Athens Student Resource Manual

Welcome to the Heritage College

Welcome to the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Resource Manual! This great resource will provide information on everything from where to park your bicycle to academic policies. It is an invaluable reference for the wide variety of services and opportunities available, whatever your needs or ambitions.

The Student Resource Manual is required reading. It contains important college and campus policies — rules for student conduct. It is each student’s responsibility to be familiar with the contents of the Student Resource Manual. Those new to Heritage College should read it with care. Returning students should also study this handbook, both to review its contents and also to discover what is new. We hope these pages will not only inform but also encourage and inspire readers to explore college policies fully and recognize and celebrate the privileges and responsibilities that we all share as members of this learning community.

Finally, it is essential to note that Heritage College students also are subject to Ohio University policies. University policies affecting students are summarized in the OHIO Student Code of Conduct.

Athens Student Resource Manual

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Facilities and IDs
Chapter 2: Student Life
Chapter 3: Educational Costs
Chapter 4: ERAS
Chapter 5: Guidelines

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Chapter 1: Facilities and IDs

Heritage College Facilities

• Building Hours and Badge Access

• Animal Policy

• Clinical Training and Assessment Center

• Learning Resource Center

• OMM Labs

• Student Study Space

• Student Lounge & Kitchen

• Fitness Space & Mindfulness Room 

• Lactation Room

• Lockers & Changing Spaces

• Lost and Found

Identification System

• Heritage College Student Identification System

 

Offices Frequently Contacted

• Student Affairs

• Medical Education

  • Medical Education Policies and Procedures

• Admissions Office

• Ombudsperson's Office

• Office of External Relations

• Office of Communications

• Administrative Offices at Ohio University

• Clinical Campus Administration

• Office for Institutional Equity & Civil Rights Compliance

• Ohio University Police Department

• Technology Support and Email Usage

• Ohio University Office of Accessibility

• Office of Inclusion

• RUSP – Rural and Urban Scholars Pathways

• Office of Research and Grants – Student Resources 

• Health and Technical Standards for Matriculation, Retention and Graduation 

• Learning Resource Center 

• Dual Degree Programs 

• T.O.U.C.H. Program

• Learning Services

• Curriculum Committee – Curriculum Related Concerns

• Counseling & Psychological Services

• Financial Aid

• Student Health Insurance

• Clinical Years Rotations Manual

• Residency

 

Chapter 2: Student Life

• Heritage College Student Government

• Athens Campus Student Organizations

• Ohio University Campus Involvement Center

• Global Health Initiative Program

  • Faculty-Led Programs

  • Independent Opportunities and Global Health Elective Rotations

• Celebrations and Ceremonies

• Academic Support

• Student Support Services - Athens

• Campus Care

• Mental Health Resources by Clinical Education Site

• Physical Health Resources by Clinical Education Site

• Student Health Insurance Provider Information

• Student Wellness

• Medical Student Assistance Program (MSAP)

• Mental Health, Wellness and Fatigue Mitigation Policy

Chapter 3: Educational Costs

Educational Budget Explanation and Increases

Heritage College Tuition and Fees

• Your Heritage College Tuition Bill

• University Policy on Ohio Residency Determination

• Out-of-State Admission Contract

• Out-of-State Guidelines

• Ohio University Bursar - Medical Tuition

• Ohio University Bursar - Refunds

• Ohio University Bursar - Payment Options

• Ohio University Late Fees and Financial Holds

• Ohio University Bursar Frequently Asked Questions

• Student Health Insurance Provider Information

Chapter 4: ERAS

• ERAS Resources

Chapter 5: Guidelines

Committee on Student Progress and Community Expectations

• Committee on Student Progress (CSP) 
• Community Expectations
• OHIO Student Code of Conduct
• Professionalism Code
• Determination of Class Membership
• Legal Limitation on the Practice of Medicine
• Withdrawal
• Leave of Absence
• Heritage College Academic Campus Transfer Policy

Graduation Requirements

• Granting of Degrees and Commencement
• Commencement Participation Requirements

Appeals and Grievances

• Appeals
• Correction of Grade (Section IV.C.2)
• Process for Appeal of Course Grades (Section IV.C.3)
• Grievance Procedures
• Complaints Regarding Non-Compliance with AOA Accreditation Standards

Residency Requirements

• University Policy on Ohio Residency Determination
• Out-of-State Admission Contract
• Out-of-State Guidelines

Student Records and Name Change Procedures

• Student Records
• Student Rights and Educational Records (Nondisclosure and Notification of Rights)
• How to Process a Name Change

Campus Regulations

• Alcohol Policy
• Smoke and Tobacco Free Campus
• Fire Emergencies
• Procedures for Shifts to Remote Learning

• Campus Security and Crime Statistics

• Bicycle Policy

• Parking and Motor Vehicle Registration
• Use of the Heritage College Mark and Name
• Facilities Management, Safety & Health Resources
• Safety Management
• Workplace Violence

Health Policies

• The Ohio University Student Health Program
• Health and Technical Standards
• Criminal Background Check Policy
• Immunizations, Proof of Immunity and TB Screening Requirements
• Medical Student Assistance Program (MSAP)