TRANSPORTATION
The Metro is Cincinnati's public bus. Download the Transit App to buy tickets. Use Google Maps to see arrival/departures times and bus stops. Click here for student rates.
tHE mETRO bus
UC Shuttle bus
nightride
The UC Shuttle is a free service for students. It travels within one mile of campus. make sure to bring your UC ID card with you and wear a face covering. Download the Double Map app to see routes.
Nightride is a free transportation service that goes within one mile of campus. You must have your bearcat card and a face covering while riding.
You can call 513-556-7433, use the UC NightRide App, or reserve online. More information here.
Fall hours: 8 pm - 2 am (Sun to Wed)
8 pm - 3 am (Thurs to Sat)
BEARCAT CARD & WIFI
Click here to create a UC account. Your temporary password is Uc!MMDDYYYY (your birthday.) Follow the steps and create a new password. Make sure to put your username and password somewhere on your phone.
Create An account
WIFI
Bearcat Card
After you create an account, go to the wifi settings on your phone and computer. Use the new password you created and your username to connect to UC_Secure.
You will receive your university ID during week one of your studies. If you lose your card, you will need to pay for a new one at the Keys & ID's office (Edwards 4.) This card can be used for the shuttle, UC events, student discounts, and more! Add money to your card here.
HEALTH CARE
uc hEALTH cLINIC
The little clinic
Health insurance
You can find the UC health clinic at the Lindner Athletic Center room 335. To make an appointment, call 513-556-2564. Have your M number, address, birthday, e-mail and phone number ready. Insurance is not accepted. More info here!
If you have health insurance through ELS click here to create an account and get your health insurance card.
The Little Clinic is located at Kroger. Schedule an appointment here.
Urgent Care
You do not need an appointment to be seen, although there may be a wait. There are several urgent cares in Cincinnati. The nearest to ELS is the Mount Auburn Urgent Care. for more resources, click here.
Private doctor and hospitals
Another option is to see a private doctor. This requires an appointment. Hospital visits can be expensive. Try other options first, unless it's an emergency.
BANKS & PHONE
BANKS NEAR UC
Money ORder
Fifth Third
PNC
Chase
U.S Bank
Bank of America
You can get a money order at Kroger. Click here for more information.
Phone services
T-Mobile located at 218 Calhoun St. offers great deals for students and are very helpful to international students.
Other options include: verizon, AT&T and Boost Mobile.
tips
In America, it is culturally appropriate to leave a 15%-20% tip for many services including: restaurants, hair salons, cafes, ubers/taxis and tours
For steps on how to create a bank account click here
LICENSE
steps to take
Where do I go?
Step 1 - Study the The Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws handbook. You can get this from any BMV or download it.
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Step 2 - Take the vision and written test at the nearest Deputy Registrar’s Office.
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Step 3 - Take a road test at the nearest exam station.
Click here to find the nearest deputy registrar offices and exam stations.
Bring with you
Proof of address
Passport
Visa
I-94
I-20
Driving School
If you need driving practice before you take the road test, check out Bick's Driving School.