ORIENTATION CHECKLIST

TRANSCRIPTS

Even though you have submitted transcripts to the Law School Data Assembly service, the University is required by its accrediting organization to have two (2) official transcripts from your degree-granted institution showing both the date and degree awarded. These certified copies must be sent directly from your undergraduate college or university. Students are not permitted to physically handle the transcripts at any part in the transfer process.

MEMO TO: L1'S

1. You should have funds in the $1200-$1500 range in your personal account to begin your first weeks at Ohio Northern University. These funds will be needed for books, apartment and utility deposits, food, and miscellaneous expenses during the first weeks of classes. Your loan refund checks, if utilized, will be available via refund check beginning September 8, 2011 (approximate date).
2. Contact your undergraduate lenders to make sure that your loans are put into deferment status for your three years of attendance at ONU Law.
3. If you have financial aid questions or concerns contact the Financial Aid Office at 419.772.2272 or stop by Weber Hall and meet with a Financial Aid Counselor.

HEALTH INSURANCE

All students are automatically registered for ONU health insurance. In order to waive from the insurance, you'll need your ONU BANNER ID number which will be provided to you in your admittance packets. To waive your ONU health insurance go to: https://studentcenter.uhcsr.com. Waivers must be received by the Controller's Office by August 1, 2012.

ORIENTATION DETAILS

2011 FALL ORIENTATION SCHEDULE >>

Will be updated late July

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 & FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2012
The mandatory College of Law Orientation is scheduled for Thursday and Friday, August 25th and 26th, 2011. Dress is business casual and photos will be taken on the first day of Orientation. Orientation packets will be mailed to incoming L1s late-July. If you do not receive a packet, please call Law Admissions at 419-772-2211.

*Be sure to update your current address with us so we can ensure your packet is sent to the correct address*

SBA WELCOME GATHERING

Be sure to attend the Student Bar Association's Welcome BBQ on Friday, August 24, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Location TBD. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new and returning law students. Attendance is voluntary, but you won't want to miss this event! All spouses and partners are welcome and encouraged to attend the gathering.

COURSE INFORMATION & ACADEMIC CALENDARS

2012 COURSE INFO

Fall Course Schedule
Fall Academic Calendar
January Academic Calendar
Spring Academic Calendar
For more information on the 2012 Fall course schedule and tentative exam schedule please visit the Academics page.

TEXTBOOKS

Your Fall book list can be found on the Academics page under "Booklist"
Textbooks can be purchased any of the following ways:**

1. The ONU Barnes & Nobles Bookstore: 419.772.2410 or Barnes & Noble bookstore
2. At any law school bookstore provided they use the same textbook
3. Any online bookstore

Summer 2012 Bookstore Hours: M-F, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Closed Weekends

**Time will be provided at Orientation to pick up books at the Bookstore

You can use loan money to order books online from the ONU bookstore. When it asks for payment method, choose the option “School Debit Card” or the option that most closely resembles this. After you arrive on campus, you will need to go to the Controller's Office and get the voucher which will tell the bookstore how much credit they are authorized to extend to you, take it to the bookstore, and they will have your books waiting!

CAMPUS & ADA INFORMATION

HOUSING | MOVE IN

• 2012-13 on-campus housing costs: $3,954/semester (Approximate cost - not final)
• On-campus move-in day is Sunday August 19, 2012. Check-in will be available ONLY on this day unless you make alternate arrangements with Residence Life directly: 419-772-2430
• To acquire an on-campus mailbox, you must register at the Mailing Center located in McIntosh Student Center. 419-772-2400
• For on-campus housing floor-plans and photos visit the Admissions Housing page.
• Although Residence Life can guarantee placement in one of the on-campus facilities while spots are available, on-campus housing room number and roommate assignments may not be finalized until one week prior to the on-campus move-in date.
• For more information on on-campus housing, please contact Residence Life at: 419.772.2430. The Office of Residence Life is located in the McIntosh Center.
• Once registered for on-campus housing, your room number and roommate information should be viewable in your Luminis account under the "Housing" tab.

PARKING

Parking permits can be purchased by calling the Security & Parking Office at 419-772-2222. Parking permits can be picked up in McIntosh Center conference room #7 on August 18 and 19 from 9am-5pm. After Sunday, students are to go to the Security Office to pick up permits between 8am-4:30pm.

ADA INFO

Living in Ada Packet
Tips for Necomers
Off-Campus Landlord Contact Information

IT SERVICES

IT Services Reference Sheet

REC CENTER INFO

King Horn Sports Center
Sports Center Summer 2011 Hours
Call 419-772-2444 to speak to a representative.

HEALTH CENTER INFO

ONU Health Center
** Both a Medical History form and an Immunization form will be provided to you in a link. Please follow the instructions listed on the forms and submit prior to your arrival. **
Call 419-772-2086 to speak to a representative. Fax: 419-772-2545

CAMPUS DINING INFO

Summer Dining Hours
Meal Plans
MacIntosh Center
Northern on Main (NOM)
White Bear
Can call 419.772-2400 to speak to a representative

COUNSELING CENTER INFO

ONU Counseling Center
Can call 419-772-2190 to speak to a representative.

RELIGIOUS LIFE

ONU Religious Life

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When will I receive information on orientation?

• You will receive an orientation packet at your current address in late-July. Please advise the Admissions Office if you would like the packet mailed to an alternative address.

When will I find out what section I'm in?

• Your section information will be provided to you in your orientation mailing packet.
• By the end of July, your course registration information (and section) should be viewable in Luminis.

When/ How do I register for classes?

• You will be registered for class automatically. Additional registration information will be provided during orientation. You do not need to register prior to orientation.

How do I order books?

• Textbook information is available from our Barnes & Noble bookstore
• Your Fall book list can be found on the Academics page under Fall 2011
• Time will be provided for you during Orientation to purchase books

When will I recieve my tuition bill and when is payment due?

• The Controller's Office will be e-mailing tuition bills to Luminis accounts on July 23. Fees are due Monday, August 6. Contact the Controller's Office with questions, 419.772.2010.
  *NOTICE: No paper bills will be mailed. All billings are distributed via your online university Luminis accounts

How do I obtain a parking permit ?

• Parking permits can purchased by calling the Security & Parking Office at 419-772-2222 and can be picked up move-in weekend in McIntosh Center.

When will my student loan refund be available?

• According to the ONU policy, you cannot receive a reimbursement of excess funds from your account until you have been in classes for at least one day. This Fall, loan refund checks will be available to you beginning September 6. Contact the Controller's Office with questions: 419-772-2010.

Where can I find my first-day assignments?

• First-day assignments are posted on the bulletin board near the Law College student mailboxes (by Clemens Lounge) and are posted online in the Academics section as they become available. Please note: Not all professors post first day assignments.

When do I get my network username/password and e-mail account?

• This information will be sent to you in your orientation packets which are mailed late-July. For any further questions please see the Technology FAQ.