Ohio University. Undergraduate catalog, 2003-2004

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by  Ohio University

OHIO
UNIVERSITY
Undergraduate Catalog
2003-2004
—
A message from
the president of Ohio University
to incoming students
I'm delighted to use this space to express my welcome to you.
Congratulations on choosing Ohio University!
Most who read this message will be newfirst-year students, just
embarking on this exciting challenge that is a college education.
Others, however, havejoined us as transfer students with previous
Ohio University
work at another college or university. Whether you are brand-new
Athens Ohio 45701 to post-secondary education or continuing your educational
740.593.1000 journey, 1 am genuinely pleased to welcome you to the Ohio
University family.
Admissions We are a family at Ohio University. That means we have expeaa-
593.4100 tions of you, and you should have expectations of us. What can
you expert from us? You can expert that the members of our
faculty and staff are committed to your success. We knowthat
Alumni Relations
593.4300 aifbiyloituy—wearned,acwceephtoepde,hetrheeadceasdiermei—caltolys,ucycoeueda!lreSaodyknhoavwetthhaet
if you will do your best, we will commit ourbest to assure your
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800.575.CATS And what do we expert of you? There are three core values that
we hold in high esteem at Ohio University:
Bursar
593.4130 The first is respect. That means we expert you to treat others as
you would like to be treated. It means fostering good relations with
faculty, staff, administrators, other students, citizens of Athens, and
Fine Arts Box Office city and campus officials. We expert you to behave as reasonable,
593.4800 rational, law-abiding members of our community.
The second is diversity. We expert you to treasure the opportuni-
Public Occasions
ties you will have on this campus to learn from the differences
Box Office among us: differences in national origin or ethnic background,
593.1780 differences in the colors of our skin, differences in background,
gender, s—exual preference, o—r religion. We hope you will learn to
Student Activities celebrate notjust tolerate the differences that make us unique.
593.4025 Finally, we value civility. Civility is a critical chararteristic of a
c learning community like Ohio University because it suggests the
Student Financial Aid ability to disagree agreeably! Not much learning takes place if
593.4141 everyone has exactlythe same ideas and the same viewpoints.
<^•^ In a learning community, we enjoy different people and different
y University Police ideas, we learn to appreciate those differences by being respectful,
593.1911 and we discuss our difference openly and eagerly. We expert
you to be civil to your fellow University citizens, knowing that
our common bonds are greaterthan any individual differences.
Visitors Center
593.2097 These three core values are central to our mission and our philoso-
phy at Ohio University. Bywelcoming you into ourfamily, we hope
you will be one of the hundreds ofthousands of alumni who
attribute their success to their experiences at Ohio University
Respect, Ohio's First and Finest!
Diversity,
Civility
Robert Glidden
President
O^\h\i•o IUnI iversity The fees, programs, and requirements contained in this catalog are effective with
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ndergradIuat,e the 2003 fall quarter. They are necessarily subject to change at the discretion of
C/^atj_alI og 2'^0r\0r\3~\-'2^0r\0r\4A Ohio University. It is the student's responsibility to know and follow current
requirements and procedures at the departmental, College, and University levels.
Ohio University is an affirmative Produced by the Office Ohio University (USPS 405-380),
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a
Extended Community
Ohio University Mission Statement
Ohio University serves an extended
community. The public service mission
ofthe University, expressed in such
Ohio University is a public university providing a broad range of edu- activities as public broadcasting and
cational programs and services. As an academic community, Ohio
University holds the intellectual and personal growth of the individ- continuing education programs, reflects
ual to be a central purpose. Its programs are designed to broaden the responsibility ofthe Universityto
perspectives, enrich awareness, deepen understanding, establish serve the ongoing educational needs
disciplined habits of thought, prepare for meaningful careers and, ofthe region. The regional campuses
thus, to help develop individuals who are informed, responsible, perform a critical role in serving this
extended community.
productive citizens.
The University has state-wide respon-
sibility for an extended university
program using independent study
Undergraduate Education Scholarship, Research, and through correspondence.
Creative Activity
Ohio University offers undergraduate It is the purpose of these extended
instruction on both the Athens Ohio University is a center for University programsto serve a diverse
cam-pus and the regional campuses. scholarship, research, and creative range of educational needs, from
Undergraduate programs, designed activity involving the creation, test- professional groups requiring
to contribute to intellectual and per- ing, and dissemination of knowledge, continuing courses of study related
sonal development and career goals understanding, expressions, to the practice oftheir professions,
ofstudents, emphasize liberal studies. and technique. to individuals desiring occasional
Undergraduate major programs, As a public university, Ohio University or special interest study.
preprofessional, and professional has a particular responsibility to Ohio University contributes to cultural
programs prepare students for address societal issues and needs and economic development, health
employment in a variety of careers through such scholarship, research, care, and to other human services.
and for continued study. Two-year and creative activity. The scholarly
technical and associate's degree and artistic activity of the faculty Adopted January 15, 1977, and
programs, reflecting employment enhances the teaching function at reaffirmed January 1988.
opportunities, as well as the general all levels of the student experience.
career interests of students, are
taught primarily atthe regional
campuses.
A Commitnnent to Diversity
Atthe Athens campus, instruction
is combined with residence life and
other extracurricular programs in an
effort to create a collegiate experi- Ohio University is committedto promoting an atmospherewhere under-
ence integrating learning and living. standing and acceptance of cultural and racial differences are ensured.
Graduate and Professional
Education As President Robert Glidden stated in Ohio University is bound morally,
his 1995 State ofthe UniversityAddress: emotionally, and intellectuallyto
Ohio University offers graduate and "A commitmentto academic excel- pursue the realization of a vision
professional education. The primary lence carries with itthe responsibility of real community. As a result, it is
forms of activity are advanced ofseeing to itthat Ohio Unive—rsity is committed to equal opportunity for
and specialized courses of study, a just and diverse community that all people and is pledged to take
supervised practical experience, everyone who comes here has an direct and affirmative action to
and research. equal opportunity to develop his or achieve that goal. In upholding its
hertalents to the fullest. Education commitment, Ohio University will not
The essential concentration of is not well served by homogeneity; it accept racism, sexism, homophobia,
faculty, material, and space resources is diversitythat enriches learning and bigotry, or other forms of violations
dictates that the activity associated diversity that prepares our students of human rights. Such actions are
with graduate and professional forthe realities ofthe world inconsistent with, and detrimental to,
education will be centered on the especiallythe world ofthe future. We the values thatwe hold essential as
Athens campus. This activity is not need to find more waysto engagethe an institution of higher learning. All
limited to that campus; research and full range ofabilities of all our people, students, faculty, and staff of Ohio
instruction are carried out at various and we need especiallyto attend to University are expected to uphold
locations. changesthatwill promote recognition the University's commitmentto.
and appreciation of accomplishments just and diverse community and to
bywomen and minorities so that all take a leadership role in ensuring
persons in the University are equally an atmosphere of equality.
respected and empowered."
——
Contents
2 Mission Statement
;
2 A Connmitmentto Diversity
4 Academic Calendar
Guidelines and General Information
9 Admissions
I 5 Schedule of Fees
1 8 Financial Aid
2 6 Academic Policies and Procedures
26 Precollege Orientation
2 6 Registration Information
2 7 Enrollment Information
30 Grading Information
Academic Status
3 3
34 Student Records Information
Graduation Requirements
Telephone Numbers 3 5
University Wide
Catalog of Entry
3 5
Requirements
3 5
The area code for all campus numbers is 740. 3 5 General Education Requirements
36 Residence Requirements
3 7 In Absentia
The University switchboard number is 593-1000. 3 7 Second Bachelor's Degree
3 8 Graduation Procedures
Academic Opportunities
Student Services
University Wide
593-4100 Admissions 40 Servicesfor Students
5 9 3 - I I 74 Athletic Department Listed alphabetically
593-4130 Bursar Colleges and Curricula
593-4125 Cashier
4 9 Academic Organization
593-9140 Disability Services 5 2 Major Codes
593-4141 Financial Aid and Scholarships 55 67 CMeirntoifricCaotdeePsrograms
59 3-4090 Housing 5 9 Arts and Sciences
593-4027 Multicultural Programs II 2I 46 BCuosmimnuenssication
593-4191 Registrar's Office I 4 2 Education
593-402 5 Student Activities II 75 96 EFinngeinAeretrsing and Technology
5 9 3 - 1660 Student Health Service 212978 HHeoanlotrhsaTnutdorHiualmaConllSeegrevices
593-4186 Veterans Affairs 229 University College
237 International Studies
238 Lifelong Learning
Colleges
24 Regional Campuses
I
593-2850 Arts and Sciences
5 9 3 - 2002 Business Courses of Instruction
593-4883 Communication 2 5 2 Areas of study listed alphabetically
59 3-4400 Education Appendix
593- 1474 Engineering and Technology 36 Departmental Faculty
3
5 9 3 - 1808 Fine Arts 33 770I GUnoivveerrnsiitnygABdomairndisstration
593-9334 Health and Human Services 372 Ohio Residency
593-2723 Honors Tutorial College 3 74 Student Records Policy
5 9 3 - 1935 University College Index 376
Academic
Ohio University celebrates its bicentennial in 2004. Some
Calendar 2003-2004 bicentennial events have been included in the academic calendar.
For more information visit http://www.ohio.edu/bicentennial/.
Fall Quarter TMeemmpolreitaoln-ABuldaictkobruirunm.Alumni . cCoonmfemrernalcedmateen)tisisNohevledmbaterth2e6.
conclusion of spring quarter.
September 19, Friday
August 1, Friday Last day to check out of residence October 3, Friday
Last day to pay fees for fall quarter hall to receive 50 percent housing College of Fine Arts Convocation-
to avoid late payment charge. refund. 10a.m.
September 1, Monday September 22, Monday October 10, Friday
Labor Day (University closed) Last day to register for fall quarter. Alumni Awards Gala
September 4, Thursday Students who are in attendance by October 10-12
Residence halls open for new students this date but fail to complete all Homecoming Weekend
only at noon. registration procedures must pay a
Limited dining hall services in Boyd penalty for retroactive registration October 13, Monday
and Shively dining halls. correction according to this schedule; Last day to drop a class from your
September 23-October 3, $40; fall quarter schedule (course remains
September 5, Friday October 6-10, $60; on student's academic record with
Orientation for all newfirst year and October 13-17, $80; WP/WF grade, no fee refund)
transfer students not attending October 20-24, $100 .
summer precollege. Last day to receive partial refund October 17, Friday
Residence halls open for new students (80 percent) of registration fees for Last day for removing incomplete
only at 9 a.m. complete withdrawal from the grades incurred during last
Limited dining hall services in Boyd University (all fall quarter courses enrollment (if not removed, I grade
and Shively dining halls. removed from the student's will change to F).
September 6, Saturday aLacsatdedamyictoreacpoprldy)ffoorrpfaalsls/qfauialrtgerra.ding October 20, Monday
Residence halls open at 9 a.m. for new option for fall quarter class (apply Academic advising begins for winter
and upperclass students. at your college student services quarter preregistration (contact
Limited dining hall services in Boyd, office or regional campus student advisor/college/department/school/
Nelson, and Jefferson dining halls. services office). regional campus student services
Admissions, bursar, housing, registrar, Last day to change a grading option office as appropriate).
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begin at 5 p.m. Last day to drop a fall quarter class Veterans Day observed (University
September 7, Sunday (course removed from student's offices officially closed; classes not
Last day to cancel registration academic record). in session).
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with 90 or more credit hours). September 23, Tuesday academic record with WP/WF grades,
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be available). in increased hours could increase Last day of classes for fall quarter.
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year and transfer students. drop a class) will remain on student's November 19, Wednesday
September 8, Monday academic record with WP/WF grade. Fall quarter examinations begin.
FALL QUARTER OPENING DATE. September 26, Friday November 25, Tuesday
Fall quarter classes begin-Athens Last dayto check out of residence Last meal served on board plan
and regional campuses.
hall to receive 25 percent housing (lunch).
First meal served on board plan refund. Residence halls close at 5 p.m.
(breakfast).
September 26-28 November 26, Wednesday
September 12, Friday Parents' Weekend FALL QUARTER CLOSING DATE.
Last day to check out of residence
hall to receive 75 percent housing September 27, Saturday November 27, Thursday
refund. ' ' Honors Convocation for Thanksgiving Day (University ctosed).
undergraduate scholarship students
September 15, Monday and parents. November 28, Friday
Last day to add a fall quarter class Columbus Day holiday observed
without instructor's approval. September 30, Tuesday (University closed).
September 18, Thursday fLaalsltqduaarytetro.apply for graduation for December 1, Monday
State ofthe UniversityAddress-4 p.m. NOTE: Official graduation (degree Deadline (10 a.m.) for all grades.
Academic Calendar
including pending grades from pre- January 10, Saturday January 27, Tuesday
vious quarters for degree candidates. Last dayto check out of residence Last day to apply for graduation for
Last day to pay fees forwinter hall to receive 75 percent housing winter quarter.
quarterto avoid late payment charge. refund. NOTE: Official graduation (degree
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(University closed). class without instructor's approval.
December 25, Thursday January 17, Saturday AFceabdreumaircya3d,vTisuiensgdbaeygins for spring
Christmas Day holiday Last day to check out of residence quarter preregistration (contact
(University closed). hall to receive a 50 percent advisor/college/department/school/
December 26, Friday housing refund. regional campus student services
One-time Ohio University presidential January 19, Monday office as appropriate).
holiday (Universityclosed). Martin Luther King Day (University February 9, Monday
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(University closed). January 20, Tuesday remains on student's academic record
Last day to register for winter with WP/WF grade, no fee refund).
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October 6 at sundown-Yom Kippur retroactive registration correction Last day for removing incomplete
begins; October 26-Ramadan according to this schedule: grades incurred during last
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other holidays, visit February. 9-13, $80;
<http://www3.kumc.edu/diversity/>. February 16-20, $100. February 18, Wednesday
Last dayto receive partial refund Founder's Day Celebration
(80 percent) of registration fees March 1, Monday
Winter Quarter for complete withdrawal from Last day to pay fees for spring
the University (all winter quarter quarterto avoid late payment
courses removed from the charge.
October 20, Monday student's academic record) for
Academic advising begins for winter winter quarter. March 12, Friday
quarter preregistration (contact Last day to apply for pass/fail Last day to withdraw (drop aJl
advisor/college/department/school/ grading option for winter quarter classes) from the University for
regional campus student services class (apply at your college student winter quarter (courses remain on
office as appropriate). services office or regional campus student's academic record with
student services office). WP/WF grades, no fee refund).
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begins. (credit to audit, audit to credit, Last day of classes for winter quarter,
December 1, Monday oparssr/efgauillatrogrreagduelaorptgiroandetooption, WMianrtcehr q1u5a,rMteornedxaamyinations begin.
Last dayto pay fees for winter pass/fail).
quarterto avoid late payment charge. Last day to add a winter quarter March 19, Friday
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begins for all students at noon. for winter quarter (contact your Residence halls close at 2 p.m.
Housing office open 11 a.m.^ p.m. college student services office or March 22, Monday
January 4, Sunday orfefgiicoe)n.al campus student services Dinecalduldiinneg(p1e0nad.imn.g) gforradaellsgfrraodems,
Last day to cancel registration
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Residence halls open at 9 a.m. will not remove fees for hours Holidaysthat result in closing ofthe
Registrar, bursar, and housing offices dropped; corrected registration University are listed above. For a
open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (limited services that results in increased hours complete listing of all national,
will be available). could increase tuition. religious, ethnic, and other
Last day to decrease or cancel meal Winter quarter classes dropped holidays, visit
plan (for new students with 90 or from this date through February 9 <http://www3.kumc.edu/diversity/>.
more credit hours). (last day to drop a class) will
New student orientation. remain on student's academic Sibs', Parents', and Dads' Weekends
record with WP/WF grade. will occur during winter quarter
January 5, Monday although exact dates will not be
WINTER QUARTER OPENING DATE. January 24, Saturday determined until approximately
Winter quarter classes begin-Athens Last dayto check out of residence September 1, 2003. Check
and regional campuses. hall to receive 25 percent housing <http://www.ohio.edu/> forthe most
First meal served on board plan refund. current information.
(breakfast).
Academic Calendar
Spring Quarter removed from the student's May 17, Monday
academic record) for spring quarter. Fall quarter preregistration begins.
Last day to apply for the pass/fail
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advisor/college/department/ student services office). June 4, Friday
school/regional campus student Last day to change a grading option Last day to withdraw (drop all
services office as appropriate). (credit to audit, audit to credit, classes) from the University for spring
pass/fail to regular grade quarter (courses remain on student's
February 10, Tuesday option/regular grade option, or academic record with WPAA/F grades,
Spring quarter preregistration begins. regular grade option to pass/fail). no fee refund)
Last day to add a spring quarter .
March Monday
1, class. June 5, Saturday
Last day to pay fees for spring Last day to drop a spring quarter Last day of classes for spring quarter.
quarter to avoid late payment class (course removed from student's Annual Medical Commencement
charge. academic record).
Last day to change college/major for June 7, Monday
March 28, Sunday spring quarter (contact your college Spring quarter examinations begin.
Last day to cancel registration student services office or regional Last day to pay fees for summer
(remove all courses and fees) campus student services office). quarter to avoid late payment
for spring quarter. charge.
Residence halls open at 9 a.m. April 13, Tuesday
Registrar, bursar, and housing offices Spring quarter classes dropped will June 11, Friday
open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (limited services not remove fees for hours dropped; Annual Graduate Commencement.
will be available). corrected registration that results in June 12, Saturday
Last day to decrease or cancel meal increased hours could increase SPRING QUARTER CLOSING DATE.
plan (for new students with 90 or tuition. Annual Undergraduate
more credit hours). Spring quarter classes dropped from Commencements,
New student orientation. this date through May 3 (last day to Last meal served on board plan
March 29, Monday darcoapdeamicclasrse)cwoirldlwrietmhaiWnPAoAn/Fstgurdaendte'.s (breakfast).
SPRING QUARTER OPENING DATE. Residence halls close at 5 p.m.
Spring quarter classes begin - Athens April 17, Saturday June 15, Tuesday
and regional campuses. Last day to check out of residence Deadline (10 a.m.) for all grades,
First meal served on board plan hall to receive 25 percent housing including pending grades from
(breakfast). refund. previous quarters for degree
April 1, Thursday April 20, Tuesday candidates.
Summer quarter preregistration Last day to apply for graduation for Holidays that result in closing of
begins. spring quarter. the University are listed above. Also
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April 5, Monday April 30-May 2 <http://www3.kumc.edu/diversity/>.
Last day to add a spring quarter class Moms' Weekend.
without instructor's approval.
May Monday
3,
April 10, Saturday Last day to drop a class from your
Last day to check out of residence spring quarter schedule (course
hall to receive 50 percent housing remains on student's academic record
refund. with WPAA/F grade, no fee refund).
April 12, Monday May 7, Friday
qLuasatrtdera.ySttourdeegnitsstewrhfoorasrperiinng gLarsatdedsayinfcourrrreedmodvuirnigngilnacsotmplete -'
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must pay a penalty for retroactive
registration correction according May 9-15
to this schedule: International Week
April 13-23, $40;
April 26-30, $60; May 10, Monday
May 3-7, $80; Academic advising begins for fall
May 10-14, $100. quarter preregistration (contact
Last dayto receive partial refund advisor/college/department/school/
(80 percent) of registration fees regional campus student services
for complete withdrawal from the office as appropriate).
University (all spring quarter courses
Academic Calendar
Summer Quarter June 29, Tuesday Second Summer Session
First summer session classes
dropped will not remove fees April 1, Thursday
for hours dropped; corrected Summer quarter preregistration
First Summer Session registration that results in begins.
April 1, Thursday increased hours could increase June 7, Monday
Summer quarter preregistration tFuiristtiosnu.mmer session classes Last day to pay fees for summer
begins. dropped from this date through quarter to avoid late payment
charge.
June 7, Monday July 7 (last day to drop a first
Last day to pay fees for summer summer session class) will remain July 25, Sunday
quarterto avoid late payment on student's academic record with Last day to cancel registration
charge. WP/WF grade. (remove all courses and fees)
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(remove all courses and fees) for hall to receive 40 percent housing New student orientation.
first summer session. refund.
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Last day to decrease or cancel meal DATE.
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New student orientation. session). campuses.
June 21, Monday July 7, Wednesday July 29, Thursday
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First summer session classes begin- a(ccoaudresmeircermeacionrsdownitshtuWdPenAtA'/sF NOTE: Official graduation (degree
AFitrhstenmseaalndserrevgeidonoanlbcoaamrpduspelsa.n grade, no fee refund). cCoonmfemrernalcedamteen)tisisAuhgeuldstat28t.he
(breakfast). July 13, Tuesday conclusion of spring quarter.
June 26, Saturday Fpilrastnnsiunmgmteorgsreasdsuiaotnestsuudmemntesr July 31, Saturday
Last day to check out of residence Last dayto check out of residence
quarter should apply for
hall to receive 60 percent housing graduation. hall to receive 60 percent housing
refund. refund.
NOTE: Official graduation (degree
June 28, Monday conferral date) is August 28; final August 2, Monday
Last day to register for first summer deadline for applying is July 29. Last day to register for second
session. Commencement is held at the summer session.
Last day to receive partial refund conclusion of spring quarter. Last day to receive partial refund
(80 percent) of registration fees July 22, Thursday (80 percent) of registration fees for
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session. academic record with WPA/VF session.
gLarsatdidnagyotpotaipopnlfyorfofrirpsatsss/ufamimler grades, no fee refund). gLarsatdidnagyotpotaipopnlfyorfosrepcaosns/dfasilummer
session class (apply at your college July 23, Friday session class (apply at your college's
student services office or regional Last day of classes for first summer student services office or regional
campus student services office). session. campus student services office).
Last dayto change a grading option NOTE: Final examinations are Last dayto change a grading option
for first summer session class (credit scheduled for the last meeting for second summer session class
to audit, audit to credit, pass/fail time of each individual class. (creditto audit, audit to credit, pass/
to regular grade option, or regular fail to regular grade option, or
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session class. CLOSING DATE. session class.
Last day to drop a first summer First summer session only residents Last day to drop a second summer
session class (course removed from must vacate residence halls by session class (course removed from
student's academic record). 2 p.m. student's academic record)
.
Last day to change college/major July 26, Monday Last dayto change college/major
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or regional campus student services pending grades from previous or regional campus student services
office). quarters for degree candidates. office).
September 3, Friday
Last day for removing incomplete
grades incurred during last
enrollment (if not removed,
I grade will change to F).
Academic Calendar
August 3, Tuesday Full Summer Quarter July 7, Wednesday
Second session classes dropped will Full summer quarter classes dropped
not remove fees for hours dropped; April 1, Thursday will not remove fees for hours
corrected registration that results Summer quarter preregistration dropped; corrected registration that
in increased hours could increase begins. results in increased hours could
tSueictoionnd.summer session classes JLausnteda7,yMtoonpadyafyees for summer iFunlclresausmemteuirtiqoun.arter classes dropped
dropped from this date through quarterto avoid late payment from this date through July 26 (last
August 11 (last day to drop a second charge. day to drop a full summer quarter
summer session class) will remain class) will remain on student's
on student's academic record with June 20, Sunday academic record with WPAA/F grade.
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hall to receive 40 percent housing Housing office open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. remains on student's academic record
refund. Last dayto decrease or cancel meal with WP/WF grade, no fee refund).
August 11, Wednesday plan (forstudents with 90 or more July 29, Thursday
Last day to drop a class from your credit hours). Last dayto apply for graduation
second summer session schedule New student orientation. for summer quarter.
(course remains on student's June 21, Monday NOTE: Official graduation (degree
academic record with WPAA/F grade, FULL SUMMER QUARTER conferral date) is August 28.
no fee refund). OPENING DATE. Commencement is held at the
August 26, Thursday Full summer quarter classes begin- conclusion of spring quarter.
Last day to withdraw (drop all Athens and regional campuses. August 26, Thursday
second summer session classes) from First meal served on board plan Last day to withdraw (drop all full
the University for second summer (breakfast). summer quarter classes) from the
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no fee refund)
August 27, Friday approval. .
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NOTE: Final examinations are quarter.
(University offices officially closed;
scheduled for the last meeting time classes not in session). NOTE: Final examinations are
of each individual class. scheduled for the last meeting time
Last meal served on board plan July 6, Tuesday of each individual class.
(dinner). Last day to register for full summer Last meal served on board plan
quarter. (dinner).
ASuEgCuOsNtD2S8U,MSMaEtuRrSdEaSySION Last day to receive partial refund August 28, Saturday
CLOSING DATE. f(o8r0cpoermcpelnett)eowfirtehgdirsatrwaatliofnrfoemesthe FULL SUMMER QUARTER
Residence halls close at 2 p.m. University (all full summer quarter CLOSING DATE.
August 30, Monday courses removed from student's Residence halls close at 2 p.m.
Deadline (10 a.m.) for all second academic record) for full summer August 30, Monday
summer session grades and pending quarter. Deadline (10 a.m.) for all full summer
grades from previous quarters for Last day to apply for pass/fail quarter grades and pending grades
degree candidates. grading option for full summer from previous quarters for degree
quarter class (apply at your college candidates.
September 3, Friday student services office or regional
Last day for removing incomplete campus student services office). September 3, Friday
grades incurred during last Last day to change a grading option Last day for removing incomplete
enrollment (if not removed, I grade for full summer quarter class (credit grades incurred during last
will change to F). to audit, audit to credit, pass/fail enrollment (if not removed, I grade
to regular grade option, or regular will change to F).
grade option to pass/fail).
Last day to add a full summer Holidaysthat result in closing of
quarter class. the University are listed above. For
Last day to drop a full summer a complete listing of all national,
quarter class (course removed from religious, ethnic, and other
student's academic record). holidays, visit
Last day to change college/major <http://www3.kumc.edu/diversity/>.
for full summer quarter (contact
your college student services office
or regional campus student services NOTE: Dates are subjectto change at
office). the discretion ofthe Ohio University
Board ofTrustees.