UNIVERSITY OF NORTHWEST-ERN OHIO 2©21-2022 bJNl\1ER$1TY CAlAt<DG C) WES .._..... University of Northwestern Ohio• (419) 998-3120• 1441 N. Cable Rd. Lima, OH 4S80S 1441 North Cable Road, Lima, OH 45805 (419) 998-3120 Web Page Address: http://www.unoh.edu 2021-2022 CATALOG Volume 54 June 2021 Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission 30 North LaSalle Street Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 263-0456 www.hlcommission.org This catalog is for information only and, as such, does not constitute a contract. TABLE OF CONTENTS ACADEMIC CALENDARS 7 Colleges of Business, Health Professions, Occupational Professions, & Applied Technologies OVERVIEW 12 Campus Map 14 A Note from the President 15 Welcome 16 History Mission Statement Vision Statement 17 Values Statement Goals Statements to Achieve the Vision 19 Assessment Objectives - Institutional Student Learning Outcomes Major/Department Goals and Objectives 20 General Education Philosophy Commitment to Diversity 21 Non-Discrimination Policy Legal Status Accreditations Authorization Approvals 22 Memberships ADMISSIONS 25 Application Process High School Transcripts 26 Students with a GED Home Schooling International Students 27 Evidence of Graduation Orientation 28 Degree-Seeking Students / Undeclared Majors Non-Degree-Seeking Students Transient Students Transfer Students 29 Residency Requirement Testing 30 Credit by Examination High School Articulation Agreements Tech-Prep Programs 31 Advanced Placement Early Admissions Program College Credit Plus MBA Admissions Requirements 32 Military Veterans Benefits & Transition Act of 2018 33 Military Withdrawal Yellow Ribbon Program 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS TUITION 36 Tuition Payment Procedures General Fee Tuition Reimbursement Refund Policy 37 Complete Withdrawal Policy Return of Title IV Policy 38 Course Drop Policy 39 Medical Withdrawal Policy FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS 41 General Information 42 Grants Loans 44 Employment (College Work-Study) 45 Financial Aid Offer Notification Veterans’ Educational Benefits 46 Maintaining Financial Aid 48 Scholarships 49 Colleges of Business, Health Professions, & Occupational Professions Scholarships 50 College of Applied Technologies Scholarships 54 University Scholarships 55 UNOH Athletic Scholarships External Scholarships STUDENT AFFAIRS 57 New Student Services Department Career Services 58 Housing Safety Services Student Conduct Visitors Counseling Center 59 Academic Advising Student Success Center 61 Testing Center Prometric ASE Test Center Student Athletics 62 Student Activities 63 Racers Station Off-Campus Events & Opportunities Gymnasium UNOH Indoor Athletic Complex Limaland Motorsports Park 64 Student Organizations Adventure Club AGCO Advantage Internship Program American Marketing Association (AMA) Autocross Club Business Professionals of America 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 65 Diesel Club Drag Club Health Careers Club Motorsports Team 66 National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Intern Program Off-Road Club Race Club ARCA (American Race Car Association) Over-the-Wall Club 67 SEMA Intern Program Student Veterans of America Technical Support Team (Limaland Motorsports Park) UNOH FFA Chapter UNOH Rotaract 68 The Dr. Cheryl A. Mueller Library The Bookstore - Barnes & Noble at the University of Northwestern Ohio 69 Coffe Amor UNOH Meal Plans The Student Commons Food Court The Racers Cafe The Pit Stop Lock Sixteen Steakhouse 70 Alumni Association Northwestern Travel Service ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 72 Grades Incomplete Grade Record Changes Grade Point Average Grade Appeal 74 MBA Grades FERPA Annual Notification 76 Academic Integrity Policy Request for Graduation 77 Graduation Degree Printing 78 Official University Transcripts Second Chance Program Forgiveness Policy President’s List Dean’s List Grade Reports 79 Academic Achievement Awards Proficiency Exams Early/Late Exams Credit for Experiential Learning 80 On-Campus, Hybrid, and Online Course Credit Hour Assignment 81 Advanced Standing Class Absences Based on Sessions Withdrawal or Hiatus 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 82 Reinstatement Drop/Add Program Requirment (Catalog Year) Updates 83 Academic Standings Good Standing Academic Warning Academic Probation Academic Suspension Academic Dismissal 84 Class Level Definition Academic Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Flexible Learning Evening Programs 85 Articulation Agreements with Other Colleges and Universities International Experiences Class Meeting Times College of Applied Technologies Scheduling Information 86 Class Load Dual Majors University Delays & Cancellations 87 Student Assistance & Grievance Procedure ADA Compliance Grievance Procedure 88 Title IX REQUIREMENTS FOR ONLINE COURSES 90 Requirements GRADUATE COLLEGE 91 Master of Business Administration COLLEGE OF BUSINESS 93 Bachelor of Science Degree Programs 99 Associate of Applied Business Degree Programs COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS 103 Bachelor of Science Degree Program 104 Associate of Applied Business Degree Programs COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL PROFESSIONS 108 Bachelor of Science Degree Programs 113 Associate of Applied Business Degree Programs COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES 127 Bachelor of Science Degree Program 128 Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs 140 Diploma Programs 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS COURSES OF INSTRUCTION 151 Courses of Instruction ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY AND STAFF 198 Board of Trustees President’s Cabinet Administration and Staff 200 Admissions 202 Athletic Complex Athletic Department 203 Faculty ADVISORY BOARDS 213 College of Business Advisory Boards 214 College of Health Professions Advisory Boards 215 College of Occupational Professions Advisory Boards 216 Graduate College Advisory Board 217 Guidance Counselor Advisory Board College of Applied Technologies Industry Advisory Boards 223 Application for Enrollment 225 Request for High School Transcript THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHWESTERN OHIO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE ANY CHANGES IN MATERIAL WITHIN THIS PUBLICATION WITHOUT NOTIFICATION AS DEEMED NECESSARY. 6 ACADEMIC CALENDARS UNIVERSITY OF NORTHWESTERN OHIO TENTATIVE CALENDAR 2021 - 2024 2021 JULY 2 B: Summer Quarter Classes Begin 5 Independence Day Holiday - No School - Offices Closed 7-9 T: August Session Orientation - Virtually Only AUGUST 2 B: Last day to drop classes w/WP 5 T: Session Ends/Final Exams 5-6 B: Fall Quarter Orientation at 9 a.m. 6-22 T: Fall Vacation 9 T: October Session Orientation at 9 a.m. 23 T: Session Begins 25 B: Last day of Summer Quarter Classes 26-27 B: Summer Quarter Final Exams SEPTEMBER 6 Labor Day - No School - Offices Closed 13 B: Fall Quarter Begins 30 T: Session Ends/Final Exams OCTOBER 4 T: Session Begins 10 B: Last day to drop classes w/WP 11 Columbus Day - No School - Offices Closed 29 B: Fall Open House & Scholarship Testing NOVEMBER 5-6 T: Fall Open House & Scholarship Testing 10 T: Session Ends/Final Exams 11 Veterans’ Day - No School - Offices Closed 15 T: Session Begins 19 B: Last Day of Fall Quarter Classes 19 B: Winter Quarter Orientation at 9 a.m. 22-24 B: Fall Quarter Final Exams 24 Faculty In-Service 25-26 Thanksgiving Holiday - No School - Offices Closed DECEMBER 22 T: Session Ends/Final Exams 23, 24, 30, & 31 Holiday Closings - No School B: College of Business, College of Health Professions, College of Occupational Professions, & Graduate College T: College of Applied Technologies 7 ACADEMIC CALENDARS 2022 JANUARY 3 Holiday Closing - No School 4 T: Session Begins 4 B: Winter Quarter Classes Begin 17 Martin Luther King Day - No School - Offices Closed 30 B: Last day to drop classes w/WP FEBRUARY 10 T: Session Ends/Final Exams 21 President’s Day - No School - Offices Closed 14 T: Session Begins MARCH 4 B: Spring Quarter Orientation at 9 a.m. 11 B: Last Day of Winter Quarter Classes 14-16 B: Winter Quarter Final Exams 22 T: Session Ends/Final Exams 23-29 T: Spring Vacation 30 T: Session Begins APRIL 4 B: Spring Quarter Classes Begin 8 B: Spring Preview Day 15 Good Friday - No School - Offices Closed 18 Students Excused / Faculty In-Service 22-23 T: Spring Preview Day MAY 1 B: Last day to drop classes w/WP 5 T: Session Ends/Final Exams 5-6 T: June Session Orientation at 9 a.m. 9 T: Session Begins 30 Memorial Day - No School - Offices Closed JUNE 3 B: Summer Quarter Orientation at 9 a.m. 10 B: Last day of Spring Quarter Classes 12 Graduation 13-15 B: Spring Quarter Final Exams 16 T: Session Ends/Final Exams 20-24 T: Summer Vacation 27 T: Session Begins B: College of Business, College of Health Professions, College of Occupational Professions, & Graduate College T: College of Applied Technologies 8 ACADEMIC CALENDARS JULY 1 B: Summer Quarter Classes Begin 4 Independence Day Holiday - No School - Offices Closed 31 B: Last day to drop classes w/WP AUGUST 4 T: Session Ends/Final Exams 4 & 5 B: Fall Quarter Orientation at 9 a.m. 8 T: October Session Orientation at 9 a.m. 8-19 T: Fall Vacation 22 T: Session Begins 24 B: Last day of Summer Quarter Classes 25 & 26 B: Summer Quarter Final Exams SEPTEMBER 5 Labor Day - No School - Offices Closed 12 B: Fall Quarter Begins 29 T: Session Ends/Final Exams OCTOBER 3 T: Session Begins 9 B: Last day to drop classes w/WP 10 Columbus Day - No School - Offices Closed 28 B: Fall Open House & Scholarship Testing NOVEMBER 4 & 5 T: Fall Open House & Scholarship Testing 10 T: Session Ends/Final Exams 11 Veterans’ Day - No School - Offices Closed 14 T: Session Begins 18 B: Last Day of Fall Quarter Classes 18 B: Winter Quarter Orientation at 9 a.m. 21-23 B: Fall Quarter Final Exams 23 Faculty In-Service 24 & 25 Thanksgiving Holiday - No School - Offices Closed DECEMBER 22 T: Session