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HOW DO I FIND OUT WHO MY ADVISOR IS? Your academic college will assign an advisor to you. In most cases, you will receive a letter from your college when the assignment is made. If you do not receive a letter or other notification, you may find out who your advisor is by contacting your college office at the locations listed below.
University College (UNC) Chubb Hall 140, 593-1935.
Arts & Sciences (A&S) Office of Student Affairs, Wilson Hall 104, 593-2845.
Business (COB) Office of Student Affairs, Copeland Hall 214A, 593-2000.
Communication (COM) 497 RTVC Building, 593-4880.
Education (EDU) McCracken Hall, reception desk, lobby, 593-4420.
Engineering & Technology (ENT) Stocker Engineering and Technology Center 157, 593-1474.
Fine Arts (FAR) Jennings House, 593-1812.
Health & Human Services (HHS) Grover Center W362, 593-9334.
Honors Tutorial (HTC) 35 Park Place, 593-2496. [top of page]
HOW DO I SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH A UNIVERSITY COLLEGE ADVISOR? University College has a staff of professional advisors who are available to meet with students from any college who need assistance. Advisors are available for appointments Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00-4:00 p.m. (summer hours may differ) to schedule an appointment, call 593-1935 or stop by Chubb Hall 140. If you are a University College first-year student and you have a faculty advisor, you may receive the contact information for your advisor by calling 593-1935 or by stopping by Chubb Hall 140. During preregistration, often the best way to reach your faculty advisor will be to stop by his/her office. During this time, many faculty post a sign-up sheet on their door and will want you to sign up for an advising appointment. If you are not able to reach your advisor in person, you should be able to set up an appointment by contacting him/her via email or phone. [top of page]
HOW DO I CHANGE ADVISORS? Advisor assignments are made by your college office, or in some cases, the office of your school or department. If you should need to change advisors, contact your college office to request a new advisor.
University College (UNC) Chubb Hall 140, 593-1935.
Arts & Sciences (A&S) Office of Student Affairs, Wilson Hall 104, 593-2845.
Business (COB) Office of Student Affairs, Copeland Hall 214A, 593-2000.
Communication (COM) 497 RTVC Building, 593-4880.
Education (EDU) McCracken Hall, reception desk, lobby, 593-4420.
Engineering & Technology (ENT) Stocker Engineering and Technology Center 157, 593-1474.
Fine Arts (FAR) Jennings House, 593-1812.
Health & Human Services (HHS) Grover Center W362, 593-9334.
Honors Tutorial (HTC) 35 Park Place, 593-2496. [top of page]
WHEN MUST I DECLARE MY MAJOR? Ohio University is interested in and committed to students’ timely graduation. Therefore, you should declare a major by the time you have earned 75 credit hours mid sophomore year. You should be aware, however, that in many instances it is ideal to declare a major well before having reached this point. Many majors at the university have selective admission requirements and/or admit students only twice per year, and many majors have course sequences that must be followed. For these reasons, it is often ideal to decide and apply to a major by the end of the freshman year. University College students who have earned 75 credit hours must declare a major by completing a Change of College form to a program for which they meet eligibility requirements or by submitting a completed application to the Bachelor of Specialized Studies program in order to avoid having a hold placed on their registration. [top of page]
HOW DO I DECLARE/CHANGE MY MAJOR, OR ADD A MINOR? If you wish to declare a major, change your major, or add a minor, you must contact the college or school in which the major is offered to determine if you meet the requirements for entry. Requirements for admission to majors are subject to change. A list or requirements for each college may be found by following this link: http://www.ohio.edu/advising/major.cfm.
Transfer Requirements for OU Colleges
College of Arts and Sciences (1st floor, Wilson Hall, 593-2845, http://www.cas.ohiou.edu) All majors in the college require a 2.00 accumulative GPA for transfer. To enter the international studies major or social work major, you must enter the college as a pre-major and successfully complete prerequisite courses. Students with 45 or more hours may not transfer in as undeclared or “undecided.”
College of Business (Copeland Hall 214, 593-2000, http://www.cob.ohiou.edu/). A limited number of students will be permitted to transfer into the College of Business. Students are admitted on a space available basis, up to the college’s enrollment ceiling. This year the college expects to admit approximately 100 students from the freshman applicant pool and fewer than 25 from the upperclassmen applicant pool.
Applications for transfer for freshmen are accepted during spring quarter only and are available online. The college’s admissions committee reviews applications at the close of spring quarter and notifies freshmen students of their status during summer quarter. Upperclass applications are accepted each quarter.
There are two conditions under which students are eligible to transfer. First, you must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher and have completed COMS 103, ECON 103 and 104, MATH 163A, and ENG 151 or 152 or 153 (or equivalent courses at another institution). The second condition is that you have an overall GPA of 2.75-2.99 and a minmum 3.0 GPA in the 4 courses listed above. Students cannot be guaranteed admission into the College of Business even if they meet the above criteria.
College of Communication (RTVC Building 497, 593-4168, http://www.commcoll.ohiou.edu/) All students wishing to transfer into the college must have earned 48 quarter hours of credit with the minimum grade-point average standard as indicated by the individual school. Completion of those requirements does not guarantee acceptance into one of the programs; students are admitted on a space available basis, up to the school’s enrollment ceiling. Admission requirements for each school are as follows: a. J. Warren McClure School of Information and Telecommunication Systems: Students must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher. Students must meet with the school's director or associate director before applying for a transfer. b. School of Communication Studies: Anita C. James, Lasher Hall 208, 593-4842 (schedule appointment through secretary). Students must have a 2.75 accumulative GPA or higher. First-year students must apply by March 1 for fall admission. Students who have completed more than 48 hours must apply by October 1 for winter admission or March 1 for spring admission. Students must apply online using the form available one month prior to the deadline at http://www.coms.ohiou.edu/. c. E. W. Scripps School of Journalism: Jan Slater, Scripps Hall 105, 740-593-2613. Approximately 40 students will be accepted annually and students may apply only once per academic year. Students must have a 3.0 accumulative GPA or higher. In addition to grades, consideration will be given to journalism grades, journalism experience or background in a program offered by the school (professional or college), test scores, letters of recommendation, personal statements of intent, and work samples. First-year students must apply by March 1 for fall admission. Students who have completed more than 48 hours must apply by October 1 for winter admission or March 1 for fall admission. Applications are on the web at http://scrippsjschool.org/. The Scripps School hosts transfer workshops, which are designed to answer applicants’ specific questions, in the weeks preceding the application deadlines. Please contact the school office at 740-593-2590 for workshop dates. d. School of Telecommunications: Jeff Redefer, 202D RTVC Building, 740-593-4870. A 3.0 cumulative GPA or above is required for consideration. First-year students must apply by March 1 for fall admission. Students who have completed more than 48 hours must apply by October 1 for winter admission or March 1 for fall admission. e. School of Visual Communication: Terry Eiler 301 Seigfred Hall, 593-4898. Transfer applications will be considered once a quarter only if openings are available. The selection process is very competitive. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, have completed JOUR 133 and VICO 120 with a C or better, and submit a complete application packet (including portfolio).
College of Education (McCracken Hall 124, 593-4420, http://www.ohio.edu/education/) 1. Students interested in transferring to majors in the College of Education are required to have a 2.75 accumulative GPA and may apply during the first two weeks of each quarter. 2. Students who want to take 200-level education classes must be admitted into Professional Education by meeting the following requirements: 45 quarter hrs.; PPST entrance test score; "C" or better grade in COMS 103, Tier I Math and English, and PSY 101; 2.75 overall GPA; and a completed application for Professional Education. Applications are accepted each quarter except in Early Childhood Education (once per year in Spring).
College of Engineering and Technology (159 Stocker, 740-593-1474, http://www.ent.ohiou.edu/) 1. To transfer into an engineering program, you must have earned a C or better in a math course (113 or higher) and a science course (CHEM 121 or higher OR PHYS 251 or higher), both at Ohio University. 2. You cannot transfer into any major in Russ College if you would be on academic probation after transferring into that major. The probation rules for the College are stricter than those for the University as a whole. In order to not be on probation, you must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher for all courses you’ve taken, for all courses you’ve taken in Russ College, and for all courses you’ve taken in your intended major. You must also have successfully completed all required courses in three attempts and have no required course that you have attempted twice without success. 3. Success means getting a C or C- in some courses. The specific courses that require a C or C- depend on your intended major. An attempt is defined as any time you are enrolled in a course long enough for it to appear on your DARS. Grades of WP, WF, FS, and FN count as an attempt. NOTE: Students transferring into Industrial Technology or Aviation are not subject to above admission criteria. College of Fine Arts - Jennings House, 740-593-1808, http://www.ohiou.edu/finearts/index.html Students interested in transferring to majors in the College of Fine Arts must have an accumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher and may apply during the first two weeks of each quarter. a. School of Art: Rosemarie Basile, Seigfred Hall 528, 740-593-4288. Due to limitations in space and staffing, the school cannot accept everyone who applies for transfer into the program, regardless of their qualifications. To qualify for consideration, students must have an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher. It is recommended that students complete three Studio Foundations courses with a minimum grade of B before applying. Students accepted into the program enter as General Art majors and must later submit a portfolio for acceptance into a major discipline, or for studio transfer credits. b. School of Dance: Madeleine Scott, Putnam 222, 740-593-1826. Acceptance to the School of Dance's major or minor program is determined by audition. c. School of Music: Sylvester Young, Music Building, 740-593-4244. Students intending to major in music must audition on their major instrument or voice as part of the admission process. An appointment for an audition and information concerning proficiency requirements may be secured by contacting the associate director.. d. School of Theater: Robert St. Lawrence, Kantner 307, 740-593-4818. Students must enroll as general majors and complete prerequisite courses before applying for acceptance into the intended major.
College of Health and Human Services - W370 Grover Center, 593-9334, http://www.hhs.ohiou.edu/index.asp Students interested in transferring to majors in the College of Health and Human Services must have an accumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher and may apply during the first two weeks of each quarter. These majors have additional selective admission requirements: athletic training, early childhood, exercise physiology, family and consumer science education, interior architecture, physical education, retail merchandising, and sport management.
Honors Tutorial College (35 Park Place, 593-2723, http://www.ouhtc.org ). Transfer opportunities in the Honors Tutorial College are limited. Students with outstanding academic records and a demonstrated aptitude for tutorial work may request consideration by discussing their interest in HTC with the Director of Studies in their preferred program of study.
University College (Chubb Hall 140, 593-1935, http://www.ohiou.edu/univcollege/degree/special.htm ) The Bachelor of Specialized Studies allows students the opportunity to design an area of concentration, which stands as the equivalent of an established major. The program permits students to combine curricula to create a unique field of study. To enter the BSS program, students must have an accumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, complete an application, and meet with a member of the University College advising staff.
NOTE: Transfer requirements are subject to change. Contact the appropriate college or school office for the most up-to-date information.
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WHAT MINORS AND CERTIFICATES ARE OFFERED AT OHIO UNIVERSITY? MINORS AND CERTIFICATES MINORS AND CERTIFICATES Ohio University offers a number of minors and certificates that can complement your major, broaden your career possibilities, or allow you to study an area of interest from a variety of perspectives. In general, all academic minors and certificates are open to any student pursuing a baccalaureate program. Detailed information each minor or certificate is listed in the Undergraduate Catalog in the section of the college through which each minor or certificate if offered; check the index for the specific location.
Minors African American Studies Greek Anthropology Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences Art History Astronomy Interdisciplinary Arts Basic and Applied Nutrition Latin Biological Sciences Linguistics Business Mathematics Chemistry Music Classical Civilization Philosophy Comparative Arts Physics Communication Studies Plant Biology Dance Political Science Economics Psychology English Recreation Environmental Health Sciences Retail Merchandising Film Russian French Social Services Geography Sociology Geography-Meteorology Spanish Geological Sciences Telecommunications German Theater World Religions [top of page]
WHAT IS A CERTIFICATE? Certificates are the equivalent of minors but are interdisciplinary. The certificate programs listed here are open to all students pursuing baccalaureate programs at the university, regardless of college or major. These certificates can complement your major, broaden your career possibilities, or allow you to study an area of interest from a variety of perspectives. You will be awarded the certificate and receive official recognition on your transcript when you graduate. Please note that these certificate programs are not related to teaching or other professional certification conferred by outside agencies. To enroll in a program, contact the college or address noted in the catalog. Your own college will enter your certificate information into your record. Detailed information about each certificate is listed in the Undergraduate Catalog in the section of the college through which each certificate if offered; check the index for the specific location.
Certificates East Asian Studies Environmental Studies Geographic Information Science Gerontology Global Leadership International Studies Italian Studies Political Communication Sales Women’s Studies [top of page]
HOW DO I FIND OUT WHAT JOBS I CAN DO WITH A CERTAIN MAJOR?
HOW DO I FIND INFORMATION ON JOBS, SALARIES, AND TRAINING NEEDED FOR JOBS? Career Information - The Internet provides a wealth of information on jobs, salaries, and the training necessary for specific jobs. On campus, be sure to visit Career Services to access the array of materials in the Career Resource Center.
This U.S. Department of Labor site features the most complete source of information and statistics on careers, the Occupational Outlook Handbook. You can learn everything you want to know about any career in the U.S.: 1) nature of the work; 2) working conditions; 3) employment; 4) training, other qualifications, and advancement; 5) job outlook; 6) earnings; 7) related occupations; and 8) sources of additional information.
Provides a wealth of information on career fields. Click on the opening page. Choose the “College Resources” link at the top right. Next, click on the “Student” link. At the next page, click on the green “Career Search” button to learn about the nature of work, working conditions, employment, training, job outlook, earnings, related occupations and sources of additional information for a wide variety of careers.
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HOW DO I FIND OUT WHAT STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR DIFFERENT MAJORS/AREAS OF STUDY? Student Organizations
There are over 360 registered student organizations at Ohio University, including clubs, sororities, fraternities, and student chapters of professional organizations. In most cases, you do not have to be in a certain major to become involved in an organization that relates to certain majors or areas of study. For additional information, visit the following sites:
Web Pages for Student Organizations http://www.ohiou.edu/sorgs/index.html
College of Arts and Sciences http://www.cas.ohiou.edu/undergrad/content/org/studorglist.asp
College of Business http://studentorg.cob.ohiou.edu/
College of Communication http://www.commcoll.ohiou.edu/
College of Education Contact Floyd Doney, Reception Desk, McCracken Lobby, 593-4420.
College of Engineering and Technology http://www.ohio.edu/engineering/studentorgs/index.cfm
College of Fine Arts Contact Norma Humphreys, Jennings House, 593-1813.
College of Health and Human Services http://www.hhs.ohiou.edu/studentorgs.asp
Honors Tutorial College http://www.honors.ohio.edu/index.htm
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