credit hour class that provides intensive practice in integrating academic reading and writing. Class size is limited to 15 students in order to provide additional one–on–one help in learning how to read and write at the college level.

College English is not like high school English; English 1109 is designed to help students make the transition from high school writing to college writing. Students learn and practice the skills necessary for college–level writing: critical analysis of a range of texts; intensive and focused study of written discourse; independent thinking; and an ability to

convert ideas into clear and organized written communication.

After completion of English 1109, students proceed to English 1110.03 and 1193 to fulfill the first general education writing and related skills requirement.

Raj, former 1109 student: “The class helps you build

discussion skills; you can give your point of view without any criticism. It’s a revision course that helps you

go through the writing process. It’s a great class for somebody who hasn’t had any writing classes in a while.”

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1110.03/1193: First–Year English Composition with Workshop Component (ACT score of 18-20):

If your ACT score is 18-20, your placement is English 1110.03/1193. We strongly advise you enroll in this class or 1109. You should consider enrolling in 1109 if you feel your skills are not up to par and would like extra instruction in writing.

English 1110.03/1193 provides intensive practice in the fundamentals of expository writing. Like students in 1110.01, students in 1110.03/1193 learn the conventions of academic research and writing within the context of a particular course theme, which may differ from course to course. Students in this course must enroll in both English 1110.03 (3 credit hour classroom course) and its concurrent course, English 1193 (1 credit hour writing lab component). Students in 1110.03/1193 also produce similar types of writing as students in 1110.01, which includes traditional academic texts, as well as non–traditional multimedia presentations. However, competence with multimedia is not assumed, and there is more direct instruction in 1110.03 for these types of assignments. One project with significant research is required, and students are taught to achieve independence in the writing process. Offered in a small class setting with no more than 18 students, English 1110.03/1193 provides additional instruction in mastering the skills taught in English 1110. As in 1110.01,

students are expected to work independently to synthesize their reading, writing, and research to create theories and analytical interpretations that are discussed and built upon in class and through composing assignments. However, in 1110.03, more time is spent teaching students strategies for achieving these goals. Students are not expected to demonstrate competence in synthesis, analysis, and theory–building upon enrollment into 1110.03; these skills will be cultivated throughout the course. English 1110.03/1193 fulfills the first general education writing and related skills requirement. Again, students must enroll in both English 1110.03 (3 credit hours) and its concurrent course, English 1193 (1 credit hour). Photo: Paul Benc

Cindy,

former 1110.03/1193 student:

“Everyone should take 1110.03 and 1193!

The extra time that is scheduled for the ‘workshop’ time is a great help. It has helped me build security in myself and my skills to know the correct way to complete papers.”

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1110.01: First–Year English Composition (ACT score of 21 and above):

If your ACT score is 21 or above, your placement is English 1110.01. If you feel your skills are not up to par and would like extra instruction in writing, you may enroll in either 1109 or 1110.03/1193.

English 1110.01: First–Year English Composition is a 3–credit hour class that provides practice in the fundamentals of expository writing, and students learn the conventions of academic research and writing within the context of a particular course theme. Classes are capped at 24 students.

Students emerge from English 1110.01 with knowledge of rhetorical analysis and production. Using a wide array of sources, students produce a series of texts, in both traditional academic and non–traditional multimedia genres. Academic assignments may include annotations, critical responses, proposals, and, of course, traditional academic papers. Examples of multimedia assignments are public service announcements, visual arguments, and parody advertisements. These assignments vary somewhat from section to section; however, all sections require one project with a significant research component, as well as one project with a multimedia component. Independence in analytical reading and the writing process is assumed. It fulfills the first GE writing and related skills requirement. 1110.01H: Honors First–Year English Composition (ACT score of 25 and above):

If your ACT score is above 25, you have the option of enrolling in Honors 1110.01 if you would like a more advanced class or if you are in the Honors Program. However, you can still enroll in any of the other course sections if factors such as availability of courses, individual schedule, or your own comfort level with writing affect this decision. You do not need to be enrolled in the Honors Program to enroll in English 1110.01H.

Honors 1110.01 is a special section of 1110.01 designed for students in the Honors Program, as well as students who would like to do work at the honors level but might not be a part of the Honors Program. The class size is slightly smaller (20 students), which allows the professor to work with students on special independent projects. Students build on already high levels of reading and writing competency, move from a fluent to an individual and crafted writing style, and apply their already well–developed ability to work individually toward creating highly individualized composing projects. It fulfills the first General Education writing and related skills requirement. image by mrsdkrebs

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Notes on English Placement: Writing Placement Test If you place into English 1109 are interested in the opportunity to place into an English course beyond the placement determined by ACT, you may take a Writing Placement Test.

The Writing Placement Test is offered on the Marion campus each Friday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. If you choose to complete the Writing Placement Test, you will produce a piece of writing in a timed setting. Your writing sample will be evaluated by the Writing Program Administrators, who are members of the English Department faculty and specialists in writing instruction. The decision of the Writing Program Administrators is final. No student may enroll in a writing course beyond that indicated by their ACT English score or writing test score, whichever is higher. Please call the Advising Office in Marion at 740–725–6334 to schedule a Writing Placement Test on a Friday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. (This test is not available at the Delaware location.)

Other reasons you may want to consider a Writing Placement Test: You are required to write a lot for your job. You are an avid reader. You write for pleasure (e.g., poetry, fiction, blogging, etc.). You feel highly confident in your academic writing ability. Your ACT English score does not accurately reflect your abilities/skills. Special sections of English Classes 1109, 1110.03 and 1110.01 are available for students whose first language is not English. These Non–Native Writer (NNW), sections are taught by specially trained faculty. They cover the same material and skills as all other sections of 1110.01. However, there are a few differences. The courses contain a mix of native and non–native writers, provide additional focus on language/linguistic issues, and give students the opportunity to explore cultural differences and diversity. The class size is also smaller (no more than 20 students, providing the opportunity for additional one-on-one instruction for students. See the next two pages for detailed differences between English 1109 and English 1110.

Check your ACT scores prior to your Orientation and use the information in this booklet to determine your placement in English. In preparation for Orientation, record your placements on the checklist on the last page of this booklet.

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ENGLISH 1109 [A side-by-side comparison] ENGLISH 1110 Sample Assignment Prompts

Album Cover/Print Advertisement Description [A Side–By–Side Comparison] English 1110

For this assignment, you will write a brief description of either an album cover or a print–based advertisement of your own choosing. You should describe the use of color, graphics, photos, typography, and overall layout; in other words, you should focus on the entire design as well its individual elements. Usually when we describe things, we often interpret or analyze the significance behind that description. When describing the cover or ad you choose, think about why the designer(s) made particular choices. Why use that particular color? Why is the performer posed a particular way? Is the product being advertised even present in the ad? What message or tone are we meant to get from the cover or ad? As you attempt to address these questions in your description, you should consider such factors as the purpose of the cover or advertisement, its intended audience, the connections the cover has to the music on the album, the connections that the ad has to its product, and so on.

Length: 2–3 pages, double spaced

Note the distinction between these two prompts: they are asking the writer to accomplish very different tasks, one of them a dense description of a comparatively “simple” text (e.g., an album cover), the other a more involved rhetorical analysis of a more complex text. While you won’t necessarily encounter these exact prompts in your writing class, they’re representative of the kinds of expectations we have for each class.

Rhetorical Analysis of Public Spaces For this essay, I am asking you to rhetorically analyze a public visual text from your personal community. “Ah,” you ask. “What counts as a ‘public visual text’?” Well, for starters, think of the types of objects discussed in Rhetorical Visions – monuments, memorials, museum exhibits, public advertising, publicly displayed photographs, and so on. In class, we’ll brainstorm ways to add to this list.

“Okay, so I’ve got an idea of what I want to write about … How do I go about this ‘rhetorical analysis’ business?” You ask too many questions, but I’ll try tackling this one. In a nutshell, how does the public visual text that you’ve selected work to cause the viewer to think, act, or feel a particular way? You’ve been filling up a bag full of rhetorical concepts throughout the term, so that’s a good place to start: Does your text utilize any of the three classical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos)? Does the text employ examples of metaphor, metonymy, or similar figurative devices? How does this text try to create a sense of identification with the audience? Can you read this text according to the multiple gazes offered by Lutz and Collins?

Think also about the rhetorical triangle introduced at the beginning of the quarter: What type of audience is addressed by your text (who is expected to view/read this, and how

can you tell)? Who is the author/speaker/rhetor/designer of your text, and how does that affect the way

the message is received? What are the formal elements of your text? For example, how do words and graphics work

together in order to create a cohesive message? How do the elements of the particular medium affect your reception?

…And of course, there are more tangential questions that you would want to address, such as: What are the various goals of your text? Is there a particular story or belief system that your

text is trying to convey? Are there other related or ancillary texts associated with this text? How do they reinforce or

disrupt the reception of the main text? (example: how does a museum’s web site portray the current exhibit on display?)

Finally, one last thing. I would like you to include some images of your selected text in your essay (2 or 3). Incorporate these in the main body of the essay as figures (I’ll touch on this in class later). Format: MLA documentation style (parenthetical citations, along with a “Works Cited” list); 5–6 pages, double-spaced; 1-inch margins; 12 pt., legible font (Times, Courier, and the like)

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ENGLISH 1109 [A side-by-side comparison] ENGLISH 1110 Sample Assignment Prompts “We watched the path, awkwardly waiting for someone to release us from the torture of our stiff and meaningless conversation. I’d always been afraid of sick people, and so had my mother. It wasn’t that we feared catching their brain aneurysm or accidentally ripping out their IV. I think it was their fortitude that frightened us. Sick people reminded us not of what we had, but of what we lacked. Everything we said sounded petty and insignificant; our complaints paled in the face of theirs, and without our complaints, there was nothing to say.” —David Sedaris, “Ashes”

“The National Geographic photograph of the non-Westerner can be seen not simply as a captured view of the other, but as a dynamic site at which many gazes or viewpoints intersect. […] A number of different traditions of analysis have dealt with ‘the gaze’, looking or spectating as they occur in photography and art. The inter-ethnic looking that gets done in National Geographic photos can be conceptualized by drawing on a number of insights of these analyses.” Catherine Lutz and Jane Collins, “The Photograph as an Intersection of Gazes: The Example of National Geographic.”

Sample Writing Smoking ads today compared to the way they were back in the 60’s and 70’s are a lot different. Not only the fact of how they advertise the product but what they are trying to portray to the audience. For instance back in the day smoking ads wanted u to buy their product using all sorts of techniques, but now days most of the smoking ads u see on TV are all Anti-smoking ads, trying to do the opposite of what earlier ads were trying to do.

The changes in portrayal of women in video games have proved to be mostly in role only, not in appearance. This is important because females in the primary role of a game are rare and the good influence of having a strong, powerful female as a main character can be weakened or negated entirely by the sexualized and unrealistic physical portrayal. Behm–Morawitz and Mastro found that a high percentage of females in video games wore highly sexualized and revealing clothing, that most female characters do not occupy a dominant role but rather are secondary characters “underscoring their secondary and exiguous status,” and that even when females do occupy the principal role, “her role as an action hero is tied to her sexuality and body” (809). This sends a message to players that even if a woman is powerful, intelligent, and strong, she is still not important if she is not attractive.

Sample Workload Writing Assignments: 2–3 pages Readings: Up to 12 pages per class session Using Sources: Mostly primary

Writing Assignments: 5–8 pages Readings: 30+ pages per class sessions Using Sources: Secondary typically scholarly in nature

Format While proper document formatting is important in all of our writing courses, it is particularly emphasized in English 1110, where the proper utilization of Modern Language Association (MLA) formatting and citation style is expected.

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C. FOREIGN LANGUAGE TESTING

Computerized foreign language placement exams are available in French, German, and Spanish on the Marion Campus. Throughout the academic year exams are offered Monday through Friday in 281 Morrill Hall, the Media Lab, during normal working hours. No appointment is necessary, but please call ahead to confirm availability (740–725–6385). Spanish placement testing is available at the Delaware location. For hours of the Testing Center, call 614–247–9001.

Students who have had two or more years of the same language in high school are required to take a placement test in that language. On average, students require at least 20 minutes to take the test; however, based on students’ language and testing abilities, it can take from 10 minutes to one hour to complete. Students with very high or very low language ability will move more quickly through the test. For students whose ability lies between levels or who do not provide four consecutive wrong answers, the testing process will take more time.

At the end of the test, print out the score sheet and bring it to the Advising Office (100 Maynard Hall) in Marion or the front desk of Moeller Hall in Delaware for placement results. Exams in other languages are available on the Columbus Campus. Call the Marion Advising Office at 740–725–6334 for additional information.

D. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Transfer Students If you are transferring from another college or university and have under 21 semester credit hours, you are required to register for and attend an Orientation session. During this session, you will schedule your classes. If you have over 20 semester credit hours, you are not required to attend Orientation. Contact the Advising Office to schedule an individual transfer student orientation appointment with the appropriate academic advisor. When Ohio State Columbus receives your official transcript, it will be evaluated for transfer credit and posted to your Student Center. This evaluation will not be done until your $100 acceptance fee is paid. Office of Disability Services Students with documented disabilities should contact the Marion Campus Office for Disability Services at 740–725–6247 to make accommodation arrangements for placement assessment. Documentation must be provided to determine eligibility before authorization can be given for accommodations. This accommodation will need to be made prior to taking the paper/pencil version of the Math Skills Assessment.

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STEP 4: ATTEND AN ORIENTATION PROGRAM

Listed below is a sample Orientation Program schedule – Subject to Change. Please keep in mind that all Orientation Programs begin promptly at 9:30 am and end at approximately 4:00 pm. Students are required to attend all sessions of the Orientation day.

New Buckeyes Time Guests/Parents

Please keep in mind that Ohio State Marion students are not permitted to take classes at the Columbus campus during their first semester of enrollment.

Parents and adult guests of new students are welcome and their attendance is encouraged.

Check-In; Continental Breakfast 9:00–9:20 am Check-In; Continental Breakfast

Welcome from the Dean 9:30–9:45 am Welcome from the Dean

Doing Business Buckeye Style: Students Online demonstration of your Student Center and Buckeye Mail to conduct business at Ohio State

10:00–10:45 am

College Transitions: Family Matters Student Life staff discusses the transition to college, academic support services, and ways family members, and the university, support new students

Life Outside the Classroom: Members of Student Life staff present an overview of college life and the resources available to help students succeed

11:00–11:45 am

Doing Business Buckeye Style: Guests See demonstration of how your student will conduct business at Ohio State using their online Student Center and Buckeye Mail

Academic Planning Learn curriculum requirements for your intended major and begin choosing your first semester courses

12:00–12:50 pm

Academic Planning Learn the curriculum requirements for your student’s intended major. Students will begin choosing their first semester courses

Lunch – pizza & salad 12:50–1:40 pm Lunch – pizza & salad

University Survey 1:45–2:45 pm 1:45–3:30 pm

Money Matters Presented by the Office of Financial Aid Advising 101: Student Registration 3:00–4:00 pm

Meet your guest(s) – for a sweet treat! Get your BuckID; see Financial Aid, Student Organizations, Bookstore, etc. (SD Lobby area)

4:00 pm Wait for your student(s) – for a sweet treat!

Your student can get her/his BuckID; see Financial Aid, Student Organizations, Bookstore, etc. (SD Lobby area)

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STEP 5: OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Sites to Bookmark on your computer’s web browser

osumarion.osu.edu Ohio State Marion Home Page: check your OSU email (webmail), access local services and information. View course schedules for the Marion campus and the Delaware location.

osumarion.osu.edu/advising Ohio State Marion Advising Home Page: view contact information for our advising staff, link to your college or department’s homepage.

buckeyelink.osu.edu OSU’s Online Academic Center: your online portal to most essential OSU services.

registrar.osu.edu View academic calendars and dates & deadlines for several terms in advance, obtain enrollment verification, order transcripts and more.

www.fafsa.ed.gov Federal Student Aid: to manage your FAFSA.

www.pin.ed.gov Federal Student Aid – PIN Website: to manage your Federal PIN.

shi.osu.edu Student health insurance information

sfa.osu.edu Student Financial Aid: for comprehensive financial aid information and services.

www.studentloans.gov Student Loans: to manage Direct Loan Master Promissory Notes

www.fastweb.com

Pay for College with Fastweb: to search for additional scholarships.

bursar.osu.edu Office of Financial Services: manage your Statement of Account (your bill); manage Direct Deposit; Tuition Option Payment Plan; etc.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDENTS PLANNING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OHIO STATE MARION–COLUMBUS STATE DELAWARE PARTNERSHIP LOCATION

These instructions are for new Ohio State Marion students planning to participate in the dual-enrollment program at the Ohio State Marion–Columbus State Delaware Consortium Partnership.

At cscc.edu, select “Admissions,” then drop down to “Apply Online.”

Choose “Apply Now.” A new window will open.

Create an account.

Log in and choose “Edit Application,” selecting the options.

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Carefully review all information on the summary page for accuracy, spelling, etc.; make any corrections as needed. (You should print this page and keep in a secure location for your reference.)

Click “Submit Application.” (Be sure to print your application submission confirmation page.)

To have the option to enroll in Columbus State courses at the Delaware Partnership Location you will need to meet minimum ACT

requirements (18 writing and 22 math) or take the CSCC Compass placement test. Please contact the OSU Delaware Partnership location at 614–247–9001 for more information.

Please Note: Permanent residents, refugees or asylees, will need to submit a copy of their permanent resident card, I–94 or other documentation of status (passport, court documents, Notice of Action, for example) in order to be accepted and permitted to register.

STOP at this point. Do NOT attempt to register for classes at Columbus State – Delaware campus until you attend your chosen Ohio State Marion Orientation. Ohio State and Columbus State academic advisors will assist you with the registration process during your Orientation.

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NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST

Activate your OSU internet username and Buckeye Mail (page 2). Remember to check your Student Center and Buckeye Mail several times per week for important information and communication from the university.

Reserve an Orientation date (page 3). My Orientation date is: My major is:

Complete Placement Testing (pages 4–13), as needed. Math placement level: English placement determined by ACT score: Foreign Language placement (if taken):

Review the sample Orientation schedule (page 14) with parents/family members who may be joining you on your Orientation day. Develop a list of questions that you and your family would like to have answered at Orientation.

Log into your Student Center via Buckeyelink.osu.edu and resolve any items on your To Do List: Select/Waive Student Health Insurance Coverage Complete Financial Responsibility Statement Other items

Apply to Columbus State Community College if you plan to enroll in CSCC courses at the Delaware Partnership location (pages 16 & 17).

Remember to bring this booklet with you to your Orientation program!

Notes:

Directions to The Ohio State University at Marion From the North: Travel on U.S. Route 23 south; exit west onto SR 95, where you will see a Lowe’s store on your right; turn right and travel ½ mile west on SR 95 to campus.

From the South: Travel on U.S. Route 23 north; exit west on SR 95, where you will see a Meijer store on the right; turn left and travel ½ mile west on SR 95 to campus.

From the West: Travel east on SR 309/95, which will become West Center Street. Just past the second set of railroad tracks, turn right onto Park Blvd., and then almost immediately left onto West Church Street. Follow West Church Street (SR 95) to Mt. Vernon Avenue. Veer right onto Mt. Vernon and follow it east to campus.

From the Southeast: Travel north on SR 4; turn right onto Barks Road. Travel east on Barks Road, and turn left onto Delaware Avenue (SR 423). Travel north to the Harding Memorial and turn right onto Vernon Heights Blvd. Turn right again onto Mt. Vernon Avenue. Follow Mt. Vernon Ave. east to campus. NOTE: The Ohio State University at Marion is co–located with Marion Technical College. Ohio State is on the south side of SR 95. Keep to the right when entering campus.

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