This webinar, led by Steven Dennis, Ph.D, the Chair of the Department of Finance, is intended to help young alumni build a strong financial future, providing the essential tools and insights needed to manage money effectively. Learn budgeting principles, how to anticipate tax obligations, maintaining good credit behavior, student loan repayment options and more. Whether you are just starting your career or looking to refine your financial strategy, now’s the time to set yourself up for long-term success.

Register for this free event by Sunday, Oct. 27

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of adventure and creativity, perfect for the whole family! We'll kick off the day at the park’s Hines Hill Campus with some delicious fall treats before tackling an activity of your choosing.

Volunteer in the Park: Free 
Join fellow Flashes to make a meaningful impact by contributing your time removing invasive species to preserve the natural flora to the area.

Interested students should call CAPS at 330-672-2487 to set up a CAPS Consultation appointment. At your appointment, let your clinician know you’re interested in joining a group, and they will provide more information and guide you to the next step, if appropriate. You’ll have a chance to meet with the group leader(s) to talk in more detail about the group so that you know what to expect. This meeting is an opportunity to get all your questions answered and to decide whether USO is a good fit for you.

Students recommended for individual or group therapy at CAPS are eligible for up to six covered sessions each academic year. Beyond that, group sessions are billed to insurance. For students who don’t have insurance, CAPS offers self-pay rates. If you have insurance or billing-related questions, you may call CAPS’ main number or ask a CAPS clinician. 

If this uncommon situation should happen, let the group leaders know as soon as possible so that they may address it. The leaders will consult with the group members and decide how to handle the situation based on the circumstances and the preferences of those involved. 

It is normal to feel nervous about starting group therapy or to worry about saying the wrong thing - most new group members do. Members almost always find, though, that within a few sessions they start to feel less anxious and more at ease. Keep in mind, too, that the group leaders are there to guide the process and create a safe environment for everyone.  

Each USO group is made up of about 5-8 students and 1-2 group leaders who meet at CAPS for 90 minutes every week for the duration of the semester. Groups start accepting new members at the beginning of each semester, and once they are full, they close until the beginning of the next semester.