Ashland University’s campus provides an abundance of student resources that make college life easier, safer and more enjoyable, especially for those who are incoming freshmen.   

AU provides psychological counseling, student safety and health services.   

At AU, the prevention of all sexual violence is taken seriously. Title IX is the legal term or federal regulation for protections against sex discrimination.   

“If it happens, it’s our job to remedy, to make sure it doesn’t happen to the best of our ability again, and to remedy its effects,” said Vice President for Student Affairs and Auxiliary Services and Title IX Coordinator, Rob Pool.   

 An important aspect of college life is wellness. Not only mental health, but physical health as well.  

The Department of Recreation and Wellness provides many different physical activities as well as wellness programs and other helpful resources.  

Students can attend different exercise classes, hangout with therapy dogs and participate in intermural sports.   

“I always say that the best thing a new student can do, even returning students, is to find their tribe, find their cohort, find their friends; you can do that in a number of ways,” said Pool.   

The Center for CommUNITY and Belonging  plays a major role in feeling at home on campus. They hold 5 values: A seat at the table, Culturally Curious, Unity over Uniformity, Peace Seeking and Service Oriented.   

There are four CommUNITY and Belonging organizations on campus.   

The Black Student Alliance, who promote diversity and encourage leadership while also providing activities to strengthen the bond of the Black community at AU.   

Another group, Eagles for Pride, works to create a safer and friendlier environment for all students, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.   

Unidad is an AU organization that is dedicated to creating, fostering and broadening the awareness of the Hispanic/Latino community.   

A fourth group on campus, Women of Excellence, works to empower, educate and embrace students through fellowship and programming. The group covers topics that concern women locally, nationally and globally.   

Clubs like these are a great way to meet new people and become involved on campus.   

Students around the country are headed to college and are expected to find genuine, life-long friendships.   

“[Students] are realizing social media’s not cutting it,” said Pool.   

“It’s okay, but it’s not the answer for our need to feel connected and loved and cared for; somebody else that really gets us.”   

One of the ways students are finding that connection at AU is through Christian ministry.   

“They’re hanging out with other students, they’re studying the word and they’re finding how to live the best life you can on campus,” explained Pool.   

AU has vibrant ministry life and around 400 students gather weekly for bible studies and other activities.   

Another resource provided to all AU students is Eagle Card.   

 This ID card gives students access to residence halls, other campus buildings and even acts as admission to campus events.   

Eagle Cards are also used to purchase meals, snacks, and other goods around campus.   

In the Ashland University Library and Ashland Theological Seminary Library, an Eagle Card can act as a library card.   

The ID number on the card can help a student to virtually check out books on OhioLINK academic libraries, or request that a book be sent to AU.   

Materials can also be checked out using the card.   

AU has multiple solutions to any technology issues a student may experience.   

The Technical Support Center is in the Patterson Instructional Technology Center on campus. The help desk is open on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.   

There is also a help desk available to students in the Archer Library on campus. They are available to help on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.  

Students can also submit a ticket online if in-person help is not available at the time.   

Even those who don’t live on campus are given resources to accommodate the commuter lifestyle.   

The Hawkins-Conrad Student Center holds a commuter lounge on the second floor and acts as a relaxing spot to stay in between classes.  

The lounge includes a microwave, sink, table, couches and comfortable chairs, TV and informational bulletin board.   

Around the corner from the lounge are reservable lockers for fall and spring semesters.  

For more information about resources available on campus, students can visit Ashland University Student Services