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</ol> </div>  <div class="col-sm-3 visible-md-block visible-lg-block"> <div class="article-tools"> <ul class="article-tool-list"> <li><a class="article-tool print" href="javascript:window.print()" title="Print this page"><i class="fa fa-print"></i>Print</a></li> <li><a class="article-tool email" href="../resources/contact-us.html" title="Contact us"><i class="fa fa-envelope-o"></i>Contact us</a></li> </ul> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-9 col-lg-push-3 col-md-9 col-md-push-3"> <div class="row primary"> <div class="col-lg-8 col-md-12"> <h2>Resources for engagement and support</h2> <p>Ohio State is a diverse and highly engaged academic community. You'll find a wide range of resources to help you make connections, find support and get the most out of your Ohio State experience.</p> <p>Below: A few resources you might be thinking about now.</p> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div id="headingHousing" role="tab" class="panel-heading"> <h3 class="panel-title"> <a aria-controls="collapseHousing" aria-expanded="false" href="#collapseHousing" data-toggle="collapse" role="button" class="collapsed" id="ui-collapse-housing">Housing</a> </h3> </div> <div aria-labelledby="headingHousing" role="tabpanel" class="panel-collapse collapse remember" id="collapseHousing" aria-expanded="false"> <div class="panel-body"> <h4>Renting off campus</h4> <p><a href="http://offcampus.osu.edu/" target="_blank">Off-Campus and Commuter Student Services</a> is Ohio State's central resource for off-campus living. They maintain an online search tool where you can view hundreds of apartment rentals, and their <a href="https://offcampus.osu.edu/posts/documents/graduate-and-professional-student-living-guide-ay24.pdf" target="_blank">Graduate and Professional Student Living Guide</a> is a must-read resource. </p> <h4>University housing</h4> <p> University Housing offers convenient, safe <a href="https://housing.osu.edu/incoming-students/graduate-professional-and-non-traditional-housing/" target="_blank">housing for professional, graduate and non-traditional students</a> in two locations on campus. </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div id="headingInvolvement" role="tab" class="panel-heading"> <h3 class="panel-title"> <a aria-controls="collapseInvolvement" aria-expanded="false" href="#collapseInvolvement" data-toggle="collapse" role="button" class="collapsed" id="ui-collapse-involvement">Involvement</a> </h3> </div> <div aria-labelledby="headingInvolvement" role="tabpanel" class="panel-collapse collapse remember" id="collapseInvolvement" aria-expanded="false"> <div class="panel-body"> <h4>Learn, play, serve</h4> <p> Your academic life is really important. But so is having a life beyond your studies. Take advantage of what a big university can offer, whether you want to socialize, stay active, give back or find family-friendly activities. </p> <p>Search <a href="https://activities.osu.edu/involvement/student_organizations" target="_blank">student organizations</a> to find offerings in every field.</p> <h4>More to explore:</h4> <ul> <li><a href="https://gradsch.osu.edu/current-students/graduate-student-experience/social-wellness-and-student-life" target="_blank">Wellness and involvement</a></li> <li>Student government involvement: <a href="https://cgs.osu.edu/" target="_blank">Council of Graduate Students</a> and <a href="https://ipc.osu.edu/" target="_blank">Inter-Professional Council</a></li> <li>Professional program involvement: <a href="https://dentistry.osu.edu/prospective-students/doctor-dental-surgery-dds/application-admission-information/student" target="_blank">dentistry</a>, <a href="https://medicine.osu.edu/student-resources/student-organizations" target="_blank">medicine</a>, <a href="https://optometry.osu.edu/student-involvement" target="_blank">optometry</a>, <a href="https://pharmacy.osu.edu/student-organizations" target="_blank">pharmacy</a>, <a href="https://vet.osu.edu/education/programs/dvm/student-resources/student-organizations" target="_blank">veterinary medicine</a></li> </ul> <h4>Arts and culture at Ohio State</h4> <p> The visual and performing arts are a centerpiece of The Ohio State University. Visit <a href="https://artsandsciences.osu.edu/arts" target="_blank">Arts and Culture</a> to find out about the great art galleries, museums, and year-round performing arts events on campus and downtown. Of particular note: The <a href="https://www.wexarts.org/" target="_blank">Wexner Center for the Arts</a>, located on campus, is Ohio State's multidisciplinary, international laboratory for the exploration and advancement of contemporary art.</p> <h4>D-Tix</h4> <p> With a student budget in mind, Ohio State’s <a href="http://dtix.osu.edu/" target="_blank">Discount Ticket Program (D-Tix)</a> offers tickets to Columbus-area shows, museums, concerts, sporting events and more at an exclusive rate. </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div id="headingSupport" role="tab" class="panel-heading"> <h3 class="panel-title"> <a aria-controls="collapseSupport" aria-expanded="false" href="#collapseSupport" data-toggle="collapse" role="button" class="collapsed" id="ui-collapse-support">Support services</a> </h3> </div> <div aria-labelledby="headingSupport" role="tabpanel" class="panel-collapse collapse remember" id="collapseSupport" aria-expanded="false"> <div class="panel-body"> <h4>Childcare</h4> <p> The <a href="https://hr.osu.edu/child-care-program/" target="_blank">Ohio State University Child Care Program</a> provides early education for the children of university students, faculty and staff. </p> <h4>Counseling</h4> <p> The Graduate School maintains a helpful list of <a href="https://gradsch.osu.edu/current-students/graduate-student-experience/social-wellness-and-student-life" target="_blank">resources</a> for personal, financial and career counseling. </p> <h4>Disability services</h4> <p> <a href="http://ods.osu.edu/" target="_blank">Student Life Disability Services</a> collaborates with and empowers students who have disabilities in order to coordinate support services and programs that enable equal access to an education and university life. </p> <h4>Health and well-being</h4> <p>We want our Buckeyes to <a href="https://studentlife.osu.edu/well-being" target="_blank">be well and thrive</a>.</p> <h4>Health insurance</h4> <p> All students are required to have health insurance if they are enrolled at least half-time and in a degree program of study. <a href="https://shi.osu.edu/" target="_blank">Student Health Insurance</a> manages this requirement and provides options to meet it, including a comprehensive Student Health Insurance Benefits Plan. </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div id="headingSafety" role="tab" class="panel-heading"> <h3 class="panel-title"> <a aria-controls="collapseSafety" aria-expanded="false" href="#collapseSafety" data-toggle="collapse" role="button" class="collapsed" id="ui-collapse-safety">Safety</a> </h3> </div> <div aria-labelledby="headingSafety" role="tabpanel" class="panel-collapse collapse remember" id="collapseSafety" aria-expanded="false"> <div class="panel-body"> <h4>How safe is campus?</h4> <p> Ohio State’s Columbus campus is a very safe place, especially when you consider its geographical size, location and population size. We enhance campus safety by making sure the grounds are well lit, well patrolled and well traveled. Still, crime occurs on our campus, as it does on all college campuses. </p> <p> The university has a significant number of resources to prevent and deter crime, and we encourage students to take personal responsibility for their safety by taking advantage of these resources. Learn more about <a href="https://dps.osu.edu" target="_blank">campus safety</a>. </p> <h4>Clery Act</h4> <p> In compliance with the Clery Act, Ohio State publishes an annual safety report, which can be downloaded on the <a href="https://dps.osu.edu/clery-act" target="_blank">Department of Public Safety's Clery Act web page</a>. The report includes crime and fire safety statistics for the previous three years, as well as institutional policies concerning campus security. </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div id="headingTech" role="tab" class="panel-heading"> <h3 class="panel-title"> <a aria-controls="collapseTech" aria-expanded="false" href="#collapseTech" data-toggle="collapse" role="button" class="collapsed" id="ui-collapse-tech">Tech resources</a> </h3> </div> <div aria-labelledby="headingTech" role="tabpanel" class="panel-collapse collapse remember" id="collapseTech" aria-expanded="false"> <div class="panel-body"> <h3>Grad school gadgetry</h3> <p>Whether they're fully online or entirely in-person, your classes will require some form or another of digital access — so be sure you've got the gear and services you need to succeed. <a href="https://techhub.osu.edu/" target="_blank">Tech Hub</a>, Ohio State's official technology store, can help you find just about everything, often at a discount.</p> <h4>Current grad students recommend:</h4> <ul> <li>a powerful portable device, such as a laptop or a tablet with a keyboard</li> <li>a portable battery that can charge your devices on the go</li> <li>a cloud storage service (and a habit for regularly backing up your work)</li> <li>a flash drive or external hard drive (seriously, you can't have too many backups)</li> <li>headphones</li> <li>a citation manager — there are tons of options to suit your preferences and budget</li> </ul> <h3>Get tech help</h3> <p>The <a href="https://odee.osu.edu/students" target="_blank">Office of Distance Education and eLearning</a> can help you get set for tech success as a Buckeye. 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