Academic Policies and Conduct

A student’s Ohio University ID card is used to verify their status as an enrolled student. Student ID’s are validated by registration for classes. The identification cards issued to CC+ students enables them to use the following campus services:

• University Libraries
• Recreation Centers and Athletic Facilities
• Computer Labs
• Sporting Events
• Meal Plans
• Access to University Academic Building
• Bobcat Depot to purchase software, hardware, apparel, accessories, etc.
• Other locations across campuses may also require OHIO ID.

IDs can be obtained and replace at the Bobcat Depot, Baker University Center 112 or at each regional campuses student services office.

Student Returns While Still in High School

A student who has been academically dismissed from Ohio University while participating in the CC+ program and wishes to re-enroll in the CC+ program must follow these steps:

• Submit a Petition for Reinstatement to University College
• If reinstatement is granted by University College, the student should submit a re-enrollment form to the Registrar’s Office.

Student Wishes to Return After Graduating from High School

A student who has been academically dismissed from Ohio University while participating in the CC+ program and wishes to re-enroll as either a non-degree or degree seeking student after graduating from high school must follow these steps:

• Submit a Petition for Reinstatement to University College
• If reinstatement is granted by University College, the student should submit either a non-degree or degree seeking application for admission. Visit Admissions for More Information

Procedural Note

Admissions Operations has made available a report that identifies regular student applicants who were academically dismissed while participating in the College Credit Plus program as a secondary school student. That report will be sent to the Office of Dual Enrollment Programs who will coordinate the reinstatement process between the student and University College.

College Credit Plus Probation

In accordance with Ohio Administrative code 3333-1-65.13, if a student has earned a cumulative College Credit Plus Grade Point Average (GPA) that is less than a 2.0 OR withdraws from two or more courses in one term, the student will be placed on College Credit Plus Probation. While on College Credit Plus Probation, the student may only take one college course and must raise their GPA to above a 2.0 during that semester. The student may not take a college course where they earned a D or an F grade. If the student does not raise GPA to above a 2.0, the student is placed on College Credit Plus Dismissal.

College Credit Plus Dismissal

A student on College Credit Plus Dismissal may not take any College Credit Plus courses. After one college term on College Credit Plus Dismissal and taking courses at the high school, the student may appeal to the secondary school to be removed from College Credit Plus Dismissal. The secondary school must provide the appeals process to the student and can decide, based on the requirements of the policy, to allow the student to fully participate in College Credit Plus without restrictions, allows the student to take a course in the same subject in which they received a D, F, or no credit, place the student on College Credit Plus Probation, or maintain the College Credit Plus Dismissal status.

If a student chooses not to comply with the College Credit Plus Probation or College Credit Plus Dismissal policies, the student/family can be held financially responsible for registered courses and can be automatically dismissed from College Credit Plus.

Please note, if a student is placed on a college academic probation / dismissal policy, this supersedes the College Credit Plus Probation/Dismissal policy.

Ohio University’s academic calendar may not correspond directly with that of local school districts. As a result, starting and ending dates may not coincide with that of the student’s school district and in cases of discrepancy, Ohio University’s calendar will prevail.

Ohio University’s campuses are often open and classes held on days in which secondary schools are closed due to inclement weather, holidays or other planned closures such as fall or spring breaks.

Courses instructed in the high school setting will follow Ohio University’s academic calendar. A semester long college course must be offered in the same time-frame in the high school setting.

The responsibility of monitoring student attendance will rest primarily with the local school district of the enrolled student. The University does not assume the school district’s responsibility.

In general, CC+ students will be treated like all other Ohio University students regarding attendance. It is assumed that all students participating in CC+ are capable of handling such responsibility.

CC+ students are expected to know and follow all rules outlined in the Ohio University Students Code of Conduct and the Ohio University Undergraduate Catalog. The Student Code of Conduct applies to all students, student organizations and student groups, regardless of whether the alleged behavior occurred on or off campus. Further, the Student Code of Conduct may also be applied to behavior conducted online, via email or through other electronic mediums.

Academic support services necessary for students to successfully complete Ohio University coursework, that are normally provided at no charge to regular students, should also be made available to all enrolled CC+ students free of cost.

Extracurricular Activities

Under either CC+ option, enrolled students are considered to be high school students and may not become a member of University-sponsored clubs, social organizations, or athletic teams. Ohio University does not permit CC+ students to enroll and / or participate in any activity, course or program that would require an overnight experience. This includes programs such as education abroad, organizations like the Marching 110 and social Greek activities / organizations. Some activities or organizations that are academic in nature and support the educational enhancement of the student’s experience may be appropriate. Final discretion rests with the Office of Dual Enrollment Programs.

Duty of Care and Field Trips

Ohio University owes a duty of care to protect students during academic endeavors. The same duty of care applied to adult students is also owed to CC+ students. If a field trip is required for a course, all students must be made aware of any potential dangers and rules for the trip. An Ohio University Hold Harmless Agreement and Release Waiver may be provided in advance of the scheduled field trip that will require a participating student signature if 18 years or older or a parent/legal guardian signature for students under the age of 18.

What are the key differences between K-12 and post-secondary/college accessibility laws? (IDEA vs. ADA)

The laws that apply to higher education require that colleges and universities provide reasonable accommodations that allow a student with a disability access to the academic environment. Colleges and universities are not required to ensure the success of students or to provide personal supports or individualized instruction. Another key difference is that, in college, the responsibility lies with the student to initiate requests for accommodations including registering with Student Accessibility Services in advance of needing accommodations.

How does a student request accessibility services from Ohio University?

Students should submit an online application for accommodation available from Student Accessibility Services and upload disability documentation with their application. If a student is unable to upload their documentation it may be faxed or mailed to Student Accessibility Services. Once the application and documentation is received, the student will receive email notification from an Accessibility Coordinator regarding eligibility. Once eligible, the student must schedule and attend an intake appointment with the assigned Accessibility Coordinator.

How do students qualify for accessibility services at OHIO?

Accessibility Coordinators review documentation and determine eligibility according to the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). There is no “exact formula” of how to document or determine a disability. However here are the things we look for in documentation:

• There is a chronic physical or mental condition
• Evidence that the condition significantly impacts one or more Major Life Activities (such as seeing, learning, standing, etc.)
• Provided by a medical, mental health, or educational professional who is licensed and qualified to diagnose, evaluate, and treat the condition recent enough to demonstrate an impact on current functioning or a history of similar accommodation

How does a student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) translate to services or accommodations at Ohio University?

The Individualized Education Plan and 504 plans do not transfer to college and are not directly applicable to college. These documents may be submitted with disability documentation to assist Student Accessibility Services in determining reasonable accommodations.

What is the role of the college instructor / approved teacher in facilitating the application process or providing services?

Although SAS is the office responsible for the centralized process of determining eligibility and reasonable accommodations, it is the responsibility of each individual faculty member to implement accommodations when presented with notification from SAS. Instructors who receive requests for reasonable accommodations should request that the student give them the letter of accommodation from SAS. If a student is not yet registered with SAS, instructors should provide the student with the appropriate contact information.

What can an approved teacher do to ensure compliance with the different laws?

Instructors should always include a statement in their syllabus regarding disability and accommodations.

During the first class meeting be sure to review the information in your syllabus and invite students to contact you with their accommodation requests.

Instructors should meet with the student individually to discuss a specific plan for implementing accommodations. If there are any questions or concerns about the accommodations, instructors should contact the Accessibility Coordinator who can assist you in better understanding and developing a plan to meet the student’s needs or determining an alternate accommodation.

What do students need to know about accessibility services before enrolling in a dual enrollment course?

Students ought to know that the laws and regulations are different and that there may be services or accommodations they receive in high school that are not reasonable in the college environment. Students considering dual enrollment are encouraged to contact Student Accessibility Services at the time that are attending an information session are beginning to explore admission to Ohio University.

Student Accessibility Services Contacts

The course withdrawal deadlines for a student enrolled in the CC+ program are based on both the option (A or B) and the delivery method of the course.

Students Enrolled in Option A

Students enrolled in option A of the CC+ program are subject to the same withdrawal dates as any other student enrolled at Ohio University. To avoid any financial penalties, students must withdrawal prior to the first day of classes. Under the rules regarding deadlines for drops or withdrawals, students are generally entitled to a 100% tuition refund if all classes are dropped (registration canceled) before classes begin, an 80% tuition refund if all classes are dropped by the Friday of the second week of the semester, and no refund at all if classes are dropped after the Friday of the second week of the semester. Add/Drop dates vary for some courses, based on course length and/or start-end dates, as noted in the class information in the course registration system.

Students Enrolled in Option B

Students enrolled in Option B of the CC+ program must withdrawal from a course by the no-fault withdrawal date to avoid financial penalty. The no-fault withdrawal date is defined as the 14th day after the college course begins. A student's secondary school will be billed for any active enrollment on the roster date. The roster date is defined as the 15th day after the college course begins.

A student’s secondary school will be billed for any enrollment active on or after the course roster date. Only in special cases, will a secondary school not be billed for courses dropped after the roster date. Please contact the Assistant Director for Dual Enrollment Programs to discuss any special circumstance for a student.

Impact on Student Records

A student who drops a class after the first 2 weeks of the term will have a permanent student record. For each course dropped, a grade of WP, WF, or WN will appear.

Withdrawing from courses during the first 2 weeks of the term creates a notation on the transcript but no course record.

Regional campus students who wish to take courses offered through the Athens campus are subject to Ohio University’s relocation policy which is published and available in the Undergraduate Catalog.

Student evaluation forms are administered for all courses, including those offered in the high school setting and online. These evaluations are reviewed by the appropriate Academic Dean, and conferences between the faculty member and Academic Dean are held as necessary. All CC+ faculty should be evaluated on a regular basis by using the plan for adjunct evaluation included in the appendices or by another mutually agreed upon assessment technique.

College Credit Plus students are subject to the same grading policies as any regular student enrolled at Ohio University. Grades earned in college courses will be reflected on the students high school transcript and will impact the students cumulative GPA.

Students in Option B of the program are not permitted to receive a “no grade” course outcome, except for a “W” indicating the student withdrew from the course. Thus, courses taken as pass/fail or audited are not permitted under Option B of the program.

School districts have the discretion to seek reimbursement for the tuition amount paid to the college for the student’s enrollment in the college credit course if the student receives a failing grade (F) in the course.

CC+ students can appeal a grade via the universities grade appeal process. Direction on submitting a grade appeal can be found on at Office of the Ombudsperson’s.

Dean’s List Eligibility

All undergraduate students that earn 15 hours of credit of which 12 hours are for GPA and have a term GPA equal to or greater than 3.5 will be placed on dean’s list regardless of campus. A student does not have to be degree seeking and College Credit Plus students are included in the process.

9 Week Grades for Student Athletes

The Ohio High School Athletic Association requires all high school students to submit 9 weeks course grades in order to determine eligibility to participate in athletics. It is the responsibility of the student-athlete to obtain 9 week grades from their college course instructors. In most cases, high schools will provide a form to their students to facilitate this process. In the case that a high school has not prepared a form, they are welcome to use the Ohio University College Credit Plus Mid-Term Grade Form [PDF].

Student’s participating in Ohio University College Credit Plus program are enrolled as non-degree students and are not permitted to declare a major. In the case that a student has completed the requirements or either an associate or bachelor’s degree while in high school, the student can submit both an application for degree-seeking admission and graduation concurrently. Admission will only be granted once the student has successfully graduated from high school and met all other requirements for admission to the program.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.

FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. Students to whom the rights have transferred are "eligible students". Generally, schools must have written permission from the parent or eligible student in order to release any information from a student's education record.

Students can give permission to Ohio University to release their academic records by completing the Ohio University CC+ Consent to Release Records Form.

Schools may disclose, without consent, "directory" information such as a student's name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, honors and awards, and dates of attendance. However, schools must tell parents and eligible students about directory information and allow parents and eligible students a reasonable amount of time to request that the school not disclose directory information about them. Schools must notify parents and eligible students annually of their rights under FERPA. The actual means of notification (special letter, inclusion in a PTA bulletin, student handbook, or newspaper article) is left to the discretion of each school.

An Ohio University transcript is the official record of a student's enrollment at Ohio University, including all undergraduate, graduate and medical college courses. At the request of the student, the transcript may be a comprehensive record of all coursework and degrees or may be limited to 1) undergraduate coursework and degrees, or 2) graduate coursework and degrees, or 3) medical coursework and degrees. Ohio University transcripts are printed on security paper with the transcript key on the back. 

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Athens Campus

College Credit Plus (CC+) students are required to display an Ohio University Parking permit while parking on campus to attend courses. This pertains to both Option A and B participants.

Valid Areas

CC+ permits are only valid for use in specified commuter lots and do not guarantee parking. This includes students in possession of a disability permit. View an up to date listing of valid parking areas and lot closures.

Fees & Payments

All fees must be paid using cash, personal check, money order, or debit or credit card. Student account billings are not available for CC+ students.

CC+ Permit Eligibility

Must be enrolled as a CC+ student for current semester.

• Must possess an Ohio University Student ID.

Regional Campuses

Please contact the Student Services office at the regional campus that interests you for regional campus parking information.

More Information

Parking Services Office Monday – Friday

7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
740-593-1917
parking@ohio.edu

Bobcat Cash is money put on deposit with the University (similar to a prepaid debit card) that can be used at the dining halls, convenience stores, vending machines, laundry centers and various on campus food-service, retail and public printing operations.

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College Credit Plus students can also choose to add a meal plan to their account at their own cost. However, CC+ students must contact the Housing Office to add the plan manually as they are not in the “contract eligibility view” profile.