2024-2025 Academic Calendar

Deadline (noon Eastern) for all first summer session grades. Note: The deadline for pending grades from previous terms for degree candidates is August 20, 2025.GRADING 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 noon 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. SUMMER SESSION 1 CLASSES : The grading system for reporting summer session 1 final grades will be available through the Faculty Advising Center on 6/23/2025, after 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.

First summer session 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 add a second summer session class.To register, use My OHIO Student Center (which may be accessed from My OHIO portal --Academics tab).For detailed registration instructions: www.ohio.edu/registrar/register

Last day to apply for or change a grading option for second summer session class (credit to audit, audit to credit, pass/fail to regular grade option, or regular grade option to pass/fail.)Apply at your college student services office or regional campus student services office.

Last day to opt-out of Digital Course Materials for second 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 second summer session. All second 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 second 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.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 website or contact the Office of the University Registrar, 740.593.4191, or their regional campus student services office.

Last day to remove (drop) a second summer session class from record with possible fee adjustment.Note: July 4 – August 1, students may withdraw from one or more second 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.

Dining halls closed in observance of Independence Day. Sack meal service available on these days. Sign up at the checker stand by Friday, June 27. For more information, please visit the Culinary Services website: www.ohio.edu/food/locations-hours

Independence Day holiday (University offices officially closed; classes not in session)

Students may withdraw (drop) from one or more second summer session classes through August 1 (last day to withdraw from an individual class).Note: Course remains on 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 check out of residence hall to receive 60% housing/dining refund for second session. Visit the MyHousing portal to complete this action.

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

Last day to apply for graduation for summer semester. Commencement is held at the conclusion of fall semester.*Students who want to graduate this semester but fail to apply for graduation by this date must pay a $100.00 fine to have their graduation application processed.Note: Official degree conferral date is August 16.Graduation is not automatic. To graduate, all students (undergraduate, graduate, and medical) must apply no later than the graduation application deadline for the term in which graduation is planned.To Apply:Sign in to My OHIO Student Center Click on "other academic..." Choose "Apply for Graduation OHIO.” You will be taken to the graduation application. Respond to the questions and complete the fields in the application. Click “Save and continue” to progress through the application. Your application is not complete until you have clicked “Complete Application” on the page that summarizes all of your application details. This will finalize your application and you will not be able to make any changes after this step. Once you complete the application, any changes must be made by sending an email to graduation@ohio.edu or by calling 740.593.4196. Within the application you may optionally “Save” your application prior to completing it. For example, if you don’t have time to complete it at once or need to gather information prior to finalizing, you can logout after you have clicked one of the “Save and continue” buttons. Your application will be saved and you will be able to log on before the deadline to complete the other items and finalize your application by clicking “Complete Application.” If you have initiated but not completed the application process, you will receive an email a few days before the application deadline reminding you to finalize your application. If you don’t finalize your application by clicking “Complete Application,” you will not be considered for graduation, your name will not appear in the commencement program, and your account will not be assessed a graduation application fee. You will receive an email with a confirmation number for your application for graduation. If you do not have a confirmation number, then your graduation application has not been submitted. Students that have requested confidentiality of their educational records must release the confidentiality hold in order to be included in the commencement program.GRADUATION APPLICATION FEES (subject to change)Degrees $50.00** Certificates $25.00** Reapplication $5.00**Not applicable for students in The OHIO GuaranteeIf you need assistance, please email graduation@ohio.edu or call 740.593.4196.

Last day to withdraw from (drop) an individual class for full summer semester. Note: Course remains on student's academic record with withdrawn grade and no fee adjustment.

Summer semester monthly payment plan installment #3 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.