There are a variety of resources available to support you as a student at Ohio State and the College of Nursing.
Academic Calendar: Includes important dates, such as tuition payment deadlines.
Beacon: Beacon is a comprehensive student portal where currently enrolled students can view personalized curriculum plans, find out information on program compliance status. Beacon also posts updates from College of Nursing related to academic deadline, special events and leadership opportunities. Beacon can be accessed via the web browser at https://beacon.nursing.osu.edu or via iOS devices by downloading the app at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ohio-state-nursing-beacon/id1544751412.
To log into Beacon, please use your OSU username and password. Note: username format is name.#
Buckeyelink: Contains many online student services, from scheduling classes to paying tuition.
Clinical Placement This video goes over basics of the clinical placement office. If you have questions please direct them first to your Graduate Program Manager.
Counseling and Consultation Services (CCS): CCS at Ohio State offer a variety of mental health resources to our students. Please take a moment to review their flyer for more information.
Graduate School New Student Checklist: An additional guide to help transition to becoming a graduate student at Ohio State
Graduate School Handbook: Includes polices that govern graduate programs at Ohio State
Graduate School Orientation: A Carmen course will be added to your Carmen site by the Graduate School with a self-paced orientation course. For more information please reach out to the Graduate School.
Heminger Hall- Student Experience: View a virtual tour of our new building, Jane E. Heminger Hall and the many benefits to College of Nursing students.
Lockers: There are a limited number of lockers available for student use in the basement of Newton Hall. These lockers are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Students must visit the Information Desk in Heminger Hall to complete and sign a Locker Agreement form to be assigned a locker. This agreement can be renewed annually. Students are responsible for supplying the lock and will be required to provide the combination or a spare key for the lock to be assigned a locker. This will be kept secured with your signed agreement in the Office of Student Affairs and Success. Items kept in lockers must be non-perishable and in compliance with The Ohio State University’s Code of Student Conduct. All items and the lock must be removed from lockers at the end of spring semester.
Mental Health First Aid Kit: The “I Can Help You” initiative was started by students at the College of Nursing and is designed to bring awareness to mental health stigmatization, as well as provide you with the skills and resources needed to assist others.
Mental Health Services at the College of Nursing: This video, created by Mental Health Counselor Shelby Woith, provides an overview of services at the college.
Note from the Chief Diversity Officer
Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: This video, created by Dr. Angela Alston, provides an overview of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the college.
Parking: Find nearby parking spots, learn about parking passes, and discover alternative parking options to main campus offered by CampusParc.
Student Financial Aid: Provides assistance to students applying for financial support, including Federal Aid.
Student Health Insurance: All students at The Ohio State University are required to have health insurance if they are enrolled at least half-time and in a degree program of study (4 credits for graduate students). If you are enrolled exclusively in Distance Learning, you must petition for student health insurance. The petition can be found here. Please note, students enrolled exclusively in Distance Learning are still required to have health insurance.
Virtual Tour of the College of Nursing: We encourage you to explore the College of Nursing through the virtual tour. The tour highlights many of the special features of the college and the physical space of the newly designed Heminger Hall and the recently renovated Newton Hall.
Zoom resources can be found here. You can test out Zoom by going to https://zoom.us/test . If you need to download and install Zoom, you can do so while trying out the test meeting. Some things to keep in mind with Zoom:
- It is helpful to download the Zoom client to the device you will be using.
- Please create your Zoom account using your full name, so that we know who is in the room
- It is helpful to access Zoom on an IPad or laptop/desktop computer. The larger screen typically allows for easier use of the Zoom controls and you are able to access other website/ necessary information or take notes.
- If you have activated your video camera, it’s important to be aware of your visual background as it can be seen by those in the meeting. Information on Carmen Zoom Controls can be found here. This video also explains the chat function. Please be aware when you use the chat function, all those in the meeting can see your chat.
- It is typical etiquette to keep your audio muted when not speaking. This allows the speaker to be heard clearly. It is also helpful to use the “raise hand” or other nonverbal options to communicate with the speaker during a lecture or meeting.
- If you are having trouble hearing or being heard, please first check your volume on your device, and that you are not muted. If you continue to experience issues, try switching to a new internet browser. Google Chrome is typically a well-supported option.
- Please ensure there is a professional head shot added to your profile. When it is time to log in, please open Zoom prior to joining the meeting, as opposed to simply clicking on the link in the email. This will allow us to see your head shot while your camera is muted, and allow the faculty to get to know your names and faces.