About the Office of First-Year and Student Transitions
The Office of First Year & Student Transitions (FYrST) at Ohio University helps first-year students succeed academically and socially, and make a smooth transition to university life. FYrST programs include Bobcat Student Orientation, Learning Communities, and academic courses.
Contact
Office of First Year & Student Transitions
Chubb Hall 060
university.college@warawanresort.com
740.593.1953
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Abbey Cliffel
Assistant Director, Undergraduate Orientation Programs
Chubb Hall 060
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Wendy Kalinowski
Program Coordinator, Undergraduate Orientation Programs
Chubb Hall 060
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Wendy Merb-Brown
Assistant Dean, Operations and First-Year & Student Transitions
Chubb Hall 060
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Vincent Prior
Director, Undergraduate Orientation Programs
060 Chubb Hall
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Barb Remsburg
Director of Learning Community Programs
Chubb Hall 060
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Brock Stephan
Assistant Director of Learning Community Programs
Chubb Hall 060
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Shauna Torrington
Coordinator of Student Leaders
Chubb Hall 060