Preparing for BSO
Pre-BSO Modules
All students must complete online modules before their BSO program. Students must log in to the modules using their OHIO ID and password. Your OHIO ID includes the first letter of your first and last name followed by six digits (example: aa000000).
Changing Your Major
To change your major before orientation at Ohio University, email Undergraduate Admissions at admissions@ohio.edu with your full name, PID, and intended major. Orientation connects you with students in your major, so early changes are important.
To ensure your orientation materials reflect your new major, request any major changes at least one week before your scheduled orientation. Changes can still be made during orientation, but if your new major isn’t scheduled for your original date, the orientation staff may contact you about rescheduling.
Placement Tests
An important part of preparing for your orientation program is taking placement tests. The tests you need to take are determined by your selected major. Placement tests are necessary to make sure you enroll in the appropriate first course in certain subject areas for the first semester in your major.
Placement tests must be completed before your scheduled orientation program, and the available tests are as follows: Chemistry, Computer Science, Language, and Music Theory.
Placement tests must be completed before your scheduled orientation program, and the available tests are as follows: Chemistry, Computer Science, Language, and Music Theory.
Request Transcripts and Test Scores
Prior to attending BSO, request that official transcripts and test scores be sent to Ohio University. Eligible college credits from another institution, exam credit or other transferable credit will only be applied once official documents have been received from the institution or testing agency. As a reminder, your high school will not send college-level transcripts or test score reports on your behalf; you must request these directly from the institution or testing agency.
Official transcripts, exam credits or other credits should be sent electronically as a secure PDF to admissions@ohio.edu or by postal mail to: Undergraduate Admissions, Chubb Hall 120, 1 Ohio University Drive, Athens, OH 45701.
Official transcripts, exam credits or other credits should be sent electronically as a secure PDF to admissions@ohio.edu or by postal mail to: Undergraduate Admissions, Chubb Hall 120, 1 Ohio University Drive, Athens, OH 45701.
Multi-Factor Authentication
Protect Your Information with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Multi-factor authentication (MFA) protects you against lost or stolen passwords by adding a verification step to your OHIO login. New students are required to enroll in MFA before participating in their BSO program. This step is important to ensure students can access their MyOHIO Student Center during course registration at BSO. Failure to enroll in MFA may result in delays in course registration during BSO.
Complete steps in MyOHIO Student Center
Students are encouraged to review their MyOHIO Student Center to view the following:
Holds and To-Do List Items: Students are encouraged to review holds and follow instructions to clear any holds prior to their BSO program to avoid course registration delays. Additionally, students should try to complete any to-do list items before attending a program.
Transfer Credit Report: Before attending BSO, make sure to review your Transfer Credit Report information before attending BSO to ensure all of your anticipated external credit is included. If there is credit missing, double check to ensure that you've requested your official transcripts and test scores be sent to Ohio University.