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OHIO tour guides lead 60-minute virtual tours of our beautiful Athens campus, including residence halls, academic facilities, and Baker University Center. Available tour times are listed in Eastern time. Virtual tours will take place using Zoom on the day of your scheduled tour. You can join via the Zoom app or your favorite browser! *Select Wednesdays will have an evening tour starting at 7:45 p.m. Eastern.

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Visiting OHIO

Experience ohio for yourself.

It's easy to see the beauty of our campus in photos across our website, but nothing compares to how it feels to breathe in the fresh air of fall and see the colorful leaves tumble across the bricks while crossing College Green, or taking in a spring sunset while enjoying the magic of the Cherry Blossom trees along the Hocking River. What are you waiting for? There are so many experiences waiting for you in Athens — register for the campus visit that works best for you to get started!

OHIO Showcase

Visit Ohio University this summer at OHIO Showcase, a campus visit opportunity for rising high school juniors and seniors and their families. Kick off your college search and learn more about Ohio University and life as a Bobcat.

Learn More and Register for OHIO Showcase

Special visit programs offer unique opportunities to get a sneak peek into life at OHIO. If you're a prospective first-year or transfer student or a high-achieving high school senior, you'll want to check out these options! Can't make it to campus? No problem — join us in a city near you to learn about life as a Bobcat. Check back often, because we add new options regularly!

Daily Campus Visits

Daily campus visits offer the flexibility to explore OHIO on the date that works best for you. Personalize your visit by scheduling a time to meet with a representative from an academic college while you're on campus.

Group Visits

School counselors and community leaders are invited to bring future Bobcats to campus for a group visit! Your students will learn more about OHIO through a group information session with an admissions advisor and a walking tour of our beautiful and historic campus.

Financial Aid Webinar - Understanding Your Financial Aid Offer

Join the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships for a webinar to learn more about the type of aid you've received, how to accept it and more!

Register for a Financial Aid Webinar

What to Expect On Your Visit

We can't wait to welcome you to campus! Before you arrive, review info about health and safety, parking, transportation, local accommodations and the daily campus visit agenda to make the most of your visit.

Virtual Options

Unable to visit campus in person? No problem — check out our virtual options to explore OHIO from home!

• Virtual Tour Eager to tour our campus? We've got you covered! With our self-guided virtual tour, you explore campus, athletics facilities, fine arts facilities and various residence halls. Beautiful imagery combined with campus insights provided by narration, you'll feel as though you're walking through campus with one of our amazing tour guides!
• Financial Aid Advisor Virtual Appointments Do you have questions about financial aid or scholarships? Sign up for a 30 minute, 1-on-1 video appointment with a financial aid advisor. You can also contact the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships at [email protected] or by calling 740.593.4141 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Eastern.
• Admissions Advisor Virtual Appointments Freshman and transfer students can select a preferred day and time for a 1-on-1 video appointment with an Undergraduate Admissions advisor to discuss applying to OHIO, academics, campus life, transferring credit and more.
• OHIO Online Virtual Appointments OHIO Online student can select a preferred day and time for a 1-on-1 video appointment with an OHIO Online enrollment advisor to talk about applying to OHIO, academics, transferring credit and more.

Discover OHIO through The College Tour

Connect with ohio's academic colleges and student services.

OHIO's degree-granting colleges serve as a home for academic departments, schools and centers which deliver diverse programs, degrees and majors. Each college has a unique community and culture that will support your personal, academic and professional goals.

Each college offers different visit options, including facility tours and meetings with faculty, staff and current students. Select your college to learn about visit options and choose a time to speak directly with a college representative. You can also join academic colleges and our financial aid, housing and career development experts for a webinar or chat.

College of Arts & Sciences 

College of Business 

College of Fine Arts 

College of Health Sciences and Professions 

The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education 

Honors Tutorial College 

Discover Visit Opportunities at Our Regional Campuses

• Chillicothe Campus
• Eastern Campus
• Lancaster Campus
• Southern Campus
• Zanesville Campus

Sights and sounds of College Green

Ohio University graduate student Akbar Sultanov has created an immersive 360-degree experience of OHIO’s historic College Green. Here, you can walk the brick pathways, hear the sounds and visit and learn some of the history behind the most historic and cherished buildings and landmarks at the heart of the Athens Campus. And, come home to OHIO virtually through a feature that allows you to download a photo of yourself on College Green .

Self-guided tours of Athens

Part of the OHIO Museum Complex, mAppAthens offers nearly 20 virtual tours of campus and community, including an Art Stroll, The Ridges History Loop and a Campus Green Tree Tour. Explore these tours throughout the region using your mobile device; you will travel from stop to stop, reading information at each location and following the directions provided.

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Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (drones)

Know the rules and fly safely.

When you fly your drone anywhere in the nation's airspace, you automatically become part of the U.S. aviation system. Under the law, your drone is an aircraft, and you have the responsibility to operate safely, just as a Cessna or 747 pilot does. Drones are of particular concern around airports, and if flown improperly, can endanger aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulates the use of unmanned aircraft systems. The information below was gathered from FAA, and it is subject to change. For the latest rules, regulations and news about UAS, please visit the FAA's drone webpage .

Information and contacts for State Tower, The Ohio State University Airport air traffic control.

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An uncrewed aircraft system is an unmanned aircraft and the equipment necessary for the safe and efficient operation of that aircraft. An uncrewed aircraft is a component of a UAS. It is defined by statute as an aircraft that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft (Public Law 112-95, Section 331(8)).

Congress defined a "model aircraft" as a UAS that meets all of the following:

• Is capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere
• Is flown within visual line-of-sight of the person operating it
• Is flown for hobby or recreational purposes

We encourage you first to read all of the information on the website and browse our Frequently Asked Questions. If you still have questions or concerns, you may contact the FAA's UAS Integration Office via [email protected] or by calling 844-FLY-MY-UA. Also you may visit the FAA drone webpages by clicking here .

These are some recommended apps and websites to inform and obtain authorization to fly:

• B4UFLY : Provides airspace overview and restrictions
• LAANC : Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability, a collaboration between FAA and industry

10 things to know before you fly

Whether you're a novice drone pilot or have many years of aviation experience, rules and safety tips exist to help you fly safely in the national airspace. Think of these tips as a preflight checklist to help you fly safely:

• Register your drone
• Take the FAA's Recreational UAS Safety Test  (TRUST) before your first flight.
• Fly your drone at or below 400 feet
• Keep your drone within your line of sight
• Be aware of FAA Airspace Restrictions
• Respect privacy
• Never fly near other aircraft, especially near airports
• Never fly over groups of people, public events or stadiums full of people
• Never fly near emergencies such as fires or hurricane recovery efforts
• Never fly under the influence of drugs or alcohol

Flying on Ohio State campus?

If flying on Ohio State's campus, a risk form must be obtained and submitted, and Ohio State police must be notified via phone (614-292-2121) on the day of the flight.

Review campus drone policy and related documents for more information.

If you spot a drone near a crewed aircraft

• Take pictures and/or capture video recordings of the activity, if possible
• Attempt to determine the type of activity
• Attempt to determine the location of the operator of the model aircraft
• If possible, obtain UAS FAA registration number located on the model aircraft
• Report sighting to 1-866-TELL-FAA (866-835-5322) and select option 4, or FAA website
• Contact and provide information to Local Law Enforcement

Please contact The Ohio State University Airport 614-292-5453 or 614-292-9834 if the reported sighting is within five miles of the airport.

Smartphone App Available for Drone Operators

The FAA has released a smartphone app that can help users understand restrictions around flying their devices. B4UFLY tells users about current or upcoming requirements and restrictions in areas of the National Airspace System (NAS).

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UAS Registration

How to become a drone pilot

Where to fly

Contact the Columbus Flight Standards District Office (FSDO)

UAS help: [email protected] , 844-FLY-MY-UA

Xavier University Drone Tour

Join us for a flight around Xavier University to get a view of student life on campus.

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Striking views: Take a drone tour of the University of Dayton campus and its landmarks

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St. Mary’s School for Boys, the foundation of the University of Dayton, opened July 1, 1850. Over the years, the institution has been known as St. Mary’s School, St. Mary’s Institute and St. Mary’s College. Its name became the University of Dayton in 1920.

MUST SEE: 22 of our best recent aerial photos of the Dayton area

Over the years, the campus has built some of the most beautiful and recognizable views in the city.  Watch the video above for an aerial tour of the campus and its best scenes.

The iconic dome and cross on the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception is the centerpiece of UD’s campus. The top of the cross is 95 feet above the ground. The cross is 7 feet, 4 inches tall from the ball to the top of the cross. The “arms” of the cross extend 4 feet, 6 inches.

RELATED: The major UD Arena renovation is now changing the outside of the building

The once-modest campus has now grown to include almost 400 acres. This land includes the purchase of more than 160 acres of former NCR property, which sparked the building of the GE Episcenter and Emerson Helix buildings.

UD has 38 academic, research, athletic and administrative buildings, five residence halls, 18 student apartment complexes and almost 500 residences. Total enrollment for 2018-19 is almost 11,000 students.

RELATED: Early vision for former fairgrounds released

The former NCR headquarters building is now Daniel J. Curran Place, named in honor of the first lay president of UD, who served from 2002-16. The building is home to the University of Dayton Research Institute and features a large solar array for generating electricity.

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