Research Opportunities
Webinars and Information Sessions
Scholarships & Awards
Clubs and Campus Involvement Opportunities
What is OPEEP?
OPEEP is creating prison-to-college pathways by increasing access to higher education for incarcerated & justice-involved individuals. By bringing incarcerated students & campus students together for unique, collaborative courses inside Ohio prison facilities, we are cultivating a more informed, compassionate community at OSU and beyond.
OPEEP Believes:
- Healthy communities do not need prisons; they need access to quality education.
- Blackness, poverty, migration status, gender non- conformity, queerness, disability, & addiction are NOT crimes.
- Routes to higher education should be forged through compassion, collective practice, & community engagement.
Why take an OPEEP course?
The OPEEP class experience is like none other. OPEEP's courses across various academic disciplines are all grounded in collaborative, innovative, & transformative teaching & learning. Students of all backgrounds & fields of study benefit from the unique, profound impacts of learning in a prison context.
AU25 Course Offerings include:
- PSYCH 3312: Memory & Cognition
- HIST 3084 (Citizenship GE): Citizens Behind Bars
- EDUTL 2368 (Literature GE): Introduction to Children's Literature
- COMPSTD 2323: Intro to American Indian Studies (History OR Race, Gender, Diversity GE)
To see the full list of courses, learn more and apply, check out their website!
Opportunities for Graduating Seniors
Volunteer, Internship and Job Opportunities
Health and Wellness Opportunities
The Office of Student Life Student Wellness Center supports all students to reach their full wellness potential. Through individual coaching, group workshops, outreach, and programming, they aim to promote holistic wellness opportunities. Individual, free Wellness Coaching returns Monday January 13th with 200 sessions available each week available to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students both in-person and virtually.
- Scarlet and Gray Financial Coaching: This nationally recognized program helps students manage finances, including budgeting, credit, debt, and investing.
- Wellness Coaching: Wellness coaching supports students in navigating stress, anxiety, relationships, and other personal challenges while promoting overall well-being.
You can schedule an appointment or find more information at these links:
Feel free to contact sgfinancial@osu.edu or wellnesscoaching@osu.edu for help finding an appointment time that works best for you.