Book your COVID-19 vaccination today

Help us end this pandemic by joining the millions who are already vaccinated against COVID-19. Now’s the time to schedule your vaccination appointment.

Why?

At Ohio State, we offer two convenient ways to schedule your appointment:

  1. Log in to your MyChart accountGo to the Appointments section and look for the “COVID-19 Vaccine” option. Don’t have a MyChart account? Sign up now.
  2. Call 614-688-8299 (VAXX), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

You can also check coronavirus.ohio.gov to find COVID-19 vaccination availability at other health care providers or clinics.

With COVID-19 cases on the rise in some Ohio counties, getting your vaccine is more important than ever. Don’t wait to schedule your appointment — book your vaccination today.

New CARES grant funding supports programs to boost student mental health

A partnership among the Office of the Chief Wellness Officer, Office of Student Life and College of Nursing has received a second round of CARES grant funding to develop and expand programming to help undergraduate and graduate/professional students build coping and resiliency skills, decrease stress and improve academic performance. Those who participate will be able to enter a raffle to win a Peloton App or HelloFresh subscription. Questions? Contact Phil Saken.

Mask On/Mood Up

Stress, anxiety and depression have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are three brief evidence-based strategies that you can practice every time you put on your mask to increase your mood and reduce the stress in your life: deep abdominal breathing, saying a positive self-affirmation and being kind to others or naming someone you are grateful for and letting them know. Join the Mask On/Mood Up movement to promote positive mental health.
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Dedicated vaccine appointments

The university is asking every eligible student, faculty and staff member to be vaccinated and to follow all other safe and healthy guidelines. In partnership with the state of Ohio and Gov. Mike DeWine, beginning today, the university is dedicating a portion of the first-dose vaccine appointments at the Schottenstein Center Vaccine Station to any Ohio State student, faculty or staff member. In addition, the state has also worked to secure additional supply of the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine specifically for university students. To schedule a vaccination appointment via the Wexner Medical Center — including appointments that have been set aside for students, faculty and staff — log into MyChart or call 614-688-VAXX (8299). For more information or to sign up to “Get Notified” when new appointment times are posted, see the Wexner Medical Center website.
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