Student support
The BGSU OTD program supports many dimensions of wellness to facilitate student success. The OTD Director of Student Affairs affairs ensures you receive the necessary academic, personal and professional support to succeed.
- Responsible for supporting OTD students through orientation and the academic coaching program
- Serves as the liaison between the students in the OTD program and student support services at BGSU
- All OTD students are placed on teams with about 10 peers and a faculty member, who will serve as their academic coach. Academic coaching is integral to academic success:
- Supports you in achieving your goals
- Maintains clear and effective communication
- Creates a collaborative and professional culture
- Early alerts are used by faculty to help students:
- Gauge your academic performance
- Identify areas for growth
- Facilitate communication between you, your academic coach and the director of student affairs
- Students in need of academic accommodations are encouraged to contact the Accessibility Services office as soon as possible after admission. Visit the Applying for Services website to apply for services.
- Technology support is crucial for your academic success in our hybrid program. ITS provides technology support for all BGSU students. Learn more about support for remote students.
- The University Libraries offer access to library materials, either in person or online with electronic books, online databases and streaming media (where available). You also can also access research and other library-related assistance in person, via text messaging, Ask a Librarian chat, email and phone reference services provided by reference and instruction librarians.
- Learning Commons provides students with academic resources that foster independent learning. The highly trained, professional staff offers individual and group tutoring and consultations. If you are interested in tutoring or academic support services, contact Learning Commons directly or speak with the OTD director of student affairs or your academic coach.
- Peer tutors also assist students in mastering course content. Students can arrange for a peer tutor through their academic coach or the director of student affairs.
- Academic coaching teams facilitate group connection and create a sense of community within teams and the entire OTD cohort. Academic coaches support students in celebrating success, overcoming challenges and setting and achieving academic and professional goals. Academic coaches also identify when students may benefit from the additional student support services offered at BGSU and facilitate any necessary connections.
- BGSU offers many student support services on campus such as:
- The BGSU Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships works closely with students to process federal, local and institutional aid. Students are encouraged to contact the office for assistance with financial concerns or for help in completing forms. You can contact the office by phone or through a secure communication portal.
- The Falcon Health Center is conveniently located next to the BGSU campus if you have healthcare needs.
- The BGSU Counseling Center offers wellness workshops and mental health counseling. BGSU counselors are licensed to practice in Ohio. If you reside outside of Ohio, the BGSU OTD program has contracted with ComPsych, which provides 24/7 counseling services.
- Bowling Green State University offers health services to students through Falcon Health in collaboration with Wood County Hospital. You need to use your own insurance to receive care at Falcon Health or whatever facility you choose. If injured, you will be directed to the closest or most appropriate medical care facility depending on the nature and severity of the injury.
- In the event of an accident resulting in injury or illness, notify your academic or clinical faculty as soon as possible. All injuries that are work- or educational-related, regardless of where they occur (on or off campus), and any injury on BGSU property must be reported through the Injury/Illness Form. The injured or ill party is encouraged to complete the online form. If that is not possible, anyone from BGSU with a sign-on username and password who has intimate knowledge of the incident can submit a report on behalf of that person. Email BGSU Environmental Health and Safety with any additional concerns or call 419-372-2171.
- As a condition of enrollment in the program, students must show proof of health insurance and completion and submission of immunizations and laboratory testing. Students are expected to abide by the University’s policies regarding risk exposure management. Students are responsible for costs associated with any necessary emergency services.
Updated: 11/15/2024 07:52AM