Ohio University bulletin. Undergraduate catalog, 2006-2008

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OHIO UNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2006-2008
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Ohio University is an affirmative Produced bythe Office Ohio University (USPS405-380),
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Editor: Brian W. Stemen, M.A., '98 Published biennially by Ohio University,
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Ohio University Mission Statement societal issues and needsthrough such
scholarship, research, and creative activ-
ity. The scholarly and artistic activityof
Ohio University is a public university providing a broad range of edu- the faculty enhancestheteaching
cational programs and services. As an academic community, Ohio function at all levels ofthe student
University holds the intellectual and personal growth of the individual to experience.
be a central purpose. Its programs are designed to broaden perspectives, Extended Community
enrich awareness, deepen understanding, establish disciplined habits Ohio Universityservesan extended
of thought, prepare for meaningful careers and, thus, to help develop community. The publicservice mission
individuals who are informed, responsible, productive citizens. ofthe University, expressed in such
activities as public broadcasting and
continuing education programs, reflects
Undergraduate Education Graduate and Professional the responsibilityofthe Universityto
Ohio University offers undergraduate Education serve the ongoing educational needs
instruction on both the Athens campus Ohio University offers graduate and ofthe region. The regional campuses
and the regional campuses. Undergrad- professional education. The primary perform a critical role in serving this
uate programs, designed to contribute forms of activity are advanced and spe- extended community.
to intellectual and personal develop- cialized courses ofstudy, supervised
The University hasstate-wide respon-
ment and career goals ofstudents, practical experience, and research.
emphasize liberal studies. sibilityfor an extended university pro-
The essential concentration of faculty, gram using independent studythrough
Undergraduate major programs, pre- material, and space resources dictates correspondence.
professional, and professional pro- thatthe activity associated with gradu-
grams prepare studentsfor employ- ate and professional education will be It isthe purpose ofthese extended
ment in a variety ofcareers and for centered ontheAthenscampus. This University programsto serve a diverse
range ofeducational needs, from pro-
continued study. Two-yeartechni- activity is not limited tothatcampus; fessional groups requiring continuing
cal and associate's degree programs, research and instruction are carried out
courses ofstudy related to the practice
reflecting employment opportunities, at various locations.
oftheir professions, to individualsdesir-
as well asthe general career interests Scholarship, Research, and ing occasional or special intereststudy.
of students, aretaught primarily atthe
Creative Activity
regional campuses. Ohio Universitycontributesto cultural
Ohio University is a centerfor scholar- and economic development, health care,
ActomtbhienAetdhewnisthcarmespiudse,nciensltirfeucatniodnoitsher sihnivpo,lvriensgeatrhceh,craenadticorne,atteisvteinagc,tivaintdy dis- and to other human services.
extracurricular programs in an effortto semination of knowledge, understand- Adopted January 15, T977, and reaf-
create a collegiate experience integrat- ing, expressions, and technique. firmed January 1988.
ing learning and living. As a public university, Ohio University Academic advising statementadded
Academic Advising has a particular responsibilityto address March 2005.
Ohio University recognizes academic
advising to be a central element ofthe
educational experience of its under-
graduate students. Advising is a collab- A Commitment to Diversity
orative relationshipforwhich advisors
and students share responsibility and
through which students create sound Ohio University is committed to promoting an atmosphere where under-
educational plansconsistentwith their standing and acceptance of cultural and ethnic differences are ensured.
academic, career, and personal goals.
Advisors are responsible for being President Roderick J. McDavis under- munity. As a result, it is committed to
accessible and responsive to students, scored the University's ongoing com- equal opportunityforall people and is
and for providing accurate, timely mitmentto promoting diversity bycit- pledged totake direct and affirmative
information. Students are responsible ing its importance in his 2004 inaugural action to achievethatgoal. In uphold-
for being prepared foradvising ses- address. Aclimatethat represents and ing its commitment, Ohio Universitywill
sions, and for understanding University embraces different cultures enhances not accept racism, sexism, homophobia,
and major requirements. Ohio University's abilityto provide all bigotry, or other forms ofviolations of
of itsstudentswiththe experiences human rights. Such actionsare inconsis-
necessaryto successfully compete and tentwith, and detrimental to, theval-
achieve in an increasingly diverse and uesthat we hold essential as an insti-
complexsociety. There is no betterway tution of higher learning. All students,
to learn abouttheworld than to cre- faculty, and staffofOhio University
ate an environmentwhere studentsof are expected to uphold the University's
—
diverse backgrounds and indeed, stu- commitmentto ajustand diversecom-
—
dentsfrom all overthe world study, munity andtotake a leadership role in
live, learn, and socializetogether. ensuring an atmosphere ofequality.
Ohio University is bound morally, emo-
tionally, and intellectuallyto pursue
the realization of a vision of real com-
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Contents
2 Mission Statement
2 ACommitmentto Diversity
+ Academic Calendar
Guidelines and General Information
6 Admissions
12 Schedule of Fees
17 Financial Aid
24 Academic Policies and Procedures
24 Precollege Orientation
24 Registration Information
25 Enrollment Information _;
28 Grading Information
Telephone Nunnbers
31 Academic Status
32 Student Records Information
The area code for all campus numbers is 740. 34 Graduation Requirements
UniversityWide
The University switchboard number is 593.1000. 34 Catalog of Entry
34 Requirements
University Services 34 General Education Requirements
593-4IOO Admissions 36 Residence Requirements
593-4300 Alumni Relations 36 In Absentia
36 Second Bachelor's Degree
593-1174 Athletic Department 36 Graduation Procedures
SCO.575.4100 AthleticTicketOffice 37 Academic Opportunities
593-4130 Bursar UniversityWide
593-9140 DisabilityServices 39 Servicesfor Students
Listed alphabetically
593-4141 Financial Aid and Scholarships
593.+8oo FineArts Box Office Colleges and Curricula
593.4090 Housing 48 Academic Organization
50 Major Codes
593.4027 Multicultural Programs
54 Minor Codes
593.1780 University Events Box Office 55 Certificate Programs
57 Arts and Sciences
593.4191 Registrar's Office
105 Business
593-4025 Student Activities 115 Communication
593-I660 Student Health Service 131 Education
146 Engineering and Technology
593-1911 University Police 162 FineArts
593-4186 VeteransAffairs 184 Health and Human Services
209 HonorsTutorial College
593-2097 Visitors Center 211 University College
218 international Studies
219 Lifelong Learning
Colleges
221 University Outreach and
593-2850 Arts and Sciences Regional Campuses
593-2oo2 Business
593-4883 Communication Coursesof Instruction
230 Areas ofstudy listed alphabetically
593-4400 Education
593.1474 Engineering and Technology Appendix
593.1808 FineArts 334 Departmental Faculty
593-9334 Health and Human Services 341 Governing Boards
341 UniversityAdministration
593-2723 HonorsTutorial College 342 Ohio Residency
344 Student Records Policy
593-1935 University College
Index 346
Academic Calendar
Academic Calendar 2006-2007
Foradditionalacademiccalendarinformation,visithttp://wvvw.ohio.edu/registrar/.
DatesaresubjecttochangeatthediscretionoftheOhioUniversityBoardofTrustees.
Spring Quarter second summer session
July 23, Monday
September 5, Tuesday March 26, Monday SECOND SUMMER SESSION
FALL QUARTER OPENING DATE SPRING QUARTER OPENING DATE OPENING DATE
November 10, Friday May 28, Monday August 24, Friday
Veterans Day holiday observed Memorial Day (University offices Last day of classes for second
(University offices officially officially closed; classes not in summer session
closed; classes not in session) session) Note: Final examinations are
scheduled for the last meeting
November 14, Tuesday June 2, Saturday time of each individual class.
Last day of classes for fall quarter Last day of classes for spring
quarter August 25, Saturday
November 15, Wednesday Annual Medical Commencement SECOND SUMMER SESSION
CLOSING DATE
Reading Day
June 4-8
November 16-21 Spring quarter examination Full Summer Quarter
Fall quarter examination period period
June 18, Monday
November 22, Wednesday June 8, Friday FULL SUMMER QUARTER
FALL QUARTER CLOSING DATE Annual Graduate Commencement OPENING DATE
June 9, Saturday July 4, Wednesday
Winter Quarter Annual Undergraduate Independence Day holiday
Commencements
(University offices officially
SPRING QUARTER CLOSING DATE closed; classes not in session)
January 3, Wednesday August 24, Friday
WINTER QUARTER Summer Quarter
Last day of classes for full
OPENING DATE Summer Quarter
Note: Final examinations are
JMaarntuianryLu1t5h,erMKoinndgaDyay First Summer Session tsicmheedoufleedacfhoritndhievildaustalmecleatssi.ng
(University offices officially
closed; classes not in session) June 18, Monday August 25, Saturday
FIRST SUMMER SESSION FULL SUMMER QUARTER
March 10, Saturday OPENING DATE CLOSING DATE
Last day of classes for winter
quarter July 4, Wednesday
Independence Day holiday
March 12-16 (University offices officially closed;
Winter quarter examination classes not in session)
period
July 20, Friday
March 17, Saturday Last day of classes for first
WINTER QUARTER summer session
CLOSING DATE
Note; Final examinations are
scheduled for the last meeting
time of each individual class.
July 21, Saturday
FIRST SUMMER SESSION
CLOSING DATE
Academic Calendar
Academic Calendar 2007-2008
(Tentative)
Foradditional academiccalendar information, visithttp;//www.ohioedu/registrar/.
Datesaresubjecttochangeatthediscretion oftheOhio UniversityBoardofTrustees.
Fall Quarter Spring Quarter second summer session
July 28, Monday
September 4, Tuesday March 31, Monday SECOND SUMMER SESSION
FALL QUARTER OPENING DATE SPRING QUARTER OPENING DATE OPENING DATE
November 12, Monday May 26, Monday August 29, Friday
Veterans Day holiday observed Memorial Day (University offices Last day of classes for second
(University offices officially closed; officially closed; classes not in summer session
classes not in session) session) Note: Final examinations are
scheduled for the last meeting
November 13, Tuesday June 7, Saturday time of each individual class.
Last day of classes for fall quarter Last day of classes for spring
quarter August 30, Saturday
November 14, Wednesday Annual Medical Commencement SECOND SUMMER SESSION
Reading Day CLQSING DATE
June 9-13
November 15-20 Spring quarter examination Full Summer Quarter
Fall quarter examination period period
June 23, Monday
November 21, Wednesday June 13, Friday FULL SUMMER QUARTER
FALL QUARTER CLQSING DATE Annual Graduate Commencement OPENING DATE
June 14, Saturday July 4, Friday
Annual Undergraduate
Winter Quarter Independence Day holiday
Commencements
(University offices officially
SPRING QUARTER CLOSING DATE closed; classes not in session)
January 7, Monday August 29, Friday
WINTER QUARTER OPENING DATE Summer Quarter Last day of classes for full
Summer Quarter
January 21, Monday Note: Final examinations are
Martin Luther King Day scheduled for the last meeting
(University offices officially First Summer Session time of each individual class.
closed; classes not in session)
June 23, Monday August 30, Saturday
March 15, Saturday FIRST SUMMER SESSION FULL SUMMER QUARTER
Last day of classes for winter OPENING DATE CLOSING DATE
quarter
July 4, Friday
March 17-21
Independence Day holiday
Winter quarter examination
(University offices officially closed;
period
classes not in session)
March 22, Saturday July 25, Friday
WINTER QUARTER
Last day of classes for first
CLOSING DATE
summer session
Note: Final examinations are
scheduled for the last meeting
time of each individual class.
July 26, Saturday
FIRST SUMMER SESSION
CLOSING DATE
Admissions
Guidelines Undergraduate Admissions
and General This section outlines general information about applying for admission
to Ohio University. Contact Undergraduate Admissions during regular
Information office hours for more specific information or for application materials.
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 [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail [email protected]
Web http://vuww.ohio.edu/admissions/
Admission Requirements 1 Fouryears of English, with an empha-
sis on composition;
and Procedures
2 Three yearsof mathematics (algebra
I, algebra II, plane geometry; precal-
Selective and Limited Admission culus is encouraged for prospective
Ifyou are planning to apply to Ohio engineering or business majors), one
University—, please note that admission is ofwhich should betaken in the
selective it is g—ranted tothe best quali- senioryear;
fied candidates and admission tothe 3 Three yearsofsocial sciences (history,
University does not guarantee admis- social studies, etc.);
sion into a specific program ofstudy.
4 Three years of natural sciences (phys-
Contact Undergraduate Admissions or
referto the Colleges and Curricula sec- ics and chemistry are encour-aged if
you plan to pursue an engineering
tion ofthis catalog foreach college's or
major);
school'sspecific requirements.
5 Two years offoreign language;
Categories of Admission
Freshman Applicant. Ifyou (1) have or 6 One year ofvisual or performing arts
soon will receive a high school diplo- (art, band, chorus, music, orchestra,
ma from a chartered oraccredited sec- theater, etc.).
ondary 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 refertothe Colleges and
ter hours) ofcoursework at a college Curricula section ofthiscatalog forfur-
or universitysince completing second- ther details.
aryschool, you are considered a fresh- Exceptionstothis program ofstudy may
man applicant. However, ifyou have be made in light ofoverall academic
earned creditfor collegecourses as a
preparedness.
high school studentthrough one ofthe
post-secondary options orotherconcur- Home schooled studentsshould visitthe
rent enrollment programs, you are still Undergraduate AdmissionsWeb site
considered a freshman applicant with or call forspecial procedures required
transfercredit. of studentswho have pursued home
schooling.
You must have a high school diploma or
a GED diploma bythe time you plan to Freshman applicantswho have been out
entercollege. Consideration for admis- of high school for morethan one year
sion is based upon your high school are not required to submittestscores
performance (class rank, grade-point unless requested by Undergraduate
average, and curriculum); aptitudetest Admissions.
scores (ACTor SAT); the strength ofyour To apply, submit a completed applica-
high school program; and special ability, tion for admission, the nonrefundable
talent, or achievement. application fee, ACT orSATscores (sent
Ifyou are considering applying for direalyfrom thetesting agency), and
admissionto Ohio University, your high an official high school transcript (sent
school background should includethese directlyto Undergraduate Admissions
college-prep courses: from your high school) or GED score
report (sentdirectlyto Undergraduate
Admissions
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Admissionsfrom the appropriate state must be in good standing with, and have sufficient fundsto coveryouredu-
GED office, official testing center, or eligible to return to, your previous cational and living expensesfora 12-
GED Testing Service). institution(s). month period must also besubmitted
Ifyou are on a non-immigrantvisa, you Admission as a transfer student does before a visa certificate can be issued on
your behalf. Please referto http://www.
should also reviewthe international notguarantee admission to all majors,
ohio.edu/admissions/intl.cfm forspecific
applicantsection. minors, or fields of concentration.
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upon written recommendation from for transfer student admission, includ- required to submitTOEFL results. Ifyou
your high school guidance counselor. ing a g.p.a. higherthan 2.5. Notethat are accepted for admission, you will
some programs may require a separate be required totake an English place-
Beginning in fall and continuing, those application that must beapproved prior ment testwhen you arrive on campus
who havesubmitted complete appli- to official admission tothe University. to determine ifyou will need addition-
cation materialswill be notified of Please refertothe Colleges and al English language instruction inthe
theiradmission statusforfall quarter. Curricula section ofthis catalog for each Ohio Program of Intensive English. If
Admission decisionsand notificationsare college's or school'sspecific transfer you need additional English language
madeon a rolling basisforall quarters. admission requirements. instruction, you may haveto delay reg-
Ifanyspecial conditionsapplyto your Since mostofour programs and proce- istering for academic classes until your
enrollment, theywill beclearlystated in dures are set upto begin fall quarter, English skills have improved enough to
the letterof admission. you arestrongly encouraged toapply assure yoursuccess in the classroom.
Following acceptance for admission, you forthatterm. When you are admitted, you will receive
will receive information about financial To apply, submit a completed applica- the appropriate materials for use in
aid (ifyou applyfor financial aid) and tion for admission form and the nonre- securing your student visa. Additional
residence hall contract information and fundable application fee. You must also information, including the housing con-
agreement form. Since all freshmen are arrange for official transcriptsto be sent tract information, will be forwarded
requiredto live in University housing, directlyto UndergraduateAdmissions separately afteryour admission.
you should submitthe $200 residence from the registrar at each college or International student application
hall deposit (by May 1 ifyou are apply- university you have attended. Ifyou materials may be obtained from
ing forfall quarter) to confirm your have completed lessthan 30 quarter or Undergraduate Admissions, Ohio
enrollment. Failureto do so may result 20 semester hoursofcollege-level work, University, Chubb Hall 120, Athens
in cancellation ofyour admission offer. an official high school transcript is also OH, USA45701-2979, telephone
Ifspace remains, late housing contracts required. 740.593.4110. Applications are also
will be accepted and requirethe $200 ACTorSAT results are not required available online at http://www.ohio.edu/
deposit until July 1, after which full ofstudentswho have been out of admissions/international/. Further infor-
payment ofthe housing chargeswill mation aboutservicesfor international
secondary school for morethan one
be necessaryto secure housing. Please year, unlessspecifically requested by students isavailable from the Office
refertothe Housing section in this of International Student and Faculty
Undergraduate Admissions.
catalog to examine housing eligibility Services, Ohio University, Scott Quad
and exemption regulations. Refunds of Space is available in University residence 176, Athens OH, USA45701-2979, USA,
housing depositswill be made until May hallsfortransferstudents. Afteryou telephone [phone].
1. You and your parentswill also receive have been accepted for admission, you High School EnrollmentOptions
details aboutthe Precollege Orientation will receive a housing contract. Students
Applicant. The State of Ohio, under
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allowsarea studentsto enroll in col-
request has been received. dence halls.
lege-level coursework priorto gradu-
TransferApplicant. All campuses of International Applicant. Ifyou are on ation from high school underthe Post-
Ohio University consideryou to be a a non-immigrantvisa, orwill require Secondary Enrollment Options Program
transfer applicant ifyou have com- oneto study, you will be considered (PSEOP). Ifyou are a high school stu-
pleted more than 12 quarter hoursor an international applicant. Admission dent and meetthe criteria stated below,
9 semester hours at another institution requirements arethe same asthose for you may enroll in University classes con-
afteryou graduated from high school. U.S. citizens and permanent residents currentlywith your high school enroll-
Ifyou complete college-level courses and include completion of a college- mentto earn college credit or both high
concurrentlywith high school you are preparatory, secondaryschool program school and collegecredit. Students must
considered a freshman applicantwith with excellentgrades. Studentswishing livewithin commuting distanceto Ohio
transfer credit. totransfershould have a strong grade University in specificcounties, must
To be considered fortransfer admission point average in all college-level work have completed at least 10credit units
atthe Athens campusof Ohio University, completed. as part of a college-preparatorycurricu-
you must have obtained a minimum To apply, you will need to submitan lum in high school, and must passall
accumulative g.p.a. of2.5 on a 4.0 scale application foradmission, the non- sectionsofthe Ohio GraduationTest.
in academic courseworkfrom a region- refundable application fee, official PSEOPoffers studentstwo options
ally accredited institution. Ifyou have secondary school records, ACTorSAT for enrolling: "Option A" allows high
completed lessthan 30 quarter or 20 examination results ifyou have been school studentsto enroll concurrent-
semester hours oftransferable course- out ofsecondaryschool for lessthan ly forcollege credit and high school
work, oryourcoursework has been one year, and official records ofany uni- credit. Students must rank in thetop
technical in nature, you mustalso meet versity-level work completed. Financial 40% oftheir high school class. Students
freshman admission requirements. You documentation demonstrating you enrolled in Option Aare responsible
Admissions
fortuition, fees, and textbook charges, to be reinstated; ifyour records have http://www.ohio.edu/summer/forappli-
and mayenroll in any quarter, including been placed on hold, you will need to cation requirements and materials.
summer make arrangementsto resolvethe situ-
ation through the appropriate office
"Option B" allows students to enroll con-
before re-enrollmentcan be considered. Options For
currently and receive both high school
credit and college credit. Students must To receive information about registra- Receiving Credit
rank in thetop 25% oftheir high school tion, contactthe registrar's office at
classto enroll in Option B. Your local 740.593.4191. Ifyou have attended Several methods of receiving Ohio
school district will indirectly paytuition, another college or university since you University creditforwork previously
fees, and textbook charges forthose were last enrolled at Ohio University, completed orforgeneral knowledge
students enrolling in Option B. Option you should arrange to have a transcript and experience are available. Forfur-
B students may enroll in any quarter sentto Undergraduate Admissions from ther information on any ofthe follow-
exceptsummer. each post-secondary institution you
ing, contactthe University Examiner,
have attended during yourabsence
Additional information aboutthe PSEOR Ohio University, Chubb Hall 120, Athens
including the necessary application from the University. Acceptance of such OH 45701-2979, telephone [phone].
credittoward graduation requirements
wmawtwe.roihailso,.eidsua/vaadilmaibslseioonnsli/nfeoramtsh/ttopr:/b/y will be determined bythe college in Creditfor Advanced Placement (AP) and
which you major. the College Level Examination Program
calling UndergraduateAdmissions at
(CLEP). Ifyou have taken examinations
740.593.4100. Relocating Student. Ifyou are current- provided bythe Advanced Placement
Please notethat ifyou havetaken col- lryegaitotneanldicnagmpounseesofaOnhdiwoisUnhivteorsaitttye'snd (AP) program ofthe College Board and
lege courses as a high school student achieved a score ofthree or higher, you
underone ofthese options and plan to the Athens campus, you are considered may be able to receive Ohio University
applyforadmission to Ohio University a relocating student. Relocation is pos- creditforyour efforts. Scores must be
as a full-time student, you will need sible for any quarter, though you must sent directly from the College Board to
to apply as a freshman applicant, not have a g.p.a. of 2.0 or betterto be eligi- Undergraduate Admissions. APcredit
ble for relocation. Contactthe Office of
a transferapplicant, even though you Student Serviceson your regional cam- equivalency information is available
have already earned college credit. online at http://www.ohio.edu/admis-
pus for additional information.
Credit earned at Ohio University under sions/transcredits/.
these optionswill become part ofyour For on-campus housing, complete a Ohio University also participates in the
permanent record and will be calculat- Notice of Relocation tothe Athens College Level Examination Program
ed intoyour accumulative grade point Campus form, relocating studentform,
(CLEP) sponsored bythe College Board.
average. availablefrom the Housing office, or Subjectto approval bythe appropri-
EarlyAdmission Applicant. Under spe- from the Student Services Office at your ate department in each case, Ohio
cial circumstances, Ohio University will regional campus, and submit ittothe University will allowcredit forsatisfac-
Housing office on the Athens campus.
consideradmitting you as a regular tory performance on the CLEPsubject
Universitystudent afteryourjunior Non-degreeApplicant. Ifyou wish to matter examinations, provided you take
year of high school, but before your carry a limited number ofcourses at the the examinations before you formally
high-school graduation. Submit a com- University during the regular academic enroll in the University. Credit will not
pleted application for admission, the year, and are not interested in earn- be awarded for CLEP examstaken after
nonrefundable application fee, your ing a degree, you are considered a non- your enrollment in the University. The
high school transcripts, ACTor SAT degree applicant. To apply, complete a University does not award creditfor
scores (sent directly from thetesting non-degree application, available online scores achieved on the CLEP general
agency), a statementexplaining your and from Undergraduate Admissions. examinations. Policies on creditfortest
reasonsforwanting to enroll, and a rec- You must have a high school diploma or scores are subjectto change; checkwith
ommendation from your high school GED diploma to applyas a non-degree Undergraduate Admissionsforcurrent
attesting toyour readinessto begin col- student. You will be required to submit information.
lege-level studies. You will be required copies oftranscriptsfrom high school, Detailed information about both the
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high school guidance officesor by con-
sophomore year in college to continue at leasttwo weeks before thefirst day tacting the College Board, Box 593,
Universityenrollment. Additional infor- ofclasses forthe quarterforwhich
Princeton NJ 08540.
mation on this option is available from you are applying. Transcripts must
the director of admissions. be received no laterthan oneweek International Baccalaureate (IB). Ohio
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requirements. higher level examination graded 5 or
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(excluding summerquarter) and wish nonrefundable application fee for
to return as an undergraduate stu- non-degree applicants, although sum- of results received is required forcredit
consideration. For further information,
dent, you are considered a re-enroll- mer-only non-degree studentsare not
contact UndergraduateAdmissions.
ing student. Contactthe Office ofthe charged. Ifyou laterwish to enter a
Registrar for re-enrollment information degree program, you will need to reap- Experiential Learning and Course Credit
at 740.593.4191. plyforadmission. by Examination. You also may be able
to earn credit without attending for-
Ifyou have been dropped from the Ifyou wish totake courses in thesum- mal classesthrough two programs
University, you will need to applytothe meronly, contactthe Office of Summer
offered bythe University's Office of
College in which you were last enrolled Sessions at 740.593.2583 or online at