Ohio University The fees, programs, and requirements contained in this catalog are effective with Undergraduate the 2005 fall quarter. They are necessarily subject to change at the discretion Catalog 2005-2006 of Ohio University. It is the student’s responsibility to know and follow current requirements and procedures at the departmental, College, and University levels.
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Extended Community Ohio University Mission State ment Ohio University serves an extended community. The public service mission Ohio University is a public uni ver si ty providing a broad range of ed u- of the University, expressed in such ca tion al programs and services. As an academic community, Ohio activities as public broadcasting and University holds the intellectual and personal growth of the in divid u al to continuing education programs, reflects be a central purpose. Its programs are designed to broaden perspectives, the re spon si bil i ty of the University to enrich awareness, deepen un der stand ing, establish disciplined habits serve the ongoing ed uca tion al needs of thought, prepare for mean ing ful careers and, thus, to help develop of the region. The regional campuses individuals who are informed, re spon si ble, productive citizens. perform a critical role in serving this extended community. The University has state-wide respon- Undergraduate Education ate and professional education will be sibility for an extended university pro- Ohio University offers undergraduate centered on the Athens campus. This gram using in de pen dent study through instruction on both the Athens campus activity is not limited to that campus; cor re spon dence. and the regional campuses. Under grad- research and instruction are carried out u ate programs, designed to contribute at various locations. It is the purpose of these extended to intellectual and personal develop- University programs to serve a diverse Scholarship, Research, and ment and career goals of students, range of educational needs, from pro- Creative Activity em pha size liberal studies. fessional groups requiring con tinuing Ohio University is a center for scholar- courses of study related to the practice Undergraduate major programs, pre- ship, research, and creative activity of their professions, to individuals desir- professional, and professional pro- involving the creation, test-ing, and dis- ing oc ca sion al or special interest study. grams prepare students for employ- sem i na tion of knowledge, un der stand- ment in a variety of careers and for ing, ex pres sions, and technique. Ohio University contributes to cultural continued study. Two-year techni- and economic development, health care, As a public university, Ohio University cal and associate’s degree programs, and to other human services. has a particular responsibility to address reflecting em ploy ment oppor tu nities, societal issues and needs through such Adopted January 15, 1977, and reaf- as well as the general career interests scholarship, research, and creative activ- firmed January 1988. of students, are taught primarily at the ity. The scholarly and artistic activity of Academic advising statement added regional campus es. the faculty enhances the teaching func- March 2005. At the Athens campus, instruction is tion at all levels of the student experi- combined with residence life and other ence. extracurricular programs in an effort to create a collegiate ex pe ri ence in te grat- ing learning and living. Academic Advising Ohio University recognizes academic advising to be a central element of the educational experience of its under- A Commitment to Diversity graduate students. Advising is a collab- Ohio University is committed to promoting an atmosphere where under - orative relationship for which advisors stand ing and acceptance of cultural and ethnic differences are ensured. and students share responsibility and through which students create sound President Roderick J. McDavis under- munity. As a result, it is committed to educational plans consistent with their scored the University’s ongoing com- equal op por tu ni ty for all people and is academic, career, and personal goals. mitment to promoting diversity by cit- pledged to take direct and affirmative Advisors are responsible for being ing its importance in his 2004 inaugural action to achieve that goal. In uphold- accessible and responsive to students, address. A climate that represents and ing its commitment, Ohio University will and for providing accurate, timely embraces different cultures enhances not accept racism, sexism, homophobia, information. Students are responsible Ohio University’s ability to provide all bigotry, or other forms of violations of for being prepared for advising ses- of its students with the experiences human rights. Such actions are incon sis- sions, and for understanding University necessary to successfully compete and tent with, and detrimental to, the val- and major requirements. achieve in an increasingly diverse and ues that we hold essential as an insti- complex society. There is no better way tution of higher learning. All students, Graduate and Professional to learn about the world than to cre- faculty, and staff of Ohio University Education ate an environment where students of are expected to uphold the University’s Ohio University offers graduate and diverse backgrounds—and indeed, stu- commitment to a just and diverse com- professional education. The primary dents from all over the world—study, munity and to take a leadership role in forms of activity are advanced and spe- live, and socialize together. ensuring an atmosphere of equality. cialized courses of study, su per vised practical ex pe ri ence, and research. Ohio University is bound morally, emo- tionally, and intellectually to pursue The essential concentration of faculty, the realization of a vision of real com- material, and space resources dictates that the activity associated with gradu- 3
Contents
2 Mission Statement 2 A Commitment to Diversity 4 Academic Calendar
Guidelines and General In for ma tion 8 Admissions 14 Schedule of Fees 19 Financial Aid 27 Academic Policies and Procedures 27 Precollege Orientation 27 Registration Information 28 Enrollment Information 31 Grading Information 32 Academic Status Telephone Numbers 35 Student Records Information
The area code for all cam pus numbers is 740. 36 Grad u a tion Requirements— University Wide The University switchboard number is 593.1000. 36 Catalog of Entry 36 Requirements University Services 36 General Education Requirements 593.4100 Admissions 38 Residence Requirements 38 In Absentia 593.4300 Alumni Relations 38 Second Bachelor’s Degree 593.1174 Athletic Department 38 Graduation Procedures 800.575.4100 Athletic Ticket Office 39 Academic Opportunities— University Wide 593.4130 Bursar 42 Services for Students 593.9140 Disability Services Listed alphabetically 593.4141 Financial Aid and Scholarships 593.4800 Fine Arts Box Office Colleges and Curricula 51 Academic Organization Housing 593.4090 53 Major Codes 593.4027 Multicultural Programs 57 Minor Codes 58 Certificate Programs 593.1780 University Events Box Office 60 Arts and Sciences 593.4191 Registrar’s Office 109 Business 118 Communication 593.4025 Student Activities 134 Education 593.1660 Student Health Service 150 Engineering and Technology 593.1911 University Police 167 Fine Arts 188 Health and Human Services 593.4186 Veterans Affairs 214 Honors Tutorial College 593.2097 Visitors Center 216 University College 223 International Studies 224 Lifelong Learning Colleges 227 Regional Higher Education/ 593.2850 Arts and Sciences Regional Campuses 593.2002 Business Courses of Instruction 593.4883 Communication 237 Areas of study listed alphabetically 593.4400 Education 593.1474 Engineering and Technology Appendix 341 Departmental Faculty 593.1808 Fine Arts 348 Governing Boards 593.9334 Health and Human Services 349 University Administration 593.2723 Honors Tutorial College 350 Ohio Residency 352 Student Records Policy 593.1935 University College
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Academic Calendar 2005–2006
Last day to add a fall quarter class (instruc- November 14, Monday Fall Quarter tor’s permission required). Last day to withdraw (drop ALL classes) from August 23, Tuesday Last day to remove a fall quarter class from the University for fall quarter (contact college Last day to pay fees for fall quar ter to avoid student’s academic record with possible fee or regional campus student services office). late payment charge. adjustment (use Web Registration or TRIPS); NOTE: Courses remain on student’s academ- Fall quarter classes dropped September 21– ic record with WP/WF grades with no fee September 1, Thursday October 10 will remain on student’s academic adjustment. Residence halls early move-in option for new record with WP/WF grade with no fee adjust- students only beginning at noon. November 15, Tuesday ment. Last day of classes for fall quarter. Limited dining hall services in selected loca- Last day to receive partial fee adjustment (80 tions as advertised. percent) of reg is tra tion fees for complete November 16, Wednesday Fall quarter monthly payment plan install- with drawal from the University for fall quar- Reading Day. ment #1 due. ter (all fall quarter courses removed from the November 17, Thursday September 2, Friday student’s academic record). Fall quarter examinations begin. Orientation for all new first year and transfer Last day to apply for pass/fail grading option November 22, Tuesday students not attending summer precollege. for fall quarter class (apply at your college Last meal served on board plan (lunch). student services office or regional campus Residence halls early move-in option for new Residence halls close at 5 p.m. students only beginning at 9 a.m. student services office). Limited dining hall services in selected loca- Last day to change a grading option for fall November 23, Wednesday FALL QUARTER CLOSING DATE. tions as advertised. quarter class (credit to audit, audit to credit, pass/fail to regular grade option, or regular September 3, Saturday November 24, Thursday grade option to pass/fail). Thanksgiving Day (University closed). Residence halls open at 9 a.m. for new and Last day to change college/major for fall upperclass students. quarter (contact your college student services November 25, Friday Columbus Day holiday observed Limited dining hall services in selected loca- office or regional campus student services (University closed). tions as advertised (first meal provided for office). new first year residential students). September 21, Wednesday November 28, Monday Last day to decrease or cancel meal plan for Deadline (10 a.m.) for all grades, includ ing Fall quarter classes dropped will not remove academic year (for students with 90 or more pending grades from pre vious quarters for fees for hours dropped; corrected registration credit hours). degree can di dates. that results in increased hours could increase Admissions, bursar, housing, registrar, and tuition. December 20, Tuesday financial aid offices open 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (lim- Fall quarter classes dropped from this date Last day to pay fees for winter quarter to ited services will be available). through October 10 (last day to drop a class) avoid late payment charge. Opening Week Orientation for all new first will remain on student’s academic record year students begins at 4:30 p.m. December 23, Friday with WP/WF grade with no fee adjustment. Presidents’ Day holiday observed September 4, Sunday September 24, Saturday (University closed). Ad mis sions, bursar, housing, registrar, and Last day to check out of residence hall to financial aid offices open 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (lim- December 26, Monday receive 25 percent housing refund. Christmas Day holiday observed ited services will be available). September 28, Wednesday (University closed). Limited dining hall services in selected loca- Last day to apply for graduation for fall quar- tions as advertised (brunch and dinner pro- January 2, Monday ter. vided for new first year residential students). New Year’s Day holiday observed NOTE: Official graduation (degree conferral (University closed). September 5, Monday date) is November 23. Commencement is held Holidays that result in the closing of the Last day to cancel registration for fall quarter at the conclusion of spring quarter. University are listed above. Also this (remove all courses and fees). October 3, Monday quarter: October 3 at sundown– NOTE: Cancellation of registration is defined Fall quarter monthly payment plan install- Rosh Hashanah begins; October 4–Ramadan as dropping all classes before the first day of ment #2 due. begins; October 12 at sundown–Yom Kippur classes (use Web Registration or TRIPS). begins. First meal served on board plan (brunch); October 10, Monday For a complete listing of all national, Boyd, Nelson, Jefferson, and Shively dining Last day to drop a class from your fall quarter religious, ethnic, and other holidays, visit halls open. schedule (use Web Registration or TRIPS). NOTE: Course remains on student’s academic
January 2, Monday Winter quarter classes dropped from this date Last day to cancel registration for winter through February 6 (last day to drop a class) Spring Quarter quarter (remove all courses and fees). will remain on student’s academic record with JanuaryJanuary 331,1, TTuesdayuesday NOTE: Cancellation of registration is defined WP/WF grade with no fee adjustment. Academic advising begins for spring quarter as dropping all classes before the first day of January 21, Saturday reg is tra tion for continuing students (contact classes (use Web Registration or TRIPS). Last day to check out of residence hall to advisor/college/department/ school/regional Residence halls open at 9 a.m. receive 25 percent housing refund. campus student services office as appropri- ate). Registrar, bursar, and housing offices open 10 January 24, Tuesday a.m.–2 p.m. (limited services will be available). Last day to apply for graduation for winter February 7, Tuesday Last day to decrease or cancel meal plan (for quarter Spring quarter priority registration begins. new students with 90 or more credit hours). NOTE: Official graduation (degree conferral March 1, Wednesday New student orientation. date) is March 18. Commencement is held at Last day to withdraw from housing to avoid New Year’s Day Holiday observed (University the conclusion of spring quarter. forfeiture of spring quarter deposit of $200 closed). January 31, Tuesday March 13, Monday Academic advising begins for spring quarter January 3, Tuesday Last day to pay fees for spring quarter to WINTER QUARTER OPENING DATE. reg is tra tion for continuing students (contact advisor/college/department/school/ regional avoid late payment charge. Winter quarter classes begin–Athens and campus student services office as appropriate). regional campuses. March 26, Sunday Last day to cancel registration for spring First meal served on board plan (breakfast). February 1, Wednesday Winter quarter monthly payment plan install- quarter (remove all courses and fees). Winter quarter monthly payment plan install- ment #2 due. NOTE: Cancellation of registration is defined ment #1 due. as dropping all classes before the first day of February 3–5 January 7, Saturday classes (use Web Registration or TRIPS). Sibs Weekend Last day to check out of residence hall to Residence halls open at 9 a.m. receive 75 percent housing refund. February 6, Monday Registrar, bursar, and housing offices open January 10, Tuesday Last day to drop a class from your winter 10 a.m.–2 p.m. (limited services will be avail- quarter schedule (use Web Registration or Last day to add a winter quarter class without able). TRIPS) instructor’s approval. Last day to decrease or cancel meal plan (for NOTE: Course remains on student’s academic new students with 90 or more credit hours). January 13–15 record with WP/WF grade with no fee adjust- Dads Weekend. ment. New student ori en ta tion. January 14, Saturday Deadline to waive winter quarter health March 27, Monday Last day to check out of residence hall to insurance and/or legal service. SPRING QUARTER OPENING DATE. receive a 50 percent housing refund. February 7, Tuesday Spring quarter classes begin–Athens and regional campuses. January 16, Monday Spring quarter priority registration begins. First meal served on board plan (breakfast). Martin Luther King Day (University offices February 13, Monday officially closed; classes NOT in session). Last day for removing incomplete grades April 1, Saturday January 17, Tuesday incurred during last enrollment (if not Last day to check out of residence hall to Last day to register for winter quarter. removed, I grade will change to F). receive 75 percent housing refund. NOTE: Students who are in at ten dance by February 17–19 April 3, Monday this date but fail to complete all registration Winter Parents Weekend Last day to add a spring quarter class with- procedures must pay a penalty for retroactive out instructor’s approval. March 1, Wednesday registration correction according to the fol- Spring quarter monthly payment plan Winter quarter monthly payment plan install- lowing schedule: installment #1 due. January 18–24, $40; ment #3 due. January 25-31, $60; March 10, Friday April 4, Tuesday February. 1–7, $80; Last day to withdraw (drop ALL classes) from Summer quarter priority registration begins. February 8–14, $100. the University for winter quarter (contact April 8, Saturday Last day to add a winter quarter class (instruc- college or regional campus student services Last day to check out of residence hall to tor’s permission required). office). receive 50 percent housing refund. Last day to remove a winter quarter class NOTE: Courses remain on student’s academic from student’s academic record with pos- record with WP/WF grades with no fee adjust- April 10, Monday Last day to register for spring quarter. sible fee adjustment (use Web Registration ment. NOTE: Students who are in attendance by or TRIPS); Winter quarter classes dropped March 11, Saturday this date but fail to complete all registration January 18–February 6 will remain on stu- Last day of classes for winter quarter. procedures must pay a penalty for retroac- dent’s academic record with WP/WF grade tive registration correction according to this with no fee adjustment. March 13, Monday Winter quarter examinations begin. schedule: Last day to receive partial fee adjustment (80 April 11–17, $40; percent) of registration fees for complete Last day to pay fees for spring quarter to avoid late payment charge. April 18–24, $60; withdrawal from the University for winter April 25–May 1, $80; quarter (all winter quarter courses removed March 17, Fri day May 2–8, $100. from the student’s academic record). Last meal served on board plan (dinner). Last day to add a spring quarter class Last day to apply for pass/fail grading option March 18, Saturday (instructor’s permission required). for winter quarter class (apply at your college WINTER QUARTER CLOSING DATE. Last day to remove a spring quarter class student services office or regional campus stu- from student’s academic record with pos- dent services office). Res i dence halls close at 2 p.m. sible fee adjustment (use Web Registration Last day to change a grading option for win- March 20, Monday or TRIPS); Spring quarter classes dropped Deadline (10 a.m.) for all grades, in clud ing ter quarter class (credit to audit, audit to April 11 –May 1 will remain on student’s aca- pending grades from previous quarters for credit, pass/fail to regular grade option, or demic record with WP/WF grade with no fee degree can di dates. regular grade option to pass/fail). adjustment. Holidays that result in closing of the Last day to change college/major for winter Last day to receive partial fee adjustment University are listed above. quarter (contact your college student services (80 percent) of reg is tra tion fees for com- office or regional campus student services For a complete listing of all national, plete with draw al from the University for office). religious, ethnic, and other holidays, visit spring quarter (all spring quarter cours- January 18, Wednesday
Last day to change a grading option (credit June 5, Monday credit, pass/fail to regular grade option, or to audit, audit to credit, pass/fail to regular Spring quarter examinations begin. regular grade option to pass/fail). grade option/regular grade option, or regu- Last day to pay fees for summer quarter to Last day to change college/major for first lar grade option to pass/fail). avoid late payment charge. summer session (contact your college student Last day to change college/major for spring services office or regional campus student quarter (contact your college student ser- June 9, Friday services office). Annual Graduate Com mence ment. vices office or regional campus student ser- June 27, Tuesday vices office). June 10, Saturday First summer session classes dropped will not April 11, Tuesday SPRING QUARTER CLOSING DATE. remove fees for hours dropped; corrected Spring quarter classes dropped will not Annual Undergraduate Commencements. registration that results in increased hours remove fees for hours dropped; corrected Last meal served on board plan (break fast). could increase tuition. registration that results in in creased hours Residence halls close at 5 p.m. First summer session classes dropped from could increase tuition. this date through July 5 (last day to drop Spring quarter classes dropped from this June 13, Tuesday a first summer session class) will remain on Deadline (10 a.m.) for all grades, including date through May 1 (last day to drop a class) student’s academic record with WP/WF grade pending grades from previous quarters for will remain on student’s academic record with no fee adjustment. degree candidates. with WP/WF grade with no fee adjustment. Holidays that result in closing of the July 1, Saturday April 15, Saturday University are listed above. Also this Last day to check out of residence hall to Last day to check out of residence hall to quarter: April 13, 14 in evening–Passover receive 40 percent housing refund. receive 25 percent housing refund. Seder; April 14–Good Friday; April 16–Easter. July 4, Tuesday April 18, Tuesday For a complete listing of all national, reli- Independence Day holiday (University offices Last day to apply for graduation for spring gious, ethnic, and other holidays, visit
June 19, Monday record with WP/WF grade with no fee ter courses removed from the student’s aca- Summer quarter monthly payment plan adjustment. demic record). installment #1 due. August 24, Thursday Last day to apply for pass/fail grading July 10, Monday Last day to withdraw (drop ALL sec- option for full summer quarter class (apply Deadline to waive summer quarter health ond summer session classes) from the at your college student services office or insurance and/or legal service. University for second summer session (con- regional campus student services office). tact college or regional campus student Last day to change a grading option for full July 17, Monday services office). summer quarter class (credit to audit, audit Summer quarter monthly payment plan NOTE: Courses remain on student’s aca- to credit, pass/fail to regular grade option, installment #2 due. demic record with WP/WF grades with no or regular grade option to pass/fail). July 23, Sunday fee adjustment. Last day to change college/major for full Last day to cancel registration for second August 25, Friday summer quarter (contact your college stu- summer session (remove all courses and fees). Last day of classes for second summer ses- dent services office or regional campus stu- NOTE: Cancellation of registration is defined sion. dent services office). as dropping all classes before the first day of NOTE: Final examinations are scheduled classes (use Web Registration or TRIPS). July 4, Tuesday for the last meeting time of each individ- Full summer quarter classes dropped will not Residence halls open at 10 a.m. for second ual class. remove fees for hours dropped; corrected summer session students. Last meal served on board plan (dinner). registration that results in increased hours New student orientation. August 26, Saturday could increase tuition. July 24, Monday SECOND SUMMER SESSION CLOSING DATE. Full summer quarter classes dropped from this date through July 24 (last day to drop SECOND SUMMER SESSION OPENING DATE. Residence halls close at 2 p.m. Second summer session classes begin–Athens a full summer quarter class) will remain on and regional campuses. August 28, Monday student’s academic record with WP/WF grade Deadline (10 a.m.) for all second summer with no fee adjustment. July 27, Thursday session grades and pending grades from Independence day holiday (University offices Last day to apply for graduation for summer previous quarters for degree candidates. officially closed; classes NOT iinn ssession).ession). quarter. NOTE: Official graduation (degree conferral September 1, Friday July 10, Monday date) is August 26. Commencement is held at Last day for removing incomplete grades Deadline to waive summer quarter health the conclusion of spring quarter. incurred during last enrollment (if not insurance and/or legal service. removed, I grade will change to F). July 29, Saturday July 17, Monday Last day to check out of residence hall to Summer quarter monthly payment plan installment #2 due. receive 60 percent housing refund. Full Summer Quarter July 31, Monday July 24, Monday Last day to register for second summer ses- April 4, Tuesday Last day to drop a class from your full sum- sion. Summer quarter priority registration mer quarter schedule (use Web Registration Last day to add a second summer session class. begins. or TRIPS). NOTE: Course remains on student’s aca- Last day to remove a second summer ses- June 5, Monday demic record with WP/WF grade with no fee sion class from student’s academic record Last day to pay summer quarter fees to adjustment. with possible fee adjustment (use Web avoid late payment charge. Registration or TRIPS); second summer ses- July 27, Thursday sion classes dropped August 1–August 9 will June 18, Sunday Last day to apply for graduation for sum- Last day to cancel registration for full sum- remain on student’s academic record with mer quarter. mer quarter (remove all courses and fees). WP/WF grade with no fee adjustment. NOTE: Official graduation (degree conferral NOTE: Cancellation of registration is Last day to receive partial fee adjustment (80 date) is August 26. Commencement is held defined as dropping all classes before the at the conclusion of spring quarter. percent) of registration fees for complete first day of classes (use Web Registration withdrawal from the University for second or TRIPS). August 24, Thursday summer session (all second summer session Residence halls open at 9 a.m. Last day to withdraw (drop ALL full summer courses removed from the student’s academic quarter classes) from the University for full record). Housing office open 9 a.m.–2 p.m. summer quarter (contact college or regional Last day to apply for pass/fail grading option Last day to decrease or cancel meal plan campus student services office). for second summer session class (apply at your (for students with 90 or more credit hours). NOTE: Courses remain on student’s academ- college’s student services office or regional New student orientation. ic record with WP/WF grades with no fee campus student services office). June 19, Monday adjustment. Last day to change a grading option for sec- FULL SUMMER QUARTER OPENING DATE. August 25, Friday ond summer session class (credit to audit, Full summer quarter classes begin–Athens Last day of classes for full summer quarter. audit to credit, pass/ fail to regular grade and regional campuses. NOTE: Final examinations are scheduled for option, or regular grade option to pass/fail). the last meeting time of each individual First meal served on board plan (break- Last day to change college/major for second class. fast). summer session (contact your college student Last meal served on board plan (dinner). services office or regional campus student ser- Summer quarter monthly payment plan vices office). installment #1 due. August 26, Saturday June 26, Monday FULL SUMMER QUARTER CLOSING DATE. August 1, Tuesday Residence halls close at 2 p.m. Second session classes dropped will not Last day to add a full summer quarter class remove fees for hours dropped; corrected without instructor’s approval. August 28, Monday registration that results in increased hours July 3, Monday Deadline (10 a.m.) for all full summer quar- could increase tuition. Last day to register for full summer quar- ter grades and pending grades from previ- Second summer session classes dropped from ter. ous quarters for degree candidates. this date through August 9 (last day to drop Last day to add a full summer quarter class September 1, Friday a second summer session class) will remain on (instructor’s permission required). Last day for removing incomplete grades student’s academic record with WP/WF grade Last day to remove a full summer quar- incurred during last enrollment (if not with no fee adjustment. ter class from student’s academic record removed, I grade will change to F). August 5, Saturday with possible fee adjustment (use Web Holidays that result in closing of the Last day to check out of residence hall to Registration or TRIPS); full summer quarter University are listed above. receive 40 percent housing refund. classes dropped July 4–July 24 will remain For a complete listing of all national, reli- on student’s academic record with WP/WF gious, ethnic, and other holidays, visit August 9, Wednesday grade with no fee adjustment. Last day to drop a class from your sec-
Guidelines Undergraduate Admissions and General This section outlines gen er al information about ap ply ing for admis sion to Ohio University. Contact Undergraduate Admissions during regular office hours for more specific in for ma tion or for appli ca tion materials. Information You may also request application materials on the Web, by e-mail, or by fax. Our applications are also available online. Visit our Web site to apply electronically, to download and print an application, or to request information. Undergraduate Admissions Ohio University Chubb Hall 120 Athens OH 45701-2979 Telephone 740.593.4100 Fax 740.593.0560 E-mail [email protected] Web http://www.ohio.edu/admissions/
Admission Requirements 2 Three years of mathematics (algebra and Procedures I, algebra II, plane geometry; pre cal- cu lus is encouraged for prospec tive Selective and Limited Ad mis sion engineering or business majors), one If you are planning to apply to Ohio of which should be taken in the Uni ver si ty, please note that admission is senior year; selective—it is grant ed to the best qual- 3 Three years of social sciences (history, ified candidates—and admission to the social studies, etc.); University does not guar an tee admis- sion into a specific pro gram of study. 4 Three years of natural sciences Contact Undergraduate Admissions or (physics and chemistry are encour- refer to the Colleges and Curricula sec- aged if you plan to pursue an engi- tion of this catalog for each college’s or neering major); school’s specific requirements. 5 Two years of foreign language; Categories of Admission 6 One year of visual or performing Freshman Ap pli cant. If you (1) have or arts (art, band, chorus, music, orch- soon will receive a high school diplo- estra, theater, etc.). ma from a char tered or ac cred ited sec- ond ary school or a General Education Some academic departments may Development (GED) diploma, and (2) have additional admission require- have not been enrolled for 12 or more ments. Please contact Undergraduate quarter hours (or 9 or more semes- Admissions or refer to the Colleges ter hours) of coursework at a college and Curricula section of this catalog or univer si ty since completing second- for further details. ary school, you are con sid ered a fresh- Exceptions to this program of study man ap pli cant. However, if you have may be made in light of overall aca- earned credit for college courses as a demic preparedness. high school student through one of the post-secondary options or other concur- Home schooled students should visit rent enrollment pro grams, you are still the Undergraduate Admissions Web con sid ered a freshman ap pli cant with site or call for special procedures transfer credit. required of students who have pur- sued home schooling. You must have a high school diploma or a GED diploma by the time you plan to Freshman applicants who have been enter college. Consid er ation for admis- out of high school for more than sion is based upon your high school one year are not required to sub- per for mance (class rank, grade-point mit test scores unless requested by average, and cur ric u lum); aptitude test Undergraduate Admissions. scores (ACT or SAT); the strength of To apply, submit a completed applica- your high school program; and special tion for admission, the nonrefundable ability, talent, or achieve ment. $45 application fee, ACT or SAT scores If you are considering applying for (sent directly from the testing agen- admission to Ohio University, your high cy), and an official high school tran- school back ground should include these script (sent directly to Undergraduate courses: Admissions from your high school) or GED score report (sent directly to 1 Four years of English, with an empha- Undergraduate Admissions from the sis on composition; Admissions 9
appropriate state GED office, official requirements. You must be in good cational and living expenses for a 12- testing center, or GED Testing Service). standing with, and eligible to return to, month period must also be submitted your previous institution(s). before a visa certificate can be issued If you are on a non-immigrant visa, on your behalf. Contact Undergraduate you should also review the internation- Admission as a transfer student does Admissions for specific information al applicant section. not guarantee admission to all majors, regarding the above items. minors, or fields of concentration. If you are financially dis ad van taged, Some colleges and programs at Ohio International applicants are not the application fee may be waived University have additional re quire ments required to submit TOEFL results. If you upon written recom men da tion from for transfer student ad mis sion, includ- are accepted for admission, you will your high school guidance counselor. ing a g.p.a. higher than 2.5. Note that be required to take an English place- Beginning in fall and continuing some programs may require a sepa- ment test when you arrive on campus through March, those who have submit- rate application that must be approved to determine if you will need addition- ted complete application materials will prior to official admission to the al English language in struc tion in the be notified of their admission status for University. Pleaserefer to the Colleges Ohio Program of In ten sive English. If fall quarter. Admission decisions and and Curricula section of this catalog for you need additional English language notifications are made on a rolling basis each college’s or school’s specific trans- instruction, you may have to delay reg- for all quarters. fer admission requirements. istering for regular classes until your English skills have im proved enough to If any special conditions apply to your Since most of our programs and proce- assure your success in the classroom. enrollment, they will be clearly stated dures are set up to begin fall quarter, in the letter of admission. you are strongly en couraged to apply When you are admitted, you will Following acceptance for admission, for that term. receive the appropriate materials for use in securing your student visa. you will receive information about To apply, submit a completed applica- Additional information, including the financial aid (if you apply for finan- tion for admission form and the non- housing contract, will be forwarded cial aid) and a residence hall contract refundable $45 application fee. You separately after your admission. and agree ment form. Since all fresh- must also arrange for official transcripts men are required to live in University to be sent directly to Undergraduate International student application housing, you should submit the $200 Admissions from the registrar at each materials may be obtained from residence hall deposit (by May 1 if you college or university you have attend- Undergraduate Admissions, Ohio are applying for fall quarter) to con- ed. If you have completed less than 30 University, Chubb Hall 120, Athens firm your enroll ment. Failure to do quarter or 20 semester hours of college- OH, USA 45701-2979, telephone so may result in cancellation of your level work, an official high school tran- 740.593.4110. Applications are also ad mis sion offer. If space remains, late script is also required. available on-line at http://www.ohio. housing contracts will be accepted and edu/admissions/international/. Further ACT or SAT results are not required require the $200 deposit until July 1, information about services for in ter na- of students who have been out of after which full payment of the hous- tion al students is available from the secondary school for more than one ing charges will be necessary to secure Office of International Student and year, unless specifically requested by housing. Please refer to the Housing Faculty Services, Ohio University, Scott Undergraduate Admissions. section in this catalog to examine Quad 176, Athens OH, USA 45701-2979, housing eligibility and exemption reg- Space is available in University residence USA, telephone 740.593.4330. ulations. Refunds of housing depos- halls for transfer students. After you High School Enrollment Options its will be made until May 1. You and have been accepted for admission, you Applicant. The State of Ohio, under your parents will also receive details will receive a housing contract. Students Senate Bill 140 and House Bill 215, about the Precollege Ori en ta tion pro- with fewer than 90 quarter hours of allows area students to enroll in col- gram for new students in mid-May, credit are required to live in the resi- lege-level coursework prior to gradu- provided your deposit or exemption dence halls. ation from high school under the Post- request has been received. International Applicant. If you are on Secondary Enrollment Options Program Transfer Applicant. All campuses of a non-immigrant visa, or will require (PSEOP). If you are a high school stu- Ohio University consider you to be a one to study, you will be considered dent and meet the criteria stated below, transfer applicant if you have com- an international applicant. Admission you may enroll in University classes con- pleted more than 12 quarter hours or requirements are the same as those for currently with your high school enroll- 9 semester hours at another in sti tu tion U.S. citizens and permanent residents ment to earn college credit or both after you graduated from high school. and include completion of a college- high school and college credit. Students If you complete college-level courses preparatory, secondary school program must live within commuting distance to concurrently with high school you are with excellent grades. Students wishing Ohio University in specific counties, and considered a freshman applicant with to transfer should have a strong grade must have completed at least 10 credit transfer credit. point average in all college-level work units as part of a college-preparatory completed. To be considered for transfer admis- curriculum in high school. sion at the Athens campus of Ohio To apply, you will need to submit an PSEOP offers students two options University, you must have obtained a application for admission, a $45 non- for enrolling: “Option A” allows high minimum accumulative g.p.a. of 2.5 refundable application fee, official school students to enroll concurrently on a 4.0 scale in academic coursework secondary school records, ACT or SAT for college credit only, not high school from a regionally accredited institution. examination results if you have been credit. Students must rank in the top If you have completed less than 30 out of secondary school for less than 40% of their high school class. Students quarter or 20 semester hours of trans- one year, and official records of any uni- enrolled in Option A are responsible ferable coursework, or your course- versity-level work completed. Financial for tuition, fees, and textbook charges, work has been technical in nature, you documentation demonstrating you and may enroll in any quarter, includ- must also meet freshman admission have sufficient funds to cover your edu- ing summer. 10 Admissions
“Option B” allows students to enroll con- To receive information about registra- Options For Receiving currently and receive both high school tion, contact the registrar’s office at Credit credit and college credit. Students 740.593.4191. If you have at tend ed must rank in the top 25% of their high another college or uni ver si ty since you Several methods of receiving Ohio school class to enroll in Option B. The were last enrolled at Ohio University, University credit for work previous- Ohio Department of Education will pay you should arrange to have a transcript ly completed or for general knowl- tuition and textbook charges for those sent to Undergraduate Admissions from edge and experience are available. students enrolling in Option B. Option each post-sec ond ary institution you For further in for ma tion on any of B students may enroll in any quarter have attended during your absence the following, contact the University except summer. from the University. Acceptance of such Examiner, Ohio University, Chubb Hall credit toward graduation requirements 120, Athens OH 45701-2979, telephone Additional information about the PSEOP, will be determined by the college in 740.593.4100. including the necessary application which you major. materials, is available online at http:// Credit for Advanced Placement (AP) www.ohio.edu/admissions/forms/ or by Relocating Student. If you are current- and the College Level Examination calling Undergraduate Admissions. ly attending one of Ohio University’s Program (CLEP). If you have taken regional campuses and wish to attend examinations provided by the Please note that if you have taken col- the Athens campus, you are con sid ered Advanced Placement (AP) program lege courses as a high school student a relocating student. Re lo ca tion is pos- of the College Board and achieved a under one of these options and plan to sible for any quarter, though you must score of three or higher, you may be apply for admission to Ohio University have a g.p.a. of 2.0 or better to be eligi- able to receive Ohio University credit as a full-time student, you will need ble for relocation. Contact the Office of for your efforts. Scores must be sent to apply as a freshman applicant, not Student Services on your regional cam- directly from the College Board to a transfer applicant, even though you pus for additional information. Undergraduate Admissions. AP credit have already earned college credit. equivalency information is available Credit earned at Ohio University under For on-campus housing, complete a online at http://www.ohio.edu/admis- these options will become part of your Notice of Relocation to the Athens sions/transcredits/. permanent record and will be calculat- Campus form, relocating student form, ed into your accumulative grade point available from the Residence Services Ohio University also participates in the average. office, or from the Student Services College Level Examination Pro-gram Office at your regional campus, and sub- (CLEP) sponsored by the College Board. Early Admission Applicant. Under spe- mit it to the Residence Services office on Subject to approval by the appropri- cial cir cumstanc es, Ohio University the Athens campus. ate department in each case, Ohio will consider admitting you as a regu- University will allow credit for satisfac- lar University student after your junior Non-degree Applicant. If you wish to tory per for mance on the CLEP subject year of high school, but before your carry a limited number of courses at the matter examinations, provided you high-school graduation. Submit a com- University during the regular academic take the examinations before you for- pleted application for ad mis sion, the year, and are not interested in earn- mally enroll in the University. Credit non re fund able $45 application fee, ing a degree, you are considered a non- will not be awarded for CLEP exams your high school transcripts, ACT or SAT degree applicant. To apply, complete a taken after your enrollment in the scores (sent directly from the testing non-degree application, available online University. The University does not agency), a statement explaining your and from Undergraduate Admissions. award credit for scores achieved on reasons for wanting to enroll, and a rec- You must have a high school diploma or the CLEP general examinations. Policies om men da tion from your high school GED diploma to apply as a non-degree on credit for test scores are subject to attesting to your readiness to begin col- student. You will be required to submit change; check with Undergraduate lege-level studies. You will be required copies of transcripts from high school, Admissions for current information. to earn your high school diploma or GED results, or previous post-secondary GED diploma by the beginning of your work. The application must be received Detailed information about both the sophomore year in college to con tin ue at least two weeks before the first day AP and CLEP programs is available University enrollment. Ad di tion al infor- of classes for the quarter for which from high school guidance offices or mation on this option is available from you are applying. Tran scripts must by contacting the College Board, Box the director of admissions. be received no later than one week 593, Princeton NJ 08540. before the first day of classes. Contact Re-Enrolling Student. If you have previ- International Baccalaureate (IB). Ohio Undergraduate Admissions for eligibility ously attended one of Ohio University’s University will consider awarding up to requirements. campuses but are not currently enrolled 12 quarter hours of credit for each IB (excluding summer quarter) and wish The University currently charges a $20 higher level examination graded 5 or to return as an undergraduate stu- nonrefundable application fee for above. Credit is not awarded for sub- dent, you are considered a re-enroll- non-degree applicants, although sum- sidiary examinations. An official tran- ing student. Contact the Office of the mer-only non-degree students are not script of results received is required Registrar for re-enrollment information charged. If you later wish to enter a for credit consideration. For further at 740.593.4191. degree program, you will need to reap- information, contact Undergraduate ply for ad mis sion. Admissions. If you have been dropped from the University, you will need to apply to the If you wish to take courses in the sum- Experiential Learning and Course College in which you were last enrolled mer only, contact the Office of Summer Credit by Examination. You also to be reinstated; if your records have Sessions at 740.593.2583 or online at may be able to earn credit without been placed on hold, you will need to http://www.ohio.edu/summer/ for appli- attending formal classes through make arrangements to resolve the situ- cation requirements and materials. two programs offered through the ation through the appropriate office University’s Office of Lifelong Learn- before re-enrollment can be considered. ing: Experiential Learning and Course Admissions 11
Credit by Examination. Experiential is accepted as transfer credit at Ohio or university’s general education pro- Learning allows you to acquire credit University. The manner in which this gram. Transfer Module consists of 54 for college-level experience gained credit will apply to graduation require- to 60 quarter hours (or 36 to 40 semes- through employment and community ments is up to the College in which you ter hours) of courses in the following volunteer work by compiling a portfo- major. Remedial courses and English areas: English, mathematics, arts and lio of learning that is reviewed by an courses taught in non-Anglophone humanities, social and behavorial sci- appro priate University faculty member countries are not transferable. Credit ences, natural and physical sciences, and assigned a credit value. Course is only awarded after admission to the and interdisciplinary study. Credit by Examination allows you to University as a degree-seeking student A Transfer Module completed at one study or review a given subject on and upon receipt of official transcripts. college or university will automati- your own. You are tested on the sub- Normally, courses in which you have cally meet the requirements of the ject within six months of enrollment. earned a grade below C- are not ac cept- Transfer Module at another college or A letter grade is as signed and credit is able for transfer. However, a course university once the student is admit- awarded based on your performance with a D grade will transfer if it meets ted. Students may be required, how- on the ex am i na tion. Further infor- two con di tions: if the course was a spe- ever, to meet additional general edu- mation on Experiential Learning and cific prerequisite (as stated in the previ- cation requirements at the institution Course Credit by Examination is avail- ous school’s catalog) for a later course to which they transfer. For example, a able from the Office of Independent that you took in the same de part ment, student who completes the Transfer and Distance Learning Programs, tele- and if you earned a grade of C- or bet- Module at Institution S (sending institu- phone 740.593.2910 or 800.444.2910. ter in that later course. If you have tion) and then transfers to Institution (See also the Office of Lifelong coursework that meets these conditions, R (receiving institution) is said to have Learning section of this catalog.) contact Undergraduate Admissions to completed the Transfer Module por- Credit for Armed Forces Courses. arrange to receive credit. Grades of D tion of Institution R’s general education Some courses provided by the armed will also transfer if you have completed program. Institution R, however, may forces may earn college credit. The an Associate of Arts or an Associate of require additional general education Guide to the Evaluation of Ed u ca tion- Science degree at a regionally accredit- courses beyond the Transfer Module. al Experience in the Armed Services, ed, Ohio post-secondary institution. Since many degree programs require published by the American Council on All grades for transfer credit are con- specific courses that may be taken Education, is used to deter mine what verted on your academic record to as a part of the general education or credit might be granted. Blanket credit either a T grade symbol (if credit Transfer Module program at an insti- is not granted for military service, nor has been equated to a specific Ohio tution, students are encouraged to is credit granted for the Military Occu- University course) or a U symbol (if cred- meet with an academic advisor at the pa tion Specialty (MOS). Veterans who it has not been equated). The number institution to which they plan to trans- served after October 1, 1981, must sub- of trans ferred quarter hours is record- fer early in their academic career. For mit official documentation for credit ed on your academic record, but the example, students who will be major- consideration: Army veterans must grades you earned are not recorded. As ing in any of the majors in the College submit an AARTS transcript; Marine a result, if you are a transfer student, of Business and Administration at Corp and Navy veterans must submit you enter Ohio University with no g.p.a. the receiving institution should take a S.M.A.R.T. transcript; Coast Guard on your academic record. However, your Economics 201, 202, and 203 (or equiv- veterans must submit a Coast Guard overall g.p.a. earned at other institu- alent course at another institution) transcript; Air Force veterans must sub- tions may still be con sid ered part of the rather than the Economics 200 course mit a Community College of the Air criteria for admission into certain pro- listed as a part of the Transfer Module. Force transcript. For additional infor- grams. Because of specific major requirements mation, or for instructions for person- such as these, early identification of a nel who served before October 1, 1981, Shortly after you have been accepted student’s intended major is encouraged. contact Undergraduate Admissions, for admission as a transfer student, Advisors at the institution to which a 740.593.4100. Undergraduate Admissions will send student wishes to transfer should be a tentative transfer credit evaluation Credit for Training Programs. Some consulted regarding Transfer Module report. courses offered by business and pro- and general education courses and any fessional organizations are con sid ered Institutional Transfer. The Ohio Board specific program requirements that can the equivalent of college courses, and of Regents, following the directive of be completed before transfer. you may receive transfer credit, subject the Ohio General Assembly, developed Conditions for Transfer Admission. to department or school approval, by a statewide policy to facilitate students’ presenting transcripts or certificates of ability to transfer credits from one Ohio 1. The policy encourages receiving insti- com ple tion from the training program. public college or university to another tutions to give preferential consid- The National Guide to Educational in order to avoid duplication of course eration for admission to students Credit for Training Programs, published requirements. Since independent colleg- who complete the Associate of Arts by the American Council on Education, es and universities in Ohio may or may or Associate of Science degree with is used to determine what credit can not be participating in the transfer pol- a cumulative grade point of 2.0 or be granted. Contact Undergraduate icy, students interested in transferring better for all previous college level Admissions for further information. to independent institutions are encour- courses. aged to check with the college or uni- 2. The policy encourages receiving versity of their choice regarding transfer institutions to give preferential agreements. Transferring Credit treatment to students who have All college-level credit earned with a Transfer Module. The Ohio Board of not earned an Associate of Arts or grade of C- (or equivalent) or higher Regents’ Transfer and Articulation Policy Associate of Science degree but have at a regionally accredited institution established the Transfer Module, which earned 60 semester hours or 90 quar- is a subset or entire set of a college ter hours with a cumulative grade 12 Admissions
point of 2.0 or better for all previous Appeals Process. A student disagree- Theater 270, 271, 272 college level courses. ing with the application of transfer Women’s Studies 100 credit by the receiving institution shall 3. The policy further encourages that be informed of the right to appeal the 4 A minimum of nine hours selected students who have not earned an decision and of the process for filing from at least two of the following Associate of Arts or Associate of the appeal. Each institution shall make Social and Behavioral Sciences areas: Science degree or who have not available to students the appeal process earned 60 semester hours or 90 African American Studies 101, 202 for that specific college or university. If semester hours with a cumulative a transfer student’s appeal is denied Anthropology 101, 202 grade point of 2.0 or better for all by the institution after all appeal lev- previous college level courses are eli- Economics 103, 104 els within the institution have been gible for admission as transfer stu- Geography 121, 131, 132, 201, exhausted, the institution shall advise dents on a competitive basis. 234, 241 the student in writing of the availabil- Acceptance of Transfer Credit. ity and process of appeal to the state- History 101, 102, 103, 132, 133, 1. Students who have completed the level Articulation and Transfer Appeals 200, 201 Review Committee. The Appeals Review Associate of Arts or Associate of Human and Consumer Sciences- Committee shall review and recom- Science degree with a cumulative Child and Family Studies 160 grade point average of 2,0 or better mend to institutions the resolutions of International Studies 103, 113, will receive transfer credit for all col- individual cases of appeal from transfer 118, 121 lege level courses in which a grade of students who have exhausted all local D or better has been earned. appeal mechanism concerning appli- Linguistics 275, 280 cability of transfer credits at receiving 2. Students who have not earned an institutions. Political Science 101, 210, 230, Associate of Arts or Associate of 250, 270 Science degree will receive transfer Transfer Module Rec om men da tions for Psychology 101 credit for all college level courses in Transferring from Ohio Uni ver si ty. If which a grade of C or better has been you are planning to transfer from Ohio Sociology 101, 201 University to another institution, the earned. 5 A minimum of nine hours of Natural following guidelines should be followed and Physical Sciences, including at Admission to a given institution, how- in selecting courses to fulfill the 54–60 least one laboratory science course ever, does not guarantee that a transfer quarter hours required by the transfer with at least one laboratory meet- student will be automatically admit- module: ted to all majors, minors, or fields of ing each week in addition to lec- concentration at the institution. Once 1 A minimum of five hours of English tures, from the following: composition by completing one of admitted, transfer students shall be sub- Anthropology 201 ject to the same regulations governing the following courses: Astronomy 100, 100D, 140 applicability of catalog requirements as English 151, 152, 153 all other students. Furthermore, trans- Biological Sciences 100, 103, 130, 2 A minimum of three hours of math e- fer students shall be accorded the same 131, 170, 171, 172, 173, 201, 221, mat ics or quantitative skills from the class standing and other priveleges as 222, 225, 275 following courses: all other students on the basis of the Biology 101 number of credits earned. All residency Computer Science 230 requirements must be successfully com- Chemistry 121, 122, 123, 151, Math 115, 118, 121, 122, 163A-B, 211, pleted at the receiving institution prior 152, 153 250, 251, 263A-B-C-D, 266A-B to the granting of a degree. Geography 101, 202 3 A minimum of nine hours selected Responsibilities of Students. In order from at least two of the following Geological Sciences 101, 120, 170, to facilitate transfer with maximum Arts and Humanities areas: 211, 215, 221, 231 applicability of transfer credit, pro- spective transfer students should plan African American Studies 110, 150, Human and Consumer Sciences-Food a course of study that will meet the 210, 211, 250 and Nutrition 128 requirements of a degree program at Art 110 Physical Science 100, 100D, 101, 101L, the receiving institution. Specifically, 105, 105L, 140 students should identify early in their Art History 211, 212, 213, 214 Physics 201, 202, 203, 251, 252, 253 collegiate studies an institution and Classics and World Religions 181 major to which they desire to transfer. Plant Biology 100, 100L, 102 Classics in English 234 Furthermore, students should determine 6 Additional courses to fulfill the 54– if there are language requirements or Dance 170 any special course requirements that can 60 hour requirement English 200, 206 be met during the freshman or sopho- We recommend that you work closely more year. This will enable students to Film 201, 202, 203 with the transfer coordinator at the plan and pursue a course of study that History 121, 122, 123 institution to which you hope to trans- will articulate with the receiving institu- fer to ensure that the specific courses tion’s major. Students are encouraged Hu man i ties 107, 108, 109, 117 you select will fulfill the major and to seek further information regarding Interdisciplinary Arts 117, 118, 211, graduation requirements of the aca- transfer from both their advisor and the 212, 213, 270, 271, 272 demic program you intend to pursue. college or university to which they plan Transferring Technical College Credit. to transfer. Music History and Literature 120, 125 If you have completed an associate’s Philosophy 101, 130, 216, 240, 260 degree from a Board of Regents– Admissions 13
approved Ohio college, you will be program with an earlier priority date, Campus Visits able to transfer credit for all the gen- an earlier testing date is recommended. eral education coursework in which The best way to learn about Ohio Some of Ohio University’s more you earned a grade of C- or better. University is to visit our campus. You competitive and popular programs Most programs will also allow a lim- are encouraged to arrange a visit meet their enrollment targets and ited amount of credit for technical through Undergraduate Admissions, courses to be applied as elective credit close admission before the published which sponsors information ses- toward graduation requirements. deadlines. The University reserves the sions and walking tours of the cam- right to close admission to any of its pus Monday through Friday and most programs without advance notice. Saturdays (except holidays—see the Academic Calendar section). Enrollment Freshman Application Priority Dates. Medical Re quire ments Applications Transcripts Tour and in for ma tion session times are Fall Feb 1 March 1 available online at http://www.ohio. There are no specific medical require- Winter Dec 1 Dec 15 edu/admissions/visit/ Reservations are ments to fulfill before entering the Spring March 1 March 15 required for campus visitation pro- University—for example, you are not Summer May 1 June 15 grams. We ask that you make res er- required to have a physical ex am i na- va tions for campus visits at least two tion. However, some Colleges have spe- Transfer weeks in advance for weekday visits cific medical requirements for students The application deadlines listed below and at least three weeks in advance pursuing certain majors. are priority dates. Applications received for Saturday visits. Please be aware after these dates will be reviewed on If you are a newly enrolled in ter nation- that the University observes several a space-available basis. If you have al student or an in ter na tion al student holidays throughout the year during applied by the stated application priori- returning after an absence of two which Undergraduate Admissions will ty date and your transcripts are received or more years, you will need to take be closed. after the transcript priority date, you a tu ber cu losis skin test through the will If you would like to speak with a facul- Student Health Service on campus. still receive consideration. Be sure to ty member or college rep re sen ta tive in The University requires full-time stu- have your transcripts sent directly to your field of interest, you may contact dents to have major medical insurance Undergraduate Admissions by the regis- the department directly. Appropriate and offers an affordable plan for stu- trar at each school you have attended. departmental contact information is dents and their de pen dents. In for ma- available online at http://www.ohio. Transfer Application Priority Deadlines. tion on the insurance plan is included edu/admissions/visit/ (These appoint- with your reg is tra tion materials. Applications Transcripts ments are typically available Monday Fall May 15 June 15 through Friday only.) Winter Oct 15 Nov 1 To arrange a visit, you may also con- Application Deadlines Spring Feb 15 March 1 tact Undergraduate Admissions at Summer May 1 May 15 Although you may enroll for any quar- 740.593.4100 during office hours ter, we recommend that you enter Monday through Friday, schedule fall quarter, if possible, because many International Application Priority a visit online, or take an interactive course sequences begin in the fall. Deadlines. International applicants campus tour by visiting http://www. should follow the deadlines below. We ohio.edu/admissions/visit/. Freshmen recommend that you submit all of your If you are a high school senior apply- Visitors Center. For help in finding supporting materials, including tran- ing for fall quarter, we recom- your way around Ohio University and scripts, well before the application prior- mend that you apply for admission Athens, stop at the Ohio University ity date to facilitate the review process, to Ohio University no later than Visitors Center at the corner of and to allow ample time to apply for December or January of your senior Richland Avenue and Shafer Street. a visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate if year. Applications for other terms are Directions and maps, as well as in for ma- you are admitted. accepted up to one month before the tion about the University and commu- quarter or term begins. ApplicationsApplications aandnd TTranscriptsranscripts nity are available through the Vistors Fall Feb 1 Center. Currently, certain programs, including Winter Sep 1 Honors Tutorial College, the School of Spring Dec 1 Journalism, and the School of Visual Summer Feb 1 Communication have earlier deadlines. Contact Undergraduate Admissions or refer to the current Application for Admission for further details. You should arrange to take the SAT I and/or the ACT by December of your senior year so that scores can be sub- mitted with your application materials. If you are applying for admission to a 14 Schedule of Fees
full-time position. This residency reclas- Schedule of Fees sification is based upon one full-time employment position. Ohio Residency Guidelines If you are currently enrolled and your Since Ohio University assesses your tuition costs based on your status as spouse has not lived in Ohio for 12 an Ohio resident or non-Ohio resident, the following general information months, you cannot apply for this is provided to help you determine your residency status. The complete reclassification. The spouse must begin policy on Ohio Residency is included for your reference in the appendix. employment before your initial term of enrollment. Additional information is available from the University Examiner in the Students who marry an Ohio resident Office of Undergraduate Admissions and is also online at after their initial enrollment apply http://www.ohio.edu/admissions/residency.html under C-1 if the spouse has lived in Residency reclassification is never retroactive. All appropriate Ohio for 12 months. documents must be submitted to the appropriate office prior to the last Employment must be verified every day to register for class for the term you wish reclassification. quarter under C-3. An employment letter will be required In general, a student must demonstrate This classification is for a person who each quarter verifying the spouse that s/he meets all of the criteria in one has never been classified as a resident or parent is still employed with the of the following sections: at Ohio University and would like to employer for which they received C-3 be reclassified as a resident. This is for residency until the spouse or parent C-1 Reclassification - If you are finan- a person who is claiming to be finan- has lived in Ohio for 12 consecutive cially dependent upon a person living cially independent of anyone else unless months. in Ohio they have a spouse who is also living Students will be classified as non- The Ohio Board of Regents Guidelines in Ohio. A person must prove that they residents for the quarter after they state: “A student whose spouse, or a have maintained a physical presence receive C-3 residency unless a new dependent student, at least one of and domicile in Ohio for the 12 months employment letter is received by pub- whose parents or a legal guardian, has preceding the quarter they would like lished deadlines. been a resident of the state of Ohio for to be classified as a resident. The per- all other legal purposes for 12 consecu- son must also prove they have trans- MUST PRESENT: Documentation of full- tive months or more immediately pre- ferred all items of registration to Ohio. time employment and domicile shall ceding the enrollment of the student in The person must finally show that they include both of the following docu- an institution of higher education.” have been financially self-sustaining ments: This classification is for a person who on eligible Ohio income and have not 1. A sworn statement from the employ- has been claimed by either a parent or received financial support from persons er or the employer’s representative legal guardian as a dependent on that or entities outside of Ohio during the on the letterhead of the employer person’s Internal Revenue Service tax fil- 12 months preceding the quarter they or the employer’s representative cer- ing for the previous year and has sub- would like to be reclassified as a resi- tifying that the parent or spouse of jected their income to Ohio Taxation or dent. the student is employed full-time the spouse of a person who has lived in MUST PRESENT: Residency Petition, in Ohio. and paid taxes to Ohio for the previous complete with supporting documents Statement must include parent/ 12 consecutive months. The person the and notarized. spouse and student relationship, student is dependent upon must meet C-3 Reclassification - If you are financial- student’s name and social security the definition of being a resident of ly dependent upon a spouse or parent number in document. Ohio for all legal purposes. The Ohio Board of Regents Guidelines 2. A copy of the lease under which MUST PRESENT: A notarized statement state: “A dependent child of a parent or the parent or spouse is the lessee from spouse, parent or legal guardian legal guardian, or the spouse of a per- and occupant of rented residential specifying how long they have been a son, who as of the first day of a term of property in the state; a copy of the resident of Ohio. enrollment, has accepted full-time, self- closing statement on residential real Statement must include dependent stu- sustaining employment and established property located in Ohio of which dent’s name and social security number domicile in the State of Ohio for rea- the parent or spouse is the owner in the statement. sons other than gaining the benefit of and occupant; or if the parent or favorable tuition rates.” spouse is not the lessee or owner of C-2 Reclassification - If you are financial- the residence in which he or she has ly independent This classification is for a person who established domicile, a letter from The Ohio Board of Regents Guidelines has been claimed for tax purposes in the owner of the residence certify- state: “A person who has been a resi- the previous year by a parent or legal ing that the parent or spouse resides dent of Ohio for all other legal pur- guardian and that person has not lived at that residence. poses for at least 12 consecutive months in Ohio for 12 months. The spouse, parent, or legal guardian must have E-1 Reclassification – If you are an immediately preceding his or her enroll- employed part-time student ment in an institution of higher educa- accepted and begun full-time employ- ment and established a domicile in Ohio The Ohio Board of Regents Guidelines tion and who is not receiving, and has state: “A person who is living and not directly or indirectly received in the before the quarter begins in order for the student to qualify. gainfully employed on a full-time or preceding 12 consecutive months, finan- part-time self-sustaining basis in Ohio cial support from persons or entities Note: Two part-time jobs or any combi- and who is pursuing a part-time pro- who are not residents of Ohio for all nation cannot be used to constitute one gram of instruction at an institution of other legal purposes.” higher education shall Schedule of Fees 15
be considered a resident of Ohio for Earning Statement” (LES) showing Dependent student: The documents these purposes.” income has been subjected to Ohio tax- listed above for an Independent stu- ation. Must be accompanied with letter dent must also be accompanied with This residency exception is for a per- from parent listing student’s name and letter from parent listing student’s son who is residing in and is gainfully social security number. name and social security number and employed on a self-sustaining basis in dependent status. Ohio and who is pursuing a part-time Independent student: Copy of current program of instruction. E-1 residency official military records showing Ohio as E-5 Reclassification – If you or your par- generally pertains to the individual “Home of Record” (HOR) or copy of most ents are migrant workers who has resided in Ohio less than 12 recent “Leave and Earning Statement” The Ohio Board of Regents Guidelines consecutive months and has moved (LES) showing income has been subject- state: “A person who has been to Ohio for employment purposes. ed to Ohio taxation. employed as a migrant worker in the However, it may also include non-resi- State of Ohio and their dependents E-3 Reclassification – If you or your par- dent students who have lived in Ohio shall be considered a resident for these ent or spouse are active duty military more than 12 months and are working purposes provided such a person has and stationed in Ohio to financially emancipate themselves worked in Ohio at least four months The Ohio Board of Regents Guidelines from non-Ohio parents. during the three years preceding the state: “A person on active duty status in proposed enrollment.” The employment must begin and be the United States military who is both self-sustaining before the first day of stationed and residing in Ohio (and This residency exception is for a per- the quarter a person seeks to quali- their dependents) shall be considered a son, or their spouse, or their dependent fy for E-1 residency. Other sources of resident of Ohio for tuition purposes.” child who would like to attend Ohio income such as loans cannot be consid- University and they have not lived in This residency exception is for a per- ered as income contributing to a stu- Ohio for the previous 12 consecutive son, or their spouse, or their dependent dent’s self-sustaining status. months. child, who is stationed in Ohio on active Students who have received E-1 clas- duty military. MUST PRESENT: sification do not automatically convert Dependent student: Statement(s) from MUST PRESENT: to regular resident status after living employer(s) verifying the parent has Dependent student: Copy of parent’s in Ohio for 12 months. They must then worked in Ohio at least four months official military orders showing cur- apply under C-2. during each of the three previous years. rent active duty status in Ohio. Must be Must be accompanied with letter from Note: Students must apply every quar- accompanied with letter from parent parent listing student’s name and social ter for E-1 classification. listing student’s name and social security security number. number. MUST PRESENT: Residency Petition, Independent student: Statement(s) complete with supporting documents Independent student: Copy of official from employer(s) verifying the stu- and notarized. Must meet all require- military orders showing current active dent has worked in Ohio at least four ments with the exception of living in duty status in Ohio. months during each of the three previ- Ohio for the previous 12 consecutive E-4 Reclassification – If your parents or ous years. months. spouse are Ohio residents and trans- E-6 Reclassification – If you or your par- E-2 Reclassification – If you or your ferred outside of the United States ents or spouse are involved in commu- parent or spouse are active duty mili- The Ohio Board of Regents Guidelines nity service tary state: “A person who is transferred by The Ohio Board of Regents Guidelines The Ohio Board of Regents Guidelines their employer beyond the territorial state: “A person who was considered state: “A person who enters and cur- limits of the fifty states of the United a resident under this rule at the time rently remains upon active duty status States and the District of Columbia the person started a community service in the United States military service while a resident of Ohio for all other position as defined under this rule, and while a resident of Ohio for all legal legal purposes and their dependents his or her spouse and dependents, shall purposes and his or her dependents shall be considered residents of Ohio for be considered residents of Ohio while shall be considered residents of Ohio these purposes as long as Ohio remains in service and upon completion of ser- for these purposes as long as Ohio the state of such person’s domicile and vice in the community service position.” remains the state of such person’s as long as such person has fulfilled their domicile.” tax liability to the State of Ohio for at This residency exception is for a per- least the tax year preceding enrollment.” son, or their spouse, or their dependent This residency exception is for a person child who was a resident of Ohio and who entered active duty military status This residency exception is for a per- took a position working for: (A) VISTA, as a resident of Ohio and is returning son, or their spouse, or their dependent AmeriCorps, City Year, the Peace Corps, to Ohio after being discharged. This child, who would like to return to Ohio or any similar program as determined residency exception is also for a per- and attend Ohio University when they by the Ohio Board of Regents; or (B) an son who entered active duty military have not lived in Ohio for the previous elected or appointed public official for status as a resident of Ohio and their 12 consecutive months. a period of time not exceeding 24 con- spouse or dependent child would like MUST PRESENT: secutive months. The person now wish- to return to Ohio and attend Ohio Independent student: Statement on es to return to Ohio and be classified as University while they are still on active employer’s letterhead indicating the a resident for tuition purposes. duty military and not living in Ohio. employee was an Ohio resident at the MUST PRESENT: MUST PRESENT: time of being transferred. Copy of the Independent student: A sworn state- Dependent student: Copy of parent’s employees’ Ohio tax return for the pre- ment from the community service current official military records show- vious tax year. group or a signed statement on letter- ing Ohio as “Home of Record” (HOR) head verifying Ohio home of record for or copy of most recent “Leave and the individual. 16 Schedule of Fees
Dependent student: In addition to the son is in the Ohio National Guard.” the quarterly Schedule of Classes. Ohio above, a signed letter from the parent University reserves the right to make, This residency exception is for a per- verifying the dependent status of the without prior notice, any fee adjust- son, or their spouse, or their dependent student or a copy of a marriage cer- ments that may become necessary. child, who is living in Ohio and is in the tificate. Ohio National Guard. Full-time students with majors in E-7 Reclassification – If you return to the Russ College of Engineering and MUST PRESENT: Ohio due to marital hardship Technology, the College of Business, the Independent student: A copy of enlist- The Ohio Board of Regents Guidelines College of Communication, and the ment papers or a letter from the base state: “A person who returns to the College of Arts and Sciences will be personnel officer verifying service in the state of Ohio due to marital hardship, assessed a fee for computing and other Ohio National Guard. takes or has taken legal steps to end types of technology (regardless of class a marriage, and reestablishes financial Dependent Student: In addition to the schedule). The fee for the Russ College dependence upon a parent or legal above, a signed letter from the parent of Engineering and Technology is $65 guardian (receives greater than 50% of verifying the dependent status of the per quarter. The fee for the College of his or her support from the parent or student or a copy of a marriage certifi- Business is $65 per quarter. The fee for legal guardian), and his or her depen- cate. the College of Communication is $40 dents shall be considered residents of per quarter. The fee for the College Ohio.” of Arts and Sciences is $15 per quarter. Part-time students will be assessed a This residency exception is for a person Current Tuition and prorated fee. or their dependent child who returns Fee Rates to Ohio and has legally separated from Current tution and Fee Rates can be You are responsible for any University their spouse and is now provided with found at http://www.finance.ohiou. communication sent to you at your more than 50% of their support from official University e-mail address (Oak edu/bursar/ a parent who is a bona fide Ohio resi- account) and/or to the mailing address dent. on file with the Office of the University Registrar. MUST PRESENT: Registration Fees 1. Copy of court papers verifying the couple has taken legal steps to end Bills are sent electronically approximate- the marriage. ly four weeks before the quarter open- Late Registration Fees ing date. Payment is due two weeks Unless your registration has been 2. Proof of Ohio domicile: (one of the prior to the quarter opening date. Refer following) delayed by the University, you will to the Office of the Bursar Web page be charged a fee for late registration a. Signed copy of rental agreement (http://www.finance.ohiou.edu/bursar/) beginning with the third calendar week or lease for all payment options. Fees can be of each quarter. The fee is $40 the third paid by a check or money order made b. Copy of closing statement on the week, $60 the fourth week, $80 the out to Ohio University. You can pay house you live in fifth week, and $100 the sixth week. through the mail or in person at the c. If living with someone, a sworn cashier’s office in Chubb Hall if you are statement from the owner of enrolling on the Athens campus, or at Monthly Payment Plan the residence certifying that you the regional campus Office of Student reside at that residence and the Services if you are enrolling on one of Ohio University provides a monthly date you began living there the regional campuses. payment plan for students. This plan equalizes your academic year’s fees into 3. A sworn affidavit from the parents Credit card payments are accepted at nine monthly payments. This plan is not stating all of the following: regional campuses for regional campus a loan program, and there is no inter- students only. Credit card payments can a. The student’s name and social est charge on payments. Enrollment also be made using CASHnet SMARTPAY security number begins in July for the coming year, and (http://www.cashnetsmartpay.com/ohio/). you are charged a $50 nonrefundable b. Whether or not they are provid- This is a service that allows you to pay application fee. A $25 late fee will be ing more than 50% of the finan- your University charges on the Internet. assessed for payments received after cial support for the student A service charge based on the transac- the due dates. c. Length of time they have lived in tion amount will be assessed. If you withdraw from classes, the Ohio and subjected their income You must pay your fees by the stat- refund procedure is based on the to Ohio taxation ed deadlines or risk a $100 late pay- assumption that all fees for the quar- ment charge. Post-dated checks are d. Whether they are United States ter have been paid. The re fund able not accepted, and checks issued to the citizens, permanent resident amount will be adjusted to recognize University and not paid upon pre sen ta- aliens, or what their status is in any unpaid monthly payments for the tion to the bank will automatically can- the United States. current quarter. Contact the Office of cel any receipts given and result in the the Bursar, Chubb Hall 010, telephone E-8 Reclassification – If you or your assessment of penalties. parent or spouse serve in the Ohio 740.593.4130, with any questions. Apply National Guard Fees for tuition include the instruction- for the Monthly Payment Plan online at The Ohio Board of Regents Guidelines al fee and the general fee. This figure http://www.finance.ohiou.edu/bursar/. state: “A person who is a member of excludes fees for special courses, such the Ohio National Guard and who as art, aviation, education, human and is domiciled in Ohio, and his or her consumer sciences, journalism, music, spouse or dependents, shall be consid- recreation and sport sciences, and visu- ered residents of Ohio while the per- al communication, which are listed in Schedule of Fees 17
tion of fees. For example, if you are Refund of Fees 3 If you withdraw from the University registered for 11 hours and drop a 5- after the first 15 calendar days of University Refund Policy for hour course, you will receive 100 per- classes, you are not entitled to a cent of the difference in tuition for Withdrawal. Ohio University refunds refund of registration fees. fees or credits your account 30 days dropping from full-time to part-time. after the date of withdrawal, according If you withdraw from the University However, if you have 15 hours and to the following schedule: before full payment of fees is made, drop to 11 hours, it does not affect the you are considered indebted to the tuition, because the standard tuition 1 If you officially withdraw from the University for the amount determined rate applies to a course load of 11 University (cancellation of registra- according to the refund regulations. A through 20 hours. Course load reduc- tion) before the first day of classes, hold will be placed on your records until tions made after the 15th calendar day you are entitled to a 100 percent your debt is paid. of the quarter will result in no refund. refund of registration fees. Corrected registration that results in Refund Policy for Reducing Course increased hours could increase tuition. 2 If you officially withdraw from the Load. If you drop credit hours before Further infor ma tion regarding the University during the first 15 calendar or during the first 15 calendar days of refund of fees can be obtained from days of the quarter (see the academic the quarter, you are entitled to receive the bursar’s office. calendar), you are entitled to an 80 a 100 percent refund of the re duction percent refund if your registration when such changes result in a reduc- fees were paid in full.
Quarterly Room and Board Fees Other Related Fees (2004–2005)* (2004–2005)* $45 Admission ap pli ca tion fee, Athens campus (non re fundable) $1,236 Standard Double 20 Admission application fee, regional campus (non re fund able) 1,266 w/air cond. 20 Special student application fee (nonrefundable) 10 Reclassification fee from special student to regular student 1,020 Triple status (Athens campus only) 1,044 w/air cond. 5 Change of class schedule after 15th calendar day 1,155 Quad 5 Duplicate official forms, fee receipts, etc. 1,182 w/air cond. 40 Late registration fee (plus $20 per week after third week)
1,519 Single Application for degree 1,555 w/air cond. 50 Associate’s 1,033 10-Meal Plan 50 Bachelor’s 50 Master’s 1,197 14-Meal Plan 50 Doctorate 1,447 Super 14 Meal Plan 5 Reapplication for degree 780 Health insurance, annual premium (2004–05 1,277 20-Meal Plan academic year) 1,098 International health insurance, annual premium 1,630 Super 20 Meal Plan (2004–05 academic year) 50 Monthly payment plan (nonrefundable) *2005–06 fees were not available at time 70 Orientation and testing fee of printing. Parking per quarter 35 Commuter lot 110 Garage 55 On-campus lot For current parking fine rates, please refer to the Parking Services Web site at: http://www.facilities.ohiou.edu/parking/ or call Parking Services at 593.1917.
25 Returned check charge 5 Transcripts–Next Day Service 10 Transcripts Now–Same Day Service 10 ID card re place ment 10 Phone re ac ti va tion fee 15 Diploma replacement
*2005–06 fees were not available at time of printing. 18 Schedule of Fees
Undergraduate and Graduate Withdrawal Policy for Scholarships. If you receive financial Financial Aid Recipients aid that consists of undergraduate or graduate scholarships, they are subject Title IV Funds. You are a Title IV finan- to a Special University Policy. If you offi- cial aid recipient if you receive Direct cially withdraw during the first 15 cal- Loans (Subsidized, Unsubsidized, or endar days of the quarter, 100% of the PLUS), Perkins Loan, Federal Pell Grant, scholarship funds will be returned to Federal SEOG, or Federal Stafford the appropriate program. After the first Loans (for College of Osteopathic 15 calendar days of the quarter, 100% Medicine Students). If you receive of the scholarship funds will remain on Title IV financial aid and withdraw your student account. from Ohio University, the amount of aid earned and unearned will be cal- Unofficial Withdrawals. If you stop culated using the Federal Return of attending the University and do not Title IV Funds policy. This policy is a officially withdraw, it is considered to formula that measures the percent- be an unofficial withdrawal and will age of days enrolled during a quar- be subject to the above Withdrawal ter. The percentage is determined by Policies. The date of withdrawal will dividing the number of days enrolled be the latest date based on a student’s by the number of calendar days in the attendance at an academically-related quarter, including weekends and holi- event. If the last date of attendance is days. Based on this percentage, Title IV not known, the midpoint of the quar- financial aid will be prorated ter will be used as the withdrawal date. to reflect the amount of aid that If you never attend all of the courses was earned during the period of you have registered for, you are consid- enrollment. The amount of aid that ered to be an unofficial withdrawal. It is earned will remain on your student is determined that you have not earned account and the amount of aid that any financial aid. Therefore, all aid will is unearned will be returned to the be returned to the appropriate pro- appropriate program. Once the atten- gram. dance percentage reaches 60 percent, A student is not eligible for a refund all Title IV financial aid is considered to until all Federal Title IV programs and be earned. other grants and scholarships are reim- If it is determined that Title IV funds bursed as required and all outstanding need to be returned, by Federal Law balances with the University have been they will be returned in the following cleared. order: Unsubsidized Federal Stafford If you are receiving financial aid, a Loans, Subsidized Federal Stafford change in your enrollment status or Loans, Unsubsidized Direct Loans, your with draw al from the University Subsidized Direct Loans, Perkins may result in your having to repay pro- Loans, Federal PLUS Loans, Federal grams from which you received fi nan- Pell Grant, Federal SEOG, and Other cial assistance. In addition, Title IV assistance. you may owe fees to the University State and Institutional Grants. If you after funds are returned to the fi nan cial receive financial aid that consists of aid programs. state or University grant funds, they Further in for ma tion on this process are subject to the University Refund is included under “Withdrawal Policy Policy. If you officially withdraw during for Financial Aid Recipients” in the the first 15 calendar days of the quar- Financial Aid In for ma tion section of this ter, 80% of the grant funds will be catalog. returned to the appropriate program. After the first 15 calendar days of the quarter, 100% of the grant funds will remain on your student account. Financial Aid 19
(FAFSA) on the Web at http://www. Financial Aid fafsa.ed.gov/ after January 1. You and your parent should also get a Personal The purpose of financial aid and scholarships is to sup ple ment your and Identification Number (PIN) from the your family’s contributions toward the cost of education, as well as to Department of Education to electroni- recognize academic achievement and special talents. Ohio University cally sign your FAFSA on the Web. You offers a variety of schol ar ship, grant, loan, and part-time employment and your parent can visit http://pin. programs to assist you in financing your education. The Office of ed.gov/ to get your PIN before filing Student Financial Aid and Scholarships (OSFAS) is re spon sible for the the FAFSA. You can also obtain a paper pro cess ing and awarding of all types of federal, state, pri vate, and FAFSA from any high school, college, institutional (University) funds to students. or university after January 1. However, Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships we recommend filing FAFSA on the Ohio University Web to reduce errors and speed pro- 020 Chubb Hall cessing time. We rec om mend that Athens OH 45701-2979 you complete your FAFSA on the Telephone 740.593.4141 (M–F 8:30 a.m.–noon, 12:30–4:30 p.m.) Web by February 15 in order for your Fax 740.593.4140 FAFSA results to be received by the E-mail [email protected] University before the March 15 prior- Web http://www.ohio.edu/financialaid/ ity deadline. All information in this section is subject to change due to con gres sional Three of the five need-based aid pro- action or changes in federal regulations. grams (Federal Work Study, Federal Perkins Loan, and the Federal Supple- However, loans repre sent debts that mental Educational Op por tu ni ty Grant Types of Financial As sis tance must be repaid, and failure to repay will [FSEOG]) are called campus-based aid All types of financial assistance fall result in severe penalties. (CBA). Campus-based aid is awarded within two major categories—gift aid differently from the Federal Pell Grant Employment. Ohio University has a vari- and the Federal Direct Student Loan in and self-help aid. These aid programs ety of student employment (on- and may be awarded on the basis of merit, that CBA funds are sent direct ly to the off-campus) pro grams available to pro- University from the federal govern- financial need, or a com bi na tion of vide self-help aid if you wish to work both. Schol ar ships are considered merit ment. The funds are then awarded by on a part-time basis while pursuing the aid administrator using federal eli- awards; other types of aid are based your education. You should attempt to on an analysis of your and your family’s gibility criteria. Funding for these pro- establish a reasonable balance between grams and for institutional grants is ability to con trib ute to the cost of edu- your academic efforts and your work cation. Schol ar ships and grants do not limited; therefore, priority is given to schedule. Conse quently, you may not those students who demonstrate the have to be repaid; loans, however, must work more than 20 hours a week when be repaid by the bor row er. highest financial need and who meet classes are in session. Ohio University is Ohio University’s priority deadline of Gift Aid an equal opportunity and af fir ma tive March 15. Scholarships. Ohio Uni ver si ty has an action employer. The Student Em ploy- extensive undergraduate schol ar ship ment Office (SEO), part of the OSFAS, The CBA priority deadline (i.e., the program available to freshmen, and reaffirms the University’s com mit ment date by which the FAFSA results must upperclass (sophomore, junior, and to the policy that no employer may dis- be on file at Ohio University) is March senior). Schol ar ships are award ed on a criminate on the basis of race, sex, creed, 15. Even if you do not meet this dead- com pet i tive basis for academic achieve- ethnic origin, or handicap in employ- line or the eligibility criteria, we rec- ment and special talent, as well as on ment practices. There will be no dis- om mend that you complete the ap pli- the basis of geo graph i cal residence crimination because of age, except as ca tion process for other types of assis- and area of study. Financial need is not governed by state and federal laws and tance that do not have a priority dead- always a pre requi site. guidelines. (See “Af fir ma tive Action” in line, such as the Federal Pell Grant or the Services for Students section of this the Federal Direct Student Loan. Grants. Grants are considered gift aid catalog.) that you do not have to repay. Most Federal regulations and in sti tu tion al grant aid is awarded on some type policies are subject to change without of need-based eligibility criteria. The prior notice. The OSFAS will attempt sources may vary from state, federal, Application Procedure to keep you updated through vari- ous media on campus, the OSFAS Web private, and institutional funds, so you There are five types of federal need- site, student e-mail, and written notic- are en cour aged to actively seek out all based financial aid: Federal Pell Grant, es. To avoid costly delays, it is vital sources. Federal Supplemental Educational to update your per ma nent and local Opportunity Grant, Federal Work Study, Self-Help Aid addresses with the Registrar’s Office Federal Perkins Loan, and William Loans. Student loans play a sig nif i cant or through the OSFAS and to regu- D. Ford Federal Direct Student Loan. role in financing post-secondary educa- larly access your OAK student e-mail Other types of financial aid, such as the tion. Ohio University par tic i pates in the account. William D. Ford Federal Direct Student Ohio University Grant, Ohio University Loan Program, which allows students to Access Grant, Ohio University Bobcat Need-Based Financial Aid borrow directly from the federal gov- Award, and Ohio Instructional Grant, Ohio Instructional Grant (OIG). If you ernment through Ohio University. These are also available. To apply for all are an Ohio resident, or, if you are a educational loans have favorable terms financial aid programs, complete the dependent student and both you and and con di tions. You should view bor- U.S. Department of Education’s Free your parents are Ohio residents, you rowing as an investment in your future. Application for Federal Student Aid are encouraged to apply for the OIG 20 Financial Aid
by completing the FAFSA. October 1 is view and portfolio or audition. on the Consumer Price Index and peri- usually the dead line for applying for odic local surveys on housing and food If you receive a scholarship, you are the OIG, although you should apply as costs. The total fixed and variable costs required to enroll for and earn a mini- early as pos si ble—ideally by February make up your total cost (budget) for mum of 16 credit hours a quarter dur- 1—to meet priority deadlines. If you the academic year. Final annual bud- ing your fresh man year. are eligible, you will receive a notice gets are available from the OSFAS after of eligibility directly from the Ohio Upperclass and Transfer Student July 1 of each award year. Board of Regents. You must meet all Scholarships (Undergraduate). You can Ohio University eligibility criteria before apply for Deans Scholarships and other funds are disbursed to your account. upperclass scholarships by complet- Determining Need ing Ohio University’s online scholarship Federal Pell Grant. After you com- application. The eligibility requirements The Federal Methodology (FM) is the plete the FAFSA, you will receive a for upperclass scholarships include: an calculation used by the federal govern- Student Aid Report (SAR) from the accumulative g.p.a. of 3.4 or above by ment to measure your eligibility for U.S. Department of Education’s Central the end of winter quarter of the appli- assistance. Some federal aid programs Processor. You may receive an e-mail cation year; at least 32 credit hours require that you show need after the allowing you to view your SAR online if earned during the fall and winter quar- income and (in some cases) assets of you provide an accurate e-mail address ters of the application year; and your family, as indicated on the FAFSA, when using FAFSA on the Web. It will at least 48 credit hours earned by the have been analyzed. The OSFAS uses tell you if you qualify for a Federal Pell end of spring quarter. You also must the need analysis information from Grant. Retain the SAR for your records. have completed at least two quarters the FAFSA to determine the amount If you must correct the data on your at Ohio University. you and your parents are expected to SAR, enter the corrections on the SAR contribute toward your education. Con- and forward the corrected SAR to the To apply for an upperclass schol arship, sid er ation is given to your and your OSFAS, which will send the corrections com plete the elec tron ic scholarship parents’ adjusted gross income, assets, electronically to the Central Processor. application through the OSFAS Web taxes paid, number of de pen dents, If your SAR is only available to you site. Com plete in struc tions are available number attending college, and other online you may print it, make correc- at OSFAS and in the Comput er Services factors as ap pro pri ate. tions, and forward it to the OSFAS. You labs. The application period opens the The FM performs a separate analysis of will receive a corrected SAR within 4-6 first week of winter quarter, and the income when (a) your parents’ adjust- weeks. Retain the corrected SAR for ap pli ca tion deadline is the last day of ed gross income is less than $50,000 your records. winter quarter final exams. a year and your parents were eligible William D. Ford Federal Direct Student All transfer students admitted by May to file a 1040A or 1040EZ tax form, or Loan (FDSL). You will be notified about 15 will au to mat i cal ly be considered for (b) your parents do not file a tax form your eligibility for a FDSL on an award scholarships awarded by the Office with the IRS. Special circumstances letter. You must complete the Electronic of Admissions based on the transcripts such as divorce, separ ation, unemploy- Master Promissory Note (EMPN) and submitted for review. No separate appli- ment, or death in the family should be complete entrance counseling (if you cation is required. discussed with a financial aid admin- are a first-time borrower) or complete If you receive a scholarship, you are istrator to deter mine if ad just ments online Web confirmation to accept your required to enroll for and earn a mini- should be made to the FM cal cu la tion. loan (if you have a MPN on file from mum of 16 hours per quarter. The com bi na tion of your contribution previous years) before the loan process and your parents’ contribution results can be com plet ed. Once the process is Regional Campus Scholarships. in the Expected Family Contribution completed, loan proceeds will be cred- Upperclass students must complete their (EFC). This value can be found on your ited to your account at the opening of applications online using the online Student Aid Report. each term. You must also complete exit scholarship application on the OSFAS If you are independent, you (and your counseling prior to completion of your Web site. The criteria are some what dif- spouse, if applicable) are expected pro gram or after you have dropped fer ent from those for the Athens cam- to assist in meeting your educational below half time enrollment. pus, and you should check with the indi- vidual regional campus for application costs. Your expected contribution is Merit-Based Financial Aid deadlines. calculated from the previous year’s Freshman Scholarships. There is no earnings, untaxed income, and a per- application for freshman scholarships centage of personal savings and assets. at Ohio University. Simply complete College Cost (Budget) The following formula is used for cal- the Application for Admission and culating financial need: Scholarships available from the Office Each year, the Ohio University Board of Undergraduate Admissions or apply of Trustees determines the fixed costs Cost of Education (Budget) online at http://www.ohio.edu/. To be (tuition and fees, out-of-state surcharge, — Minus Expected Family Con tri bu- considered a priority applicant, you and room and board rates on campus) tion must be accepted for admission by for you. Variable indirect costs (books February 1. Eligible applicants are con- and supplies, travel, and personal and = Calculated Financial Need sidered for all scholarships. mis cel la neous) are estimated by the OSFAS to arrive at a reasonable esti- To assure consideration for all possible mate of the total cost for the academic Eligibility Requirements institutional scholarship awards, you year (three quarters). If you attend all must also complete the Free Ap pli ca tion To receive Title IV federal aid (Federal four quarters (summer session con sti- for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Pell Grant, Federal Direct Student Loan, tutes the first quarter for financial aid), have the results on file by March 15. If Federal Work Study, Federal Sup ple- an ad just ment is made to include the you plan to enter the College Of Fine men tal Ed u ca tion al Op por tu ni ty Grant, ad di tion al costs. Es ti mates are based Arts, you also will be eval u at ed by inter- or Federal Perkins Loan), you must: Financial Aid 21
1 Be a U.S. citizen, a national or per- attendance not covered by the Pell form of aid. Award notifications will ma nent resident of the U.S., or be Grant, the number of credit hours the be emailed to enrolled students and in the U.S. for other than a tem po- student is taking, and the EFC. The Pell awards are available online. certain rary purpose. (If you are a citizen of Grant is paid in two disbursements. The students will have letters mailed to the Marshall Islands, the Federated first disbursement (half of the annual permanent or local addresses. If you States of Micronesia, or Palau, see a award) is made once the OSFAS has are adjusting or declining any of financial aid administrator.) If you are received notification from the Degree the awards, you may do so through a permanent resident, you may be Services Office of Independent and your online award letter, or you may required to provide documentation Distance Learning Programs that 25 per- return the award letter in di cat ing the before being awarded aid. cent of the student’s coursework has changes to the OSFAS. All awards are been completed. The final disbursement subject to revision due to changes in 2 Comply with U.S. Selective Service is made once the OSFAS has received federal allocations, student eligibility registration re quire ments. notification that 75 percent of the stu- (EFC), clerical errors, failure to provide 3 Be enrolled or accepted for enroll- dent’s coursework has been completed. requested documents, or other circum- ment in a degree-granting program. The Federal Direct Student Loan is also stances beyond our control. Cer tif i cate programs or preparatory paid in two disbursements. The first dis- coursework cases should be discussed bursement (half of the annual award) is with a financial aid administrator. made once the student has registered Award Disbursements for courses. The final disbursement is 4 Be making satisfactory academic Federal aid recipients must be officially made six months after coursework has progress as defined by Ohio Uni ver- enrolled in a degree-granting pro- begun, provided that the OSFAS has si ty and the OSFAS. (See Satisfactory gram to receive any type of financial received notification that 50 percent of Academic Progress Standards.) assistance. All requested documents coursework has been completed. The (e.g., income tax returns and W-2’s) 5 Not be in default on a Federal Perkins cycle for correspondence coursework used in verifying the data provided Loan, a Federal Family Educational runs from July to June; Pell Grants for on the FAFSA must be received by the Loan (FFEL), Federal Direct Student the award year must be disbursed by OSFAS before financial aid can be dis- Loan, or Federal Sup ple men tal Loan September 1. The deadline for disburse- bursed. Dis burse ment dates and pro- for Un dergrad u ate Students (SLS), ment of Stafford Loans is based upon cedures will vary depending on the from any school, agency, or lender, your enrollment date. Please contact type of awards offered. Specific dates or owe a re pay ment on any Title IV the OSFAS for further information. funds. (Parents also must not be in and information regarding the dis- default if applying for a PLUS loan.) Students pursuing correspondence burse ment of financial aid are listed in studies must also meet Satisfactory each quarter’s Sched ule of Classes. In 6 Have a valid Social Security number. Academic Progress (SAP) standards to general, financial aid awards will be Some types of financial aid (e.g., Federal remain eligible for financial aid. SAP credited to your account each quarter, Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental standards are calculated differently for and total financial aid credits greater Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), correspondence studies than they are than your University charges will be for traditional coursework. For details Ohio University Grant (OUG), Ohio mailed to your local address. For direct of correspondence SAP policies, please University Access Grant (OUAG), Ohio deposits, refunds (overages) from your contact the OSFAS. University Bobcat Award (OUBA), and student account are processed on a Ohio Instructional Grant (OIG) are not daily basis, beginning on the first day available if you have already earned a Award Package of classes. For paper checks, refunds bachelor’s degree. (overages) from your student account After the FAFSA need analysis electronic are mailed on Fridays once classes have results and other re quested documents begun. Independent and Distance have been received, reviewed for accu- racy, and verified (if applicable), an All FDSL borrowers must complete exit Learning Courses award package is offered to all eligible counseling upon completion of 150 undergraduate hours toward a bach- Students pursuing coursework applicants. The award package can be elor’s degree or 45 hours toward an through the Ohio University Office of a combination of merit schol ar ships; associate’s degree. Aid may be delayed Independent and Distance Learning institutional, state, and federal grants; until the OSFAS has evidence that you Programs may be considered for the em ploy ment; and loan assistance. Not have completed exit counseling. Federal Pell Grant (Pell) and Federal all students receive all types of financial Direct Student Loan once the results aid, but in general the OSFAS attempts Federal Work Study awards are not of the Free Application for Federal to balance gift aid (grants and scholar- credited to your account because these Student Aid (FAFSA) have been received ships) with self-help aid (em ploy ment awards must be earned before being by the OSFAS. Financial aid awards and loans) within the limits of available paid. You will be paid by check or are calculated differently for distance funds and the eligibility and need of direct deposit every two weeks. learning courses than they are for tra- the applicants. If you meet the March Please note the payment due dates in ditional coursework. The amount of 15 priority deadline, you may receive the billing statement from the Bursar’s any Pell Grant award is determined by a more attractive package than if you Office. (See the Schedule of Classes the student’s cost of attendance, which apply later. each quarter for specific disburse ment includes tuition and fees as well as a dates.) If you will be away from cam- book allowance, the number of credit pus in a student teaching program, co- hours the student is taking, and the Award Letters op, or study abroad, contact the OSFAS Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as Notification of specific award offers will well in advance to discuss your eligi- calculated by the U.S. Department of be sent to eligible applicants because bility and arrange for dis burse ment of Education. Federal Direct Student Loan all eligible applicants qualify for some your financial aid. eligibility is determined by the cost of 22 Financial Aid
Withdrawal Policy for consists of College of Osteopathic required to earn 12 hours if you are Financial Aid Recipients Medicine Scholarships, Scholarships for enrolled full time; 9 hours if you are Disadvantaged Students, Exceptional enrolled three-quarter time; 6 hours Title IV Funds Financial Need (EFN) or Financial Aid if you are enrolled half time; and all You are a Title IV financial aid recipient for Disadvantaged Health Profession hours attempted if you are enrolled if you receive Direct Loans (Subsidized, Students (FADHPS), Loans for less than half time. Max i mum time- Unsubsidized, or PLUS), Perkins Loan, Disadvantaged Students, Primary Care frame (MTF) standards are determined Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG, or Loans or other non Title IV aid, you are by your enrollment status. Full time Federal Stafford Loans (for College of subject to a Special University Policy. enrollment (12 hours or more) is equal Osteopathic Medicine Students). If you If you officially withdraw during the to 1 MTF quarter. Three-quarter time receive Title IV financial aid and with- first 15 calendar days of the quarter, en roll ment (9 to 11 hours) is equal to draw from Ohio University, the amount 100% of the financial aid funds will be .75 MTF quarter. Half time enrollment of aid earned and unearned will be returned to the appropriate program. (6 to 8 hours) is equal to .5 MTF quar- calculated using the Federal Return After the first 15 calendar days of the ter. Less than half time en roll ment is of Title IV Funds policy. This policy is quarter, 100% of the financial aid funds prorated accordingly. While seeking a a formula that measures the percent- will remain on your student account. Bachelor’s Degree, you are eligible to age of days enrolled during a quar- receive any aid for which you qualify Unofficial Withdrawals ter. The percentage is determined by through your first 18 MTF quarters If you stop attending the University and dividing the number of days enrolled of attendance. Once your MTF total do not officially withdraw, it is consid- by the number of calendar days in the reaches 18, you are no longer eligible ered to be an unofficial withdrawal and quarter, including weekends and holi- to receive Title IV and selected other will be subject to the above Withdrawal days. Based on this percentage, Title IV types of financial assistance regardless Policies. The date of withdrawal will financial aid will be prorated to reflect of periods during which you received be the latest date based on a student’s the amount of aid that was earned no financial aid. If you are seeking an attendance at during the period of enrollment. The Associate’s Degree, you are eligible to an academically-related event. If the last amount of aid that is earned will receive any aid for which you quali- date of attendance is not known, the remain on your student account and fy through your first 9 MTF quarters midpoint of the quarter will be used the amount of aid that is unearned of attendance. Once your MTF total as the withdrawal date. If you never will be returned to the appropriate reaches 9, you are no longer eligible to attend all of the courses you have reg- program. receive Title IV and selected other types istered for, you are considered to be an of financial assistance, regardless of If it is determined that Title IV funds unofficial withdrawal. It is determined periods during which you received no need to be returned, by Federal that you have not earned any financial financial aid. Law they will be returned in the fol- aid. Therefore, all aid will be returned lowing order: Unsubsidized Federal to the appropriate program. If you are a first-time federal aid appli- Stafford Loans, Subsidized Federal cant, you must earn a minimum 2.0 If you are receiving financial aid, a Stafford Loans, Unsubsidized Direct accumulative g.p.a. by the end of your change in your enrollment status or Loans, Subsidized Direct Loans, Federal second ac a dem ic year of en roll ment. If your withdrawal from the University Perkins Loans, Federal PLUS Loans, you are a continuing aid applicant, you may result in your having to repay pro- Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG, must maintain a minimum 2.0 g.p.a. grams from which you received finan- Other Title IV assistance. If you are a transfer student, hours cial assistance. In addition, you may owe accepted by Ohio University will be State and Institutional Grants fees to the University after funds are included as part of the maximum time If you receive financial aid that consists returned to the financial aid programs. of state or University grant funds, they frame toward the com ple tion of a A student is not eligible for a refund are subject to the University Refund degree or certificate and as part of the until all Federal Title IV programs and Policy. If you officially withdraw during min i mum credit hour component of other grants and scholarships are reim- the first 15 calendar days of the quar- SAP. If you are re-enrolling, your prior bursed as required and all outstanding ter, 80% of the grant funds will be Ohio University hours are considered balances with the University have been returned to the appropriate program. in determining sat is fac to ry academic cleared. After the first 15 calendar days of the progress. If you attend summer sessions, quarter, 100% of the grant funds will you will have the time frame, hours remain on your student account. attempted, and g.p.a. counted for that Satisfactory Academic quarter. In the event of repeated cours- Undergraduate and Graduate Progress (SAP) Standards es, only the final hours count toward Scholarships the completion of a degree or certifi- If you receive financial aid that consists Federal regulations require that all cate, but courses count toward both of undergraduate or graduate schol- financial aid applicants meet Ohio the minimum credit hour component arships, they are subject to a Special University’s satisfactory academic prog- and the maximum time frame compo- University Policy. If you officially with- ress stan dards: (1) minimum credit hours nent of SAP each time they are taken. draw during the first 15 calendar days earned for the ap pro pri ate enrollment Proper with draw al from classes prior of the quarter, 100% of the scholarship status (full time, three-quarter time, to the 14th day of enrollment will not funds will be returned to the appropri- half time, or less than half time); (2) affect the fulfillment of the require- ate program. After the first 15 calen- maximum time frame during which a ments, but attempted hours after the dar days of the quarter, 100% of the degree or certificate must be granted; 14th day of enrollment will be counted. scholarship funds will remain on your and (3) minimum 2.0 accumulative g.p.a. student account. You will be notified annually if your Minimum credit hour standards require SAP status is other than satisfactory College of Osteopathic Medicine you to earn a minimum number of after spring quarter grades are record- Loans and Scholarships hours based on your enrollment status. ed. If you are placed on warning sta- If you receive financial aid that As an un der grad u ate student, you are Financial Aid 23
tus, you are con sid ered on probation for at the end of the spring quarter of the tional years for a total of 12 quar- financial aid purposes for the following award year. You must earn 48 hours ters of undergraduate study on the ac a dem ic year. During this pro ba tion ary during the award year. Athens campus. All freshmen with an period you remain eligible to receive ACT of 30 or 31, or an SAT between National Merit Scholarships and out- any financial aid for which you qualify. 1320-1390 who graduate in the top 20 side agency scholarships have different Your SAP status is reviewed again in the percent of their class and are not the g.p.a. requirements, set by the National next annual review, which takes place Valedictorian will receive this award. Merit Corporation and outside agen- after spring quarter. Students in warn- To renew the award, recipients must cies respectively. Aca demic requirements ing status will not have their aid pack- maintain a 3.3 accumulative g.p.a. and for regional campus scholarships vary. aged for the following year until they earn 48 credit hours a year. Recipients Contact the Office of Student Services at are found to be in “satisfactory” SAP must carry at least 16 hours each quar- your campus for further in for ma tion. status during the annual review in June. ter to receive the award. *The 2005– If you still do not meet SAP standards 2006 academic year is the final year when you are reviewed again, you are that new, initial awards will be made placed on un sat is fac to ry status and are Descriptions of Available to incoming freshmen. Existing awards not eligible to receive federal financial Aid will still be eligible to be considered aid for that ac a dem ic year. You may Gift Aid—Scholarships for renewal based upon renewability appeal the decision if your failure to Below is a listing of some of the schol- criteria. meet SAP criteria was due to mitigating arships offered at Ohio University. A Valedictorian Awards. These scholar- circumstances. Appeal forms are avail- complete listing of all scholarships is ships, valued at $1,000 annually, are able on the OSFAS webpage and must available on the OSFAS Web site. awarded to incoming first-year stu- be submitted no later than the 21st day dents. The awards are renewable for of the quarter in which reinstatement of Presidential Scholars. These scholarships, three additional years for a total of 12 aid is sought. Please contact the OSFAS valued at the cost of in-state tuition and quarters of undergraduate study on for specific dates. fees, are awarded to incoming first-year students. The awards are renewable the Athens campus. All freshmen with If you are placed on warning status and for three additional years for a total of an ACT of 29 or less or an SAT of 1310 decide to attend summer sessions, you 12 quarters of undergraduate study on or less who are projected to be vale- should be pre pared to do so at your the Athens campus. All freshmen with dictorian of their class will receive this own expense. Summer classes will have an ACT of 32 or higher or an SAT of award. To renew the award, recipi- been in session for one to two weeks 1400 or higher who graduated in the ents must maintain a 3.3 accumulative before the SAP annual review; therefore, top 20 percent of their class will receive g.p.a. and earn 48 credit hours a year. your SAP status may become unsatis- this award. To renew the award, recipi- Recipients must carry at least 16 hours factory for the summer term and you ents must maintain a 3.3 accumulative each quarter to receive the award. would be ineligible for financial aid for g.p.a. and earn 48 credit hours a year. *The 2005–2006 academic year is the that session. Recipients must carry at least 16 hours final year that new, initial awards will be made to incoming freshmen. Eligibility and Renewal Criteria for each quarter to receive the award.*The Existing awards will still be eligible to Schol ar ships 2005–2006 academic year is the final be considered for renewal based upon If you receive scholarship aid, you must year that new, initial awards will be renewability criteria. meet the following re quire ments before made to incoming freshmen. Existing you can be considered for renewal (if awards will still be eligible to be consid- Gateway Award Program. The your scholarship is renewable) or be ered for renewal based upon renewabil- Gateway Award Program is a combina- considered an eligible applicant for non- ity criteria. tion of scholarship and grant opportu- renewable scholarships: University Scholars. These scholarships, nities for incoming freshmen students. The program is comprised of the Hours Requirement. If you receive schol- valued at the cost of in-state tuition and Gateway Scholarship, which is based arship aid while attending the Athens fees, are awarded to incoming first-year on academic merit as demonstrated by campus, you must earn at least 16 credit students. The awards are renewable ACT or SAT results; and the Gateway hours for each quarter during the aca- for three additional years for a total of Grant, which is based on both academ- demic year for which you receive funds. 12 quarters of undergraduate study on ic merit and financial need as dem- Students with disabilities or those expe- the Athens campus. All freshmen with onstrated by FAFSA results. This pro- riencing extenuating circumstances an ACT of 30 or 31, or an SAT between gram will affect many students who who are therefore unable to carry the 1320-1390 who are projected to be enter Ohio University with a composite 16-hour course load should contact valedictorian of their class will receive ACT of at least 25, or a combined SAT the associate director for scholarships this award. To renew the award, recipi- score of at least 1130. Recipients of to submit an appeal. If you attend a ents must maintain a 3.3 accumulative these awards are also considered for regional campus and receive a regional g.p.a. and earn 48 credit hours a year. a one-time Residence Hall and Dining campus schol ar ship, you must earn at Recipients must carry at least 16 hours discount of $750. In addition, eligible least 12 credit hours for each quarter each quarter to receive the award.*The recipients who are non-Ohio residents during the academic year for which you 2005–2006 academic year is the final will receive a $3,000 discount off the receive the award. year that new, initial awards will be made to incoming freshmen. Existing nonresident surcharge. More details G.P.A. and Hour Requirements for awards will still be eligible to be consid- about specific eligibility criteria for this Renewable Scholarships. To renew the ered for renewal based upon renewabil- program can be found at http://www. Presidential Scholar, University Scholar, ity criteria. ohio.edu/admissions/gateway/. Founders Award, Valedictorian Award, Deans Scholarships. These schol ar ships Templeton Scholars, and Thurgood Founders Awards. These scholarships, are one-year awards, valued at $1,250 Marshall Scholarships, you must have valued at $3,500 annually, are award- to $2,000, for upperclass students and an accumu la tive min i mum g.p.a. of 3.3 ed to incoming first-year students. The awards are renewable for three addi- transfer students who have earned 24 Financial Aid
more than 48 credit hours. Selection is King/Chavez/Parks Awards. These Endowed Scholarships. Available to based on un dergrad u ate enrollment, awards, with varying award amounts, students with high academic achieve- hours earned, and accumulative g.p.a. are awarded to academically talented ment and/or demonstrated financial You must reapply and compete annual- incoming first-year students from under- need, these scholarships are made ly for renewal. To be considered, you represented groups. The awards are available from contributions of alum- must have a 3.4 accumulative g.p.a. renewable for three additional years for ni and friends of Ohio University and after winter quarter, have earned 32 a total of 12 quarters of undergradu- are usually restricted by geo graph ic hours during fall and winter quarters, ate study on the Athens campus. To location, major, or other special crite- and be projected to earn 48 credit renew the award, recipients must main- ria. Awards range from $150 to $3,000 hours for the year. Recip i ents must tain a 2.75 accumulative g.p.a. and earn a year. Re cip i ents must carry at least carry at least 16 hours each quarter to 48 credit hours a year. Recipients must 16 hours each quarter to receive the receive the award. carry at least 16 hours each quarter to award. receive the award. In addition to the Fine Arts Talent Awards. These scholar- National Merit Scholarships. These award, students participate in an aca- ships, with varying award amounts, are scholarships are awarded to National demic success program. awarded to students in the College of Merit finalists who indicate Ohio Fine Arts based on academic test scores, OU Incentive Awards. These awards, University as their first-choice institu- class rank, and talent. The College of with varying amounts, are awarded to tion. National Merit Schol ar ships are Fine Arts places particular emphasis on academically talented incoming first- renewable for three additional years talent through an audition or portfo- year students from underrepresented of undergraduate study with awards lio review for applicants. To renew the groups. The awards are renewable for ranging in value from approximately award, recipients must maintain a 3.0 three additional years for a total of 12 $750 to $2,000, de pend ing on finan- accumulative g.p.a. and earn 48 credit quarters of undergraduate study on the cial need. hours a year. Recipients must carry at Athens campus. To renew the award, Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Schol- least 16 hours each quarter to receive recipients must maintain a 2.50 accumu- ar ships. Scholarships ranging from the award. lative g.p.a. and earn 48 credit hours a one to four years are available on a year. Recipients must carry at least 16 Templeton Scholar Awards. These competitive basis for qualified stu- hours each quarter to receive the award. scholarships are valued at the cost of dents participating in the Air Force In addition to the award, students par- in-state tuition and fees, room, board, (Aerospace Studies) or Army (Military ticipate in an academic success program. and a book allowance and are award- Science) ROTC programs. These schol- ed to academically talented incoming Cutler Scholars Pro gram. This endowed arships pay costs of tuition, lab fees, first-year students from underrepre- undergraduate scholarship program and a flat rate for books. In addition, sented groups. The awards are renew- provides tuition, fees, and room and you receive a subsistence allowance able for three additional years for a board for the academic year, as well as at the rate of up to $400 a month for total of 12 quarters of undergraduate funds for a structured summer intern- the period the scholarship is in effect. study on the Athens campus. To renew ship or related experience. Students do Contact the Department of Aerospace the award, recipients must maintain not apply but are nominated by their Studies or the Department of Military a 3.0 accumulative g.p.a. and earn 48 high school or an Ohio Uni ver si ty alum- Science. credit hours a year. Recipients must ni chapter. Students selected for the Gift Aid—Grants carry at least 16 hours each quarter to pro gram are eval u at ed against rigorous Federal Pell Grant. The Federal Pell receive the award. In addition to the standards and must excel both in and Grant is a quasi-entitlement program scholarship, the award includes an aca- out of the class room. Awards are lim- from the federal government, which demic success program. ited to students from certain locations means that all eligible un der grad u ate or high schools, or to those in specific Urban Scholars Program. The Urban aid applicants who have not received fields of study. These awards are offered Scholars Program is a scholarship ini- a bachelor’s degree will receive funds to first-year students are are available tiative that actively seeks high school based on their ex pect ed family con tri- for three additional years for a total students from urban areas to come to bu tion, en roll ment status (full time, of 12 quarters of undergraduate study Ohio University. Students from histori- three-quarter time, half time, or less on the Athens campus. Re cip i ents must cally underrepresented groups are eli- than half time), and the cost of educa- carry at least 16 hours each quarter to gible for the program, which provides tion. Upon sub mis sion of a FAFSA, you receive the award. Contact the exec- scholarship support to those who dem- will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) utive director of the Cutler Scholars Pro- onstrate excellent academic achieve- indicating the Expected Family Con tri- gram, Trisolini Gallery 210, Ohio Uni ver- ment and financial need. The Urban bu tion (EFC). For 2004-2005, awards si ty, Athens OH 45701-2979; telephone Scholars Program includes: a four-year range from a minimum of $400 to a 740.593.4266. renewable scholarship; an annual book maximum of $4,050 (subject to change stipend; participation in a summer pre- Corporate Scholarships. Available to according to con gres sion al appropria- matriculation program; participation in students majoring in specific academic tions). The Federal Pell Grant serves academic support seminars; a mentor- areas (engineering, business, sciences) as the foundation upon which all ing experience with an Ohio University on the basis of high academic achieve- other aid may be added, but ineligi- alum throughout the student’s aca- ment. Eligibility requirements normally bility does not au to mat i cal ly exclude demic career; funding to attend an include high ac a dem ic achievement you from all other types of financial approved professional conference in and dem on strat ed financial need, and aid. The Federal Pell Grant is available the junior year; an annual leadership you must reapply annually for renewal. only for three quarters for full-time seminar; participation in a residential These awards range from approximately status per academic year. If you attend learning community; participation in a $300 to $2,000 a year. Re cip i ents must summer quarter and are Pell eligible, faculty-guided research experience; an carry at least 16 hours each quarter to you must receive one-third of your eli- internship experience; and technology receive the award. gible portion during summer quarter. and research training. If you attend summer at less than full- Financial Aid 25
time, you may receive a portion of your William D. Ford Federal Direct Student be com plet ed. The completed appli- award for summer and another portion Loans (FDSL). The Federal Direct Loan is cation will be reviewed to determine spring quarter, based on your spring a low-interest loan for students enrolled if you qualify for a short-term loan. enrollment. at least half time in a degree program. Checks are generally available within Since 1994–95, Ohio University has three working days after the loan is Federal Supplemental Ed u ca tional been a Direct Lending Institution. The approved. A per son al in ter view with Opportunity Grant (SEOG). The Federal University acts as the lender on behalf a financial aid ad min is tra tor may be SEOG is awarded to undergraduate of the U.S. De part ment of Education required. Students are not eligible if students on the basis of exceptional and disburses William D. Ford Federal in default of previous in sti tu tional or financial need beyond the Federal Pell Direct Loan funds directly to student federal loans. Bor row ers are charged a Grant. These funds are awarded direct- accounts. The Uni ver si ty cannot process $5 processing fee and may be charged ly by the University and are limited to Federal Stafford Loan applications from an interest rate of nine percent. Ohio the funds al locat ed to the University lending in sti tu tions such as banks. University loans are not available dur- by the U.S. Depart ment of Education. ing periods of nonenrollment. Ohio University must have received the There are two kinds of Federal Direct results of the FAFSA or Renewal Ap pli ca- Loans—subsidized and unsubsidized. William D. Ford Federal Direct Parent tion by the March 15 priority deadline. The federal gov ern ment will pay the Loan for Un der grad u ate Students The award is restricted to Federal Pell interest on the Federal Direct Sub si dized (PLUS). The Federal Direct PLUS Loan Grant recipients. The amount awarded Loan while you are in school and dur- is a supplemental loan for parents of to eligible applicants varies each year ing a grace period or deferment period. dependent un der grad u ate students. de pend ing on the need of the student You are re spon sible for paying the inter- Your parent(s) must be your natu- popu la tion enrolled at Ohio Uni ver sity. est on any Federal Direct Unsubsidized ral, adoptive, step parent(s), or your Students with a prior bachelor’s degree Loan. However, you may defer pay- legal guardian(s). Parent bor row ers are ineligible. ments and capitalize the interest until are subject to a credit check and must you enter repayment. not have an adverse credit history. We Institutional Grants. Institutional grants require that you and your parent(s) include the Ohio University Grant (OUG), If you wish to apply for a Federal Direct file the FAFSA or Renewal Application Ohio University Access Grant (OUAG), Loan (subsidized or unsubsidized), you to determine eligibility for other sourc- and Ohio University Bobcat Award must file the FAFSA or Renewal Appli ca- es of aid. The Federal Direct PLUS Loan (OUBA) and are made available by the tion to determine your eligibility. The must be used for your educational University to supple ment the limited Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan is expenses. Loan proceeds are applied Federal SEOG funds for undergradu- available if you do not qualify for the directly to your account, and any ate students on the Athens campus Federal Direct Subsidized Loan or if your refund (overage) may be refunded to with need or students with special cir- eligibility for subsidized funds is limited. you (with parent approval) or to your cum stanc es. Ohio University must have You will receive notice of eligibility on parent each quarter through out the received the results of the FAFSA by the your award letter and must complete year. Repayment begins 60 days after March 15 priority deadline. the Electronic Master Prom is so ry Note or the final dis burse ment. For addition- confirm your eligibility on our Web site Ohio Instructional Grant (OIG). The OIG al information, visit our Web site at (if you signed a Master Promissory Note is a need-based state-funded grant to http://www.ohio.edu/financialaid/ in a previous year) before funds can be assist Ohio residents in meeting the credited to your account. Funds credited Alternative Loans. Students may apply cost of undergraduate education. To be in excess of charges will be refunded by for additional loans through private considered, you must submit the FAFSA. the bursar at regular intervals during lenders to help cover expenses if The deadline is October 1 of the award the quarter. All first-time borrowers are approved. You can borrow the total year, but you are encouraged to apply required by federal regulations to com- estimated cost of attendance (see your as soon as possible after January 1. You plete en trance counseling before funds award letter) less your total financial will receive a notice of eligibility from can be disbursed. If you are in repay- aid. Students generally must have a the Ohio Board of Regents. ment on prior loans, you may be eli- positive credit history or provide a Self-Help Aid—Student Loans gible for a deferment, and loans can be creditworthy co-signer. Interest rates Federal Perkins Loan. The Federal consolidated under certain con di tions. and loan fees vary from lender to Perkins Loan is a federal loan for stu- Additionally, federal regulations require lender. Repayment begins six months dents enrolled in a degree program at a that all borrowers complete exit coun- after you graduate or cease half-time participating post-secondary institution. seling before graduating or once you enrollment. For more information and No interest is charged while you remain have dropped below half time en roll- a list of private alternative lenders, in school, and the repayment period ment. Exit counseling provides in for- visit our website at: http://www-sfa. begins nine months after you graduate ma tion regarding borrower rights and chubb.ohiou.edu/loans_alt.html or leave school. To apply, file the FAFSA re spon si bil i ties and outlines re pay ment Self-Help Aid—Employment or Renewal Application. The interest options. Federal Work Study (FWS). This need- rate is currently five percent, and loans Ohio University Loans. During peri- based federal program allows you to can be included under the loan consoli- ods of enrollment, funds are made earn a portion of your educational dation provisions of the Re au tho riza tion available by the University to provide expenses through part-time employ- Act. You must sign both an electronic short-term loans for students. These ment. If you have not been employed master prom is so ry note and “person- loans are avail able to assist in the pay- through FWS in the past, you will be al and confidential” form or confirm ment of University bills and ed u cation- directed as to how to select a posi- your acceptance on our Web site (if you al ly related expenses, provided you are tion on your award letter. If you are signed a Master Promissory Note in a enrolled at least half time and have a a returning student you will be reas- previous year) before a dis burse ment guaranteed source of re pay ment that signed to your previous job site, unless can be made. will be available by the end of the same you indicate that you wish to be quarter. A one-page application must assigned elsewhere. You are paid at 26 Financial Aid
least minimum wage for the number Job listings appear on a board outside of hours actually worked. Students can 020 Chubb Hall and on the OSFAS Web choose to set up direct deposit or be site. Employment op por tu ni ties for stu- paid by check every two weeks. Seven dents are posted when new positions percent of Ohio University FWS posi- become avail able and when vacancies tions must meet the definition for occur. You will be referred to potential community service, and you may apply employers for interviews and hiring de ci- for available community service po si- sions. Because the job posting service is tions. The federal government stipu- centralized, you are assured an equal lates that jobs available under the FWS op por tu ni ty to apply for jobs. Most program may not displace presently international students are eligible to employed persons or fill regular job use the CSES. openings, including student em ploy- Job Location and Development (JLD). To ment. assist students with finding off-campus Program to Aid Career Ex plo ra tion po si tions, free job listings from com- (PACE). The PACE program, co-spon- munity businesses and individuals are sored by the OSFAS and Career Services, made by the OSFAS. Students who are is unique to Ohio University. The intent enrolled at least half time may receive of the program is to provide you with referrals to these off-campus job op por- the op por tu ni ty to earn money to help tu ni ties. meet educational expenses while gain- Postings are frequently made for sum- ing career-oriented work experience. mer and quarter-break jobs. OSFAS also PACE students earn $600 a quarter for hosts an annual Summer Camp–Resort no more than 100 hours of work. To Job Fair in February, which attracts be eligible for PACE employment, you recruiters from 50 camps and resorts should: in Ohio and the eastern United States. 1 Be an undergraduate Admission is free, and 150 to 200 Ohio University students are employed by the 2 Have earned at least 30 hours at camps each summer. time of application Services to Students 3 Have at least a 2.3 accumulative The OSFAS is open from 8:30 a.m. to grade point average 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 4 Be in need of earnings as defined by (Summer and winter/spring break hours the OSFAS. may vary slightly.) All financial aid appli- International undergraduate students cants are assigned an advisor to assist who meet the above criteria are eligi- with financial aid matters. You may ble to participate in the PACE program. schedule an appoint ment with your assigned advisor during OSFAS service PACE employment is available only hours (excluding the lunch hour from to Athens campus students who are noon–1 p.m). Advisor assignments are enrolled full time and not si mul ta- made al pha bet i cal ly according to last neous ly employed in FWS. PACE infor- name and are listed on the OSFAS Web mation and applications are available site. Services provided by the advisors on the OSFAS Web site at http://www. include con fir ma tion of financial aid for ohio.edu/financialaid/. prereg is tra tion, review of financial need Centralized Student Employment and el i gi bil i ty, and review of policies Service (CSES). Ohio University estab- and pro ce dures for different types of lished the CSES to provide job oppor- financial aid programs. Emergency situa- tunity information for all students tions may be accomodated immediately enrolled at least half time. Its purpose on a case-by-case basis. To ensure access is to assist in hiring students for part- to services, applicants with disabilities time jobs, to maximize employment who require special assistance should op por tu ni ties and job place ment, and contact the financial aid office to make to help co or di nate student employ- arrangements. ment policies and pro ce dures. CSES job opportunities are posted from all hir- ing de part ments at the Athens campus as well as off-campus employers. Academic Policies 27
3 If your name or Social Security num- Academic Policies and Procedures ber has changed, you will be issued a new card free of charge provided Precollege Orientation you return your old card when the new one is issued. Incoming first-year and transfer students at Ohio University must Ohio University charges a card re place- participate in Precollege Orientation. You will meet with faculty, ment fee under these cir cum stanc es: administrators, and other students who will inform you about University policies, academic requirements, and student ser vic es, as well as help a You will be charged $10 to replace a you register for your first quarter classes. Precollege Orientation for fall card that is lost, stolen, or damaged quarter first-year students is held in one-and-a-half-day sessions during within one year of your last quarter the summer. Transfer students attend one of two one-day sessions in of enrollment. (A $5 refund will be mid-summer. A one-day session is held in September for both transfer issued if you find your old card and and first-year students who cannot attend during the summer. Parents return it to CNS during the same and spouses are en cour aged to attend. Information will be mailed to you quarter in which it was replaced.) in early May. b If your name or Social Security In addition to Precollege, you will complete the online alcohol education number has changed, you will be course, “AlcoholEdu for College,” and will participate in a series of charged $10 for a new card only if additional orientation activities during the weekend preceding the you do not return the old card. If beginning of fall quarter. Detailed information about both will be you return the old card when the provided at Precollege. Failure to successfully complete “AlcoholEdu for new one is issued, you will not be College” may result in withholding of future course registration. charged. E-mail (your Oak account) If you are entering the University in a quarter other than fall, a Your free Ohio University Oak e-mail mandatory orientation and reg is tra tion program will be conducted account will be activated for you when before the be gin ning of that quarter. Information will be sent to you you pick up your University ID Card from Uni ver sity College. at Communication Network Services (CNS), 154 HDL Center. You also may Further information about Precollege Orientation is avail able from activate your account at http://www. University College, Chubb Hall 140, telephone 740.593.1951 or by visiting cns.ohiou.edu/myaccount/. To activate http://www.ohio.edu/precollege/. your Oak account, you will need your Social Security Number and four-digit the first day). All registration proce- Registration Access Code (RAC). Registration Information dures should be completed by the 15th It is imperative that you know your calendar day of the quarter. Registration Oak account and password, as many As noted above, if you are an incoming In cases where late registration is neces- Ohio University services use this to first-year or transfer student, you will sary, you will be charged a retroactive authenticate access. receive assistance with class reg is tra tion registration correction fee be gin ning Your Oak account includes the follow- along with other information during with the third calendar week of each ing features: Precollege Orientation. quarter unless late changes are the Free software (Mulberry) result of University delays as judged by If you are a current or re-enrolling stu- Spam and virus filtering the registrar. The fees are: third week, dent at Ohio University, you should fol- Web-based access $40; fourth week, $60; fifth week, $80; low procedures for using either the Web Newtork file storage and sixth week, $100. Registration system or the Touch-Tone Personal Web page capabilities Reg is tra tion and Infor ma tion Process ing Identification Card Please check your Oak e-mail regularly System (TRIPS). Both procedures appear When you register, you will be given for official University correspondence. in the Schedule of Classes, available information about obtaining an iden- Quarterly grades, schedules, billing online at http://www.ohio.edu/registrar/ ti fi ca tion card, issued by Com mu ni ca- notification, and other University or in the registrar’s office approximately tion Network Services (CNS), located in communications are sent to your Oak two weeks before the beginning of pre- HDL Center room 154. This card, which account. Many Ohio University depart- regis tra tion each quarter. is validated by your registration, gives ments and professors depend on Oak you access to campus services including You must obtain your Registration e-mail for both announcements and the meal plan, athletic events, library Access Code (RAC) prior to registering assignments. We do not recommend priv i leg es, and the Student Health for classes. Your RAC changes quarterly. forwarding your Oak account. Continuing students can obtain reg- Service. If you have problems access- istration materials from their college, The card is issued free of charge accord- ing your e-mail or have questions, department, school, or advisor depend- ing to these guidelines: ing upon student’s college. See the call the University Support Center, quarterly Schedule of Classes for specific 1 If you are a new student, you are 740.593.1222. issued a card free of charge. location of registration materials. Re- Updating Per sonal Information enrolling students should contact the 2 If you are a re-enrolling student You must report any changes in your Office of the University Registrar. returning after one year or more, personal data to the Office of the Late Registration your old card will be valid upon reg- University Registrar. This includes Registration is not permitted after the istration. If you no longer have your changes in name, social security num- first 15 calendar days of the quarter (in old card, you will be issued a new ber, birthdate, address, telephone the case of some in di vidual classes, after card free of charge. number, or emergency contact infor- mation. Requests for changes in name, 28 Academic Policies
social security number, or birthdate of 12–16 quarter hours, depending on must maintain a minimum accumula- must be accompanied by documenta- scholarship criteria. Note that com- tive grade point average of 2.0 to be tion ver i fy ing the correct informa tion pleting 16 hours per quarter for three eligible for competition. as required by the registrar’s office. quarters per year for four years makes You must declare a major by the begin- These requests should be sent to a total of 192 quarter hours—the mini- ning of your third academic year and Registrar Services Windows, First Floor, mum total required for a bachelor’s have completed at least 40 percent of Chubb Hall. degree from Ohio University. the specific degree program require- Address, telephone number, and emer- If you schedule fewer than 11 credit ments. By the beginning of your fourth gency contact information may be hours, you will be assessed part-time year, 60 percent, and by the beginning updated online at http://www.ohio. fees for the quarter. If you register of your fifth year, 80 percent of the edu/registrar/ by selecting “Address for more than 20 hours, you will be specific degree program requirements Update” (Oak ID and password are charged an addi tion al fee for each hour must be met. required to use this service). In addi- over 20. Web Registration and TRIPS will Declaring a Major tion, you may also update this infor- not allow you to register for a course Normally you will declare a major when mation by e-mailing address@ohio. which causes the total hours to exceed you apply as a freshman or transfer stu- edu (be sure to include your Personal the maximum. You must receive permis- dent by indicating the name and the Identification [PID] number and sion from your college or regional cam- six-character major code number on full name), completing a change of pus student services office to register the application form. If you are unsure address form and depositing the form for more than 20 hours in a quarter. If about a major, Ohio University allows in an address deposit box located on you are granted permission to exceed you to enroll as an undecided major in the First Floor of Chubb Hall, or stop- the maximum hours you will receive a University College or many other col- ping by the Registrar Services Windows Permission to Exceed Maximum Credit leges. (FIrst Floor, Chubb Hall), your region- Hours form that should be returned to al campus student services office, or one of the Registrar Services Windows, Some programs of study have higher your college student services office. First floor, Chubb Hall. admission re quire ments than those set Note: International students in F-1 by the University in general, and admis- Veterans Educational Benefits. If you or J-1 status are required to use the sion to the University does not auto- are an under grad u ate planning to online address service to update their matically grant admission into those receive Veterans Education Assistance, addresses with Ohio University and to pro grams. Consult the college in which you must register for at least 12 quarter meet immigration reporting require- the major is offered or the Office of hours for full benefits to be awarded. ments. Undergarduate Ad mis sions for fur- For more information about veterans ther information on limited or selec- You are respon si ble for any University benefits, contact the Veterans Co or di- tive admissions policies for specific pro- communication sent to you at your na tor, Registrar Staff Offices, First floor, grams. official University e-mail address (Oak Chubb Hall 108, 740.593.4186. account) and/or mailing address on Changing Your Major or College Student Athletes—Maintaining file with the Office of the University If you are classified as undecided and Eligibility. As a student athlete, after Registrar. wish to declare a major, or if you would your first academic year in residence like to change your major, contact the or after one season of eligibility in a college in which the major is offered to sport, eligibility for competition shall see if you meet the entry re quire ments. Enrollment Information be determined by your academic record All course credit earned at Ohio in existence at the beginning of the Sometimes a change in major will University is des ig nat ed in quarter hours. fall quarter or at the beginning of any necessitate transferring to another col- Normally a quarter hour is the equivalent other regular quarter of that academic lege (e.g., from Arts and Sciences to of one lecture or two labo ra to ry periods a year, based on satisfactory completion Com mu ni ca tion). You then make appli- week through out the quarter. of at least: (a) 36 quarter hours of aca- cation for transfer in the student ser- demic credit prior to the start of the vices office of the college to which you Student Standing (Freshman, Soph- institution’s fourth quarter following would like to be admitted. If you are o more, Junior, Senior) your initial quarter of full-time enroll- an Honors Tutorial or University College Your student standing—or year in col- ment, with no more than 9 of the 36 student, go to your current college lege—is determined by your total quarter hours being earned during the before applying to the student ser- number of quarter hours earned. Fresh- summer term; (b) 27 quarter hours of vices office of the college to which you men have com plet ed 0 to 44.9 hours; academic credit since the beginning would like to be admitted. The change soph o mores, 45 to 89.9; juniors, 90 to of the previous fall term or since the must be processed through the student 134.9; and seniors, 135 and over. beginning of the certifying institution’s services office of both colleges within Course Load preceding regular three quarters (hours the first 15 calendar days of the quar- As an undergraduate student, you will earned during the summer may not be ter (the specific date is published in usually carry a course load of 16–20 used to fulfill this requirement); and (c) each quarter’s Schedule of Classes), or quarter hours, even if you are on aca- 6 quarter hours of academic credit the you will remain enrolled in the initial demic probation. For tuition purpos- preceding regular academic quarter in college for that quarter. You must ful- es, a course load of 11–20 quarter which you have been enrolled at any fill degree requirements of the college hours is assessed full-time fees by the collegiate institution. into which you transfer. You may, how- University. If you receive financial aid ev er, pursue programs in more than You must be enrolled in a minimum of or veterans educational benefits, or one college si mul ta neous ly. Consult 12 quarter hours to be eligible for prac- are a student athlete, you must carry your college’s student services office tice or competition. Additionally, fresh- a minimum of 12 quarter hours to be about double degrees and dual major men and sophomores must maintain considered eligible. If you receive a opportunities. a minimum accumulative grade point scholarship you must carry a minimum average of 1.8, while juniors and seniors Academic Policies 29
Changing Your Class Schedule After If you drop a class during the first 15 of Lifelong Learning, for which stu- Classes Begin calendar days of a quarter or 8 calen- dents register and pay separately. You Note the terminology used in explana- dar days of a sub-term, there will be no may cancel your registration by using tions of the deadlines record of that class on your academic Web Registration or TRIPS, or you can that follow: record. When you drop a class after the call or visit the registrar’s office or the 15th calendar day of a quarter (8th cal- student services office of your college Quarter: any quarter, including endar day of a sub-term), your instructor to obtain a cancellation of registra- the 10-week summer quarter will assign either a grade of Withdrawn tion form, which you then complete Sub-term: any five week summer Passing (WP) or With draw n Failing (WF), and return to the registrar’s office. An session in di cat ing your academic progress at adjustment of your registration fees is In the case of flexibly scheduled classes the time the class was dropped. These made according to the schedule in the (classes that meet for fewer days than grades will appear on your academic Refund of Fees section. Cancelling reg- a quarter or sub-term), the deadlines record and subsequent DARS reports, in istration for a term does not prevent a are pro-rated. Contact the registrar for addition to your official transcript. They student from registering for a future deadline dates. do not affect your g.p.a. term. You may add a class, drop a class, or cor- If you drop hours through the 15th cal- Withdrawing After Classes Have rect your reg istra tion using the Web endar day of a quarter (8th calendar Begun. Withdrawing from the Registration system or the Touch-tone day of a sub-term), you are entitled University is defined as dropping all Registration and In for ma tion Processing to a 100 percent refund of the reduc- classes on or after the first day of class- System (TRIPS) before the quarter or sub- tion if the change results in a reduction es and no later than the day before term begins. However, adding certain of registration fees provided you are the last day of classes for the quar- classes after classes begin requires spe- not dropping all hours (see Cancelling ter or sub-term. Note that this means cial per mis sion from the instructor and Registration or Withdrawing from the all regular Ohio University classes for is prohibited after the 15th calendar day. University below). Changes made after which a student is registered for a Dropping any class after the 35th calen- the deadlines will result in no refund. If given term, whether on one campus dar day of a term or 17th calendar day you are receiving financial aid, a change or more than one. This does not pre- of a sub-term is pro hib it ed except by in en roll ment status may result in your vent a student from registering for a petition through your college’s student having to repay programs from which future term. Withdrawal is not permit- services office. (See “Drops” below.) you received aid. (See “Refund of Fees” ted on or after the last day of class- for more in for ma tion.) es. This may not be done using Web Adds. You may add a class via Web Registration or TRIPS. Apply for with- After the first 15 calendar days of the Registration or TRIPS only during the draw al by completing a with draw al quarter (8 calendar days of a sub-term) first 8 calendar days of any quarter or request form obtained from the stu- pass, your schedule becomes official. sub-term. However, please note that dent services office of your college or Your final tuition charges are based on departments or individual instructors regional campus. When the request your enrollment as of the deadline. If may close registration for their courses has been approved by the college or you withdraw from the University or prior to the 8th calendar day. After the regional campus student services office reduce your courseload after the dead- 8th calendar day and through the 15th and housing, your with draw al is pro- line, you must still pay the full tuition calendar day of any quarter, you may cessed by the registrar’s office, which fees and your class(es) will remain on add a class only with instructor permis- grants an official with draw al after your academic record with WP/WF sion. For classes requiring the instruc- de ter min ing that all obligations to the grade(s). Withdrawal during the first 15 tor’s permission, you will need to obtain University have been met. a permission slip from the instructor or calendar days of a quarter or 8 calendar departmental representative and then days of a sub-term results in an 80 per- Tuition Issues return the slip to the office indicated cent tuition refund. When changes in a student’s registra- tion affect the total registration in on the slip for final processing. You may Only in extreme instances in which cir- a way that changes the amount of add a class for which you have not met cumstances beyond your control make tuition, the student will receive the the prerequisite only by receiving the you unable to have your registration in appropriate fee adjustment or pay the instructor’s permission to take the class. order by the 15th or 8th calendar day appropriate forfeiture for the class(es) deadlines will the University consider After the first 15 calendar days of the dropped, according to the deadlines making an exception to this policy. Even quarter (8 calendar days of the sub- for those classes, and the tuition for then, such decisions are made by a spe- term) pass, your schedule becomes offi- the remaining registration will be re- cial review panel and require that for- cial. Your final tuition charges are based calculated. on your enrollment as of the deadline. mal documentation such as a doctor’s statement be submitted to the Review Tuition for summer students who Drops. You may use Web Registration Panel. The student services office in your schedule a total of 11 or more hours or TRIPS to drop any class except your college can help you present an appeal in any combination of summer regis- last class (see Cancelling Registration or to the review panel. tration in the full term or the two sub- Withdrawing from the University below) terms will be calculated in the usual Cancelling Registration or through the 35th calendar day of a way (1-10 hours equal part-time, 11-20 Withdrawing from the Uni ver si ty quarter or the 17th calendar day of a hours equal full-time for undergradu- (Dropping All Classes) sub-term. Dropping a class is prohibited ates; 1-9 hours equal part-time, 10-18 Cancellation Before Classes Have Begun. after these deadlines, but under very hours equal full-time for graduates). Cancellation of registration is defined exceptional circumstances you may peti- When dropping classes affects the as dropping all classes before the first tion your college in writing to make an total registration for the summer in a day of classes. This includes all class- exception. Your reason must be substan- way that changes the basis for tuition, es for which you are registered on all tial. Fear of earning a low grade in the the tuition will be re-calculated for (one or more) campuses, but not dis- class, for example, is not consideredto the remaining registration, and the tance learning courses in the Division be an exeptional cir cum stance. student will receive the appropriate 30 Academic Policies
fee adjustment or pay the appropri- policies. Though your in struc tor will instructor, then the de part ment chair ate forfeiture for the class(es) dropped, state specific attendance re quire ments or school director, and then the dean according to the deadlines for those during the first week of classes each of your college). If sat is fac tion is not classes. quarter, the University does expect you achieved through this process, the dean will appoint a faculty committee of five Your change in enrollment status may to attend classes reg u lar ly. members, in clud ing the chair or direc- result in your having to repay pro- Excused Absences. Although instructors’ tor of the department or school in grams from which you have received policies govern how excused absences question, to consider your case and ren- financial aid. See the Refund of Fees will be handled in their classes, cer- der a decision. The decision of this com- and Financial Aid sections for further tain absences are con sid ered legitimate mit tee is not subject to further appeal. information. by the University. These include illness, Two-Hour Rule. If you miss the first Multiple Consecutive With draw als. death in the immediate family, religious two contact hours of a class for which Two or more consecutive withdrawals ob ser vance, jury duty, and involvement you have registered, the instructor can be cause for placement of a regis- in University-sponsored activities. has the option of not admitting you tration hold on your record by the reg- If you are returning to class after a to the class. (This policy applies to the istrar or your academic dean. A peti- legitimate absence, you can expect your first two hours of a class, not to the tion to release this hold would be con- instructors’ assistance (makeup work, first two class meetings.) If you miss sidered by your academic dean. excused absences, recalculation of the the first two contact hours, check with Withdrawing for Medical Rea sons. In student’s grade based on remaining your instructor to verify your status in the event of serious physical or mental work) within the limits of their estab- the class. If you have not been admit- illness, you may arrange for a medical lished attendance policies. There are ted, you will need to drop the class withdrawal from the University. Your occasions when the size or the nature through Web Registration or TRIPS. withdrawal will be effective on the of the course makes it necessary to limit (See “Change of Course Schedule.”) date you sought treatment from the the number of excused absences or the Note: If the instructor does not admit you availability of makeup work, par tic ular ly Student Health Service for your illness to the class, you still must drop the or injury, or the last date you attended for examinations or such special events class from your schedule using Web classes, depending on your particular as field trips or outside speakers. Such Registration or TRIPS. Otherwise, you will circumstances. If you were treated by limitations should be explained in the receive an F, an FN (failure never attend- an outside physician who has recom- instructor’s at ten dance policy at the ed), or an FS (failure stopped attending) mended a medical with draw al, that beginning of each course. If you are for the class at the end of the quarter. rec om men da tion must be sent to the involved in University activities that may Auditing medical director of the Student Health conflict with your class schedule, check You may register to audit classes, which Service. with your instructor as early as possible allows you to preview or review cours- to make sat isfac to ry arrange ments. You To arrange for a medical withdrawal, es without receiving a grade or credit may doc u ment reasons for your absence contact the medical director of the hours, but the choice to audit must be as follows: Student Health Service (for physical made and identified at the time of reg- health problems) or the director of If you are participating in an au thorized is tra tion. Changes from audit to credit Counseling and Psychological Services University activity (de part men tal trip, or from credit to audit must be made (for mental health problems). The music or debate activity, ROTC function, during the first 15 calendar days of the director will make a written recom- or athletic com pe ti tion), you can obtain quarter (first 8 days of summer sub- mendation to your academic dean for notification from the sponsoring office. term). Audited classes count in calculat- a medical withdrawal. If you are hospi tal ized at O’Bleness ing tuition, but they do not carry credit Memorial Hospital, you are not issued a or count toward financial aid eligi bili- It is possible to withdraw for medical notification of class absence. However, ty. Audited courses will appear on your reasons through the day before the you may request that your instructor official transcript but will not affect last day of classes for the quarter or call the Student Health Service to ver- your g.p.a. or hours earned. Auditing the summer subterm. After that, the ify your hospitalization. If you receive a class is not the same as taking it on ap pro pri ate director and the dean of out-patient care at the Student Health a pass/fail basis. (See Pass-Fail Grading your college must agree on the with- Service, you will not be issued a notifi- Option, later in this section.) drawal. ca tion of class absence. How ever, if you Your instructor may set up specific If you are granted a medical withdraw- give written per mis sion for the in for ma- requirements for auditing the class, and if al, you will receive notification in the tion to be released, you may request you do not meet the requirements, you mail from the medical director. A fee that your instructor call for ver i fica tion adjustment, if applicable, will be based that you received outpatient care. It is may be removed from the class at your on the effective date of your with- assumed that, whenever possible, you instructor’s dis cre tion with a grade of WP drawal and will be made accord ing to will visit the health service as an outpa- or WF. Be sure to discuss your auditing the schedule in the Refund of Fees sec- tient without missing class. status with your instructor at the first tion. A medical hold will be placed on class meeting. If you receive medical care from person- your records, and to re-enroll you will nel or facilities other than the Student Senior Citizens Sixty Plus Program have to request a medical clearance Health Service, you are required to Ohio State Law (Section 3345.27 of the from the appropriate director. When provide ver i fi ca tion of the dates you Ohio Revised Code—House Bill 147— the clearance is approved, the hold will received care. effective March 30, 1999) permits the be released. qualifying student to attend any state If your grade has been affected by a Class Attendance Policy college or university without paying legitimate absence or absences that “tuition or matriculation” fees. (Special The weight given to class attendance in your instructor does not excuse, you course fees, technology fees, labora- determining your grade is an academic may appeal through the normal grade tory fees, etc., are the responsibility of matter; thus, all in struc tors are appeal process (first through the responsible for their own attendance the student and will not be waived.) Academic Policies 31
This program is available only for regu- gram may take a maximum of three and grades are part of your graduate lar classroom undergraduate courses graduate courses in their major depart- record only. Apply through the Office offered on the Athens and regional ment during their senior year (i.e., after of Grad u ate Studies, McKee House, campuses and only if space is available earning 135 or more hours of credit). before registering. If you qualify, you in the class. Registration will be pro- Hours earned in these courses will count pay graduate fees only and are eligible cessed only after priority registration for toward total hours required for the for graduate assistant or scholarship other students is completed. Qualifying undergraduate degree only and the support. student is defined as “any person who grades will be calculated into the under- Final Examinations is sixty years of age or older and who graduate g.p.a. Registration in gradu- Final examinations for classes are held has resided in the state for at least one ate courses requires written permission during a formal examination period year.” Under this provision, the student from the instructor. Participation in this at the end of the academic term. You has two options: option is at the discretion of the depart- are required to take the ex am i na tions ment or school. Students process this Option A—Non-Credit. The qualifying according to the schedule published by special registration by obtaining per- student who wishes to participate in the registrar’s office in the quarterly mission from the departmental honors classes but not for credit asks permis- Schedule of Classes, which is available coordinator and submitting the approv- sion of the instructor to sit in on the online at http://www.ohio.edu/regis- al form to the Registrar’s Office for pro- class. The student should complete trar/ or in print at the Office of the cessing. the Application for Sixty Plus Program, University Registrar in Chubb Hall. obtain appropraite signature(s), and Senior for Graduate Credit. If you are Each final examination is scheduled return the application to the Office of an Ohio University student, or a well for two hours. Final examinations the University Registrar or regional cam- qualified senior attending another uni- are given in the regularly scheduled pus student services office with proof of versity and within nine hours of com- classroom unless the instructor is giv- age and Ohio residency. pleting all requirements for a bachelor’s ing a combined sections examina- degree, you may be eligible for gradu- Option B—For Credit. The Option B tion. Instructors will notify students ate study as a senior. You must have an procedures are for the qualifying stu- in courses having combined sections overall g.p.a. of at least 2.5 and obtain dent who wishes to earn credit for the examinations of the time and location written per mis sion from the graduate tuition-free courses. The academic load of the classroom where the examina- chair of each department offering the under this arrangement for a given tion will be given. graduate courses and from your college quarter must be less than full-time; Student Services Office. Permission to Students will not be required to sit for i.e., less than 11 quarter hours. In addi- take such courses does not grant admis- more than three final examinations in tion to being a “qualified student” as sion to a graduate degree program. If one day. Should a student be sched- described above, the student’s family you are admitted as a senior for gradu- uled for more than three examinations income must be “less than two hundred ate credit, you will pay undergraduate in one day, the student may seek relief percent of the federal poverty guideline, fees and will not be eligible for gradu- from the instructor with the examina- as revised annually by the United States ate assistant or graduate scholarship tion scheduled latest in the day. This secretary of health and human services support. Generally, no more than two process must be initiated and complet- in accordance with Section 673 of the graduate courses may be taken in this ed by the ninth week of the quarter. ‘Community Serivces Block Grant Act,’ way, and graduate courses will not ful- The instructor will provide an exami- 95 Stat. 511 (1981) 42 U.S.C.A. 9902, as fill any un dergrad u ate requirements. nation for the student at a mutually amended, for a family size equal to the The graduate credit becomes part of agreed upon time during the examina- size of the family of the person whose your graduate record only; it does tion week. income is being determined.” The stu- not affect your un der grad u ate course dent should complete the Application The final examination for de part men- requirements, hours earned, or g.p.a. for Sixty Plus Program and follow the tal honors work must be taken before instructions for processing as described Request this option through the Office the opening of the regular examina- on the application. of Graduate Studies, McKee House, tion period. Consult your departmen- before registering. A $10 ap pli cation tal honors program coordinator for Applications for enrollment may be fee is charged, and admission is granted more information. obtained at the Registrar Services for one quarter only. Windows in Chubb Hall, First Floor. Early Admission to a Graduate Program. Visiting Based on superior un der grad u ate per- Grading You must be a registered student or formance, you may qualify for early At the close of a session or upon approved under Sixty Plus program admission to a graduate degree pro- completion of a class, the instruc- in order to attend classes at Ohio gram. You must have an overall g.p.a. tor reports a final grade indicating University. If you are a full-time student, of at least 3.5 and must have completed the quality of a student’s work in the you also have the privilege of visiting all un der grad u ate requirements, except class. The University Registrar’s dead- classes for which you haven’t specifically the total credit-hour requirements, by lines for submitting grades each quar- registered if you obtain the in struc tor’s the time you enter the graduate degree ter or session must be met. Failure to permission ahead of time. program. You also must obtain writ- do so creates problems for students Taking Graduate-Level Courses ten permission from your department, such as loss of employment, scholar- As an undergraduate student, you are the department’s graduate com mittee, ships, financial aid, and opportuni- not eligible to take graduate courses and the Student Services Office of your ties for further study. Once grades are for credit unless you are in the Honors un der gradu ate college. Once admit- submitted to the University Registrar, Tutorial College or partici pate in one of ted, you may enroll in graduate classes they are final and cannot be changed the following programs: for graduate credit. These classes can unless evidence of an error can be pre- Departmental Honors. Students in a be used to satisfy both graduate degree sented or a formal grade appeal pro- recognized departmental honors pro- requirements and un der grad u ate total cess is completed in accordance with credit hour requirements, but the hours Ohio University’s official grade appeal 32 Academic Policies
policy (see the Faculty Handbook sec- lier grades from the calculation of the of four or more years to begin course- tion “Final Examinations and Change g.p.a. However, all grades appear on work without the threat of academic of Grade”). Grades cannot be changed the permanent academic record (tran- probation. Under this policy, all of the by arranging to complete additional script). The last grade earned is the one student’s courses are reflected on the work. Grade point values are assigned used to calculate the g.p.a., even if it transcript, but the g.p.a. grades earned for each quarter hour of credit com- is lower than the earlier grade(s), and earlier are changed temporarily to CR pleted according to the grading system only the last instance’s credit hours are (for any passing grade) and NC (for any below. accepted toward any requirements for failing grade), which removes them graduation. Some graduate and profes- from the calculation of accumulative The basis for determining a student’s sional schools will include all grades in g.p.a., while the hours earned will be scholastic standing is the grade point their own calculation of the g.p.a. when carried forward. average (g.p.a.). This average is deter- determining a student’s eligibility for mined by dividing the total number of The new g.p.a. after segmentation will admission, even though Ohio university grade points earned by the total num- be used for determining probation- calculates the g.p.a. using only the last ber of quarter hours of credit attempt- ary status and liability of being academi- grade in a retaken course. ed. For example, if a student earned cally dropped. The new g.p.a. also may a C (2.0) and a B (3.0) in each of two As a rule, a course designed as a pre- be used, at the discretion of relevant five-hour courses, first multiply the requisite may not be retaken to affect officials or committees, to determine number of hours in each course by the the g.p.a. after completion of higher- eligibility for entrance to academic pro- grade point value for that grade (5 x 2 level coursework in the same subject grams or for scholarships and honor = 10 and 5 x 3 = 15) and add the grade area. Courses taken at Ohio University societies, although they also have the points for each course together to and retaken at another university are option of using the combined (true) find the total number of grade points not eligible for grade point adjustment g.p.a. (25). Then add the number of hours under this policy. Some departments However, the g.p.a. for determin- attempted (5 + 5 = 10) and divide the limit the number of times a course may ing the 2.0 minimum overall g.p.a. total number of grade points by the be retaken. Students should check with for graduation and in the major, as total hours attempted (25/10 = 2.5). their college student services office well as honor status at graduation, is The student’s g.p.a. after completing regarding restrictions. based on all hours attempted at Ohio the two classes would be 2.5. A stu- Retaking a course after graduation will University, including those attempted dent’s g.p.a. is figured only on credit not change graduation g.p.a., honors before segmentation. Upon graduation, hours attempted—courses for which status, or rank in class. the Registrar will return all grades to the student receives letter grades (A- the originals and recalculate the g.p.a. F), FN (failure, never attended), or FS Pass/Fail Grading Option Upon graduation, students may request (failure, stopped attending). FN and FS Taking a course pass/fail is an option a letter from their academic dean; have the same value as an F. Grades of designed to encourage you to explore this letter will explain the Segmented P (pass) and CR (credit) represent hours areas of study in a way that will not Transcript Policy and include the stu- earned but are not used to calculate negatively affect your g.p.a. See the dent’s “Fresh Start” g.p.a. (the g.p.a. the g.p.a. description of the “P” grade for addi- since segmentation). tional information and restrictions for A course for which a grade has been use of this option. Subsequent gaps of four or more years assigned by a faculty member will not will not qualify students for further be removed from the student’s aca- Transfer Credit Grades transcript segmentation. demic record without approval of the Grades for all acceptable transfer Review Panel and the instructor (see courses in which grades of C- or bet- The student must petition the student Policy 12.050, “Student Class Drops ter are earned are converted to “T” on services office of the college dean to and Withdrawals” and the Faculty the student’s academic record and the have the transcript segmented. Handbook).). Degree Audit (DARS) Report. The num- ber of quarter hours of credit earned A course for which graduation credit at each institution is recorded on the is not allowed or a course which has Academic Status permanent record transcript, but no been retaken, will be identified on the Deans List grades are recorded. Transfer students, student’s academic record (transcript). The Deans List, compiled quarter- therefore, enter Ohio University with Grades for these courses do not affect ly, includes the names of all students no grade point average on their Ohio the grade-point average, and credit whose g.p.a. for the quarter is at least University academic records. hours do not count toward graduation. 3.5 for a minimum of 16 quarter hours Normally D+, D, or D- grades are not of credit earned, including at least 12 Repeating a Course transferable. However, if one of these hours attempted for letter grades that Repeating a course is to complete a has been earned in a course which was are used to calculate your g.p.a. course more than once for credit. This a specific prerequisite (as stated in the can be done only with repeatable Academic Probation academic catalog of the prior school) to courses, which are designed to be To avoid academic probation, you must a course in which the student earned a taken multiple times (e.g., MUS 340, maintain an accumulative g.p.a. of at grade of C- or better, then the course in PSY 490). Some departments place a least 2.0. At the close of each quarter which the D+, D, or D- was received will limit on the total number of credits in which you are a full-time student, be accepted for credit earned, and the T that may be earned in a given repeat- your record will be reviewed to verify will be recorded on the DARS report. able course. your g.p.a. If you are a part-time stu- Segmented Transcript Policy dent, the review will take place at the Retaking a Course The segmented transcript policy was close of the quarter in which your ac cu- A regular course with fixed content developed as a way to allow students mu la tive number of hours of en roll- can be retaken to affect the student’s who leave the University with low ment since your initial enrollment, or g.p.a. Retaking the course removes grades and re-enroll after an absence since your last review, exceeds 10. the hours and the effect of the ear- Academic Policies 33
I. Grades Used in G.P.A. Calculation Letter Numerical Description Assigned Grade Equivalent by Faculty (Grade Point Value) Member A 4.0 Excellent Yes A- 3.67 Excellent Yes B+ 3.33 Good Yes B 3.00 Good Yes B- 2.67 Good Yes C+ 2.33 Acceptable Yes C 2.00 Acceptable Yes C- 1.67 Acceptable Yes D+ 1.33 Passing but Minimally Acceptable Yes D 1.00 Passing but Minimally Acceptable Yes D- 0.67 Passing but Minimally Acceptable Yes F 0.00 Failing Yes FN 0.00 Failure, Never Attended. Yes This grade is given when the student does not officially drop a class for which he or she is officially registered but did not attend. FN counts as an F in the g.p.a. As with any other undergraduate grade in a nonrepeatable course, the FN may be replaced in the grade point average by the last grade earned if the course is retaken. FS 0.00 Failure, Stopped Attending. Yes This grade is given when the student stops attending but does not officially drop a course for which he or she officially registered and attended at least once. It counts as an F in the g.p.a. In addition, the last date of attendance indicated is recorded on the student’s academic record. As with any other undergraduate grade in a nonrepeatable course, the FS may be replaced in the grade point average by the last grade earned if the course is retaken. I* 0.00 Administrative Incomplete. Yes—Inactive Calculated as “F.” Student either did not attend or stopped attending without officially withdrawing. Replaced with FN and FS fall 1998-99.
II. Credit Only—Included in Hours Earned but Not Used in G.P.A. Calculation Letter Numerical Description Assigned Grade Equivalent by Faculty (Grade Point Value) Member CR N/A Credit. Yes A report of credit may be made for certain preapproved courses. Credit is to be used primarily for graduate level courses. Regardless of the level, using a CR grade for a specific course requires prior approval of the University Curriculum Council. Some colleges may limit the number of CRs applied to major and degree requirements. P N/A Pass. No Conversion of grades A through D- under the pass/fail option. The pass/fail option is designed to encourage students to explore areas of study which they might otherwise hesitate to enter. To be eligible, the student must have a g.p.a. of 2.5 or better for his or her latest quarter of full-time enrollment, or have an accumulative g.p.a. of 2.0 or better. First-quarter freshmen automatically qualify. The pass/fail grading option is subject to the following restrictions: 1) No course taken pass/fail may be used to fulfill any graduation requirement (college, school, or departmental) other than the total hours requirement. For example, courses taken pass/fail cannot be used to meet distribution requirements, minor or certificate requirements, requirements of courses above a specified level, a specific course established as a major requirement, or any other such requirements in the student’s program. Colleges may refuse permission to use the pass/fail option for courses that are eligible to meet any such requirements that have not already been met by the student; if they do grant permission in such a case, the student will have to meet that requirement with some other course. Such courses taken pass/fail prior to the student’s entering the program cannot apply to program requirements other than total hours for graduation. 2) The student may take no more than one class per quarter or sub-term by pass/fail. 3) The student may complete no more than 20 quarter hours under this option. 4) The instructor is not to know who elects his or her course on the pass/fail option. A letter grade will be turned in and then converted to a P or F on the student’s academic record by the registrar. The original letter grade cannot be retrieved. To initiate the pass/fail option the student should register for the class via Web Registration or TRIPS, and then contact his or her college or regional campus student services office (during the first 15 calendar days of the quarter or first eight days of a sub-term only) to request that a class be taken pass/fail. Pass/fail requests by regional campus students are reviewed by the student’s college student services office on the Athens campus, and may be denied if an inappropriate choice has been made. Pass/fail applications cannot be processed through Web Registration or TRIPS. S N/A Satisfactory. Yes—Inactive Same Value as “CR” grade. Became inactive Fall 1967-68. 34 Academic Policies
III. No Credit—Not Included in Hours Earned and Not Used in G.P.A. Calculation Letter Numerical Description Assigned Grade Equivalent by Faculty (Grade Point Value) Member AU N/A Audit. No Indicates formal participation in a class, but not for credit or a regular grade. The student who registers for an audit is expected to attend and participate in the class according to the instructor’s policy. Failing to do so can result in removal of the Audit from the record. (If this action results in a change of fees, the University policy on refund of registration fees will apply.) Audited classes are calculated in the tution fees. I N/A Incomplete. Yes Receiving an “I” means that the student has not completed the work required for a regular grade. The student must have the instructor’s permission to receive the Incomplete, and must complete the work within the first six weeks of his or her next quarter of enrollment or the “I” converts automatically to an “F.” The instructor may request a one-time extension to the end of the quarter by completing a request for the extension through the Registrar’s Office. When the student applies for graduation, any Incompletes on the record will be calculated as “F” grades for the purpose of determining eligibility for graduation and will be converted to “F” six weeks after graduation. NC N/A No Credit. No—except Conversion of freshman “D,” ”I,” and “F” grades from summer 1969-70 through summer 1976- for OPIE 77 for courses taken under the ABC Grading System option. Also replaces all “F” grades under Segemented Transcript Policy (began fall 1985-86). NC grades are submitted by faculty to indicate non-passing performance by students in courses in the Ohio Program of Intensive English (OPIE). NR N/A No Report. No This grade is assigned when: 1) The instructor does not report the grade; 2) The instructor reports the grade too late for quarterly processing; or 3) The instructor reports an ineligible grade for the grade eligibility code of the course. PR N/A Progress. Yes This grade is primarily used at the graduate level and applies only to a few very specific pre-approved undergraduate courses that are designed to span more than one quarter. This grade indicates that the student has made progress in the course but has not finished the work required for a letter grade. It may extend longer than one quarter. W N/A Withdrawal. No-Inactive Officially dropped class or withdrew from University. Became inactive fall 1973–74. fall of 1973-74 WP N/A Withdrawn Passing. Yes This grade designates classes dropped after the 15th day of the quarter (eighth day of a sub-term). It indicates that the student was passing at the time of withdrawal. WF N/A Withdrawn Failing. Yes This grade designates classes dropped after the 15th day of the quarter (eighth day of a sub-term). It indicates that the student was failing at the time of withdrawal.
Probation and Continuation. If at the and above in the hours you attempt. You may petition the dean of your col- time of the review you do not have lege for reinstatement, but normally Some colleges require higher standards the required 2.0 minimum g.p.a., you reinstatement will not be granted until of performance than the University’s 2.0 will be placed on academic proba tion. at least 12 months after your dismiss- minimum. If you have been dropped If you are already on probation, you al. As a condition for re in state ment, from a college because of failure to may be allowed to continue at the the dean of your college may sug- meet such additional standards but are University until the next review if, in gest remedial steps you can take, usu- not subject to dismissal according to the the opinion of the dean, you are mak- ally in the form of courses to be taken University rules below, you are still eli- ing adequate progress toward attain- at other in sti tu tions or through Ohio gible for admission to other programs ing a 2.0 g.p.a. A continuance can be University’s Distance Learning courses in the University. granted a maximum of three times; in the Division of Lifelong Learning. thus, there is a limit of four consecu- Removal from Probation. Removal of Sucessful performance in this course- tive quarters on academic probation if pro ba tion ary status is automatic at the work may con sti tute sufficient grounds you are a full-time student. close of the quarter of review fforor bbothoth for waiving or shortening the wait ing part-time and full-time students when period for reinstatement. Normally, adequate progress is based your ac cu mu la tive g.p.a. rises to 2.0 or on reducing, or at least not in creas- If you have been dropped from the above. Part-time students may be on ing, the number of de fi cien cy points University for a second time, re in state- probation between quarters of review you have, which is determined by mul- ment is possible only under extraor di- even though their g.p.a. is 2.0 or higher. tiplying your total number of hours nary circumstances and usually is not at tempt ed by two and sub tract ing Dismissal (Drop) and Re in state ment. If granted until at least 24 months after grade points earned. For example, if you are denied continuation of pro- the second dismissal. you have at tempt ed 40 hours and bation, you will be dropped from the Academic Misconduct have earned 65 grade points for those University. A status of “Drop I” means All forms of academic misconduct are hours, first multiply hours by 2 (40 x you were dropped because of an prohibited by the Student Code of 2 = 80). Then subtract the number of increase in deficiency points. “Drop Conduct (http://www.ohio.edu/judicia- grade points (80 – 65 = 15 deficiency L” means you reached the limit of four ries/conduct.cfm). Academic misconduct points). Increas ing your grade points probationary quarters. If you have been refers to dishonesty in assignments or for additional hours can decrease your dropped, you are not able to enroll for examinations (cheating); presenting deficiency points and show that you regular courses on any Ohio University the ideas or the writing of someone are making adequate progress. This campus. else as your own (plagiarism); or know- can be done by earning grades of C+ Academic Policies 35
ingly furnishing false in for ma tion to Student Records Official Notifications for Students the University by forgery, alteration, or In for ma tion Various state and federal laws require misuse of University doc u ments, records, Ohio University to provide information or identification. Academic misconduct Student Records Policy and notice to students on a variety includes, but is not limited to, permit- Consistent with the Family Ed u ca tion- of topics. In addition, Ohio University ting another student to pla gia rize or al Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, all of occasionally develops statements or cheat from your work; submitting an Ohio University’s policies and practices policies on important matters and dis- academic exercise (written work, print- governing the col lec tion, main tenance, tributes them to all students. Below is ing, sculp ture, computer program) that review, and release of student records a listing of official notifications that has been prepared totally or in part by will be based upon the principles of con- are currently provided to students. another; acquiring improper knowledge fi den ti al i ty and your individual right to Notices on these topics are provided of the contents of an exam; using unau- privacy. The specific policy is detailed in via e-mail to all registered students thorized material during an exam; sub- the Appendix of this catalog. as of the dealine for registration in mitting the same paper in two differ- Obtaining Transcripts each academic quarter. E-mail is sent ent courses without the consent of your Students may order official transcripts in to each student’s official University professors; or submitting or causing to one of the these types: e-mail address (Oak account). These be submitted a forged grade change notices are routinely available at the slip. 1. Comprehensive transcript, showing all coursework at Ohio University University’s Web site at: http://www. If you have committed any act of aca- ohio.edu/notifications/. demic misconduct as determined by the 2. Undergraduate transcript only Further, it is a student’s responsi- judgment of a faculty member or by the 3. Graduate (master’s and Ph.D.) tran- bility to know and follow current procedures of the Office of University script only requirements and procedures at the Judiciaries, serious action—which may departmental, college, and University include failure of work undertaken, 4. Medical transcript only levels, including those described failure in the course, and formal disci- There is a $5.00 per transcript fee for in the University’s Undergraduate plinary action, including suspension or regular processing (generally 2–3 busi- Catalog, Graduate Catalog, Guide for expulsion—will be taken against you. ness days). There is a $10.00 fee for each Residential Living, and University Policy In cases of academic misconduct, a transcript processed on the same day and Procedures. All students are sub- faculty member has the authority to requested. Transcripts may be ordered ject to the rules of behavior aas out- administer a failing grade. If your online, by mail with a signed letter of lined in the Student Code of Conduct. course grade is lowered by an instruc- request including payment by check or • Student Code of Conduct tor who has accused you of plagiarism, credit card, by signed FAX with pay- • University Regulations Regarding you may appeal this grade first through ment by credit card, or in person at the Concealed Gun Law the instructor, then the depart ment Registrar Services Windows. The student • Consequences for Involvement in chair or school director, and then the is required to provide his/her signature Civil Disturbance dean of your college. If sat is fac tion is authorizing release of his/her transcript. • Graduation/Transfer-Out Rates not achieved through this process, the Online orders may be “automatically (Student Right to Know Act of dean will appoint a faculty com mit tee authorized” without the student’s sig- 1990) of five members, including the chair or nature. To find out more about the vari- • Crime Awareness and Campus director of the department or school ous processing, application, and delivery Security in question, to consider your case and options available and to obtain a tran- (Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus render a decision. The decision of this script request form, visit the Registrar Security Policy and Campus Crime com mittee is not subject to further Services Windows in Chubb Hall, go to Statistics Act) appeal. The faculty member also has the registrar’s Web site at http://www. • Drugs and Alcohol (Drug-Free School the dis cre tion to refer your case to the ohio.edu/registrar/transcri.htm, phone and Community Act of 1989) director of judiciaries. The director of the Registrar’s Office, 740.593.4206, or • Convictions for Certain Riot-related ju di cia ries, the University Hearing Board, send e-mail to [email protected]. and Sexual Assault Offenses (Ohio and the University Appeal Board have Replacement of Diploma House Bill 95) the authority to take formal action that To obtain a replacement diploma, pro- • Campus Disruption (Ohio House includes, but is not limited to, suspen- vide a notarized affidavit attesting Bill 1219) sion or expulsion from the University. that the original diploma has been • Voter Registration (Voter Registration However, the director of judiciaries, lost or destroyed, or verification of a Provision in Higher Education the University Hearing Board, and name change, to the registrar’s office Amendments of 1998) the University Appeal Board have no along with a request for a new diplo- • Student Privacy (The Family authority to modify a grade given by a ma. In the case of a name change, you Education faculty member. also must return the original di plo ma. Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 If you wish to appeal an action of Instructions for verifying a name change or FERPA) University Judiciaries or the Uni ver si ty are available from the registrar’s office. • Copyright Infringement and Hearing Board, such as sus pen sion or The fee for diploma re place ment is $15. the Internet expulsion, you can take the matter to Visit http://www.ohio.edu/registrar/grd. • Emergency Closing of the University the University Appeal Board. Details of htm for more details. • Statement on Hate-Motivated appeal procedures are included in the The replacement diploma will be the Behavior Student Handbook. same size as the current diploma, • Statement on Sexual Assault Further information on academic mis- carry current titles and signatures of Questions regarding notifications can con duct is available from the Office University officers and the notation be addressed to the Office of the Dean of University Judiciaries, telephone “official replacement.” Allow four to six of Students, 202 Baker University 740.593.2629. weeks for delivery. Center, 740.593.1800, [email protected]. 36 Graduation Requirements / University Wide
Graduation General Education Requirements Requirements—Uni ver si ty Wide Ohio University be lieves that, as an educated person, you need certain Catalog of Entry in tel lec tu al skills in order to par tic i pate effectively in society. These include the The catalog in effect for the quarter in which the student first completes following: coursework at Ohio University becomes the student’s University and The ability to com mu ni cate through Major Program Catalog of Entry. This catalog defines the University and the written word and the ability to use college-level academic requirements you must complete and academic quantitative or symbolic reasoning. policies you must follow for the next five years. Broad knowledge of the major fields After five years from your initial registration, your college may choose of learning. to update either or both catalogs as they pertain to requirements for graduation. Offices responsible for enforcing other University policies, A capacity for eval u a tion and syn the sis. such as graduation with honor, for example, may apply the current To help you meet these objectives, University-wide policies to existing students after five years. Ohio University has in sti tut ed a three- Changes in either major or nonmajor requirements that are made nec- tiered Gen er al Education Require ment essary by altered or discontinued courses or by requirements imposed that all baccalaureate degree students by external accrediting or certification agencies will be resolved on an (except those in Honors Tutorial Col- individual basis by the dean of your college. Whenever possible, new lege) must fulfill. Tier I course require- requirements will be implemented with a beginning class or upon the ments build your quantitative and expiration of the appropriate time limit. English com po si tion skills; Tier II course requirements increase your breadth Transfer students are governed by the same regulations. of knowl edge; and the Tier III course re quire ment develops your ability to Requirements The University recommends a minimum in ter re late, synthesize, and integrate of 24 hours com plet ed in the minor, and knowledge from different ac a dem ic Ohio University has two sets of gradu- has no policy on the minimum re quire- disciplines. ation requirements: University-wide ments for a major. The specific re quire- Tier I Re quire ments re quire ments, which all students must ments will be de ter mined by your major Quantitative Skills. You must demon- com plete, and college-level require- (and minor, if you have one) depart- strate or acquire an ac cept able level of ments, which include the require- ment. You also must have a min i mum quantitative skills to satisfy graduation ments for com plet ing your major or g.p.a. of 2.0 (C) on all hours attempted requirements. A math placement test minor. Uni ver si ty-wide require ments (including work taken at another insti- determines your skill level for place- are dis cussed in this section. Specific tution, if you are a transfer student) ment or exemption unless the Tier I college-level and depart ment-level and in the major or equiv a lent as deter- quan ti ta tive skills requirement has re quire ments for majors and minors mined by your college. Your college may been satisfied by transfer or advanced are explained under the appropriate have additional g.p.a. re quire ments. placement credit. (Students in some college listing in the Colleges and Cur- majors are required to take a math ric u la section. (Some colleges or majors All baccalaureate students (except placement test regardless of trans- may require transfer students to take Honors Tutorial Col lege students) also fer or ad vanced placement credit.) additional courses to meet specific must complete Ohio University’s General The choice of the course in which you major requirements.) Education Requirements. Associate’s degree students must com plete the enroll may depend on your major and In general, you must have a mini- freshman English and quan ti ta tive skills should be discussed with your advisor. mum of 192 quarter hours of credit requirements. Any Ohio University MATH course for a bachelor’s degree, with all other numbered 109 or above, PHIL 120, requirements met. (Students who took Degree Audit Reporting System PSY 120, and PSY 221 satisfy the Tier coursework at Ohio University before (DARS) I quantitative skills requirement (1M). fall 1977 can graduate with 180 hours A DARS report is issued by your college’s To enroll in any MATH or other quan- provided they have met all other student services office/academic advi- titative skills course, however, you requirements.) An as so ci ate’s degree sor each quarter prior to preregistration. must either place at the specific level requires a min i mum of 96 quarter This report includes your Registration required for that course or satisfy the hours. Access Code (RAC) and your registration access time; you will need this informa- appropriate prerequisites. No more than eight credit hours tion in order to register for classes. This Placement levels are: earned in developmental cours esmay report helps in determining require- be applied toward the total hours ments for graduation by showing prog- DV1 and DV2 (Developmental): required for graduation. De vel opmen- ress toward completing those require- Indicate inadequate preparation to tal courses include CHEM 115, ENG ments. Reports are also available upon enroll in a Tier I–level course. You must 150, ENG 150A, MATH 101, MATH 102, request at your college’s student ser- complete MATH 101 (and/or 102 on PESS 100, and UC 110, 110A, 110B, 112, vices office or regional campus student regional campuses) before enrolling in 112A, 112B, 114. services office during other times. If you a Level 1 course. No more than 20 credit hours earned have questions concerning the DARS PL1 (Placement Level 1): Indicates under the Pass/Fail grading option report, please contact your college’s preparation for any of the follow- may be applied toward the total hours student services office or your regional ing Tier I–fulfilling courses: MATH 109; required for graduation. campus student services office. Graduation Requirements / University Wide 37
MATH 113; MATH 117, 118 (available Natural Sciences and Mathematics (2N) Japanese Culture 250 only on regional campuses and through Russian 211, 212, 213 Social Sciences (2S) correspondence); MATH 120 (early child- Spanish 211, 212, 213, 349 hood, middle childhood, and interven- You are required to take at least four Swahili 211, 212, 213 tion specialist education majors only); credit hours in four of the five areas Geography 131 MATH 147; PHIL 120; PSY 120. and may satisfy no more than two of the required four areas with courses History 132, 133, 246, 323ABC, 335AB, PL2 (Placement Level 2): Indicates prep- from the same department. You may 341ABC, 345ABC aration for Level 1 courses as well as satisfy no more than 12 of the 30 hours these additional Tier I–fulfilling courses: International Studies 103, 113, 118, 121 with courses from the same department. MATH 115 (rec om mend ed only for stu- Political Science 340 dents who plan to enroll in MATH 263A You may apply one ap proved Tier II or 266A), MATH 150, 163A, 250, and course in your major de part ment or Humanities and Fine Arts (2H) PSY 221. area of concentration (for B.S.S. stu- African American Studies 110, 150, 210, dents) toward partial fulfillment of the PL3 (Placement Level 3): Dem on strates 211, 250, 350 Tier II requirement. competence sufficient to fulfill the Tier Art 110 I quan ti ta tive skills re quire ment. If your Approved courses are marked in the major requires that you enroll in a quan- Courses of Instruction section with Art History 211, 212, 213 ti ta tive skills course, placement at Level (2A), (2C), (2H), (2N), or (2S) fol low ing Classics and World Religions 181, 301, 3 indicates preparation for MATH 263A, the title and credit hours. The fol low- 302 MATH 266A, and any course in Levels 1 ing courses fulfill the Tier II breadth of or 2. knowl edge re quire ment: Communication Studies 101 English Composition. A first-year com- Applied Science and Technology (2A) Dance 170, 171, 271, 471, 472, 473 position course and an advanced junior- Biological Sciences 220, 221, 222 English 200, 204, 205, 206 level composition course are required. Film 201, 202, 203 Any English 151, 151A, 152, 153, 153A, Chemical Engineering 331 or 153B will satisfy the University’s Chemistry and Biochemistry 101 Foreign Languages and Literatures General Education first-year writing Classics in English 127, 231, 234, 235, requirement (1E). These courses are Communication Systems 236, 237, 252, 253, 254, 255 alternative, not se quen tial, courses in Management 101 Greek 2211,11, 2212,12, 221313 writing. You should select your course Computer Science 230 International Literature: Modern by looking at the descriptions and Electrical Engineering 101 Languages 3335,35, 3336,36, 3337,37, 3338AB38AB choosing the one that appeals to you. Latin 211, 212, 213 Engineering and Technology 280, 320, (All regional campus students are given History 121, 122, 123 a placement test.) 350, 470 Humanities 107, 108, 109, 117 In your junior year, you must take an Environmental Health 260 approved advanced writing course Environmental and Plant Biology 103, Interdisciplinary Arts 117, 118, 211, 212, unless you demonstrate advanced writ- 160 213, 270, 271, 272 ing proficiency by passing the junior- Geography 201, 260 Music 100, 120, 125 level exemption exam. The following courses fulfill the junior-level composi- Geological Sciences 170, 215, 231 Philosophy 101, 130, 216, 232, 240, 260, 310, 311, 312, 314 tion requirement: Health Sciences 202 Theater 170, 270, 271, 272 ART 300J HLTH 370J Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences CLWR 385J JOUR 441J 108 Women’s Studies 100 ENG 305J, 306J, ML 321J or 370J 307J, or 308J POLS 305J Human and Consumer Sciences–Food Natural Sciences and Math e mat ics (2N) FILM 344J PRCM 325J and Nutrition 128 Anthropology 201 HCGE 345J REC 370J Industrial Tech nol o gy 110 Astronomy 100, 100D HIST 301J or 396J Mechanical Engineering 100 Biological Sciences 100, 103, 170, 171, These courses are marked in the Cours- 172, 173, 202, 225, 275; and 130, 131 es of Instruction section of this catalog Cross-Cultural Perspectives (2C) (Chillicothe, Lancaster, and Zanesville with the designation (1J) following the Anthropology 101, 202 campuses only); and 201 (Chillicothe title and credit hours. Art History 214, 330, 331 and Zanesville campuses only) If you are a transfer student, your re- Biology 101 quirements are determined by when Classics and World Religions 311, 321, you enroll and the number and type of 331 Chemistry and Biochemistry 121, 122, credit hours transferred. Dance 351, 352, 353 123, 151, 152, 153 Tier II Re quire ments English 331, 332, 333 Environmental and Plant Biology 100, Students are required to com plete 100L, 102, 109, 114, 115, 209 Foreign Languages and Literatures a total of 30 credit hours from an Chinese 211, 212, 213 Geography 101, 202 approved list of courses in the fol low ing French 211, 212, 213 five dis tri bu tion areas: Geological Sciences 101, 120, 130, 211, German 211, 212, 213 221 Applied Science and Technology (2A) Indonesian/Malaysian 211, 212, 213 Mathematics 163AB, 263ABC, 266AB Cross-Cultural Perspectives (2C) Italian 211, 212, 213 Japanese 211, 212, 213, 252x, 253x Physical Science 100, 100D, 101, 101L, Humanities and Fine Arts (2H) 38 Graduation Requirements / University Wide
105, 105L, 140, 200, 205; and 121/121L, percent of coursework taken to fulfill 122/122L, 123/123L (regional campuses your major concentration in residence Second Bachelor’s Degree only) with resident credit as defined above. A If you plan to earn two bachelor’s college may require more than 50 per- de grees, you may meet the require- Physics 201, 202, 203, 251, 252, 253, cent of Ohio University credit to fulfill ments either si mul ta neous ly or suc ces- 262 a major concentration or have other sive ly: Social Sciences (2S) additional residence requirements for a 1 To complete requirements for two given program. African American Studies 101, 202 degrees conferred on the same date, Classical Archaeology 211, 212, 213 If you begin graduate study at Ohio Uni- you must meet the re quire ments for ver si ty before completing all require- both degrees and must have com plet- Communication Studies 351, 352, 353 ments for a bachelor’s degree, your resi- ed a total of 13 quarters of college Economics 103, 104, 240 dence re quire ment will be reduced by work or its equivalent (208 hours), as many hours as credit hours of gradu- with a minimum of five quarters of Geography 121, 132 ate work completed. The number of res i dence, or the equiv a lent, at Ohio History 101, 102, 103, 200, 201,315A hours subtracted also will be credited University. When the two degrees toward the residence requirement for are of fered by different colleges, you Human and Consumer Sciences–Child a master’s degree if the credit is ac cept- must declare a major program in and Family Studies 160 able in the program approved for grad- both colleges and meet the residence Human and Consumer Sciences– u ate work toward a degree. Residence requirement the quarter in which Retail Merchandising 250 credits used for meeting re quire ments the degrees are to be con ferred. for one or more bachelor’s degrees may Journalism 105 2 If you have met the requirements not also be used for meeting the resi- for two degrees as stated above and Linguistics 270 dence require ments for the grad u ate want to have the degrees conferred degree. Management 202 in successive quarters, you may do so Political Science 101, 102, 103, 150, 210, The residence re quire ments apply even without further credit or residence. 230, 250, 270, 331 if you have been ap proved for gradu- For example, one degree may be ation in absentia and are completing conferred at the end of one quar ter Psychology 101 your last year in an accredited institu- and ap pli ca tion made for the second Social Work 101 tion, except that the reg u la tions apply degree in a subsequent quarter. to residence before you leave the 3 If you want to take a second bach- Sociology 101, 201 University. (See the In Absentia section.) elor’s degree after receiving the first, Telecommunications 105 Associate’s De gree you must complete the re quire ments Tier III Re quirement You must earn a minimum of 30 credit for the second degree and meet the Students are required to take one Tier hours while enrolled at Ohio University residence re quire ment in the col lege III interdisciplinary course after attain- and you must earn a minimum of 50 offering the second degree. (See ing senior rank (135 hours). A complete percent of coursework taken to fulfill individual college re quire ments in list of Tier III courses is available under your major concentration in residence the Colleges and Curricula section.) with resident credit as defined above. the heading Tier III in the Courses of Second Associate’s Degrees A college may require more than 50 In struc tion section. You cannot earn the same associate’s percent of Ohio University credit to ful- degree twice. Furthermore, you are fill a major concentration or have other not permitted to earn both the A.A. additional residence requirements for a Residence Requirements and A.S. degrees. If you have already given program. for Graduation earned the A.I.S. degree, you are not permitted to earn either the A.A. or Like most universities, Ohio University A.S. degree. Although it is possible to re quires that you be “in res i dence” for In Absentia complete an A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree a certain number of credit hours in To be considered for in absentia status, with a double major, you can earn the order to graduate. Some colleges have you must obtain per mis sion from the degree only once. additional residence re quire ments, student services office of your college. If so check with your advisor or dean’s you have been approved for the senior– office to make certain that all require- in absentia privilege, you must com plete Graduation Pro ce dures ments are being met. a full year’s work in an Ohio University- Application Residence credit is defined as any approved pro fes sion al school and be Candidates for graduation must make credit earned by regular enrollment eligible for ad vance ment without condi- ap pli ca tion and pay the application fee at Ohio University on the Athens cam- tion to the second year to obtain your no later than the deadline listed in the pus or any regional campus or by Ohio bach e lor’s degree in absentia. In absen- academic calendar for the quarter in University Education Abroad, any tia programs involve preplanned curri- which graduation is planned. You may approved student teaching, by the cula and cannot be arranged on an ad apply online at http://www.ohio.edu/ Independent and Distance Learning hoc basis. The in absentia privilege does registrar/ or receive assistance at the Programs in the Division of Lifelong not apply to graduate degree programs. Registrar Services Windows, First Floor, Learning, or any combination of these The official transcript from the school Chubb Hall or at your regional campus options. you attend must be submitted to the student services office. Questions about Bachelor’s Degree Office of Admissions, Chubb Hall 120, applying for graduation can be direct- You must earn a minimum of 48 credit Ohio University, before the degree con- ed to [email protected]. This appli- hours while enrolled at Ohio University ferral date. ca tion initiates the process that informs and you must earn a minimum of 50 your college to check for fulfillment Graduation Requirements / University-Wide Academic Opportunities 39
of degree requirements. The process ally sponsored programs, with study cul mi nates with the entry of the col- University- sites located on every continent. The lege, major, other con cen tra tions (such Office of Education Abroad (OEA.) as minor, dual cer ti fi ca tion in education, Wide Academic assists in the administration of most etc.), degree, and date of granting the Ohio University programs overseas, degree on your per ma nent academic including registration and billing record. At the end of this pro cess, your Opportunities of participants. The OEA also main- grad u a tion g.p.a., class rank, and eligi- tains a resource library of material bility for honors are de ter mined. They and references regarding education then cannot be changed by com plet ing Community Service abroad opportunities. Through exten- ad di tional coursework or retaking class- sive advising, workshops, special ses- es, although taking additional classes Programs sions, and pre-departure orientations, will affect your accumulative grade Community Service Programs give you the OEA helps to prepare students to point average. the chance to make a difference in the undertake an education abroad expe- rience. The application fee for all degrees is world around you—and, in the process, $50. If you fail to meet the re quire- to make a difference in yourself. The Education abroad opportunities for ments for grad ua tion, you may reap- Center for Community Service, located undergraduates include study abroad— ply for the quar ter in which you plan to in Baker Center 033, can help you find the traditional academic route to the com plete the re quire ments. the right community service opportu- overseas experience—which forms The fee for re ap pli ca tion is $5. nity. Programs include volunteer refer- the core of education abroad pro- ral, national service, Community Service grams. Such programs are generally Graduation with Honor Federal Work-Study, service-learning, faculty-led and involve a group of The g.p.a. requirements for graduation and student corps. Some offer career- Ohio University students who take with honor are: cum laude (with honor), related experience and academic credit. Ohio University credit courses abroad. 3.5 to 3.749; magna cum laude (with Students receive an orientation on- high honor), 3.75 to 3.899; and summa campus prior to departure and usually cum laude (with highest honor), 3.9 Departmental Honors travel together to their destination to 4.0. The Latin honors notation will with a faculty program director. About appear on your diploma and in the com- Programs 80 percent of our program partici- mence ment program. Note: The com- Outstanding undergraduate students at pants are enrolled in these programs. mencement program honor notation for Ohio University who are not students in In an effort to promote study abroad spring quarter graduates is calculated the Honors Tutorial College may choose to students in every major and every based on your most recent accumula- to earn departmental honors in their academic rank, freshmen to seniors, tive g.p.a. prior to spring quarter. After major. A thesis or project is required Ohio University established its first spring grades are calculated the final and, de pend ing on the major, may be International Study Abroad Center, the honor is calculated and will appear on either an ex pos i to ry or creative piece Ohio-Leipzig European Center, in coop- your transcript and diploma. of original work, the result of super- eration with the University of Leipzig, To be eligible for graduation with honor, vised research, or a col lec tion of artistic Germany, in 2000. The second Study you must complete a min i mum of 48 endeavors. A de part men tal supervisor Abroad Center, the Ohio-Shandong hours of coursework with letter grades helps in the decision of an appropri- Center in East Asia, began operation in that affect your g.p.a. in residence at ate project and guides you to ward fall quarter 2004, in cooperation with Ohio University. Suc cess ful completion completion of the thesis or project. Shandong University in Jihan, China. of a special honors program of study is Departments determine eligibility of Another education abroad option is noted in the Com mence ment program students, and you should talk with the exchange student programs, based on and on your diploma. Grad u a tion with Honors Coordinator in the department reciprocal agreements with host insti- honor does not apply to as so ci ate’s or about your interest in this program. tutions abroad. An Ohio University stu- graduate degrees. To graduate with de part men tal hon- ors, you must have satisfied the crite- dent trades places with a student from Commencement Ceremony ria required by your major department. the foreign university, generally for a If you are a candidate for spring quar ter You are advised to start plan ning this semester or academic year. Exchange graduation, or if you have earned your program as soon as possible. student status is awarded to students degree during the preceding summer, on a competitive selection basis. fall, or winter quar ters, you are eligible A third education abroad option is to attend Com mence ment, held at the Office of Education Abroad international internships, which pro- end of spring quarter. Ohio University is committed to encour- vide students with practical project- Details con cern ing Com mence ment will aging and supporting under-graduate based experience through on-the-job be sent to you after you have officially participation in international educa- training in their field, while simultane- applied for grad u a tion, pro vid ed you tion programs. Consistent with Ohio ously giving students the opportunity indicate your intention to attend the University’s mission statement, we to experience a different culture and commencement ceremony at the time believe that such experiences enhance work environment. you submit your grad u a tion application. the curriculum, deepen intellectual Still more opportunities for under- Commencement information is available thought processes, enrich cross-cultural graduate research abroad are being online at http://www.ohio.edu/publi- awareness, broaden perspectives, and developed, particularly in the sciences. coccasions/Direct any questions con cern- help prepare students to be competitive In such programs, students assist fac- ing Commence ment to the Office of members in the global workforce. ulty members conducting research in University Events, 740.593.1761. Ohio University offers undergradu- a particular discipline through field ate students more than 65 institution- study and data collection. 40 University-Wide Academic Opportunities
Additionally, the service-learning pro- ties. The purpose of the residential plan the integration of course material, gram emphasizes involvement with is to build a living and learning commu- increase interaction and communica- and/or service to citizens of the host nity that combines the professional and tion between students and faculty, country, an experience often similar social spheres and fosters teamwork; in increase involvement and engagement to the Peace Corps. Certain types of such a community, students working in in the campus community, ease transi- student teaching, social work, medi- teams on projects should come to regard tion, and increase retention, resulting cal missions, and development-related each other as colleagues with a shared in a holistic college learning experience. activities are characteristic of this form mission. Ohio University currently has three of education abroad. learning community options for incom- International experiences. Each GLC ing first-year students: Linked Courses, Finally, work and volunteer options, student completes at least two interna- Learning Communities, and Residential often offered in the summer, are tional and cross-cultural projects. First Learning Communities. becoming increasingly popular among year GLC students undertake consulting undergraduate students. projects, working in bi-national teams Linked courses are sponsored with students from an overseas univer- through University College’s Center For more information about these and sity (the GLC has worked in Hungary, for Writing Excellence & Writing other opportunities, visit our Web site Ecuador, the Czech Republic, Thailand, Across the Curriculum Program and at http://www.ohio.edu/studyabroad/, and Mexico). After the first year, students the Department of English. In Linked e-mail us at education.abroad@ohiou. do an internship overseas or complete a Courses a group of twenty students edu, or come to the Office of second study abroad program. take two courses together, English 153 Education Abroad in Gordy Hall 107 and a general education lecture course, (tel: 740.593.4583) during our walk-in Students apply for admission in their such as Economics 103. Visit the Linked advising hours, Monday–Friday, 1–4 freshman or sophomore year. All stan- Course Web site at http://www.ohio. p.m. dard financial aid programs apply. edu/writing/paired_linked_courses.htm Plan of study. The program consists or ask your Precollege advisor more of eight projects and an international about this option if you are interested. Global Learning Community internship or second study abroad pro- Learning Communities are designed Cer tif i cate Program gram, taken over two years in the fol- around clusters of linked first-year lowing sequence: The Global Learning Community (GLC) courses tailored to a specific topic or is an innovative program that pre- Sophomore Year major. Groups of 20–25 students are co- pares students for leadership oppor- Fall GLC 201, 202 (8 hours) enrolled into 3–4 courses. Participating tunities in a rapidly changing world. Winter GLC 203, 204 (8 hours) students can be housed in the resi- Open to all majors, the GLC brings Spring GLC 205 (2 hours) dence hall of their choice. together the resources of the colleges Junior Year of Communication, Arts and Sciences, Opportunities to be involved in a col- Fall GLC 301 (4 hours) Engineering, and Business in an inter- lege-based Learning Community are Winter GLC 302 (4 hours) disciplinary 30 credit-hour program on available on a first come, first serve Spring GLC 303 (4 hours) global issues, with a strong emphasis basis. Participating colleges will send on real-world projects and problem- The internship (GLC 400, 0-6 hours) may information regarding these learning solving skills. The program has several be taken at any time after the first year communities directly to the students. distinctive features: in the GLC program. GLC courses count The Residential Learning Community toward specialization or distribution Project-based learning. GLC courses (RLC) is an intentional curricular struc- requirements for most majors. are not traditional classes with lectures, ture that allows for groups of twenty tests, and papers. Instead, students Other requirements. Students are first-year students to live in selected work in project teams on real-world required to demonstrate competency in residence halls across campus and problems and issues. Project-based a modern language to the 213 level (or take 2–3 common freshman courses, learning challenges students to deter- equivalent) by the time they graduate. including a freshman seminar course. mine what they need to know to solve The Freshman Seminar is the hub of For more information, call 740.597.2794, the community, which focuses on a the problem, how they are going to visit our Web site at http://www. find the information they need, and theme and is taught by your Resident ohio.edu/glc/ or reach us by e-mail at Director or someone in your college. A how they are going to apply it. Project- [email protected]. based learning also changes the role of Peer Mentor will assist you in adjust- faculty members; rather than provid- ing to college life as well as guide you through the exploration of what Ohio ing the students with specific course Learning Communities content, faculty advise, consult, and University has to offer. Out-of-class provide feedback on all aspects of a First-Year Learning Communities. activities and study sessions are inte- project—from research and analysis to Learning communities allow first-year grated in the RLCs. report writing and presentations. students the opportunity to have the Opportunities to be involved in a gen- benefits of a small college atmosphere Learning community. The GLC is eral or college-based RLC are available while experiencing Ohio University’s housed in Bromley Hall. Students enter on a limited basis. Participating colleges large campus culture. Participation in the GLC in fall quarter of their sopho- will send information regarding RLCs a learning community guarantees stu- more or junior year. Sophomores may directly to the students admitted to the dents 2–3 common freshman courses for choose to spend their sophomore year college. Regardless of your major, there fall quarter. in residence; residency is also an option is a RLC designed to meet your inter- for entering juniors and second year The purpose of the Learning ests. An information session and reg- GLC students. Faculty join students for Communities is to help first-year stu- istration for many RLCs will take place meals, cultural events, and other activi- dents get a deeper understanding of during Summer Precollege. learning at the college level, assist in University-Wide Academic Opportunities 41
For more information please visit our Web site at http://www.ohiou.edu/rlc/ or contact: Director of Learning Community Programs University College Ohio University, Chubb Hall 140 740.593.1935 E-mail: [email protected]
Office of Nationally Competitive Awards The Office of Nationally Competitive Awards (ONCA) assists Ohio University students with virtually all facets of applying for some of the most presti- gious awards available. This includes, but is not limited to, such impressive and competitive awards as the Rhodes, Marshall, Truman, Udall, and Goldwater Scholarships. Services offered include providing spe- cific information about scholarships and awards, mentoring and counsel- ing students about their particular situ- ations and candidacies, assisting with the application processes, and organiz- ing seminars and supportive programs for students. Most national awards are merit based and extremely competititve. To be considered viable candidates, stu- dents should have at least a 3.7 GPA and be actively involved in both their studies and extracurricular activities. ONCA is located at 35 Park Place . Call 597-1632 for more information or visit their Web site: http://www.ohio.edu/onca/
Provost’s Undergraduate Research Fund The Provost’s Undergraduate Research Fund provides annual grants of up to $1,500 each to support the research projects, creative projects, and scholarly work of undergraduate students. To be eligible, students must be enrolled full time on the Athens campus and must be endorsed by a tenure-track faculty member. Grants may be used for research related materials, sup- plies, and travel. The fund is adminis- tered through the office of the assistant dean in the Honors Tutorial College. Guidelines and an application form are available on the Web: http://www.ouhtc.org/. 42 Services for Students
master information. The sessions are important, it is strongly recommended Services open to anyone enrolled in the selected that you maintain regular contact with courses. The courses selected for SI are your advisor. Questions about aca- for Stu dents usually courses with high enrollments demic advising or how to contact your and high rates of poor performance or advisor should be directed to your col- failure. If a class is selected for SI, the lege office. You can find preregistra- Leader is introduced during class and tion and advising information at http:// Academic Ad vance ment will announce the SI session schedule. www.ohio.edu/registrar/ by clicking on Center In addition to listening for announce- Preregistration and Advising Info under ments in the class, you may access the SI On-line Services: Students. The Academic Advancement Center sessions schedule online at http://www. (AAC) helps you develop the skills and ohio.edu/aac/supins/. attitudes necessary for your academic Career Services success. The center, a department of Computer Skills. The AAC Computer University College serving undergradu- Lab, located on the first floor of Alden The Office of Career Services provides ates from across campus, provides a Library, is a modern multi-media facil- assistance with making career decisions, variety of support services. ity equipped with both Macintosh and exploring major and career options, Windows computers, scanners, a digital attending career fairs, and conducting Courses. You may enroll in credit camera, zip drives, CD-R/RW and DVD effective job searches. Services, courses taught by the AAC staff. UC burners, and various supporting soft- which are free to all students and 106, Academic Computing Skills, is a ware from Adobe, Macromedia, and alumni, include: one-credit course designed to enhance Microsoft. Skilled computer assistants 1 individual career advising on issues computer skills required for many are available for one-on-one such as major, career options, résu- classes, such as the Microsoft Office help with the lab’s various computer mé and cover letter writing/critiques, suite of programs, research on the software and hardware. attending graduate school, and job Web, creating a Web page, creating For more information regarding search strategies. and editing multimedia files including hardware, software, and open hours, video. UC 110, Learning Strategies, is a visit the AAC lab Web site at 2 Web-based programs such as Focus three-credit course designed to teach http://www.ohio.edu/aac/lab/. and OCIS that identify interests, abili- effective study strategies, like remem- ties, and values. Career Search is a College Adjustment Program (CAP). bering textbook material, note tak- net-based employer research system CAP, which operates under a U.S. ing, managing time, and preparing containing a database of more than Department of Education TRIO grant, for exams. UC 112, College Reading 2 million organizations. The Alumni helps students adjust to and graduate Skills, is a two-credit course designed Mentors program, in collaboration from college. CAP is open to students to improve your reading comprehen- with the Office of Alumni Relations, who meet federal eligibility require- sion of college-level material. You will allows students and alumni to con- ments. Read more about CAP, includ- learn an effective approach to reading tact alumni who have volunteered to ing eligibility requirements, in the textbooks, adjusting your reading rate, mentor others. and mastering new vocabulary. UC University College section. 3 seminars on résumé preparation, 112B, a one-credit speed-reading and You may also contact the Academic basic interviewing techniques, career vocabulary course, is available for good Advancement Center to learn more planning, and other career-related readers seeking even higher proficien- about its programs and services. Please topics. cy in reading. The class is five weeks in call 740.593.2644, fax 740.593.0338, visit length. Individual reading assistance is our Web site http://www.ohio.edu/aac/, 4 the Mock Interview Program which provided free on a non-credit appoint- e-mail to [email protected] or visit us on allows you to prac tice and improve ment basis to any student requesting the first floor of Alden Library. your interview performance. assistance. (See Courses of Instruction 5 career fairs that bring a variety of section for descriptions of additional employers to campus to discuss UC Courses.) Academic Advising career opportunities. Career fairs, Tutoring. Individual tutoring is avail- Academic advising is a central element open to all students and alumni, are able for skill development and for mas- of your undergraduate educational held in October and February. The tery of course content. Our staff will experience at Ohio University. Each col- Teacher Recruitment Consortium is work with you on reading and study lege and department has faculty and/ held Spring Quarter. skills, free of charge. You also may or professional advisors available to 6 the Career Resource Center which request a referral to a private content provide information about academic con tain s a wealth of information: tutor, whom you will be expected to options and University resources to pro- career guides, employer di rec to ries, pay directly. In most areas, tutors are mote your learning and development. graduate school guides and ad mis- readily available; in all cases, we will You are assigned an advisor within your sions test bulletins, internships and do our best to connect you with a college or department who can help sum mer job listings, employer litera- qualified tutor. Requests for tutors may you create an educational plan consis- ture, and professional job vacancies. be made at any time online through tent with your academic, career, and the AAC Web site at http://www.ohio. personal goals. Your advisor will also 7 the Career Services web site not only edu/aac/tutoring/. assist in the preparation of an appro- provides you with general career information but can connect you Supplemental Instruction (SI). SI pro- priate schedule of classes each quarter. with a range of other resources vides free study sessions several times a However, it is your responsibility to be on the Internet. It is linked to the week for selected courses. The sessions prepared for advising appointments and Ohio University home page under are conducted by undergraduates who to know and follow current require- “Employment” or can be reached at attend the class and work with the ments. While meeting with your advi- http://www.ohio.edu/careers/. professor to help students share and sor before preregistering each quarter is Services for Students 43
Services for Graduating Students Educational Testing Center ties. The Americans with Disabilities and Alumni The Educational Testing Center is a com- Act (ADA) defines disability as a physi- The office also offers the Bobcat Online puter based testing facility that offers cal or mental impairment that sub- Job Search Program for graduating stu- numerous testing sessions per week. stantially limits one or more major dents and alumni. This program consists Available tests include the GMAT, GRE, life activities such as walking, seeing, of three services: computerized résumé Praxis I, and TOEFL. Visit http://www. hearing, per form ing manual tasks, or referral, online job postings, and on- ohio.edu/etc/for a complete listing of learning; a record of such impairment; campus interviewing. To be eligible for tests, hours of operation, and other or being regarded as having such an this program, you must register with important information. im pair ment. Persons requiring rea son- the office by attending a registration able accom-modations for disabilities Software orientation session that explains services must provide documentation and reg- Ohio University has several software site and procedures, paying a nominal fee, ister with the Office for In sti tu tion al licenses that provide software to stu- and completing required materials. Equity. The office provides guidelines dents. Visit http://www.ohio.edu/soft- for required doc u men ta tion of a dis- You are encouraged to work with ware/ for more information, including ability. All information con cern ing dis- Career Services throughout your eligibility, cost, and how to obtain the abil i ties is confidential. University experience for assistance in software. all career-related matters. For more The Office for Institutional Equity has information, call 740.593.2909. the primary responsibility for identify- Counseling and ing and coordinating services to meet Psychological Services the particular needs of the person with Communication Network a disability. General services include Ser vic es Counseling and psy cho log i cal servic- priority scheduling, information to fac- es are available on an individual and ulty regarding academic accommoda- Ohio Uni ver si ty Com mu ni ca tion group basis for personal, educational, tions, trans por ta tion assistance, tutor- Network Services (CNS) provides tele- and career concerns. All consultations ing and study skills assistance through phone, data and video communica- are con fi den tial and are provided by a the Ac a demic Advancement Center, tions, comprehensive desktop computer staff of counselors, psy chol o gists, and learning and study services including technical support, ID card services, and trainees. liaison with Recording for the Blind audio-visual equipment maintenance for If you have personal prob lems of and Dyslexic, library assistance, and the University community. any kind (emotional, social, marital, work-place and housing ac com mo da- Desktop computer technical support substance abuse, stress, etc.), you can tions. can be obtained by calling the Support receive help un der stand ing and resolv- All students, regardless of disability, Center at 593-1222, by sending e-mail to ing those difficulties. are subject to established academic [email protected], or by visiting the IT If you feel your concerns are urgent, requirements. Ohio University recog- Web site at http://technology.ohio.edu/. you can request an emergency appoint- nizes the need for reasonable accom- Networking supplies such as Ethernet ment. If you are worried about a friend, modations to promote program acces- cards, cables, and mini-hubs are avail- you can call or drop in and ask for a sibility. If you have a disability, con- able at the CNS office, HDL Center 301. consultation appointment. tact the Office for In sti tu tion al Equity located in Crewson House to discuss If you are having academic dif fi culties, your individual needs. Visit our Web Computer Services you can receive help in understand ing site at http://www.ohio.edu/equity/dis- and resolving your concerns so that you abilityservices/ Computer Services provides state-of-the- may improve your performance. art computing re sourc es and facilities to Ohio University students. The main If you are uncertain about your educa- offices for Computer Services are in the tional or career objectives, you can Environmental Health and Computer Service Center. obtain assistance in appraising your Safety abilities, interests, per for mance, etc., so Computer Labs that you may identify more appropriate Located in Hudson Health Center, Lab computers can be used to access the and satisfying di rec tions. Environmental Health and Safety pro- Internet and various software programs. vides environmental and oc cu pa tion al For specific software located in the com- Psychiatric consultations for medica- health, safety, and sanitation services puter labs visit, http://technology.ohio. tion are available.You can make an to the campus community. We forge edu/. Lab locations include Computer ap point ment to discuss your personal the vital link between a safe and Services Center, Boyd Hall, and Brown adjustment, ed u ca tion al, or career, or healthy campus environment and the Hall. In addition, a combinedLibrary/ concerns by stopping by our offices on University mission through competent Computer Services’ “Learning Commons” the third floor of Hudson Health Center and dependable services. Programs computer lab is available on the second (use the side entrance next to Voigt Hall are administered to ensure the health floor of Alden Library. Many depart- and see the receptionist), or by calling and safety of faculty, staff, students, ments also operate computing labs for 593-1616 between 8 a.m. and noon, and and visitors. The de part ment works their own students. Approximately 50 between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to ensure com pli ance with fire au thor- labs are available on campus—some through Friday. i ty, health department, OSHA, CDC, labs are open to all majors, some labs EPA, NRC, DOT, and other regulatory are restricted to people within a certain agency re quire ments. A mul ti dis ci- major. All labs contain laser printers for Disability Services plinary pro fes sion al staff coordinates high–quality output. Hours for the com- The Office for Institutional Equity is programs in en vi ron men tal san ita tion, puter labs are posted there on a quar- committed to assuring equality of food sanitation, pest control, radia- terly basis. opportunity and full participation at tion safety, oc cu pa tion al safety, ergo- Ohio University for persons with disabili- nomics, indoor air quality, infectious 44 Services for Students
waste, asbestos and lead abatement, For assistance with a hearing, speech or ity, religion and sexual orientation, age, environmental management, indus- language question, inquire at the clinic national origin, or veteran status. trial hygiene, fire safety, biosafety, and office in Grover Center between 8 a.m. In addition, sexual harassment includes hazardous materials man age ment. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, or unwanted advances, requests for sexual Training programs are also con duct- call 593-1404. Clinic services are avail- favors, or other verbal or physical con- ed. For more information about the able throughout the year. duct of a sexual nature when: Department of EHS, visit our Web site: http://www.ohio.edu/ehs/. 1 Submission to such conduct is made Institutional Equity either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of employment or of a Health Service It is the policy of Ohio Uni ver si ty that student’s status in a course, program, there shall be no dis crim i na tion against or activity. The Student Health Service (SHS) is any individual in educational or em ploy- located in Hudson Health Center on ment opportunities because of race, 2 Submission to or rejection of such the North Green (building 35 on the color, religion, age, national origin, sex- conduct is used as the basis for deci- campus map). Medical care is provided ual orientation, gender, veteran status, sions affecting the individual. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on all weekdays or disability. Also, there shall be no dis- 3 Such conduct has the purpose or except Thursday, when the hours are crimination because of age, except in effect of unreasonably interfering 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during fall, winter compliance with re quire ments of retire- with the individual’s work, perfor- and spring quarters. You do not have ment plans or state and federal laws mance, or educational experience or to purchase the University insurance and guide lines. creating an intimidating, hostile, or plan to receive services through SHS. The Office for Institutional Equity moni- offensive environment for work or All enrolled students have access to the tors hiring, pro mo tion, and transfer of learning. SHS outpatient clinic. faculty and ad min is tra tors; develops and Nonsexual verbal or physical conduct Serving you are a pharmacy, a medical implements programs and activities that that denigrates or shows hostility laboratory, x-ray facilities, immuniza- give recognition to the value of diversi- toward another because of the person’s tion services, and a physical therapy ty; coordinates services for disabled stu- gender can be the basis for a hostile, department staffed by physicians, reg- dents and employees; advises students offensive, or intimidating environment istered nurses, nurse practitioners, and employees about University policies claim. Gender-based conduct can take physical therapists, pharmacists, and and pro ce dures regarding non dis crimi na- the form of abusive written or graphic registered laboratory and x-ray techni- tion; investigates complaints of discrimi- material; epithets; sexist slurs; negative cians. nation; and seeks to foster a climate that en cour ag es the full realization stereotyping; jokes; or threatening, International students must have a of the University’s mission to promote intimidating, or hostile acts. tuberculosis skin test upon first arriving a just and socially responsive commu- in Athens or returning to the campus All Ohio University employees and stu- nity. If you have a concern about pos- after an absence of two or more years. dents are responsible for com pli ance sible dis crim i na tion or ha rass ment, you This test is given free of charge. See with this policy. All University super- are en cour aged to contact the Office the Schedule of Classes for details. visory personnel have an affirmative for Institutional Equity. In coordinating re spon si bil i ty to discourage and elimi- Visit the SHS Web site at http://www. services for people with disabilities, the nate conduct in con sis tent with this ohio.edu/hudson/shs_page.html. Office for Institutional Equity can advise policy. Complaints can be received and you about specific resources available investigated only by employees who at Ohio University. (See the Disability have been au tho rized by the institu- Hearing, Speech and Services section for details.) tion. Any in di vid u al who is not autho- Language Clinic Harassment Policy. Harassment of stu- rized but is ap proached about concerns or complaints regarding harassment The Ohio University Hearing, Speech dents, staff, or faculty is not acceptable must direct the com plain ant to an and Language Clinic offers diagnostic behavior at Ohio University. No male or authorized employee. Because of their and treatment services to University female member of the Ohio University positions or the nature of their work, students, faculty, staff, and members community including faculty, contract the following individuals, or their des- of the community. Services are avail- staff, classified staff, and students may ignees, shall be authorized to receive able to all age groups from infants harass any other member of the com- and investigate inquiries and com- to adults. A fee list is available upon munity. Many forms of harassment are plaints: rep re sen ta tives from the Office request. discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and thereby illegal for Institutional Equity, University Speech and language services cover under law as well as a violation of Ohio Judiciaries, Legal Affairs, Om buds , and such areas as articulation, language, University policy. Ohio University is com- Human Resources. When au tho rized stuttering, and voice. Audiology servic- mitted to maintaining an environment em ploy ees are contacted with a com- es include the identification and man- in which every individual can work, plaint, they must consult with the agement of problems in hearing and study, and live without being harassed. Office for Institutional Equity. balance, including the selection and Harassment may lead to sanctions up to use of hearing aids, auditory process- and including termination of employ- ing, and developmental communica- ment or student status. Insurance, Major Medical tion problems posed by hearing loss. Harassment is any conduct that has the All domestic students registered for The clinic operates five days per week intent or effect of unreasonably inter- seven or more credit hours and inter- and is staffed by graduate students fering with an individual’s or group’s national students registered for one or majoring in Hearing, Speech and educational, living, or work environ- more credit hours are required to main- Language Sciences under the continu- ment. Harassment includes conduct tain a health insurance plan. To assist ous supervision of fully licensed and relating to race, color, gender, disabil- credentialed faculty and staff. Services for Students 45
with this requirement, the University The Reese and Jacoby Trophies are apply for the same awards, and in addi- offers a major medical insurance plan awarded annually by the MAC to the tion, may request special aid in cases designed to supplement the care provid- institutions compiling the best overall of demon strat ed need. Contact the ed by the Student Health Service. conference records for men and women Office of Student Fi nan cial Aid and respectively. Ohio University won the Schol arships. Subject to the policy’s benefits and 1995 Jacoby Trophy. exclusions, it provides protection against Associations major medical and surgical expenses Athletic facilities include the 13,168-seat More than 20 internationally ori ent- for the insured student at home, at Convocation Center, the site of bas- ed student or ga ni za tions exist at school, or while traveling anywhere in ketball, volleyball, and wrestling con- Ohio University, rep re sent ing national, the world. In addition to accident and tests. Constructed in 1968, the build- re gion al, religious, and social inter- sickness benefits, it includes repatria- ing houses athletic offices, training ests. They join together for special pro- tion, medical evacuation, and accidental facilities, locker rooms, and equipment grams through out the year. Pro gram- death benefits. rooms. Peden Stadium, with its five- ming reaches a high point in spring story Tower and a capacity of 24,000, is during In ter na tion al Week and the All students are billed automatically for the home of Bobcat Football and the In ter na tion al Street Fair, conducted in this plan. Domestic students may waive Phillips Academic Services Center. The cooperation with the City of Athens the insurance if they have another poli- Aquatic Center contains an Olympic- and the In ter na tion al Student Union. cy in force at the time they are enrolled. sized pool, including sixteen 25-yard Only the International Student Services The International Student lanes, nine 50-meter lanes, and two Office can approve an insurance waiver Union (ISU) one-meter and two three-meter diving for an international student. Domestic ISU functions at Ohio University as the boards. The golf teams utilize practice students taking fewer than 7 hours, or umbrella organization for more than facilities at the Athens Country Club any student participating in an intern- 20 international student organiza tions and the University’s driving range on ship program, co-op program, or com- and serves as the programming body East State Street. The baseball team pleting a master’s thesis or doctoral for the in ter na tion al com mu nity on competes at Bob Wren Stadium, while dissertation should contact the stu- campus. ISU members come from all softball plays at a state-of-of-the-art dent insurance office in Hudson Health corners of the world, representing the facility. The $2.1 million baseball/soft- Center at 740.597.1816 about the avail- collective ed u ca tion al, cultural, and ball complex was completed in 1998. In ability of coverage. de vel op men tal interests of more than November of 1999, the 10,000-square 100 coun tries. If you are married or a single parent, feet Dr. Steve and Kathy Carin Strength coverage for your dependents is also and Conditioning Center was dedicat- Athens Friends of In ter na tion al available. ed. The multi-purpose facility located in Students (AFIS) the Athletics Mall includes Pruitt Field AFIS runs a hospitality program and and Goldsberry Track. Pruitt Field is the an In ter na tion al and Community Intercollegiate Athletics home competition site for field hockey Women’s Program, and, on a mod- and lacrosse, and the track teams com- est scale, matches international stu- Mission Statement pete on Goldsberry Track, an all-weather dents with local American families. The Ohio University Department of eight-lane track facility. Chessa Field, Visits may be only for a dinner or an Intercollegiate Athletics will provide the home of Ohio Soccer, was dedicated afternoon excursion, but sometimes an NCAA Division I-A athletics program in the Fall of 2002. long friend ships develop from this committed to supporting the educational brief opportunity to gain insight into mission of the University. The depart- If you are interested in participating American home life. ment will strive to achieve excellence in intercollegiate athletics, contact the and victory within intercollegiate com- head coach of your preferred sport as The International and Community petition at the highest level with defer- soon as possible. Contact information Women’s Program brings together ence to a continued commitment to fair- can be found at the intercollegiate ath- wives of foreign students on campus ness and integrity. letics Web site http://www.ohiobobcats. and interested wives of faculty and com/. community people. It serves as a forum Ohio University is a Division IA member for ideas and infor mation and offers a of the National Collegiate Athletic As so- productive and easy way to participate ci a tion (NCAA) and a charter member in University life. of the Mid-American Conference (MAC). International Students The conference, which was found- Admission information on un der grad- Ohio Program of In ten sive English ed in 1946, also includes Akron, Ball u ate admission for international stu- (OPIE) State, Bowling Green, Buffalo, Central dents is available from the director of The OPIE administers English profi- Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Kent State, ad mis sions, Chubb Hall. Information on ciency examinations to all new interna- Miami, Northern Illinois, Toledo, and graduate admission is available from tional stu dents and provides intensive Western Michigan. the Office of Graduate Student Services, language in struc tion for those needing it. (See descrip tions of courses and pro- The University fields a total of 20 inter- McKee House. grams elsewhere in this catalog.) collegiate teams—9 for men and 11 for Financial Aid women. The University offers baseball, A very limited amount of financial aid The Office of In ter na tion al Student basketball, cross coun try, football, golf, is available for un der grad u ate inter- and Faculty Services indoor track, swim ming and diving, national students. In no case does this The Office of In ter na tion al Stu dent track, and wrestling for men. Basketball, cover more than a portion of tuition or and Faculty Services offers consultation cross country, field hockey, golf, indoor other ex penses. Entering in ter na tional about any concern, including im mi gra- track, lacrosse, soccer, softball, students are eligible to apply for awards tion, financial, and per son al problems. swim ming and diving, track, and volley- based on ac a dem ic promise; those All new students, as well as return- ball are offered for women. already enrolled at Ohio University may ing students starting a new degree program, must report to the advisor’s 46 Services for Students
office upon arrival. An ori en ta tion pro- Libraries’ participation in OhioLINK, als, are available upon faculty request. gram will be con duct ed for a few days a consortium of academic libraries. Audiovisual equipment such as projec- before the open ing of each quarter to OhioLINK offers over 31 million items tors and recorders can be rented by introduce new students to the campus. for quick delivery from 85 other Ohio registered campus student organiza- libraries. Through OCLC, an internation- tions. The Office of International Student al network, and other partners, materi- and Faculty Services also works with For more information about the Ohio als from other U.S. libraries and from other de part ments and organiza- University Libraries, visit our World around the world are readily available tions on campus such as Res i dence Life, Wide Web site: http://www.library. for research and study. Student Life, International Studies, Phi ohiou.edu/. Beta Delta, and the Fulbright Alumni Services Association to promote programs, such Alden Library is open 139 hours per as cross-cultural aware ness workshops, week, and provides 24 hour access to Multicultural Programs which create a sup port ive climate for the Learning Commons Sunday through The Office of Multicultural Programs international students. Thursday. Hours are extended at the seeks to provide a diverse range of end of each quarter, before and dur- International Family Program programs and opportunities that are ing final exams. For those who use the Support services are provided to inter- educational, recreational, social, and library for reading and study, there are national families through the Office cultural. Committed to supporting and about 2,500 seats and, for group proj- of International Student and Faculty promoting multicultural aware ness ects, a number of group study rooms. Services. Upon arrival, family members and appreciation, the staff develops are given information about health Alden Library Learning Commons, a col- programs that increase understand- care and insurance, English language laborative endeavor with Computer ing and appreciation of cultural dif- classes, community services, and social Services and University College, provides ferences by familiarizing the campus activities. International advisors are students with a technology-enriched community with the contri bu tions and also available for consultation on immi- learning environment. Located on the histories of African American, Hispanic/ gration and employment questions. 2nd floor with seating for approximate- Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander, and ly 300, the Learning Commons offers Native American cultures. Other servic- an appealing atmosphere conducive es include: to individual research, group study, or Libraries Programming collaborative course projects. The state- The Ohio University Libraries are cen- The office plans and coordinates pro- of-the-art facility houses 100 computer tral to learning, teaching, and research fessional, ed u ca tion al, and cultural workstations, multi-media stations, net- activities of students and faculty. The programs such as the annual Hispanic worked printers, and access to a vari- main library on the Athens cam- Heritage Month, American Indian ety of software applications. In addi- pus is Alden Library, located on the Heritage Week, Kwanzaa Celebration, tion, the Learning Commons “desktop” College Green. Other facilities include Black History Month, Asian American is applied to the more than 200 public the Music/Dance Library in the Music Heritage Month, and the Mind, Body, workstations located throughout the Building, the Library Annex, and librar- and Soul Women’s Conference. building to provide a common inter- ies at each of the regional campuses. face to library resources for all users. Advising Staff Qualified and friendly library staff offer The Office of Multicultural Programs The Alden Library staff of 102 informa- reference assistance and research con- has formal advising relationships tion specialists organize and provide sultation, Writing Center advisors pro- with the Black Student Cultural access to information of all kinds and vide consultations on writing projects, Programming Board (BSCPB); and the assist and consult with library users and Computer Services assistants help Ohio University chapter of the National in person and online. Each of Alden users with hardware and software. With Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC). The office Library’s seven floors has at least one the exception of finals week and inter- maintains an informal advising rela- service center to help library users. session, the Learning Commons is open tionship with ethnic student orga- Librarians also offer a variety of orien- 24 hours Sunday through Thursday and nizations such as the Native Peoples tation and instructional programs to until 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Awareness Coalition (NPAC), and Alpha strengthen students’ awareness and Psi Lambda, the co-ed His panic-inter- The Library houses separate subject and understanding of information resourc- est fraternity. All of these orga ni za tions special collections: Archives and Special es and the research process. plan programs and activities that ben- Collections, Children’s Collection, Fine efit the entire University com mu ni ty. Collections Arts Library, Government Documents The Libraries’ collections include more Department, Health Sciences Library, Lindley Cultural Center than 2 million printed volumes and Instructional Media and Technology The Lindley Cultural Center serves as over 100,000 electronic resources, Services, Map Collection, Microforms a place where cultural teaching and including e-books, e-journals, data- and Non-print Collection, and the learning is the focus of all programs bases, and image collections, avail- Center for International Collections. and activities. Its focus is intercultural, able on the Internet. In addition, the and provides a place where members Instructional Media and Technology collections of maps, microforms, pho- of the University community, represent- Services (IMTS) tographs, videos, CDs, and other non- ing a variety of backgrounds, partici- IMTS, located on the second floor of print items number nearly 3 million. pate in programs and activities. All pro- Alden Library, provides audiovisual The Libraries’ Web site serves as a gate- gramming in the Center is designed to equipment and services to the entire way to the print and electronic collec- increase human understanding through University community. IMTS offers for tions. the study and expression of culture. lending more than 14,000 instructional Ohio University students and faculty video and DVD titles. Graphic produc- Housed on the ground floor of Lindley also have easy access to library materi- tion services, including research poster Hall, the center is comprised of 5,*000 als from across the state through the displays and digital AV and Web materi- square feet of space including a com- Services for Students 47
munity lounge, a large meeting room, CATCAB is available 7:45 a.m. to 7:30 ing hours of operation by calling an art gallery, a multipurpose room, p.m. Monday through Friday. Schedules 740.593.4040 or by simply stopping computer lab, and office spaces for staff and other information regarding the a SAFE-T Patrol team on duty and and students. use of CATCAB can be obtained by call- requesting their assistance for a safe ing 597-1909. walk to your destination. If you need Activities include art exhibits, musical assistance outside the normal hours of and literary presentations, organization- operation, please contact the OUPD at al meetings, workshops, lectures, discus- 593.1911. sions, and leadership development and University Police training activities. The Ohio University Police Department (OUPD) is a full-service professional law enforcement agency, with uniformed Campus Rec re ation Office of the police officer patrolling throughout The Division of Campus Rec re ation, University Ombuds the campus community 24-hours a day, under the administration of the 365 days a year. Ohio University Police College of Health and Human Services, The role of the Ombuds is to facili- Officers patrol on foot, in marked cruis- is committed to the health and well- tate fair and equitable treatment of ers, and on bicycle. Having a full-time ness of the Ohio University com mu ni- students, faculty, and staff within the law enforcement agency operating on ty. A commitment is made to improve University system. The Ombuds office campus allows uninterrupted safety the quality of life by providing quality can make inquiries on your behalf, help and security, continuous customer ser- facilities and programs and ensuring you make an informed response to your vice, and immediate response to emer- customer satisfaction. situation, mediate or facilitate discus- gency situations. The department’s mis- The division is composed of these facil- sions, and make recommendations for sion is to enhance the quality of life for ities: Aquatic Center, Bird Ice Arena, procedural or policy change. Complaints our community through law enforce- Charles J. Ping Student Recreation and grievances brought to the Ombuds ment, education, and a team approach Center, disc golf, driving range, Golf are handled with confidentiality. The to problem solving. The department is and Tennis Center, Outdoor Pursuits office seeks informal resolution of issues involved in many functions that assist Rental Center and the Challenge and can also provide advice on formal with safety and security of the Ohio Course. There are programs in club University grievance procedures. University campus and its students, sports, fitness, intramural sports, and staff,faculty, and visitors. Emergency outdoor pursuits. These areas comple- “Blue Light” telephones have been ment one another in pro vid ing stu- Parking/Motor Vehicle installed on the main entrance of every dents with facilities and programs to residence hall as well as various loca- Registration meet their rec re ation al interests and tions throughout the University campus. also fulfill University goals by encourag- On-campus resident parking is available Issues with safe and secure lighting are ing physical, emo tion al, and social on a limited basis for students with also monitored by the Ohio University growth. sophomore status or higher. Freshmen Police Department. Students and oth- living on campus are not permitted ers are encouraged to identify areas on The Aquatic Center features a long to purchase parking. Commuter park- campus they feel are not sufficiently course indoor swimming pool that has ing is avail able to all students who lighted. two three-meter and two one-meter live out side a certain radius of cam- diving boards, an under water observa- Department members provide and pus. More information can be obtained tion area for viewing swimming and participate in educational programs at the Parking Services Web site: diving tech niques, and a sun deck. http://www.facilities.ohiou.edu/park- designed to help educate University ing/ or by stopping by Parking Services community members about their own Bird Ice Arena is an indoor arena located at 100 Factory Street, or by safety and the safety of others. that features an illuminated 190-by- 85 foot ice surface with fiberglass calling 740.593.1917. If interested in The SAFE-T (Safe Arrival For dasher boards. The arena is equipped garage parking, please contact the Everyone–Tonight) Patrol Division with skate rentals, skate sharpen- Housing Office at Chubb Hall or call provides a free walking escort to all ing, pro shop, concession stand, and 740.593.4090. students, staff, faculty, and visitors at a viewing/party lounge. Bird Arena Ohio University. The service is available Before students can drive or park on serves as home ice for the Ohio every night of the week during the aca- Ohio University property, they must reg- University Ice Hockey Club Team and demic quarters. SAFE-T Patrol’s mission ister their vehicle with Parking Services. Synchronized Ice Skating Team. Other and focus is to provide Safe Arrival For Failure to register a motor vehicle or activities include recreational skating, Everyone concerned about their safety parking illegally makes the violator Recreation and Sport Science classes, on campus. subject to penalties as printed on the Intramural broomball, recreational violation/citation. Motorcycle parking A SAFE-T Patrol team will be glad to hockey, learn-to-skate programs, fig- is restricted to specifically designated meet you and escort you safely to your ure skating, and late night skate ses- areas. There is no charge to register destination within the campus commu- sions. vehicles. nity and limited areas adjacent to cam- The Ping Center is one of the largest pus. While on duty, all teams are under Parking maps are also available free of campus recreational facilities in the the supervision of a police lieutenant charge at Parking Services. country. The center offers a 36-foot and in constant radio contact with the high double-sided climbing wall, five CATCAB is a free service designed to Ohio University Police Department. transport students, faculty, and staff basketball/volleyball courts, two multi- with permanent or temporary mobil- Hours of operation are 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. purpose gymnasiums, an elevated four- ity limitations. Users of this service are every night during the academic quar- lane running track, eight racquetball asked to pre-schedule for transports ter. We do not operate on recognized courts (two convert to squash courts to classes and other campus functions. holidays. Service can be provided dur- and four convert to wallyball courts), 48 Services for Students
The Ping Center, Aquatic Center, and and a combative arts room. A small the Golf and Tennis Center, open year University Registrar games area offers billard tables, table round, are available to students, faculty, The Office of the University Registrar tennis, air hockey, and foosball. The staff, and alumni. The Golf and Tennis provides a wide range of services to fitness area and free weight room pro- Center is also available to the commu- the academic community. The mission is vides users with a variety of cardiovas- nity. The Aquatic Center is open to the to provide these services in an efficient cular and resistance training equip- community during lap and recreational manner that allows students and other ment, including equipment for physi- swim times; the Ping Center is available members of the academic community cally challenged individuals. Spacious to the community on special weekend to use the services with minimum dif- aerobics and combative arts rooms are events and as guests of students, faculty, ficulty and maximum satisfaction. A also available. The lounge is furnished staff, and alumni. Bird Arena and driv- guiding principle is always to respond with sofas, chairs, chest tables, a big ing range operations are sea son al and to legitimate requests for information screen television, dance floor, and elec- open to students, faculty, staff, alumni, or services as quickly and accurately as tronic mail stations. and the community. possible. When the requested informa- The Golf and Tennis Center, located tion or service is not the responsibility The division administers more than 30 immediately next to the Ping Center, of the office, then the principle is to recognized club sports on campus. Each consists of a nine-hole Par 35 golf help club is run by students and es tab lish es course, putting greens, four indoor the student, faculty/staff member learn an or gani za tion al framework, lead er- tennis courts, and six outdoor ten- how to get the help they need. This is ship, and a schedule to meet the needs nis courts. The indoor tennis courts done always within the spirit of its members. New clubs can be organ- are covered by a 40-foot tent struc- of the University’s policies and stan- ized if they meet the needs of the ture, allowing players to compete in dards, helping those we serve get what University community. Many of the out- state-of-the-art playing conditions. The they have a right to expect and under- door club sport activities take place on clubhouse offers golf and tennis equip- stand what they do not have a right to the South Green club sports fields, the ment rentals, golf cart rental, racquet expect. Stimson Avenue club sports fields, and restringing, private lessons, concessions, the West State Street club sports fields. Many services are available online at and resale items. Use of these fields is by reservation only. http://www.ohio.edu/registrar/. Services The illuminated 300-yard driving range for students include registration, sched- The Fitness Program offers diverse pro- is located on West State Street and can ule of classes, grade reports, address gram opportunities, including fitness accommodate approximately 30 drivers. update, class schedules, transcripts, sessions ranging from traditional Step and graduation application. Faculty Located at the Golf and Tennis Center, and Hi/Lo to Cardio Kick. Mind/Body may obtain class lists and advisee lists the nine-hole disc golf course is played sessions offer exciting activities such and use these tools to communicate similar to traditional golf except that as Yoga and Pilates®. Personal fitness with their students. Other services pro- players attempt to land a Frisbee-type training and fitness assessments also are vided by the Office of the University disc into an elevated metal basket that available. A registered dietician is on Registrar include classroom scheduling, serves as a catcher. Individual discs or staff to provide nutritional services. Two veterans educational benefits, degree sets may be purchased at the center. licensed massage therapists offer 30- and enrollment verification, re-enroll- and 60-minute massages. The Outdoor Pursuits Program provides ment processing, and maintenance of opportunities for outdoor adventure The Intramural Sports Program offers student personal information (address, sports and activities. It offers outdoor a diverse set of structured activities for phone, name, etc.). trips, outdoor clinics, gear rental and students, faculty, and staff. The pro- The office is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. sales, an outdoor climbing tower, a gram offers individual, dual, and team Monday, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday– low and high challenge course, and sports for men, women, and coed teams. Friday. (Summer and winter break an indoor climbing wall. The Outdoor Team activities include dodgeball, bas- hours vary according to University poli- Pursuits Program is housed in the Ping ketball, bowling, broomball, flag foot- cy.) Visit the Registrar Services Windows, Center. ball, floor hockey, indoor soccer, sand first floor lobby, Chubb Hall; call volleyball, outdoor soccer, softball, vol- The Outdoor Pursuits Rental and Sales 740.593.4191; or e-mail registrar@ohio. leyball, and wallyball. Team sports activi- Center offers for rent or sale backpack- edu. ing, camping, climbing, canoeing, and ties are scheduled in leagues, which play scuba diving equipment. The rental during the afternoons and evenings. Individual and dual activities are offered center is located outside the east wing Residence Life of the Ping Center next to the load- for air hockey, badminton, bench press, ing dock. billiards, cross country, darts, disc golf, The Department of Res i dence Life sup- foosball, horseshoes, racquetball, squash, ports the educational goals of the The Challenge Course, also known as a table tennis, tennis, and wrestling. University in the residence halls. The ropes course, is a fun and exciting way Individual and dual activities may be staff promotes community living, fos- to work towards various goals with a scheduled events or are scheduled to fit ters the de vel op ment of in di vid u als group. Through a variety of elements the availability of the participants. and groups within the living environ- and team-building activities, the course The division also offers recreational ment, and provides support and in for- takes participants to new heights. ma tion to residents. Composed of a low course and a high special events throughout the year. For course, participants utilize their physi- more information on facilities and pro- Residence life offices are located on cal and mental strengths to reach indi- grams, call 740.597.CREC or visit our each green (East, South, and West). A vidual and group goals. The Challenge Web site at http://www.ohio.edu/recre- central office is located on the College Course is available on a private rental ation/. Green. basis to groups of 10-15. Students, fac- Each green has full-time profession- ulty/ staff, alumni, and the community al and paraprofessional live-in staff are welcome. Services for Students 49
that has been carefully selected and Credit hours earned by students while trained to offer informed and mean ing- attending high school (via advanced Student Activities ful assistance. The staff-to-student ratio placement, Senate Bill 140, etc.) will not The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in upperclass halls is about 1:35, while be considered toward exemption eli- is your connection to campus and in freshman halls it is 1:26. The depart- gibility from the housing requirement. community involvement—the place ment also co or di nates a student security The contract for residence and dining where you can discover everything you aide program. services is binding for the entire ac a dem- want to know about student organi- ic year. If you don’t comply with this reg- zations, campus programs, fraternity Services offered by this department u la tion, you may be denied registration and sorority life, and lead er ship devel- include pro vid ing a safe and health ful or your reg is tra tion may be can celed. opment. If you want to get involved environment conducive to sound aca- in campus life, stop by our office demic pursuit; creating op por tu nities Transfer students should contact the in Baker University Center 204, call for growth and development through Office of Ad mis sions to determine their 740.593.4025, or visit our Web site at educational, recre ation al, social, and earned-hour status. Relocating and re- http://www.ohio.edu/stuactivities/ cultural programming; involving faculty enrolling students should contact the in the residence halls as faculty as so ci- registrar’s office. Campus Programs ates and resource people; meeting the OSA manages a variety of programs Housing Regulation Exemptions needs of students through the use of and lets everyone know about campus If you meet any of the following con- special-interest housing (intensive study, events. We advise University Program ditions, you may request (in writing) residential learning communities, hon- Council (UPC), help to coordinate spe- that you be exempt from the housing ors, scholars, academic emphasis); pro- cial event weekends, coordinate late regulation. Falsification of any material moting student involvement and leader- night programming, and supply event submitted in support of an exemption ship by encouraging par tic i pa tion in hall in for ma tion to the University com- request is a violation of the Student government; emphasizing the concepts munity. UPC brings cultural, social, Code of Conduct and may result in a of responsibility, respect, and con sid er- ed u ca tion al, and en ter tain ment pro- referral to University Judiciaries. ation for others; interpreting University grams to the University in collabora- policies and pro ce dures; serving as an 1 You are enrolled as a part-time tion with the International Student in for ma tion source and referral agent (11 credit hours or less) student as Union (ISU), the Black Student Cultural to other University services; and provid- defined in this catalog. Pro gramming Board (BSCPB), and the ing confidential per son al advising for 2 You are a married student living with Res i dence Action Council (tRAC). In such concerns as ad just ment, academic your spouse or a single parent living addition to enjoying UPC’s events, performance, substance abuse, and rela- with your children within com-mut- you can become involved with the tionships. ing distance of the University. UPC Street Team whose members help promote events and serve as the Much of the learning that occurs dur- 3 You live with parents or guardians pulse of the group. A four-credit class, ing the collegiate ex pe ri ence takes place whose per ma nent res i dence is within Program and Event Planning (EDCP outside the formal classroom setting. com muting distance of the University. 400), is offered through the College The living-learning at mo sphere of the of Education to assist students with residence hall is one of the prime cata- 4 You have 45 or more earned credit developing their program planning lysts in this growth process. While each hours or one academic year (three skills. residence hall is unique in character and quar ters) in residence and are living spirit, they all offer the opportunity to in a recognized fraternity or sorority Fraternity and Sorority Life meet, interact with, and learn from a house. (This exemption is not avail- Sororities and fraternities have been a diverse student population. able to continuing students once the part of campus life since 1841. Today, academic year begins.) the Greek community consists of 33 5 You are a veteran who has 18 or inter/national sororities and fraterni- Residence Services more months of active military ser- ties, with approximately 13 percent of the student body par tic i pat ing as Residence Services ad min is ters all room vice. mem bers. In volve ment includes a wide and board charges and oversees the Special Students range of social, edu cational, and phil- apart ment complexes for graduate stu- All special students (stu dents tak- anthropic activity, as well as leadership dents, married students, and students ing classes during the summer, Ohio op por tu ni ties within the Interfraternity with families. Program of Intensive English stu dents, Council, the National Pan-Hellenic etc.) must comply with the housing reg- Housing Regulation Council, the Women’s Panhellenic ulation. If you are not sure of your sta- If you have fewer than 90 undergradu- Association, and two Latino/a-based tus, contact Residence Services. ate earned credit hours, or have lived chapters. on campus less than two academic Note: Continuing students with 90 or more Leadership Development years (six quarters) you must reside in hours of undergraduate credit earned or The Office of Student Activities pre- University-owned housing and par tic i- two years in residence at the be gin ning of pares students for socially responsible pate in the associated mandatory meal the fall quarter and new students with 90 or more credit hours and two years in resi- leadership in their communities. There plan. Before the be gin ning of each fall dence may reside in off-campus housing. are a variety of programs offered quarter, your hours and time in resi- The University bears no re spon si bil i ty for to help you learn about leadership dence on campus will be counted. If the living con di tions or problems arising and your potential. A four-credit you do not have 90 credit hours or two therein to either the home-owner or the class is offered through the College academic years in residence before the student resident. of Education (EDCP 400). The SLA be gin ning of fall quarter, you will be (Student Leadership Advisors) team required to live in Univer sity-owned offers leadership assistance to all stu- housing and have a food service dents and student organizations. The plan for the fol low ing academic LeaderShape Institute® focuses on year. leading with integrity. 50 Services for Students
Student Organizations Student Senate Other services available include an Ohio Univer si ty has more than 350 automated teller machine, telephones student or ga ni za tions to explore. Student Senate is the elected repre-sen- providing free local calls, personal Becoming involved can help you per- tative voice of the student body and check cashing service, photocopy form better in other areas of your life is part of the network of campus gov- machine, and e-mail access. and feel more a part of the University. ern men tal bodies that also includes Meeting and reception rooms are You’ll learn about com mu ni ty and the Administrative Senate, Classified available in Baker Center for groups about effective membership and lead- Senate, Faculty Senate, and Graduate from 10 to 500. Available are a ball- ership. Student Senate. Student Senate initi- room, the Alumni Lounge and the ates pro grams and co or di nates activities Honor So ci et ies 1804 Lounge, as well as 10 meeting beneficial to students. Student Senate These national orga ni za tions confer rooms of various sizes. Reservations is re spon si ble for the ap point ment of membership in rec og ni tion of high can be made at the administration undergraduate students to University scholastic attainment and the fulfill- office, Room 201. Baker University committees, and for allocating more ment of other requirements. Honor Center also houses the Office of than $348,000 a year to student organi- societies encour age the de vel opment Student Ac tiv i ties, Banquet and zations. You are encouraged to contact of a well-rounded per son al i ty and lead- Catering Services, University Judiciaries, the Student Senate for help in resolv- er ship and service qualities, in addition Off-Campus Living Office, Lesbian Gay ing issues and for information regarding to academic achievement. Bisexual Transgender Programs, the programs and projects. Center for Community Service, the Alpha Lambda Delta, Freshman Honor Dean of Students Office, and the fol- Society lowing student or ga ni za tions: Alpha Phi Sigma, Criminal Justice Baker University Center Alpha Pi Mu, Industrial Engineering Alpha Phi Omega 417 The John Calhoun Baker University Arnold Air Society, Aerospace Studies Athena Yearbook 320 Center is a focal point of cocurricular Beta Alpha Psi, Accounting Black Student Cultural life at Ohio University. A variety of facil- Civil Engineering Honor Society Programming Board 419 ities, programs, and services are provid- Delta Phi Alpha, German Interfraternity Council 428 ed to the University com mu ni ty. Delta Sigma Pi, Profession Business International Student Union 425 Fraternity The Recreation Room National Pan-Hellenic Council 305 Eta Sigma Gamma, Health Science Located in the basement, offers a vari- The Post Ground floor Gamma Pi Delta, Nontraditional ety of recreational activities including Student Activities Commission 311 Students billiards, air hockey, pinball, and video Student Senate 309 Gamma Theta Upsilon, Geography games. Students Defending Students 328 Golden Key, Scholarship University Program Council (UPC) 407 The Front Room Honors College Society Women’s Panhellenic Association 428 A campus cof fee house, serves espresso, Kappa Delta Pi, Education cappuccino, Starbucks coffee, and spe- Lamda Omega, Nursing cialty gourmet coffees, as well as tea, Lambda Pi Eta, Communication soda, seltzers, and juices. Also avail- Mortar Board, Scholarship, Activities able are locally produced baked goods. National Residence Hall Honorary Open seven days a week until midnight, Omega Chi Epsilon, Chemical it is a popular place to meet friends. Engineering Activities are planned for many nights Omicron Delta Kappa, National Honor and include dance nights, talent shows, Society open stage, poetry readings, lectures, Order of Omega, Greek Leadership and live per for m anc es by local and Phi Alpha Honor Society, Social Work regional jazz, rock, country, and rhythm Phi Gamma Nu, Business and blues artists. Phi Sigma Iota, French Pi Sigma Alpha, Political Science The Corner Café Pi Tau Sigma, Mechanical Engineering Located on the ground floor, serves Psi Chi, Psychology Salubre Pizza, Subsation Subs, and Rho Lambda, National Panhellenic Nathan’s Hot Dogs daily for lunch and Honorary dinner. Sigma Alpha Iota, Music The State Room Sigma Delta Pi, Spanish Located on the first floor, serves Sigma Sigma Phi, Osteopathic Med i cine lunch daily. Also avail able are private Sigma Tau Delta, English rooms for luncheon meetings and a Society of Professional Journalists catering service. Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Tau Beta Sigma, Band The In for ma tion Center In the main lobby provides general University information about events and services on campus as well as up-to-date listings of students, faculty, and staff. Adjacent to the lobby are a United States Post Office, the 1954 Lounge, the Alumni Lounge, and the 1804 Lounge, which includes a grand piano.