2024-2025 Academic Calendar

Spring semester examination period.For the final exam schedule, go to www.ohio.edu/registrar/final-exam-schedule.

Last meal served on board plan (dinner)

Official degree conferral date for graduate degrees

Residence halls close at 8:00 p.m. Eastern

Spring Graduate CommencementPlease check www.ohio.edu/commencement for more information.

Spring semester examination period.For the final exam schedule, go to www.ohio.edu/registrar/final-exam-schedule.

Official degree conferral date for graduate degrees

Spring semester closing date

Spring Undergraduate CommencementPlease check www.ohio.edu/commencement for more information.

Deadline 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.

International 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.

Spring 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"

Last day to decrease or cancel meal plan for summer session

Residence halls open 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Eastern for new and returning students

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Commencement and official degree conferral date

Spring 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"

First meal served on board plan (dinner). Visit www.ohio.edu/food to see all Culinary Services venues and their operating hours.

Last day to cancel registration for first summer semester or full summer session (remove all courses and fees). 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.

Residence halls open 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Eastern for returning students

Application for Graduation available for students graduating summer semester. Be sure to apply by the July 14, 2025, deadline. For more information, please visit the University Registrar's Graduation page.

Full summer semester and first summer session - classes begin on all campuses.

Last day to add a first summer session class.To register, use My OHIO Student Center (which may be accessed from My OHIO portal --Academics tab).Detailed registration instructions can be found here.

Last day to add a full summer semester class without instructor's approval.To register, use My OHIO Student Center (which may be accessed from MyOHIO portal -- Academics tab).For detailed registration instructions: www.ohio.edu/registrar/upload/registration-instructions-2.pdf

Last day to apply for or change a grading option for first summer session class (credit to audit, audit to credit, pass/fail to regular grade option, or regular grade option to pass/fail).AUDITING A CLASS:You may register to audit classes, which allows you to preview or review courses without receiving a grade or semester hours. Classes taken for audit count in calculating tuition, but they do not carry credit or count toward financial aid eligibility. Audited courses will appear on your official transcript but will not affect your GPA or semester hours earned. Audit courses will not count toward any graduation requirements.Do not confuse auditing a class with taking a class under the pass/fail option.Your instructor may set up specific requirements for auditing the class, and if you do not meet the requirements, you may be removed from the class at your instructor's discretion with a grade of WP or WF. Be sure to discuss your auditing status with your instructor at the first class meeting.A student interested in taking a class under the audit grading option, should register for the class, then contact the student services office in their college or regional campus student services office (by the Friday of the second week of the semester) to complete an audit application. A regular grade course may NOT be changed to audit option and audit course may NOT be changed to regular grade option after the second Friday of the semester.PASS/FAIL GRADING OPTION: A student interested in taking a class under the pass/fail grading option, should register for the class, then contact the student services office in their college or regional campus student services office (by the Friday of the second week of the semester) to complete pass/fail application. A pass/fail request by a regional campus student is reviewed by the appropriate college's student services office on the Athens campus and may be denied if an inappropriate choice has been made. A regular grade course may NOT be changed to pass/fail option and pass/fail course may NOT be changed to regular grade option after the second Friday of the semester.Students may complete no more than 12 semester hours under the pass/fail option. No course taken pass/fail may be used to fulfill any graduation requirement (college, school, or department) other than total hours. To be eligible for the pass/fail option the student must have earned a GPA of 2.5 or better for their last semester of full-time enrollment or have an accumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. First semester freshmen are not subject to the GPA requirements. A student may take only one course per semester or summer session pass/fail.Note: Graduate-level courses (5000 and higher) may not be taken under the pass/fail option. Do not confuse the pass/fail option with auditing a class.https://www.ohio.edu/registrar/grading-and-registration-options

Last day to opt-out of Digital Course Materials for first summer session (remove digital content fees associated with Inclusive Access).

Last day to receive partial fee adjustment (80%) of registration fees for complete withdrawal from the University for first summer session. All first summer session courses removed from the student's academic record.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.

Last day to register for first summer session. Note: Students who are in attendance by this date but fail to complete any registration procedures must pay a $150.00 penalty for retroactive registration correction.View frequently asked questions about registration.

Last day to remove (drop) a first summer session class from student's academic record with possible fee adjustment.Note: May 17 – June 13 students may withdraw from one or more first summer session classes, but the course will remain on student's academic record with a withdrawn grade and no fee adjustment.Drops. You may use My OHIO Student Center to drop any class except your last class through the Friday of the second week of the 14-week semester or the Friday of the first week of the session. Classes dropped will not appear on the student’s academic record.If you drop hours through the Friday of the second week of a semester (Friday of the first week of a session), you are entitled to a 100 percent refund of the reduction if the change results in a reduction of registration fees, provided you are not dropping all hours. Changes made after the deadlines will result in no refund. If you are receiving financial aid, a change in enrollment status might result in your having to repay programs from which you received aid.

Last day to check out of residence hall to receive 60% housing/dining refund. Visit the MyHousing portal to complete this action.

Students may withdraw from (drop) one or more first summer semester classes through June 13 (last day to withdraw from an individual class)Note: Course remains on student's academic record with a withdrawn grade and continues to be used in the calculation of tuition and fees. Corrected registration that results in increased hours could increase tuition.

Last day to enroll in summer semester 3-installment Payment Plan.

Summer semester monthly payment plan installment #1 due. Online payments must be initiated monthly through the My OHIO Student Center or the Authorized User portal. Click here to find more information on the payment plan.

Summer semester tuition and fees due for students registered by April 30.Students can access their student account information on My OHIO Student Center. Students may view real time account activity, enroll in Direct Deposit, enroll in Payment Plan, view 1098-T information, add an Authorized User, and make payments.www.ohio.edu/bursar

Last day to add a full summer semester class (instructor's permission required).If a student is trying to register for a class and is not able to get into it via the My OHIO Student Center, they might be able to request permission to get into the class through an online request. After the student completes the request, it will be approved or denied by the instructor, academic department/school, or regional campus. If approved the student will be notified to finish enrolling using the My OHIO Student Center. The entire process is online. Enrollment in the class must be finalized by the expiration date on the approved request.The class permission process may be used when one or more of the following conditions exist:Permission is required from department/instructor to enroll in class. Student does NOT meet requisites but believes they are otherwise prepared to take the course. Class is full. Permission to add class after the Friday of the first week of the semester. (Instructor's permission is required to add a class after the Friday of the first week of the semester.) Student has reached maximum repeat/retake limit Retaking course in same semester. Override major set aside. Faculty permission for time conflict. Note: Enrollment for an approved permission request must be processed on or before the expiration date given by the approver, but no later than the Friday of the second week of the semester.Class Permission Instructions

Last day to apply for or change a grading option for full summer semester class (credit to audit, audit to credit, pass/fail to regular grade option, or regular grade option to pass/fail).

Last day to opt-out of Digital Course Materials for full summer session (remove digital content fees associated with Inclusive Access).

Last day to receive partial fee adjustment (80%) of registration fees for complete withdrawal from the University for full summer semester. All full summer semester courses removed from the student's academic record.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.

Last day to register for full summer semester. Note: Students who are in attendance by this date but fail to complete any registration procedures must pay a $150.00 penalty for retroactive registration correction.If you are an incoming first–year or transfer student, you will receive assistance with registering for classes, along with other information during orientation.If you are a current or re–enrolling student at Ohio University, you should follow procedures for using the registration system. Continuing students are required to meet with their advisors prior to registering. Re–enrolling students should visit the University Registrar web page at: www.ohio.edu/registrar or contact the Office of the University Registrar, 740.593.4191, or their regional campus student services office.

Last day to remove (drop) a full summer semester class from student's academic record with possible fee adjustment.Note: May 24 – July 18 students may withdraw from one or more full summer semester classes, but the course will remain on student's academic record with a withdrawn grade and no fee adjustment.

Last day to check out of residence hall to receive 40% housing/dining refund. Visit the MyHousing portal to complete this action.

Students may withdraw from (drop) one or more full summer semester classes through July 18 (last day to withdraw from an individual class).Note: Course remains on student's academic record with a withdrawn grade and continues to be used in the calculation of tuition and fees. Corrected registration that results in increased hours could increase tuition.

Memorial Day holiday (University offices officially closed; classes not in session)Note: Dining halls are closed. Sack meal service available on this day. Sign up at the checker stand by Friday, May 23, 2025.

Deadline to waive summer semester health insurance and/or Student Legal Service.Student Health Insurance: Students enrolled on the Athens Campus for 5 or more credit hours are automatically assessed the Student Health Insurance. You may opt out of the Student Health Insurance if you already have a health insurance provider. If you are eligible to waive the Student Health Insurance, the waiver option and waiver deadline will be available on your My OHIO Student Center once your registration charges have been assessed for the term. A waiver is required only once each academic year.Student Legal Service: The Center for Legal Services (www.studentlegalrights.org) is a law office for Ohio University students. Two licensed attorneys provide students with legal representation, advice, and education. CSLS also provides contract reviews, mediation services and notary service. There is no limit on the number of times students can use the service during the term. Every Athens campus student is automatically enrolled for this service at registration for the term. The waiver option and waiver deadline will be available on your My OHIO Student Center once your registration charges have been assessed for the term. A waiver is required once each term.

Deadline to waive WellBeing Plan for non-OHIO Guarantee students