Author: Dave Moore

Embedded Counselor Services

Dr. Shawn Levstek continues to be available to students via teletherapy on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and also will be available for in-person sessions on Mondays in Fry Hall 539, if desired. All students with questions or concerns can contact Dr. Levstek directly via e-mail at levstek.4@osu.edu. In addition, all Counseling and Consultation Service counseling resources remain available, and that office can also be reached at 614-292-5766 for crisis or urgent support, 24/7.

Welcome Class of 2027!

All of the students from the class of 2027 standing together on a stairway in Hamilton Hall with a sign that says 'My first day of optometry school'

We welcomed the Class of 2027 to the Ohio State Optometry family during Buckeye Launch August 14-18. Thank you to the faculty, staff, and student volunteers who helped get this great group of new students off to a strong start! We are excited to see what they bring to our community over the next four years.

Don’t know who to ask? Start with your Student Services Team!

Jen Bennett, Director of Student Services, 614-292-2973, bennett.1075@osu.edu
Heidi Bosworth, Special Event Coordinator, 614-247-1636 , bosworth.31@osu.edu
Candace Johnson, Assistant Director of Admissions, 614-292-4247, johnson.5380@osu.edu
Kiara Occulis, Admissions Counselor, 614-292-1190, occulis.1@osu.edu
Becca Roby, Assistant Director of Student Services 614-292-0497, roby.77@osu.edu

Embedded Counselor Services

Dr. Shawn Levstek continues to be available to students via teletherapy on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and also will be available for in-person sessions on Mondays in Fry Hall 539. All students with questions or concerns can contact Dr. Levstek directly via e-mail at levstek.4@osu.edu. In addition, all Counseling and Consultation Service counseling resources remain available, and that office can be reached at 614-292-5766 for crisis or urgent support, 24/7.

Reminders and Tips for Staying Safe and Healthy

  • Hold each other (yes, even your faculty and staff!) accountable for appropriate mask wear, the Ohio State Wellness app features an article about how to have a conversation about masks with a fellow Buckeye.
  • If you are going to be in the buildings, please remember your daily health reporting. If you do not receive a green screen, please contact Dean Zadnik or Dr. Nixon before entering the buildings.
  • Contact Dean Zadnik or Dr. Nixon directly if you have been exposed to COVID, are exhibiting symptoms, or have been tested.
  • Thank you for not bringing visitors into the buildings.
  • Clubs and organizations may reserve space in the buildings for gatherings of 10 or less people (being mindful of masking and distancing). All other meetings and events are to be held virtually.
  • Limit your time in the buildings to only essential activities, and remember to social distance while in lunchrooms, classrooms or other common spaces.
  • If you are in between clinic, lab or other essential activities, you may use open classrooms for study, being mindful of social distancing and keeping the number of people in the room to a minimum.