May 2026
- Fri 1All dayLast meal served on board plan (dinner)Last meal served on board plan (dinner)
- Fri 1All dayOfficial degree conferral date for graduate degreesOfficial degree conferral date for graduate degrees
- Fri 1All dayResidence halls close at 8:00 p.m. EasternResidence halls close at 8:00 p.m. Eastern
- Fri 1All daySpring semester examination periodSpring semester examination period.For the final exam schedule, go to www.ohio.edu/registrar/final-exam-schedule.
- Fri 1All daySpring Undergraduate and Graduate CommencementsSpring Graduate CommencementPlease check www.ohio.edu/commencement for more information.
- Sat 2All dayOfficial degree conferral date for undergraduate degreesOfficial degree conferral date for graduate degrees
- Sat 2All daySpring semester closing dateSpring semester closing date
- Sat 2All daySpring Undergraduate and Graduate CommencementsSpring Graduate CommencementPlease check www.ohio.edu/commencement for more information.
- Wed 6All dayDeadline noon Eastern for all grades, including pending grades for degree candidatesDeadline noon Eastern for all grades, including pending grades for degree candidatesGRADING SYSTEMCLASSES THAT END PRIOR TO THE SEMESTER CLOSING DATE : Classes that end prior to the semester closing date may have their final grades submitted beginning the last day of the class. Grades are to be entered through the Faculty & Advising Center (see detailed instructions below). The grade deadline remains the same. All semester grades must be submitted by Wednesday, following the close of the semester, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern.Important notes regarding your grades:Once you enter the grades and click submit they are recorded on the students' records and are available to the student within 24 hours. If you click submit and have not recorded a grade for a student you may enter a grade for that student through the Faculty & Advising Center until the final grade deadline for the semester. After a grade has been submitted, if you need to make a change due to an error in calculation, a Special Grade Report form must be submitted to the Office of the University Registrar. It is important to submit grades as soon as possible, but you do have until the grade deadline to submit all of your semester grades.FULL SEMESTER CLASSES : The grading system for reporting spring semester final grades will be available through the Faculty Advising Center on the first day of Final Exam Week at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. Note: grades CANNOT be entered using Internet Explorer 8; please ensure your browser is updated. Instructions for using the system:1. Log in to the Faculty & Advising Center using your OHIO ID and password.2. On the Teaching tab select "Class List/Grading." Note: Only the faculty/instructors listed in PeopleSoft as the instructors for the class may enter and submit grades.3. Two options for entering final grades:1) View class roster to enter grades: group.png Click to see the students registered in the class and to enter grades.2) Import/Load grades: table_add.png Click to paste grades from an external file, i.e., PID, grade, FS Stop Date may be copied from another file and pasted into your grade roster.4. Click the Save Grades button to save the grades if you will need to make changes later. Click the Submit Grades button after you have completed entering your grades to finalize the submission of grades for the class. Submitting grades will affect only students for whom you have entered a grade. If a student's grade was blank when you submitted, you may go back and enter the final grade online. After grades are submitted any changes must be processed using a Special Grade Report form.5. If you do not finalize the submission of grades by clicking the Submit Grades button, what you have saved as of the grade deadline will be submitted automatically for you.Faculty & Advising Center FAQ - GradesBLACKBOARD 9.1PDF instructions [PDF] are available on how to download the Grade Center from Blackboard 9.1 and import final grades into the Ohio University Online Grading System. Additional information on the Blackboard Grade Center is available online.
- Thu 7All dayInternational Student Orientation for new international students entering first summer session or full summer semesterInternational Student Orientation for new international students entering first summer session or full summer semester Click here to find detailed information about arrival and orientation, as well as a link to the full schedule of events.
- Thu 7All daySpring semester grades availableSpring semester grades available.Final grade reports are available online at My OHIO Student Center. Students will receive notification when grades are available. Student grade information is maintained online allowing students to obtain any updated grade, GPA, and academic status information as soon as it changes.Sign in to My OHIO Student CenterClick on "other academic..." drop-down boxChoose "Grades"Click on the "arrow"
- Fri 8All dayBobcat Student Orientation for new students entering first summer session or full summer semesterBobcat Student Orientation for new students entering first summer session or full summer semesterClick here to find detailed information about arrival and orientation, as well as a link to the full schedule of events.
- Fri 8All dayLast day to decrease or cancel meal plan by 4:00 p.m. for summer sessionLast day to decrease or cancel meal plan by 4:00 p.m. for summer session
- Fri 8All dayResidence halls open 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Eastern for new and returning studentsResidence halls open 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Eastern for new and returning students
- Sat 9All dayHeritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Commencement and official degree conferral dateHeritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Commencement and official degree conferral date
- Sat 9All daySpring semester probation status availableSpring semester probation status available.Student grade information is maintained online allowing students to obtain any updated grade, GPA, and academic status information as soon as it changes.Sign in to My OHIO Student CenterClick on "other academic..." drop-down boxChoose "Grades"Click on the "arrow"
- Sun 10All dayFirst meal served on board plan (dinner)First meal served on board plan (dinner). Visit www.ohio.edu/food to see all Culinary Services venues and their operating hours.
- Sun 10All dayLast day to cancel registration for first summer semester or full summer sessionLast day to cancel registration for first summer semester or full summer session (remove all courses and fees). Note: Cancellation of registration is defined by dropping all classes before the first day of classes.This is determined by the earliest start date of any of your classes taken during the session/semester.Withdrawal from the University is defined as dropping all classes on or after the earliest start date of any of your classes taken during the session/semester. This means all regular Ohio University classes for which you are registered, whether on one campus or multiple campuses. You must go to the student services office in your college or regional campus student services office to initiate the withdrawal process. Graduate students must contact the Graduate College. Withdrawal from the University is not permitted on or after the last day of classes, as determined by the earliest end date of any of your classes taken during the session/semester.Note: Canceling your class registration does not cancel your housing. You are required to make an appointment with a Residence Life staff member in your building prior to your scheduled check out date and time to properly check out of your room, sign your Room Condition Report (RCR), and return all keys. If you have canceled your class registration, you are no longer eligible to reside on campus and must move out completely within 48 hours.International students (F-1 or J-1 status) must contact the Office of International Student and Faculty Services (ISFS), 740.593.4330, prior to withdrawing from the University. Failure to do so may lead to serious immigration problems.
- Sun 1012:00 PMResidence halls open 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern for returning studentsResidence halls open 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern for new and returning students
- Mon 11All dayApplication for Graduation available for students graduating summer semester. Be sure to apply by the July 13 deadline.Application for Graduation available for students graduating summer semester. Be sure to apply by the July 13, 2026, deadline.For more information, please visit the University Registrar's Graduation page.
- Mon 11All dayFirst summer session and full summer semester opening date - classes begin on all campusesFirst summer session and full summer semester opening date - classes begin on all campuses