Enrolled Fall Semester - Important Deadlines

From: OHIO Registrar <registration@ohio.edu>
Date: Monday, August 19, 2024  9:29 a.m.
To: Enrolled Students
Subject: Enrolled Fall Semester - Important Deadlines

Dear Bobcat:

You are receiving this email because you are registered for fall semester classes 2024-25 at Ohio University.  Please check MyOHIO Student Center or Go OHIO to review your class schedule.  If you are not attending Ohio University this fall semester and are still enrolled for classes, please contact your academic college or regional campus student services office.

NEW: When you log into MyOHIO Student Center you will be prompted to update or confirm the address where you will be living this fall semester (labeled as your “current living address” in the system) unless you live in university housing. In addition, you will need to confirm your emergency contact information, and you may provide the University permission to text your cell phone.

The deadline dates listed later in this message are for classes that meet the standard dates for fall semester.  However, many students (especially those enrolled in OHIO Online, eCampus programs) take classes that meet during different dates from the standard fall semester dates.  Therefore, it is important to check the add/drop/withdraw dates for each course you are registered to take during fall semester.  These dates will vary on a class-by-class basis and may be different from those listed below.

To find specific deadline dates, such as last day to drop or last day to withdraw, click on the calendar icon in your weekly schedule in MyOHIO Student Center. Please note: these dates can vary on a class-by-class basis depending on the class start date and end date.  Deadlines are 5:00 p.m. Eastern on the date indicated (unless otherwise noted). However, online transactions may be processed beyond 5:00 p.m. Eastern if the system is available.

Reminder for Undergraduate students: The “standard” course load is 15 hours. You will need to be enrolled in 15 hours per semester on average to graduate within four years for a baccalaureate degree or two years for an associate degree. Please contact your academic advisor, your academic college or regional campus student services office, or Allen Advising if you need assistance with choosing additional appropriate courses.

Some Important dates from the Academic Calendar for fall semester classes.  Class specific deadlines are for classes that meet the full fall semester (8/26/24 – 12/14/24):

Sunday, August 25, 2024, is the last day to cancel registration for fall semester (remove all courses and fees).

Monday, August 26, 2024:

• Fall semester opening date – classes begin on all campuses and online.
• Application for graduation is available for students graduating fall semester. Be sure to apply by the September 30 deadline.

Friday, August 30, 2024, is the last day to add a full fall semester class without instructor's approval.

Monday, September 2, 2024, Labor Day holiday (University offices officially closed; classes not in session).

Friday, September 6, 2024:

• Last day to register for fall semester.  Note: Students who are in attendance by September 6, but fail to complete any registration procedures must pay a $150.00 penalty for retroactive registration correction.
• Last day to add a full fall semester class (instructor's permission required).
• Last day to remove (drop) a fall semester class from student's academic record with possible fee adjustment.  Note: September 7 – November 1, students may withdraw from one or more fall semester classes, but the course will remain on student's academic record with a withdrawn grade and no fee adjustment.
• Last day to receive partial fee adjustment (80%) of registration fees for complete withdrawal from the University for fall semester (all fall semester courses removed from the student's academic record).
• Last day to apply for or change a grading option for fall semester class (credit to audit, audit to credit, pass/fail to regular grade option, or regular grade option to pass/fail; apply at your college or regional campus student services office).
• Last day to opt-out of Digital Course Materials for fall semester (remove digital content fees associated with Inclusive Access).
• Last day for removing Incomplete grades incurred during last enrollment (if not removed, I grade will change to F).

Monday, September 30, is the last day to apply for graduation for fall semester.  Note: Official degree conferral date and commencements are December 14.  Students who want to graduate this semester but fail to apply for graduation must pay a $100.00 fine to have their graduation application processed.

Friday, October 11, 2024, Fall Break (classes not in session, University is open).

Monday, October 21, 2024, academic advising begins for spring semester registration for continuing students.

Monday, October 28, 2024, spring semester priority registration begins.

Friday, November 1, 2024, is the last day to withdraw from (drop) an individual full semester class on your fall semester schedule. Note: Course remains on student's academic record with a withdrawn grade and no fee adjustment.

Monday, November 11, 2024, Veterans Day holiday observed (University offices officially closed; classes not in session).

November 27 – December 1, 2024, Thanksgiving Break – classes not in session.

Thursday, November 28, 2024, Thanksgiving Day holiday (University offices officially closed, classes not in session).

Friday, November 29, 2024, Indigenous Peoples’/Columbus Day holiday observed (University offices officially closed; classes not in session).

Monday, December 2, 2024, classes resume.

Friday, December 6, 2024,

• Last day to change college/major for fall semester (non-selective majors only).

Saturday, December 7, 2024, is the last day of classes for fall semester.

Monday, December 9 – Saturday, December 14, 2024, is the fall semester examination period.

Saturday, December 14, 2024:

• Fall semester closing date
• Fall Commencement
• Official degree conferral date

Wednesday, December 18, 2024, is the deadline (12:00 p.m. Eastern) for all grades, including pending grades from previous terms for degree candidates.

Thursday, December 19, 2024, fall semester grades are available.

Saturday, December 21, 2024, fall semester probation status available.

The complete Academic Calendar is available on the Office of the University Registrar website.

Best wishes for a successful fall semester.

Bob Bulow
Interim University Registrar
Ohio University