Academic, Crisis & Wellness Support

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 9-1-1

Notify the dispatcher that you are on Ohio State campus to ensure correct routing

If you have non-emergency questions for campus police, the number is 614-292-2121

 

Crisis and other Mental Health Issues  In distress or wanting to help someone in distress? Here are some options:

Where to get help Suicide Prevention Working on Prevention and Creating a Culture of Care.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 614-221-5445 or 800-273-8255 Text 4hope to 741741

Counseling and Consultation Service (CCS) Enrolled students get 10 free individual sessions per semester, but also have access to drop-in workshops, and more. Resources are offered online and through the free app “OSUCCS”

Student Health Services Provides accessible, high quality health services for students to support academic success and co-curricular engagement

Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio. (SARNCO) A satellite office opened on the Ohio State campus (33 W 11th Avenue, Room 202) in August 2019 for students, staff & faculty. Everything is confidential 614-688-2518

Office of Institutional Equity exists to help the Ohio State community prevent and respond to all forms of harassment, discrimination and sexual misconduct.

Buckeye Food Alliance (BFA) No Buckeye Should Go Hungry. The Buckeye Food Alliance provides nutritious food items and personal care items free of charge for any Ohio State Student. Located in Lincoln 150, any Buckeye is welcome to drop by the pantry without an appointment during our operating hours

College of Education & Human Ecology Food Pantry Opened in January 2019 & is located in PAES A100. Walk-ins welcome

Psychology Services Center 614-292-2345 105 Psychology Building, 185 Neil Ave

Sexual Misconduct Response and Prevention Title IX reporting

Stress Trauma & Resilience (614) 293-STAR Harding Hospital, 1670 Upham Dr. For professionals & surviviors

Student Legal Services Provide legal advice, representation, education and resources to Ohio State students for things like landlord disputes, traffic violations, and more

Veterans Services Can help with  finding benefits and supporting distressed US military veterans

Faculty & Staff can support students by

Faculty/staff resources for themselves through the Employee Assistance Program

Academic Supports: Resources so students can excel and complete academic programs at The Ohio State University

Center for the Study & Teaching of Writing free one-on-one help with writing at any stage in the process, online writing resources, and more

Chief Information Officer University Information Technology support

Dennis Learning Center: supports students so they can succeed and excel academically. Students thrive by addressing academic issues covering motivation, stress, procrastination, and much more. Free resources include online & in person courses, workshops, and one-on-one Academic Coaching

Digital Union High Tech computer lab, printing and more

Office of Disability Services “Disability” is a broad term that includes, but is not limited to, mental health conditions, chronic health conditions,
temporary injuries, physical/learning disabilities and ADHD

Office of Diversity and Inclusion Scholarships, leadership and engagement

Engineering Technology Services Submit help tickets online for the College of Engineering IT staff

Student Advocacy Center assists with communicating with faculty, navigate academic procedures, etc.

University Libraries You can reserve a room; get help with research issues, publishing and more. Look for a location near you

 

Wellness Supports: Resources to support healthy smart choices for living your best life

Nursing Mother/Lactation Rooms There are nursing /lactation rooms in “zones” across campus including many on north campus

Ohio State University Child Care Program Provides quality developmentally appropriate early education for the children of students, staff & faculty

Student Wellness Center Goal: empower students to strive for balance and wellness including concerns such as relationship difficulties, adjustment to college, loss and grief, stress management, financial and personal wellness

Stress Management and Resiliency Training  SMART Lab  uses biofeedback to reduce stress and practice relaxation

Recreational Sports at Ohio State programs and services range from group fitness, aquatics, adventure trips, climbing, drop-in fitness and recreation, intramural sports, sport clubspersonal training, disc golf and many other activities

Professional Development

Career Closet Students can dress professionally, everything needed to make a lasting impression, for free! Available in August each year. Sponsored by Student Life. Watch for announcements

Engineering Career Services THE primary resource connecting Ohio State engineering students and employers. Offers job hunt skills & services

Funding opportunities for professional growth through the Council of Graduate Students (CGS) to help graduate students defray the cost while pursuing professional goals to prepare for their field. These include:

  • Career Development Grant
  • Ray Travel Award
  • Global Gateway Grant
  • Delegate Outreach Grant
  • CGS Events Funding Requests

Handshake Ohio State’s university-wide position posting system where you have access to search and apply for part-time jobs, internships, co-ops, and full-time career opportunities

Ohio Union Activities Board (OUAB) Grad Enhance, Equip & Prepare

Younkin Success Center  in person career counseling, online services, career search support

Relationships and Connections Matter

Engineering Graduate Ambassadors (EGA) organized at the College level. This is a great way to get to know people outside of your program

Global Engagement, Office of International Affairs has lots of fun events for domestic and international students

IEEE-Graduate Study Body Electrical and Computer Engineering student organization

Latino & Latina Engineering Graduate Student Association provide an outlet for students to express their concerns while receiving adequate academic and professional support from their peers, allies, and the University

Ohio State University Office of Student Life consists of more than 40 departments, all dedicated to creating the extraordinary student experience for every Ohio State Buckeye

Ohio Union Activities Board (OUAB) Grad Enhance your experience through family friendly programs, social engagement and more. Quiz night is one of the most popular events. Teams form early each semester!

Society of Black Graduate Engineers committed to promoting diversity in the field of engineering by being active in the College of Engineering recruiting efforts, establishing mentorial relationships among new and senior level graduate students, organizing networking events with industrial and academic professionals, and by participating in community outreach programs

Women in Engineering Graduate Council (WEG-C) establish support for women in graduate engineering, create a comfortable space for discussing issues that are specific to women engineers, and find concrete solutions to being a woman in this field