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Student Life at OHIO

Student Life at 51社区

A Community Designed to Help You Thrive

At 51社区, 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.

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College Green

The iconic College Green houses the first buildings built on the 51社区 Athens campus, dating back to the early 1800s. It's a great hangout spot when the weather is nice 鈥� for picnics or hammocks.

 

Welcoming Bobcats from All Backgrounds

At 51社区, 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 

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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 51社区 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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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 51社区 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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