This is an exciting time to pursue a degree from The Ohio State University as it is receiving increased recognition as one of the finest teaching and research universities in the world. OhioStateMarion,partofthe“oneuniversity”thatisOhioState,fulfillsanimportantrolein the university’s plan to improve and expand its outstanding academic programs and course offerings. Here, students from all backgrounds can access some or all courses to earn a universitydegreethatwillprepare you for the nextstepsinyourlife. Youwillfindfaculty across the campus eager to engage you in learning, teaching, mentoring, and collaborative research, and staff eagerto guideand support you to achieve success.
As Dean and Director, I am honored to share information about our enhanced academic offerings, superior and expanding academic and student wellness support services, and improved facilities to support all elements of your university education and your campus experience. Recent renovations to the Alber Student Center provide a platform for students to engage in recreational sports, clubs and organizations, and opportunities to serve our communities.Ourgoalistocreateavibrant,activecampusthatprovidessuperioracademic opportunities, effective support for students, and reflects the diverse interests of our students, faculty, and staff. We also seek to establish a strong culture of caring on campus that supports allwho learn andworkhere.
This Campus Resource Guide is one means to equip you with pertinent information about Ohio State Marion’s expanded programs and services so you can make the most of your university education. The following pages contain details regarding transitioning to college lifeandusefulinformationonacademicsandcurriculum,schedulingclasses,howtoaccess campus and university services, benefits, campus resources, and university policies and procedures.
Please take time to review this Campus Resource Guide and learn about the numerous opportunitiesandactivitiesOhioStateMarionhastooffer.OhioStateMarionisagreatplace to start –andfinish–asa Buckeye.
Ilookforwardto seeing youon campus!
Sincerely,
Gregory S. Rose DeanandDirector
ImportantDatesandDeadlines
−Last day to pay fees, tuition, and prior term balance without penalty
7 days beforethe term begins
6 days beforethe term begins
1st day of the term
Week1 – Friday
−TOPP payment due – #1
−Last day to waiveStudent Health Insurance
−Late payment penalty of$200 begins
−Classes begin
−Last day to add acourse without written permissionofinstructor
−Last day for 100% refund of semester fees
−Last day to beadded off a waitlist (check your schedule!)
Last day to waive Carmen Books
Last day to add acourse with written permission of instructor – must petition to add acourse after today
−Last day for 75% refund of Semester fees
Week2 – Friday
15th Day
Week4 – Friday
−Late payment penalty of$300 begins
−$100 for each class added after this date
−Late registration fee of$500 for all students
−“15th Day” for Semester; OSUreserves the right to refuse registrationand/or fee payment after this date
−Last day to drop/withdraw without having a “W”on your record
−Last day to select Audit, Pass/Non–Pass options
−TOPP payment due – #2
−Last day for 50% refund; No Refunds after today
−Last day to apply for GradeForgiveness
Week8
Week9
Week10
Week10–Friday
Week11
Week12
Week13
Weeks 14 & 15
Priority Scheduling Enrollment Appointments Open for the following semester (Honors, Military, ODS, Varsity Athlete)
−TOPP payment due – #3
−Graduating Seniors Enrollment Appointments Open for following semester
−Rank4 Enrollment Appointments Open for the following semester
−Rank3 Enrollment Appointments Open for the following semester
−Rank2 Enrollment Appointments Open for the following semester
−TOPP payment due – #4
−Rank1 Enrollment Appointments Open for the following semester
−Last day of regularly scheduled classes, Reading Day, and Final Examinations
Following Sunday −Commencement
FAFSA opens October 1; ScholarshipUniverse opens December 1; Deadlines – February 1.
Pleasecheck registrar.osu.edu for current information.
HelpfulHintsforNewStudents
ClassesBegin: Autumn 2024 Tuesday, August 20
Spring 2025 Monday, January 6
Summer 2025 Tuesday, May 6
BuckeyeLink
Your one-stop destination for essential Ohio Stateresources and services. Log-in at buckeyelink.osu.edu Select “My Buckeye Link” for quickaccess to your record.
BuckIDCard
Your BuckID photo canbe taken inthe Alber Student Center. Remember to bring a photo I.D. and your nine–digit OSU student I D number inorder to obtainyour BuckID. (A replacement BuckID is available at no charge.)
Email–CommunicationfromtheUniversity
Onceadmitted, a student receives a university email account that is the only official means of electronic communication with the university. Be sure that your Ohio State email account is activated and that you can view your messages. This email address is the only one used for university business, email, grades, registration dates and changes, billing updates, scholarshipopportunities, special events, and school closings. Youare responsiblefor all correspondence sent to your Ohio State email.
StudentNameandPersonalInformation
A student’s primaryname is their legal first and last name. It is used on official documents such as transcripts, diplomas, enrollment and degree verifications, and payroll and tax forms.
A student’s preferredfirstname may be a middle name, nickname, or a name that is easier to pronounce. Transgender students may self-identify by a namedifferent from their legal name. The university uses a preferred first nameinemail, class rosters, grade rosters, reports, correspondence with students, and for class interactions, including Carmen. If no preferred first nameis provided, a student’s legal first name will be used. Students canindicate a preferred first name different from their legal nameviaBuckeyeLink or at my.osu.edu.
A student’s preferredlastname most oftenoccurs when married individuals who have takentheir spouse’s last name have an academic or professional identity based intheir familial last name. A preferred last name is used in emails, logins, and the online student directory. Your legal last name will still appear on class rosters, screens visible to advisorsand instructors, and within Carmen. Legal last names will continueto be used for reports and correspondence. A preferred last name may be indicated at my.osu.edu.
Ifone needs to changeor correct a name, Social Security number, or birth date whileenrolled, the student should completethe Change of Record Form at hr.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/formchange-record.pdf (log–in first). Upload any necessary supporting documentation (such as official documents and/or court orders verifying thecorrect information) and return the completed form to: OfficeofHuman Resources, Suite 300, 1590 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201–2190.
For additional information, contact HR Connection at 614–247–6947 or HRConnection@osu.edu Representatives are availableMonday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Fees
The deadline for tuition and fee payments is one week prior to the first day of class. Payment options canbe found on pages 34–37 under the Officeof Financeand Business Services. To view your charges, go to your Buckeye Linkand clickon Account Inquiry under Finances.
FinancialResponsibilityStatement
Each semester, students must sign the Financial Responsibility Statement by completing theonline agreement that appears on their “To Do List”ontheir Buckeye Link. Clicking the three boxes onthe agreement indicates thestudent understands that fees must be paid ontime; if fees are not paid on time, late fees will be assessed. Course registration for each student is locked each semester until the online agreement has been completed by the student.
ClassSchedule
Youcan viewyour schedulefrom your Buckeye Linkthrough buckeyelink.osu.edu. Classroom locations arelisted on your class schedulebut are subject to change. Check your class schedule online just before classes begin to verify locations. Theonlineclass scheduleon your Buckeye Link will havethemost current information.
Carmen
Most instructors usetheOhio Statecourse management system called CarmenCanvas –carmen.osu.edu A few days before classes begin, log-into Carmen with your usernameand password to view your syllabi and courserequirements. Courses listed in Carmenmay not reflect your entire class schedule. Each instructor hasto activateher/his coursein Carmen for students to access their courses. Activation dates vary prior to the first day of asemester.
Textbooks
Youcan viewyour schedulefrom your Buckeye Linkthrough buckeyelink.osu.edu. Pleasenote, there is no bookstoreontheMarioncampus. Onceyouscheduleyour classes, youcan follow the steps outlined belowto find out which textbooks you will need for each class.
STEP 1: from your My BuckeyeLink page, select My Class Schedule:
STEP 2: from this page, select the term, then Continue.
STEP 3: from My Class Schedule, select the section number next to each course.
STEP 4: Find thetextbookinformationlisted inthe"Notes" section for each individual course.
Now, you can use this information and the ISBN number to search for themost affordabletextbook optionand use whatever vendor you choose. Some courses may list a CarmenBookas thetextbook option. In this case, a deeply discounted pricehas beennegotiated with the publisher, and you will have access to the book electronically through Carmen. You will bebilled for the textbook through your OSUStatement of Account. For moreinformation, go to affordablelearning.osu.edu/carmenbooks/students
StudentHealthInsurance
All students are enrolled in the Student Health Insurance plan unless they waive it. This is anannual contract renewed every Autumn semester. The enrollment selectionthat thestudent chooses is binding for the entire full policy year, including Summer, ifthey remain enrolled ineligible classes. Deadlines apply for waiving coverage. To waive health insurancecoverage, go to your Buckeye Link and clickon “Select/Waive Coverage.” Be sure to have your health insurancecard with youbeforeyou begin the waiver process so youcan enter your health insurancecoverageinformation. For more information, go to shi.osu.edu
Parking
Enrolled students are permitted to park in any student lot oncampus. Faculty and staff parking is available in the lot immediately south of Maynard Hall and is accessible with a parking pass available from theHuman Resources Office. Visitor parking is infront ofMaynardHall. ADA accessiblespaces for disabled drivers areavailablein all parking areas with thedisplay ofa state–issued disability placard. Thereis no chargefor parking onthe Marioncampus, and vehicles do not need to be registered. Campus map: osumarion.osu.edu/about/map
Copiers/Printers
Public copiers and printers arelocated in the Library Classroom Building atthe front desk (Black/White - $.06; Color - $.20; Scan - $.01), as well as inthe Academic Success Center (Room 105R), and the Media Lab (281 Morrill Hall).
Food
Options include theAlber Student Center Café and Market C (Morrill Hall first floor) Additionally, vending machines are in each building.
LostandFound
There are three Lost and Found locations on campus: Faculty Services (150A Morrill Hall); Officeof Enrollment Services (100 Maynard Hall); and theLibrary CirculationDesk.
FirstAid
First–aid supplies are availableinthe following areas: Enrollment Services (100 Maynard Hall); Alber Student Center office; Library Circulation Desk; Faculty Services (150A Morrill Hall); and in the Academic Success Center (105R Library Classroom Building).
Phones
Courtesy phones are located: outsidethe Alber Student Center Office; in Morrill Hall outside the student lounge (Room 176); inMaynardHall (first floor outsidethe restrooms); and intherotundaof theLibrary Building. These phones are free for 911 calls, campus calls, or local calls.
BuckeyeAlert
The Buckeye Alert notificationsystem through TheOhio State University Public Safety Office will be used when thereis an ongoing campus emergency situation, and the campus community should take immediateaction to ensure their own personal safety and security. If your cell phone number is already in EmployeeSelfService (for faculty/staff)or Buckeye Link (for students), thenyou are automatically registered for the BuckeyeAlert text messaging system. Faculty, staff, and students have the ability to register upto two additional cell phone numbersto receivetext message notifications. Theseadditional phone numbers can belong to parents, spouses, or anyone else they wish to include inthe text message notifications. To add/update your cell phone number and for moreinformation, please go to: dps.osu.edu/alert-notices
ClassCancellations
Ifanindividual class has beencancelled for the day, youwill receive an email from your instructor. Youcan also find this information at: osumarion.osu.edu/weather
Campus closings arerare ontheMarioncampus. During times of inclement weather, please keep a closewatch on the Marion campus website, as well as television and radio stations inthe area, for weather–related closings. Ifcampus is closed, you will also receive a notification through Buckeye Alert.
BuckeyeBriefs
Buckeye Briefs is theofficial campus communication for students, faculty, and staffat TheOhio State University at Marion. Sent as a weekly email September through May to the campus community, it canbe found at: osumarion.osu.edu/faculty-and-staff/communications
ClassroomHints
• Attend your classes!
• Throughout thesemester, read the syllabus that your instructor provided for you.
• Check your Ohio State email daily to keeptrack of what is going on atOhio State Marion, as well asmessages from faculty and staff.
• Check your Buckeye Link frequently to makesureyou areon top ofitems onyour “To Do”list.
• Check with Financial Aid and Academic Advising if youare considering adding or dropping a class.
• Keep acalendar with deadlines, dates, reminders for your classes, and other events inyour life. Prioritizationof time is critical to becoming asuccessful student. During the average semester, students feel periods ofelevated stress between class assignments. To reduce stress and use time effectively, make a weekly time schedule.
PutFirstThingsFirst
1. Schedule your class times, drive time, meals, andwork schedule.
2. Identifyquality time to study during thedaywhile youare still on campus.
• Although the particular subject youstudy will change from day to day depending on which class has atest or paper due, your study times should remainconsistent – at least two hoursof study for every one hour ofclass.
ParticipationRoster
Instructorsmust complete aparticipationroster that identifies students who beginattending or participating in aclass at thebeginning of each semester or session. A student must contact the class instructor ifthey do not attend class during the first week but wish to remain enrolled inthe course. A student should also notify theinstructor of any planned (such as religious observances)or unplanned (such asillness) absences during this first week ofclasses.
Student participation and attendancecaninclude (but is not limited to): attending aclass (either physically or online); submitting an assignment or exam (in person, through email, or via Carmen); attending a study group or special class meeting assigned by theinstructor; participating in an online discussion; participating in an interactivetutorial or computer-assisted instruction; or sending an email to an instructor to aska question about an academic subject studied inthe course. Students who have been reported to the university registrar as not in attendanceor not participating may be dropped from theclass. For moreinformation, go to registrar.osu.edu/participationroster/index.html
FinancialAid
In order to maximize your financial aid options, besureto reapply every yearby theFebruary 1 deadline. Ifyou have questions or concerns, see financial aid on pages 34–37.
Veterans with questions about V.A. educational benefits, Ohio National Guard, G.I. bill, etc., are encouraged to contact thefinancial aid office ontheMarion Campus at 740–725–6125 or theOffice for Military and Veterans Services at 614–247–VETS (8387)or veterans.osu.edu onthe Columbus campus.
BulletinBoards
There are many bulletin boards ontheMarion Campus. Each is updated by a different department within the university. Most bulletin boards are specific to different majors and programs that are offered onthe Marion Campus. For general posting, contact theOfficeof Communications, 245 Maynard Hall.
FERPA
OnBuckeyeLink, students should read and review TheStudent Release ofInformation – FERPA – and decide whether they want to grant any individuals access to their record.
Ifso, go to your Buckeye Link and select Student InformationRelease under Personal Information. Enter the names and contact information for thoseto whom youwish to grant access to your record. Enter an access code – one youcreateand share with those you have listed. By completing this step, university staffcantalk to any individual listed about your specific record – academic, financial aid, and/or account.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of1974 (FERPA) is a federal law designed to protect the privacy ofstudent educationrecords. Theserecords, maintained by Ohio Stateor any party acting on its behalf, include information/documentationrecorded in any way and containinformation directly related to a student. Since persons arelegal adults atage 18, Ohio Statecannot, by law, disclosegrades, financial account status, disciplinary proceedings or other records to parents, guardians, or anyone else without the written consent of the student.
CampusBuildings
LC– Library Classroom Building
MY – Maynard Hall
MR – Morrill Hall
MSE – MarionScience & Engineering Building
PR – PrairieLearning Laboratory
SD – Alber Student Center
BR – BrysonHall (MTC Campus)
HTC– Health/Tech Center (MTC Campus)
Marioncampus maps are availableonline: osumarion.osu.edu/about/map
FrequentlyUsedWebSites
Ohio StateMarion web site: osumarion.osu.edu
Class schedules for Marion: osumarion.osu.edu/academics/schedules
Safe and Healthy Buckeyes: safeandhealthy.osu.edu/
Marion Campus Library: osu.libguides.com/Marion_Library
Buckeye Link: buckeyelink.osu.edu
Academic Calendar: registrar.osu.edu
Grade Point Average(GPA) Calculator: students.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/node/936
Campus News and Information: osumarion.osu.edu/buckeyebriefs/
CampusDirectory–FrequentlyUsedContacts
AlberStudentCenter
Student Life
106BAlber Student Center 740–725–6219
Buck ID Office
106A Student Center 740–725–6206
MaynardHall
Academic Advising
100 Maynard Hall 740–725–6334
Career Services
124 Maynard Hall 740–725–6061
Counseling and Wellness Services
200 Maynard Hall 740–725–6349 or 740–725–6056
Disability Services
128 Maynard Hall 740–725–6247 marionds@osu.edu
Enrollment Services
100 Maynard Hall 740–725–6242 askmarion@osu.edu
Financial Aid
100 Maynard Hall 740–725–6125 marionsfa@osu.edu
Regional Business Shared Services
140 Maynard Hall 740–725–6150 RegionalBusFin@osu.edu
Marion Campus: 740-725-6165 crosbie.5@osu.edu
Human Resources 614-247-6947 https://osumarion.osu.edu/faculty-andstaff/human-resources hrconnection.osu.edu
Registration& Records Coordinator
100F Maynard Hall 740–725–6107 erickson.138@osu.edu
Student Success Programming
100H & KMaynard Hall 740–725–6126 marionstudentsuccess@osu.edu
MorrillHall
Faculty Services
150A Morrill Hall 740–725–6264 miller.11896@osu.edu
Campus Ombudsperson
384BMorrill Hall 740–725–6243 klochko.1@osu.edu
Marion Campus Honors Program
116 Morrill Hall 740–725–6166 maharry.1@osu.edu
Media Lab/Instructional Support
281 Morrill Hall 740–725–6385 or 740–725–6336 zhou.134@osu.edu
Public and Campus Safety Office
138 Morrill Hall 740–725–6222 or 740–725–6300
LibraryClassroomBuilding
Academic Success Center
105R Library Classroom Building 740–725–6254 academicsuccess@osu.edu https://u.osu.edu/marionasc/
Marion Campus Library 740–725–6254 osu.libguides.com/Marion_Library
Information Technology
220A Marion Campus Library 740–725–6329
ConsultantAssessmentTeam(CAT)
740–725–6349 or 740–725–6300 osumarion.osu.edu/counseling-wellnessservices/cat
PhysicalFacilities/Maintenance
Maintenance and Receiving Building 740–725–6288 crisler.6@osu.edu
TheOhio State University operates on the Semester System. Theacademic year is made up of three semesters. Autumn and Springsemesters each have 14 weeks of classes, followed by a week for final exams. Summer Term is unique, consisting of a variety of time periods in which to complete courses depending on which campus you attend. Themost commonscenario is a 12–weeksession, a first 8–weeksession and asecond 8–weeksession.
TypesofCourses
GeneralEducation(GE)TypesofCoursesforstudentswhoenteredOhioStatepriortoAutumn2022: Every student must completea body of course work thatassures a broad acquaintance with the basic areasof academic study. To meet GE requirements, which are college and major specific, credit hours mustbecompleted from thefollowing areasofacademic study:
• Writing and Related Skills
• Quantitative and Logical Skills
• Natural Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Arts& Humanities
• Foreign Language (for somecolleges)
• Global Studies
• Issues of the Contemporary World
• OpenOptions
Consult the course catalog and major requirementsfortheminimumgrade required for specificcourses.
GeneralEducation(GE)TypesofCoursesforstudentswhoenteredOhioStateforthefirsttime in Autumn2022orlater:
Every student must completea body of course work thatassures a broad acquaintance with the basic areasof academic study. To meet GE requirements for students entering The Ohio State University in Autumn 2022 or later, credit hours must becompleted from the following areas of academic study.
Courses within these areas ofstudy may vary by major.
• Launch Seminar
• ReflectionSeminar
• Writing and Information Literacy
• Mathematical and QuantitativeReasoning or Data Analysis
• Literary, Visual and Performing Arts
• Historical and Cultural Studies
• Language (for some majors)
• Natural Sciences
• Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Race, Ethnicity, and Gender Diversity
• GE Thematic Pathways
o Citizenship for aDiverse and Just World
Consult the course catalog and major requirements for the minimum grade required for specific courses.
o Complete asecond theme ofyour choice from theGE ThemeList
Prerequisites – A “prerequisite”is a coursethatmust becompleted before taking another course. For example, Math 1075 is a prerequisite for Chemistry 1110. This information is included in the online coursebulletin, accessible through Buckeye Link. and ontheMarion Campus class schedules when clicking on each course number. See: osumarion.osu.edu/academics/schedules
MajorCourses – Students select an areaofstudy or major as their degree program. Each major has aspecific list ofrequired courses related to their major area of study.
OpenOptions/Electives – Courses takenthatdo not fulfill requirements, either GE or major, are considered electives. Students may choose to completeadditional courses withintheir major areaof study or courses completely different from their chosen major. Consult with your Academic Advisor about options.
DevelopmentalCourses – Developmental courses are taught atcontent levels belowthat of a first-year collegelevel courseinareas ofmath and writing. Developmental credits for those who placeinmath 1050, 1075, or English 1109, are necessary to preparea student to successfully completecollege level math and writing credits required for graduation. Developmental course credits do not count toward theoverall minimum credits required to complete an undergraduatedegree at TheOhio State University but are necessary preparation for students who placeinthem to advanceto college level math and writing courses.
ModesofInstruction – Ohio State’s series of instructionmodelabels accommodatedifferent forms ofcoursedelivery and distance educationopportunities. Thefollowing lists the varying modes of instruction, their abbreviations, and adescription.
• In Person (P): 0-24% ofclass activities completed by students at a distance.
• Hybrid Delivery (HY): 25-74% ofclass activities completed by students at a distance.
• Distance Enhanced (DH): 75-99% ofclass activities completed by students at adistance.
• Distance Learning (DL): 100% ofclass activities completed by students at a distance. Enrollment exclusively in DL courses may impact tuition and fees.
Note: Onlineor distancelearning courses may includea description ofsynchronous or asynchronous.
• Synchronous means thecourse will havelive remotelearning courserequirements using Zoom for activities such as class lectures.
• Asynchronous means thecourse will is delivered through content in Ohio State’s online classroom Carmen Canvas. Students will access Carmen and work through assignments at a pace assigned by theinstructor.
CollegeswithintheUniversity
TheOhio State University is divided into specific colleges: College of Engineering; Collegeof Arts and Sciences; School ofHealth and RehabilitationSciences, Fisher CollegeofBusiness, etc. Major programs within the colleges of Ohio Statefall into threecategories: selective, competitive; and structured.
It is important that you know under which category your major falls inorder to completecorrect coursework and knowimportant dates, such as when to apply to a selectiveor competitivemajor. Consult with your Academic Advisor to discuss requirements for your major or to helpyou explore majorsifyou arestill deciding on anareaof study. For acomplete list of colleges and schools visit oaa.osu.edu/colleges-units-committees
• Selective Your college will providea list of specific criteria you must complete to be admitted into your major program. Anoverall minimum GPA is required, as well as a minimum final gradein some courses. Until these requirements are met, you will beconsidered a pre-major in your area of study. Meeting theserequirements usually guarantees admission to the program at which time you will move from a pre-major to a major. Plan ahead with your Academic Advisor and read all material provided by your collegeoffice. Examples: Social Work, Communications.
• Competitive Similarto selectivemajors, competitive majors havecriteria that mustbemet to apply to the college and major, including applicationdeadline. Unlike selectivemajors, thereis limited space withina competitivemajor. This means there is no guarantee of admissioninto the program. Grade Point Average (GPA) is an extremely important part of your application. Your college will provide minimum GPA requirements to beconsidered for admissionto the major. Meeting theminimum GPA does not guaranteeadmissionto acompetitivemajor. Examples: Business, Dental Hygiene, Engineering, Nursing.
• Structured Completespecific courses atthe minimum final graderequired by thecollege. You do not need to formally apply to these majors, but your collegemay requiremajor coursework becompleted in asequential order. Maintain the overall minimum GPA set by your collegeto stay in your major. Examples: Biology, Psychology, English, History, Criminology, and Sociology
NOTE: Applicationdeadlines apply for competitive programs. Prepareby communicating with your Academic Advisor and reading all material provided by your collegeoffice. Pleasevisit your major webpage for moreinformationon applicationcontent and deadlines:
Majors
Over200 majors are availableat TheOhio State University. Students atOhio StateMarioncanbegin course work for any oneof these degree programs. A complete listing ofmajors is available at undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors
The following majors may becompleted in their entirety at Ohio State Marion:
Biology
⚫ Middle Childhood Education
Business Administration ⚫ History
English ⚫ RN to BSN Nursing
Engineering Technology
Child and Youth Studies
Early Childhood Education
Psychology
Social Work
Early conversations with your Academic Advisor are necessary for the following programs:
Double Majors – Students may choose to pursue two majors in different subject areas. To double major, all requirements for each major must be met. In some areas, courses may overlap with the GE requirements where appropriate.
Dual Degrees and Second Degree Programs – Some students wish to receive more than one degree. This may be accomplished while pursuing the first degree (dual degree) or by returning after previously finishing one degree (second degree).
Courses cannot overlap from either major. All degree requirements for the additional degree, including GE requirements not required for the first degree, must be completed.
Minors
At Ohio Statethere areover 180 minorsoffered. Minorsare not required for most majors for graduation. A minor is anarea ofstudy made up of12–15 credits different from courses required for acollege major. A minor broadens thevalueof a Bachelor’s degree and can strengthen post college job searches and careers. All coursework for a minor mustbecompleted prior to graduation for a Bachelor’s degree.
Minorshave their own uniquerequirements, including minimum grades. Talkto your advisor and visit the information page for the minors atOhio State for moreinformation: artsandsciences.osu.edu/academics/programs/minors
Minorsoffered at the Marioncampus include, but may not be limited to:
• Anthropology (Cultural)
• Biology
• Business Management
• Creative Writing
• Criminology
HonorsProgram
⚫ Education ⚫ History
⚫ English
⚫ Environmental Science
⚫ Evolution and Ecology
⚫ Film Studies
⚫ Professional Writing
⚫ Psychology
⚫ Sociology
⚫ Substance Misuse/Addiction
Beginning their first semester atOhio State, students may be eligible to enroll in HonorsProgram classes. Students do not haveto be a part of the Honors Program to takeHonors classes. Honors courses encouragestudents to become active in the learning process, to thinkcritically and creatively, to participatein class, and to express their thoughts clearly both orally and in writing. An “H” following the course number (Geography 1900H)designates anHonors course. Students who are part of the HonorsProgram benefit from an environment of academic enrichment, special grants and scholarships, individual and personalized attention, priority scheduling, and diverse academic opportunities.
An “E” following thecoursenumber (Psychology 1100E)designates classes thathave an honors component alongside oftheregularcourse. This is referred to as “embedded honors.” Honors classes and other Honors options areoffered inmany subject areas and provideopportunities for research experiences, one–on–one work with faculty, priority scheduling, and development and presentation of an Honors thesis.
Students who are interested and would liketo know moreabout Honors courses and theHonors Program are encouraged to contact Dr. John Maharry, theHonors Program Director ontheMarion campus.
HonorsProgram: 116 Morrill Hall 740–725–6166 maharry.1@osu.edu
Degrees
AssociateofArtsDegree
• AssociateofArtsDegree (A.A.)– The Associateof Arts Degreeis availableto students who have taken aminimum of15 credit hours on a regional campus. Candidates for the A.A. degreemust complete aminimum of60 hours with 33 of these credit hours from specific areas ontheGeneral Education courselist. The A.A. is a general two–year degree and inno way interferes with earning aBachelor’s degree. This degreeis awarded each semester. Contact your regional Academic Advisor to apply. (Columbus advisors cannot file AssociateofArts applications.)
UndergraduateDegrees
• BachelorofArtsDegree (B.A.)– Most B.A. degrees requirea minimum of121 credit hours and completionof all requirements inGEs and the major area ofstudy.
• BachelorofScienceDegree (B.S.)– Thesedegrees require a minimum of 121 credit hours depending uponthe major. Generally, the B.S. degree requires additional courses in mathematics and the natural sciences than the B.A. degree.
• BachelorofFineArts (B.F.A.) – Students inthe Collegeof the Arts may pursue a B.F.A. degree that includes a courseof study specializing in aspecific areaof the arts such as photography, music, ceramics or glass, as well as art, dance, etc.
GraduateandProfessional Degrees
• GraduateDegrees – Master’s degrees are offered inmost fields and may also be academic or professional in orientation. In many fields, themaster’s degree may be the only professional degree needed for employment inthe field. This is thecasein fine arts (M.F.A.), library science (M.L.S.), and social work (M.S.W.). Students must completea bachelor's degree beforebeing accepted to amaster’s degree program.
• DoctoralDegrees - Thehighest earned academic degree, which requires the pursuit of original research, is the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Incontrast, professional training stresses the practical applicationof knowledge and skills, for example, inthe fields ofbusiness, law, and medicine. At thedoctoral level, degrees in these areas includetheDoctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.), theDoctor of Jurisprudence(J.D.), and the Doctor of Medicine(M.D.).
SchedulingClasses
EnrollmentAppointment
A student’s Enrollment Appointment refers to the dateand time at which students can beginto scheduleclasses for the upcoming semester. It is important that students know when their Enrollment Appointment begins for timely coursescheduling.
• HowtoFindYourEnrollmentAppointment – Students can find their Enrollment Appointment information in the “Enrollment Information” box on the right side of their My Buckeye Link account.
• SchedulingPriorities – Your Enrollment Appointment will bebased on:
– Priority Scheduling – Honors; students with disabilities; Veterans; varsity athletes.
– Graduating Seniors – Rank 4 (90+)
– Seniors – Rank4 (90+)
– Juniors – Rank3 (60-89)
– Sophomores – Rank2 (30-59)
– Freshmen – Rank1 (0-29)
SchedulingResources
AcademicAdvisors
• Guideyou through the requirements of your academic requirements, including General Education curriculum, major and minor choices and choices for electives.
• Track your progress toward graduation, including important deadlines.
• Provide advicebased on your individual needs and goals, such as the campus change process, internships, and other academic related opportunities.
• Helpyou locate additional resources you may need whileincollege.
• Students who entered Ohio State as a post high school student prior to autumn 2022 are completing general educationrequirements nowreferred to as Legacy GE.
• Students who entered Ohio State in autumn22 or later are completing theNewGeneral Education requirements.
• Pleasebesure to followthe correct GE requirement sheets. Your collegeor department office should have both options availableonline.
• Obtainyour Major Informationand General Education Curriculum Sheet from the appropriate collegeor department website: osu.edu/a-z-list
• Ifyou are unableto locate your GE curriculum sheet, pleasecontact theAcademic Advising Office at740-725-6334.
• Degree audits comparecourses youhave taken with specific requirements for aselected major.
• Advising Reports (unofficial transcript) containsemester history of all OSUcoursework including grades earned.
• Audits should be reviewed with your academic advisor to confirm progress towarda degree.
SchedulePlanner
• Available on the front page ofyour Buckeye Link.
• Allows you to enter courses you wish to take ina given term.
• Displays thevarious day/time combinations that are available for thecourses you entered.
• Allows thescheduling of “breaks”to eliminatecourses attimes that youhaveother commitments, such as work, travel, family, etc.
• Cansend your preferred scheduledirectly to your Buckeye Link enrollment page rather than entering each class number individually.
PlanningYourSchedule
Taking thetimeto planyour schedule for each semester is critical to timely completionof your collegedegree.
Access theMarionclass scheduleby going to the Marionweb page → osumarion.osu.edu/academics/schedules, and select the appropriate semester. Oncetheclass scheduleopens, clickon thecourse number whereyou will find thecourse descriptioninformation, including prerequisites. Using this schedule, you will find detailed courseinformationincluding:
• Which courses areoffered inthe upcoming semester, along with thespecific days and times courses areoffered.
• Class number for each sectionof each course – this is the four or five-digit number you will enter inBuckeye Link to schedule aclass.
• Class size – Most Marion campus classes have anaverageof 24–30 students enrolled. Classes that utilizecomputer and science labs will have 20–24.
• Knowtherequirements for your degree, and besure that you havethemost recent list ofmajor and General Education requirements for your major.
TipsforScheduling
• What are your obligations outside the classroom? Consider employment, family responsibilities, internships, sports and recreation, extracurricular activities, and social activities. Plan your schedule with your time commitments in mind. Ifyour program permits, schedule a combinationof General Education courses, major courses, and electives. Do you need to concentrateonraising your GPA? Plan asemester of courses in which you expect to do well. Consult with your advisor when planning your schedule.
• Check your student “To Do List”in Buckeye Link to seeif there are any holds on your account. Resolve any holds prior to your Enrollment Appointment. Failureto do so may prevent you from scheduling classes. Something as simple as a library feeor an unpaid parking ticket can result in a hold being placed onyour record.
• Determine how many credit hours you need per semester. For financial aid and registration purposes: – 12 credit hours = full–time (12 to 18 hours) – 9–11 credit hours = ¾ time – 6–8 credit hours = ½ time
• Be sureto check with the OfficeofFinancial Aid beforemaking adjustments to thenumber of registered credit hours. Exceeding 18 credit hours requires permission and may result in increased tuition costs. Dropping below full-timemay also result inloss of financial aid resources or early withdrawal fees.
• Marioncampus students with less than30 earned credit hours post-high school or less thana 2.00 GPA arenoteligible for campus changeto the Columbus Campus. Talkto your Academic Advisor about other enrollment criteria for courses at other Ohio State campuses.
• Noteyour Enrollment Appointment time and be prepared to scheduleclasses theday your appointment opens. Plan a tentative schedule with backupcourse choices incase your first–choicecourses are no longer available whenyour Enrollment Appointment opens.
ScheduleanappointmenttoseeyourAcademicAdvisorwellbeforeyourEnrollmentAppointment. The planning process for scheduling for future semestersis ongoing, and much ofthe workcan be donein advance. Youdo not need to know when your registration Enrollment Appointment time opens or have thenext semester’s schedule to make effective use ofa consultation with your advisor.
RegisteringforClasses
Sinceregistration is live, you will know immediately whether or not you are enrolled in a course Be prepared with backup classes and times that you are interested in taking incase your first choiceis filled.
Youmay add yourselfto the waitlist ofa class, if necessary, keeping in mind:
• Ifyou are currently enrolled inone section of aclass, youcannot add yourself to the waitlist of another sectionof the sameclass.
• Do not schedule alternatecourses at the same time as aclass for which you areonthe waitlist.
• Youcan put yourself on the waitlist of multiplesections of aclass. (See page19 for more informationabout waitlists.)
Be sureyou havecompleted all steps for course registrationby confirming “enrolled” status onyour class schedule
Log-into your Buckeye Link page and go to Add Class. From there youcanmove through the three steps to add classes – see diagrams on the following two pages.
• After completing the three steps to add your classes for the upcoming semester, be sure to print a copy of your schedulefor your records.
• If you want anyone else– besides you – to have access to your record – complete the Student Information Release under Personal Information on your Buckeye Link page.
• Lastly, Student Health Insurance Coverage:
- Under Finances – Student Health Insurance – you need toeitherSelect or Waive your StudentHealth Insurance.
- For questions, go to http://shi.osu.edu.
WaitlistInstructions
Youcan chooseto be placed on a waitlist if aclass you want to schedule is full. Youmust meet all prerequisites for thecourse beforeyoucanbe waitlisted for thecourse.
• Check your waitlist position on your Buckeye Link frequently prior to the start of the semester; checkthe waitlist daily throughout the first weekofclasses.
• The wait list is only active through the first Friday of thesemester. After the first Friday, the waitlist goes away.
• Youwill be added into a coursefrom the wait list on a “first–on, first–off”basis as spacebecomes available that fits your schedule. PLEASENOTE: Youwillnotbenotifiedthatyouhavebeen addedtotheclass;youneedtocheckyourschedule
• Youshould attend thefirst week ofclass with a Course Enrollment PermissionForm if your waitlist number is low, but check with your Academic Advisor first!
AddingandDroppingClasses
Exceptions to thefollowing processes apply to students intheir first semester, students on Academic Probation, and students with ahold ontheir record (as noted in Buckeye Link).
AddingClasses
Onceyour Enrollment Appointment opens and all holds are removed, you are ableto add classes through your Buckeye Link
• AfterthefirstFridayandthroughthesecondFriday–Youmust havethe permissionoftheinstructor to add aclass. Complete a Course Enrollment Permission Form (from the Academic Advising Office) Speak with the instructor for thecourse for permissionto add the course. If permission is granted the instructor will sign your form, and youwill return it to the Academic Advising Office to havetheclass added. If you are not granted permission, your advisor canhelp youreviseyour schedule.
• AfterthesecondFridayandthroughthethirdFriday –Youmust havethe permissionoftheinstructor AND the permissionof the Department Chair of thecourseyou want to take. Talk with your advisor about how to get appropriate signatures or email permissions. The only way to add a class after the third Friday is by petitioning your college office. You must also havetheabovetwo signatures. It is strongly advised thatyou complete your class scheduleby the first Friday of the semester.
DroppingClasses
Youmay dropclasses through thetenth Friday of a semester, keeping in mind thefollowing:
• ThroughthefourthFridayofthesemester –Youmay drop acourse online through thefourth Friday ofthesemester. Ifyou dropon or beforethe fourth Friday, no recordofyour enrollment will berecorded on your transcript. It does not affect your GPA but be aware of possible financial aid consequences if youdropbelow full–time.
Youwill receive a “W”onyour transcript, indicating that you withdrew. You will not be ableto dropclasses online. You will need to drop a coursethrough communication with theAcademic Advising office, or communicate with an academic advisor, inorder to drop aclass. Using the withdrawal option should beminimal. A withdrawal from acourse may be necessary due to an illness or other unforeseen personal circumstances. Too many “W’s” onyour recordmay suggest apattern of academic enrollment challenges that need to be address by the student. However, a “W” onyour recordis more favorable than a low grade. Before dropping classes, consider how this action will affect both your progress toward your degree and your financial aid status, if applicable. Consult with financial aid and your Academic Advisor about the consequences of dropping acourse.
• AfterthetenthFridayofthesemester –
A coursemay not be dropped after the tenth Friday of thesemester except by petitionand not unless thereare circumstances beyond astudent’s control and sufficient documentationis presented to your advisor. Following thesubmission ofyour completed petition to your advisor, the petition will be forwarded on to acommitteefor review. To petition, pleasemakean appointment to meet with your Academic Advisor.
WithdrawingfromtheUniversity
Ifyou drop all of your courses for asemester, you are withdrawing from the university. You should contact your Academic Advisor to dropclasses and completeanofficial withdraw form. Students who withdraw after the start of asemester canre-enroll without reapplying to the university. If a student who takes more thanone semester off will be placed on aleaveof absence. To re-enroll, a student should contact the Academic Advising Office.
GradesandGradePointAverage(GPA)
CalculatingYourGradeinaCourse
Youwill receive a coursesyllabus for each class you take atOhio State. A syllabus contains essential informationabout thecoursesuch as:
• Instructor’s name and contact information – email address, phone number, officelocation.
• OfficeHours – times the instructor is available to meet with students.
• Course delivery format(in–person, DistanceLearning, Hybrid using Carmenor Zoom, etc).
• Coursematerial – textbooks and other material required or suggested for the course.
• Courseobjectives – the goal/s of the courseand whatyoucan expect to know, learn, or experienceby engaging in thecourse.
• Coursetimeline – list ofreadings, homework, quizzes, midterms, labs, exams, etc.
• Viewing Your Grades During theSemester – Your instructor will likely let you know whereyou can find your grades throughout thesemester during the first weekof a course. Ifyou arenot sure whereto find this information, please askyour instructor. Some instructors post grades in Carmen; some do not. PleaseNote: thedefault setting inCarmen displays your grade calculating only the assignments you complete. This can be very misleading! For example, if youcomplete onesmall assignment and earn a10/10 onthat assignment, it will show your course grade as 100%, evenifyour overall gradein the courseis failing.
• Grading scale – how your course grade will becalculated. It is important to understand thatyour final gradein each class may becalculated differently. For example, youmay havea course where your final gradeis only based on threemidterms and afinal exam. Another coursemay havelab grades, quiz grades, and an exam. Some courses may not award points for attendance; others may. It is critical that you read your syllabi carefully and are clear onthe grading policy for each course. If you have questions about how your course will begraded or whereto locate your grade, speak with your instructor. Most courses will use the standard OSU grading scale, listed below.
OSUStandardGradingScale (OSUdoes not round upinthegrading scale):
A 93–100
A− 90–92
B+ 87–89
B 83–86
B− 80–82
C+ 77–79
C 73–76
C− 70–72
D+ 67–69
D 60–66
E 0–59
Grading scales may vary by instructor. Check your class syllabus for more information.
There are two commontypes of coursegrading systems. Youshould be familiar with both and knowthesteps for calculating your grades using each system.
1. PointsSystem – A course graded on the point system will award a maximum number of points for each graded element as inthe example on the following page.
Assignment/GradeElement
Attendance, 13 class meetings at5 points each
4 at20 points each
2 at10 points each
Asyou receivegrades inthecourse, you can determinehow many total points youhave earned and howmany areleft to be earned. This will helpyou calculateyour possiblefinal gradein the course.
Imagine that you earn200 points inthecourse listed inthe example above.200/260 = 76.93%. Iftheinstructor is using theOSU Standard Grading Scale, you can seethatthe final grade would be a “C.” Note that theOSU Standard Grading Scaledoes not round up.
2. PercentSystem – A course graded onthe percent system will award a percent of thetotal gradeto each graded element. Look at following example:
Imagine that you earn the points listed inthe “Pts earned”column asshown below. Multiply the percent value by the points earned to find the percent earned:
The student’s final gradein this example would be a “B”iftheOSU Standard Grading Scale was used.
CalculatingYourCumulativeGPA&DeficiencyPoints
It is essential to know how to calculate your semester/term and cumulativeGPA, also called point–hour ratio. When setting academic goals, which helps lead to success, it is important to understand howsuccess is measured.
Grade Point Average(GPA) Calculator: odi.osu.edu/gpa-calculator
Notes about grades:
• Ohio Statedoes not offer thegrades of “A+”and “D-.”
• Youearn no points for an “E” (failure)or “EN” (failure for non–attendance), but thehours are calculated into the point–hour ratio.
• Additional marks which arenot included inGPA calculationare:
– S/U= Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory – R = Audit (see page 26)
– PA/NP = Pass/Non-Pass (see page24) – I =Incomplete
– EM = Examinationcredit – IX = Extension of Incomplete
– W =Withdrawal – NG = No Grade Reported
– K = Transfer Credit – P =Satisfactory Progress Shown
**Incomplete grades change to a final grade that will be part of your semester and cumulative GPA calculation after the final grade posts. It is your responsibility to work with your instructor to understand what needs to be done to complete the course and to establish a timeline for submitting late work.
ViewingYourGradesattheEndofaSemester
Youwill access your grades atthe end of each semester through BuckeyeLink. Grades are not mailed to students.
HowtoCalculateGPA&DeficiencyPoints
A student whosecumulativeGPA has fallen below2.00 is no longer in academic “Good Standing” and is considered to bein academic difficulty. One index to measurethe degree of academic difficulty is deficiency points. Deficiency points are defined as the number of points a student whose cumulative GPA is below2.00 should have earned inorder to have a2.00.
AcademicProbationExample#1: Although the student has accumulated a small number of deficiency points, he/sheis placed on “Academic Probation.” Thefollowing exampleillustrates this scenario:
This student has attempted 17 credit hours, earned 31.6 points, and would havea semester GPA of 1.86 with 2.4 deficiency points. The reason the deficiency point total is 2.4 is that that student needed 34 points to attain a2.00 and by earning only 34, fell short by 2.4.
AcademicProbationExample#2: A student who has accumulated adeficiency point total more significant than example #1. Once placed on Probationthestudent will remainonProbation until cumulativedeficiency points arezero.
This student has attempted 16 credit hours, earned 15.9 points and would havea semester GPA of .99 with 16.1 deficiency points for theterm. The deficiency-point total for that semester is 16.1, because thestudent needed 32 points to attain a 2.00, and by earning only 15.9, fell short by 16.1.
RemovingDeficiencyPoints: Deficiency points are removedby earning more points than the minimum needed to achievea semester GPA of 2.00. Using the previous example, considerthe following grades as the student’s second semester:
This student has attempted 14 hours, earned 37 points and would have a semester GPA of 2.64. This time thestudent has earned 9 more points than needed to attain a 2.0. Therefore, the student has reduced the deficiency–point total from 16.1 to 7.1. Because the student still has deficiency points, their probation status is continued into their next term of enrollment.
The numbers used in the previous examples canalso be found on your Advising Report, accessible through your BuckeyeLink. The section ofthe Advising Report shownbelowlists all ofthe numbers associated with GPA calculations.
PT = Points (credit hour valueof eachcoursex letter grade value of eachcourse, then totaled)
PH = Point–Hour Ratio – also known as GPA.
(PT/HR)
EH = Earned Hours
DP = Deficiency Points
Example: Student earns a five–hour B–; a five–hour C+; anda three–hour B. This removes eight deficiency points (3.5 + 1.5 + 3 = 8).
AcademicStatus
At theend of each semester, the academic recordof every student ontheMarion campus is carefully reviewed to determinethe appropriate status. Questions regarding academic status should be directed to theOfficeofStudent Success Programming (740–725–6126). Please note: A student’s academic status and performance is directly connected to thestudent’s eligibility to receive Financial Aid. See pages 34-37 for information on financial aid standards.
Dean’sList
Students completing a minimum of 12 graded credit hours with a point–hour ratio of3.50 or higher for any given semester will be named to the Dean’s List for that semester inthecollegein which they are enrolled. A gradeof “U,” “NP,”or an “Incomplete” will disqualify a student from making the Dean’s List evenif the numerical criteria are met.
AcademicDifficulty
When your cumulativeGPA falls below a2.0, you are considered to bein academic difficulty. This canlead to academic probationor evendismissal. Ifyoufeel that youare in academic difficulty (evenifyour GPA is above a2.0), youshould seeyour Academic Advisor assoon as possibleto discuss theissues thatmay beaffecting your academic performance and for adviceon how to get backon track. Below are descriptions of the different levels ofacademic difficulty.
• AcademicProbation
Youwill be placed on academic probation whenyou have accumulated .1 or moredeficiency points. You will receive an email informing youofyour status and detailing theconditions of probation, including theminimum grade point averageyoumust achieveinthe following semester to avoid academic dismissal. Additionally, youmust meet with an assigned Student Success Coach who will helpyou understand your status and develop a plan for success. Once your cumulative GPA reaches a2.0, you will again beingood academic standing and will be removed from Probation.
• ProbationbySpecialAction
Youmay be placed onSpecial ActionProbation, evenifyouhave no cumulative deficiency points and a cumulative GPA above2.0, whenyour college has determined by a review ofyour grades, thatyou are not making satisfactory progress toward a degree. You will receivean email informing youofyour status and detailing theconditions of probation, including theminimum grade point averageyoumust achieve in the following semester to avoid academic dismissal.
• Additionally, you must meet with an assigned Student Success Coach who will helpyou understand your status and develop a planfor success. Onceyour cumulativeGPA reaches a2.0, youwill again be in good academic standing and will beremoved from Probation.
• AcademicDismissal
Any student in academic difficulty is at risk ofbeing dismissed from the university. Thereis no specific GPA or number of deficiency points that warrant a dismissal. These decisions are made ona case–by–casebasis and givenserious thought. Youare alikely candidate for dismissal if youareon academic probationand continueto accumulate deficiency points, or ifyou do not showsteady academic progress, especially in your intended or decided major. Dismissed students will be notified of their status by email and will also receive a phonecall or email from their assigned Student Success Coach or Academic Advisor.
• Reinstatement
After being academically dismissed from the university, astudent cannot be re-enrolled for at least threesemesters. After two semesters, astudent can petitionfor reinstatement to the university. Reinstatement is not guaranteed, and a simple desireto returnis not sufficient support for a petition.
Petitioning students need to prove they are now ready to succeed ifthey are allowed to return to the university. It is advisableto takeacademic coursework at another institution during your time away from Ohio State to demonstratethatyou arecapable of succeeding in quality college–level work. Seean Academic Advisor ifyou areinterested inattending another institutionto help guide your course decisions for transfer back to Ohio State.
Pass/Non–PassOption
• Youcan take upto 20 credit hours of electives using thePass/Non-Pass (PA/NP) grading option (which includes any emergency Pass/No Pass grading related to Covid-19 taken after Spring 2020).
• Youmust have a2.00 GPA to use thePA/NP option.
• In courses graded PA/NP, you will earn credit hours for a grade of PA, no credit for a grade of NP.
• Neither grade will be counted in your GPA.
• The fourth Friday of a semester is the deadlineto apply for PA/NP (unless otherwisenoted by the university due to Covid-19 or other extenuating circumstances). See your advisor early in the semester to discuss whether this is an appropriate option for you.
AuditingaCourse
Youmay choose to audit a courseinorder to refresh yourselfon the material or to learnmore about asubject without wanting to earn aletter grade. Fees are assessed for auditing a course, but no credit hours are awarded. You cannot audit a courseand thenlater take the course for a grade. Auditing a course requires the permissionoftheinstructor and the permissionof your collegeofficethrough your advisor.
AcademicAlert
Youmay be alerted ifyou are “at risk” academically in oneor more ofyour classes. You will receive communicationthrough email from Student Success Programming or your Academic Advisor. The course(s), the instructor(s), and theinstructor’s comments will beidentified so thatyou and your Academic Advisor cancome up with a successful plan ofaction.
GradeForgivenessRule(GFR)
Under the University’s GradeForgiveness Rule, students can petition to repeat a course for the second time and havetheoriginal course credit and grade excluded from their cumulative point-hour ratio. There is athree-courselimit for Grade Forgiveness during astudent’s undergraduate education
atOhio State. Only courses completed at TheOhio State University are eligible; transfer credit courses do not apply. If youhave questions about eligibility to useGrade Forgiveness, contact your Academic Advisor beforesubmitting the form.
To petition for Grade Forgiveness, followthese steps:
• Go to advising.osu.edu/grade-forgiveness to theGrade Forgiveness page.
• Read this page and clickon “Grade Forgiveness PetitionForm” atthebottom ofthe page.
• Log-inusing your OSU usernameand password.
• Youwill beon a page entitled “Petition to Use the GradeForgiveness Rule.”
• Read this page and click “Next” atthe bottom ofthe age.
• Completetheonline “Petitionto use the Grade Forgiveness Rule”form.
• Click “Finish” atthebottom ofthe page.
Youmust complete and submit the onlineform by thedeadlineoftheterm in which youare repeating thecourse. Thedeadlineto apply for Autumnand Spring semester is the10th Friday. The deadline for the Summer term varies by the sessionin which you are enrolled. Verify the Summer deadline with your advisor and by visiting the abovelisted link.
Submitted forms are reviewed for eligibility. You will be notified through your Ohio State email account of approval or ifmoreinformation is needed. Ifyour request is approved, the grade for the first timeyou tookthecourse will be “forgiven” after thesecond attempt at the repeated courseis graded and posted. It is best ifyou work incooperation with your Academic Advisor to complete application.
RepeatingaCourse
Youmay repeat any course with the approval of your collegeoffice. The final gradefor each completed courseattempt will count inyour cumulativegrade–point average(unless Grade Forgiveness is used). Credit for the course may only becounted once intheminimum total hours required for graduation. If youwish to repeat acourse more thanonce, you will need to meet with your Academic Advisor to petition for this request. Financial aid userestrictions may apply when repeating acourse.
TransferCreditInformation
When students transfer to Ohio State from another institution, they bring with them varying amounts of transfer credit. Ohio State will need to receiveofficial transcripts from the credit granting institutionin order to post transfer credit. Transcripts must be sent to Ohio State’s Enrollment Services Office, not to your college office – registrar.osu.edu/transfer_credit/. Transcripts will be evaluated after your acceptance feeis paid and may takea few weeks to be posted to your official Ohio State academic record.
The grades youearned in transferred courses do not transfer to Ohio State as part ofyour Ohio State grade point average(GPA). Courses takenat another institution aredesignated with a “K” inthe grading column. Some colleges will takeyour transfer credit grade point average into account for the purposes of admissioninto a competitivemajor. Consult with your Academic Advisor when applying to your competitivemajor or other program using both OSU and transfer GPA. There are several types oftransfer credits identified on atransfer credit report.
DirectEquivalencyCredit
This means thatthecourse transferred was similar enough in content thatthe student was awarded direct credit for an existing OSUcourse. If you earndirect equivalency credit for acourse, it will looklike this on your record:
Department
General,Special,andTechnicalTransferCredit
Othertypes ofcredit areawarded but need further evaluation in order to determinehowthey will affect your collegecareer. Be sureto havethese credits evaluated early in your collegecareer to determineexactly howthey help to fulfill degree requirements. Ifyou earn any ofthese types of credit, it will looklike this onyour record:
Department
TransferCreditEvaluations
Each department evaluates general, special, and technical credit through their ownoffices. Visit the Transfer Credit Coordinator list for contact information under the Transfer Credit link at registrar.osu.edu. Locate thecorrect department onthelist and contact the designated person listed.
Remember that the application, if any, ofspecial and technical credit to your degree will be determined after you declareyour major through your degree-granting college. If youare unsure about whatcredits need to be evaluated, consult with your Academic Advisor.
FreshStart
Students returning to OSU after an absence of five or moreyears, who have a cumulative GPA under a2.0, or who have been dismissed from the university, may want to petitionto useFresh Start. This will eliminate any deficiency points thatyou may haveearned previously and will let you restart at Ohio State will a cleancumulative GPA (0.00).
Ifyouhave not been enrolled atthe university for 5 or moreyears, you may petitionfor the Fresh Start Rule. Whileallcourseswillremainonyourpermanentrecord,onlycoursesinwhichyou receivedaC-orhigherwillbecountedforcredit. Othercourse work will not be counted for credit, towards any requirement, or towardgraduation. You will returnto Ohio State with a recalculated cumulativeGPA of0.00. Youmust complete a minimum oftwo semesters and thirty semester hours after using theFresh Start Rule before youare eligibleto graduate. Meet with thecollege advisor for moreinformation.
Keep inmind that ifyou areconsidering applying to graduateor professional schools, or evento othercolleges at Ohio State, their admissions processes will look at all of your grades and may recalculatetheoriginal grade(s) into your total.
AcademicIntegrity
At theend of each semester, the academic recordof every student ontheMarion campus is carefully reviewed to determinethe appropriate status. Questions regarding academic status should be directed to theOfficeofStudent Success Programming (740–725–6126). Please note: A student’s academic status and performance is directly connected to thestudent’s eligibility to receive Financial Aid. See pages 34–37for information on financial aid standards. In additionto the status definitions provided in the previous section(Probation, Probationby Special Action, Dismissal and Reinstatement), thereare otherlevels of academic status.
Academic integrity is essential to maintaining an environment that fosters excellencein teaching, research, and other educational and scholarly activities. Thus, TheOhio State University and the Committeeon Academic Misconduct (COAM) expect that all students have read and understand the University’s Code of Student Conduct and that all students will complete all academic and scholarly assignments with fairness and honesty. Students must recognizethat failure to followthe rules and guidelines established in the University’s Code of StudentConduct may constitute Academic Misconduct.
TheOhio State University’s Code ofStudent Conduct (Section3335-23-04)defines academic misconduct as: “Any activity that tends to compromisethe academic integrity ofthe university or subvert the educational process.” Examples of academic misconduct include (but are not limited to) plagiarism, collusion(unauthorized collaboration), copying the workof another student, and possessionof unauthorized materials during an examination. Ignorance ofthe University’s Code ofStudentConduct is never considered an “excuse” for academic misconduct, so it is recommended that you review the Code ofStudent Conduct and, specifically, the sections dealing with academic misconduct.
Students who enroll atOhio State agree to abideby the Code of Student Conduct, availableonthe web atstudentconduct.osu.edu. Each student is responsiblefor becoming familiar with the rules and regulations of The Ohio State University. TheOffice of Student Judicial Affairs has prepared the following synopsis ofthe Code ofStudent Conduct:
“The code exists to protect the persons, their rights, and the property of the university community. The code applies to the conduct of all students and registered student organizationswhileonuniversitypremises;whileonprofessionalpracticeassignments; onassignmentwhichisassociatedwithacademiccourserequirements;orwhileinvolved with a university–related activity or a registered student organization activity. There are certain types of conduct which may lead to disciplinary action against a student or studentorganization in addition to criminal charges in some cases.”
Ifyoususpect that a student has committed academic misconduct in a course, youare obligated by University Rules to report your suspicions to the Committee on Academic Misconduct. If the Committeedetermines that someonehasviolated the University’s Code of Student Conduct (i.e., committed academic misconduct), the sanctions for themisconduct could includea failing gradein acourse and suspensionor dismissal from the University.
Student conduct also refers to academic integrity incoursework. While many people associate academic misconduct with cheating or plagiarism, the term encompasses a wider scopeof student behaviors, which include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Violations ofcourse rules as contained inthecourse syllabus or other information provided to thestudent.
• Violationof program regulations.
• Knowingly providing or receiving information during acourse exam or program assignment.
• Possession and/or useof unauthorized materials during acourse exam or program assignment.
• Knowingly providing or using assistanceinthelaboratory, on fieldwork, or on acourse assignment, unless such assistance has been authorized specifically by thecourseinstructor or, where appropriate, a project/research supervisor.
• Submissionof work not performed in a course: this includes, but is not limited to, instances where astudent fabricates and/or falsifies data or information for alaboratory experiment (i.e., “dry lab”) or other academic assignment. It also includes instances where a student submits data or information (such as alab report or term paper) from one courseto satisfy the requirements ofanother course, unless submissionofsuch work is permitted by the instructor ofthecourse or supervisor ofthe research for which the workis being submitted.
• Submitting plagiarized work for a course/program assignment.
• Falsification, fabrication, or dishonesty in creating or reporting laboratory results, research results, and/or any other assignments.
• Serving asor asking another student to serve as asubstitute (“ringer”) while taking anexam.
• Alterationof grades in aneffort to change earned credit or a grade.
• Alterationand/or unauthorized use of university forms or records.
• Submitting the same work to satisfy requirements for onecourse or academic requirement that hasbeensubmitted insatisfactionof requirements for another course or academic requirement without permission oftheinstructor of the course for which the work is being submitted.
Cases ofalleged academic misconduct are adjudicated through aformal hearing process by the Committeeon Academic Misconduct (COAM), a standing committeeof the University Senate
Your Academic Advisor is assigned based on the major you wish to pursue. The nameofyour advisor is found on your Buckeye Link front page. Their name will linkto their email address for easy communication access.
Advisorshelp students navigate courseenrollment, apply to competitivemajors, and managedegree progress. Students who are undecided on a major will begiven guidance in courseselection for general education requirements and degreeexploration. Advisors will also help youexplorethe majorsoffered at Ohio Stateto support youchoosing a major areaofstudy.
Whileenrolled incollege, unforeseencircumstances may arisethathave the potential for impeding your academic success. Make it a practiceto seeyour Academic Advisor immediately when faced with challenges to your degree progress. Advisors are prepared to assist you in navigating options that may helpyou or connecting you with resources who cansupport you.
Preparing for an Academic Advising appointment:
• To schedule/cancel an appointment with your advisor, call the appointment line at 740–725–6334; you can also stop by the office and schedule an appointment, or use OnCourse to schedule electronically –advising.osu.edu/oncourse.
• Please plan ahead for your appointment, so your advisor can be prepared. If an immediate advising need arises, please visit the office in person or call 740–725–6334
• We provide appointments in various formats:
Remote using Zoom
In person in our advising office
By phone if that works best for student
Things You Can Do Before Your Appointment:
From Buckeye Link, you can:
• Complete your Financial Responsibility statement.
• Verify your course enrollment appointment.
• Check your “To Do List.”
• Run a Degree Audit Report.
• Run an advising report (unofficial transcript).
• Schedule your classes and review with advisor.
• Find your status on a course wait list.
• Check past grades.
AcademicAdvising: 100 Maynard Hall 740–725–6334
• Prepare a list of questions for your advisor.
DisabilityServices
TheOffice for Disability Services (ODS) collaborates with and empowers students with documented disabilities inorder to provideand coordinateacademic accommodations, as well as support services and programs, which enableequal access to education and university life. Documentation provided must demonstrate adisability covered under Section504 ofthe Rehabilitation Act of1973 and Title II ofthe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. The ADA defines adisability as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or moremajor life activities.
QualifyingConditions
“Disability” is a broad term that includes (but is not limited to):
• Mental health conditions (e.g., anxiety, depression, PTSD)
• ADD/ADHD
• Chronic health conditions (e.g., diabetes, Crohn’s disease)
ODS follows theguidance from the Association onHigher Educationand Disability (AHEAD) on documentation review and accommodationapproval, and all documentation submitted is evaluated to determine eligibility. Theevaluation process is collaborative, and all determinations are madeon acase–by–casebasis. Once the NewStudent Application is complete and documentation submitted, they are reviewed inorder ofreceipt. It is recommended this task be done well in advanceofany accommodation–related needs, as approval is not a same–day process. Typically, the student will be notified withinthreebusiness days of submission.
Students who have readily observable, permanent disabilities (e.g., wheelchair/white cane user) are not required to provide documentation. Simply submit the NewStudent Application thencontact the office at740–725–6247 or marionds@osu.edu to schedulea Welcome Meeting.
Many types of documentationcan be accepted to determine eligibility. Some examples include(but are not limited to):
• IEP/504 plan
• Medical records / patient portal diagnostic summary
• Letter from ahealthcare professional, on letterhead, which confirms diagnosis and/or treatment
• Disability Services VerificationForm (must becompleted by ahealthcare professional, contact ODS for adigital or hard copy ofthe form)
• Accommodationletter from previous postsecondary institution
• Full evaluation/diagnostic report (e.g., ETR, MFE)
The following information is helpful, but not required. It assists ODS in understanding how disability impacts the student in an academic setting – and as it relates to the accommodations requested – in order to createa more robust accommodation plan:
• Severity of the disorder (mild/moderate/severe)
• Medicationor treatment currently prescribed
• Recommended accommodations thatmay assist thestudent inminimizing theimpact of the conditionin an academic setting.
In unique situations, provisional accommodations may beconsidered for students who can provide evidenceofbeing actively engaged in the diagnostic process. Theseare typically for one semester only and may later be approvedon a permanent basis, upon receipt of appropriatedocumentation.
Temporary/ProvisionalAccommodations
Students with temporary injuries, such as a broken bone, concussion, or surgical recovery can register with and receive services through ODS on atemporary basis by completing the NewStudent Application.
We also make referrals to other agencies for private testing.
DisabilityServices:
128 Maynard Hall 740–725–6247 marionds@osu.edu
CareerServices
Career Services exists to serve as aresource for your career development needs and assist you with reaching your career goals. By taking advantageof Career Services at Ohio State Marion, you will be better prepared to enter the work force ofthe21st century. Individual appointments are available for students needing help with career and academic major exploration, career planning, internships, co-ops, graduate school preparation and application, resume and cover letter review, and interview preparation. Students can schedule an appointment by calling 740–725–6334, emailing MarionCareers@osu.edu, or through OnCourse: buckeyes.campus.eab.com/home
CareerServices:
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
124 Maynard Hall osumarion.osu.edu/current-students/career-services 740–725–6061 For appointments: 740-725-6334
Ombudsperson
Ifyouhave a problem with howyou aretreated by university faculty or staff, you are encouraged to contact the Ombudsperson. The Ombudsperson, thecampus mediator for all student grievances, will receive and attempt to resolvestudent grievances withinthe university community by supplementing, rather than replacing, other means for redress of grievances. TheOmbudspersonintercedes when other attempts have failed to resolve concerns. TheOmbudspersoncannot disputegrades or grading methodology or course requirements with instructors. (Grievance examples could includestudent life oncampus or student/instructor conflicts.) All matters discussed with the Ombudsperson areheld in thestrictest ofconfidence. The Marion Campus Ombudsperson for this yearis Dr. Marianna Klochko, Department ofSociology.
CampusOmbudsperson:
Dr. Marianna Klochko
384BMorrill Hall 740–725–6243 klochko.1@osu.edu
FinancialAid
The goal of TheFinancial Aid Office at TheOhio State University at Marionis to maximizestudent access to all available funds to help astudent covercollege expenses.
FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) should be filled out by a student for each year of enrollment online at fafsa.gov. To maximizeyour financial aid, Ohio State encourages students to complete the FAFSA by February 1 of the Spring before each year of enrollment.
The FAFSA will serve astheapplicationfor all need-based awards, including but not limited to, examples below:
U.S.DepartmentofEducation - for more information visit studentaid.gov
• Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Direct Stafford Loan, Parent PLUS loan.
OhioDepartmentofHigherEducation - more informationvisit ohiohighered.org.
• Ohio College Opportunity Grant, Choose Ohio First Scholarship, Ohio War Orphans Scholarship.
CampusNeedBasedAid
• President’s Affordability Grant, Buckeye Affordability Grant, Federal WorkStudy.
MarionCampusMeritAid
• Incoming/newstudents are reviewed for merit-based aid according to their application materials upon being admitted to the university, with priority givento students who complete their applicationby February 1.
• Returning students are required to submit the Marion campus scholarship applicationthrough ScholarshipUniverse(seebelow) by February 1 to be reviewed for aid specific to Marion campus. They are encouraged to do this even ifthey are not sure if they are returning to the Marioncampus for thecoming year.
• Themost up to dateinformationabout both processes canbe found at go.osu.edu/marionscholarships
ScholarshipUniverse
All students (incoming and returning) areencouraged to complete the ScholarshipUniverse applications, which can be found at sfa.osu.edu and must becompleted by February 1 for many internal scholarships. ScholarshipUniverseis ascholarship-matching tool thatsimplifies the process offinding and applying for internal and external scholarships.
DepartmentalandExternalScholarships
Students are also encouraged to investigatedepartmental scholarships, alumni club opportunities, and even external scholarships (aid thatis not from the university). Much of this informationcanbe found on the Student Financial Aid websitehere: sfa.osu.edu/current-student/about-aid/types-ofaid/scholarships
MilitaryandVeteransBenefits
Ifyouhave questions about howyour GI Benefits are utilizedat Ohio State, please contact TheOffice for Military and Veterans Services at 614–247–VETS (8387)or milvets@osu.edu onthe Columbus campus.
SatisfactoryAcademicProgress(SAP)Guidelines
Federal regulations require that The Ohio State University establish policies to monitor theacademic progress ofstudents who apply for and/or receive federal financial aid. To remaineligiblefor financial aid at Ohio State, recipients arerequired to showsatisfactory progress toward a degree, including acumulative grade point average(GPA), an attempted credit hourscompletion rate percentage, and amaximum time frame for completionof degreerequirements. Timeline for evaluation and specific quantitative measurements canbefound in the Satisfactory Progress policy here: sfa.osu.edu/contact-us/consumer-disclosure/satisfactory-academic-progress-policy
StudentAidIndex
TheStudent Aid Index (SAI)is an eligibility index numberthatOhio State uses to determinehow much federal student aid youwould receiveif you attended theschool. This number results from the financial information you and your contributor(s) provideon your FAFSA form. This number is not a dollaramount of aid eligibility or what your family is expected to provide. A negativeSAI indicates thestudent has a higher financial need. Learnmoreabout how the SAI is calculated. Ohio State will determineyour financial need by subtracting your SAI from thecost of attendance. Learnmore about how financial aid is calculated
ChangeinFamilyCircumstancesAppeal
TheOhio State University has established an appeal process to allow for adjustments to an individual’s information already reported on the 2024-2025 FreeApplicationfor Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) due to a changein circumstances/income withinthehousehold. Ifyou have experienced a significant decrease inincome or life event that has altered your income sincecompleting the FAFSA, then youmay submit this appeal form to haveyour financial aid eligibility reassessed. Before an appeal can beconsidered, the 2024-2025 FAFSA must becompleted at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
FinancialAid,MarionCampus: BuckeyeLink(University-WideFinancialAid): 100 Maynard Hall, Marion Campus SAS Building, Columbus Campus 740-725-6125 614-292-0300 marionsfa@osu.edu buckeyelink@osu.edu
OfficeofBusinessandFinance
TuitionandFee
Billing
Students may viewtheir tuitionand feestatement online at any timethrough their BuckeyeLink. Pleasenotethatthe university does not send statements for tuition and fees to students. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that their bill is paid infull by theduedate for a given semester. All tuition and fees must be paid seven days prior to the first day ofthe semester.
LatePaymentFees
Thereis a$200 late fee assessed after the due date. This fee increases to $300 for failure to pay by the second Friday ofclasses. Unpaid fees could result in a hold being placed on astudent’s account, which will causecertain services to be withheld, including but not limited to, registration, receipt of grades, transcripts or diplomas, denial of library or recreational services, or denial of athletic ticket pick–up.
HowCanIPayTuitionandFees?
Tuition and Fee payments are madeby any ofthemethods listed below. Pleaseconsider paying online when feasible, as it is fast, convenience, and safe. For our safety and your peaceof mind, we cannot accept cash payments in personor by mail.
SecurelyOnlineviaMyBuckeyeLink
• Electronic check (recommended): To submit payment by electronic check, enter your checking account and routing number into the secure payment processor. No processing fees will be assessed, and the payment will automatically post to thestudent account upon completionofthe transaction.
• Credit/Debit card: Mastercard, Visa, Discover, and American Express are accepted. Payments are subject to a non–refundableservice charge. Please notethat when paying by card, any potential refunds may be credited backto the card, including any refunds generated from a financial aid disbursement.
• Guardian ePay: A student can provide permit a parent, grandparent, or another guardian to makea payment to their tuitionand fees account. To grant a guardian access to make payments ona student account, thestudent can followtheinstructions provided ontheGuardian Account Setup and ePayment Assist page linkbelow under Resources. Oncethe guardian account is set up, the guardian will be ableto log-in and submit payment onthe student’s account.
• ePayment using WireTransfer: Selecting foreigncurrency payment method optionto berouted through Convera’s secure payment portal. Select “Foreign Currency” whenmaking your payment.
ViaCheck
• Youmay mail a check to thefollowing address: TheOhio State University; PO Box 183248; Columbus, OH 43218–3248.Please ensurethe student’s name and student ID number are in the memo line. Failureto includethis information may result in processing delays. Thecheckmust be postmarked by thetuitionand fee duedate to avoid late fees.
• It is thestudent’s responsibility to ensure that college savings plan funds that will be used to pay tuition and fees arrive at the university by thestated payment deadline for agivensemester. The university recommends contacting the student’s College Savings account administrator to begin withdrawal process atleast 4–6 weeks before the fee payment deadlineto ensure that funds are received by the deadline date. Pleaseensure that checks are madeout to The Ohio State University and sent to the following address with thestudent’s full nameand student ID number.
For 529 Plan CollegeSavings Plan:
TheOhio State University – 529 Plan
P.O. Box 183248
Columbus, OH 43218–3248
For 529 payments sent via FedEx, UPS or other courier requiring a physical mailing (non-P.O. Box):
TheOhio State University – 529 Plan
2nd Floor, Student Academic Services Building
281 W. Lane Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
ExternalScholarshipsRequirements
• It is thestudent’s responsibility to ensure that external scholarship funds for tuitionand fees arrive at the university by thestated payment deadlinefor a givensemester. The Ohio State University assumes full–time enrollment is required for all external scholarships. Please include term ofattendance and distributionof funds. Funds will be applied to oneterm only unless documentation specifies otherwise. For moreinformation, pleaseview our External Scholarships webpage. Please ensurethatchecks are writtento TheOhio State University and send to the address below with the student’s full legal name and student ID number inthememo line.
For External Scholarships:
TheOhio State University – External Scholarships P.O. Box 183248 Columbus, OH 43218-3248
TuitionOptionPaymentPlan(TOPP)
• The Tuition Option Payment Plan allows students and their families to divide the cost oftuition and fees into installment payments: four installments for autumn/spring semestersand three installments for summer. The first payment is due ontheinitial payment due date, seven days prior to the first day ofthe semester. Theremaining payments, which will includeany new charges, will be dueapproximately every 30 days. Students MUST sign up for TOPP each semester and pay a non-refundable$30 enrollment fee For moreinformation on TOPP, please go to: busfin.osu.edu/bursar/paytuition
Resources
• Learn about Payment and Payment Options – busfin.osu.edu/bursar/paytuition
• Helpful Parent and GuardianInformation – busfin.osu.edu/bursar/families
• Thecampus library is intheMarion Campus Library Classroom Building and offersmany resources to helpyoube successful!
• It is open to thestudents, faculty, and staffofOhio StateMarion and thecommunity–at–large. A current BuckID is required to checkout library materials.
Collection
• Over42,000 books are availablelocally, as well as thousands of electronic resources, maps, and microforms.
• Thelibrary’s special collections includesheet music, student wellness, and children’s literature, as well as aspecial research collectiononWarren G. Harding and Norman M. Thomas.
• Themedia collectionincludes CDs and DVDs. Other materials are available electronically through the catalogs and theOhioLINK Digital ResourceCommons.
ServicesandResources
• Thelibrary offers access to morethan 80 millionitems through the university libraries’ catalog, thestatewidecatalog from OhioLINK, and Interlibrary Loan.
• Remote access is available to online catalogs and selected electronic resources, as well as the Electronic Journal Center.
• Course Reserves provide a locationfor instructorsto makeavailable copies oftheir textbooks and other class materials to students.
• Printing/copying is available with a printing card, either by adding money to your BUCKID or by aprinting card from thelibrary to which youcan add funds.
• Research and resourcehelpis availablein person, by email, and by a librarian consultation.
Thelibrary is openyear-round including semester breaks and summer term. Hours are posted each semester and are posted outsidethelibrary doors, in Morrill Hall, and on thelibrary website
TheLibrary:
Library Classroom Building 740–725–6254 osu.libguides.com/Marion_Library
IT–TechResources
Followthis list to help kick start your Buckeye journey. Discoverhowto get tech help anytime, anywhere. A wide array offree technology resources is availableto enrich your coursework.
Visit my.osu.edu to set up and manage your Ohio State digital identity, including your username, password, email delivery preferences and more.
• Email–buckeyemail.osu.edu
Signinto Microsoft Outlook with your Ohio Stateemail (lastname.#@osu.edu) and password. Email is accessible online or through theOutlook app(available on Android and iOS).
• Carmen–carmen.osu.edu
Get to know Carmen to managecoursecontent and interact with instructors and classmates. Carmen provides onlineaccess to assignments, syllabuses, discussion forums and more.
• TheOhioStateApp–go.osu.edu/osuapp
Download the freeOhio Stateappto keep campus in your pocket. It includes real-time bus schedules, acampus map, lists of eateries, news and wellness resources.
• BuckeyePass–buckeyepass.osu.edu
BuckeyePass is a multifactor authenticationservice that provides a second layer ofsecurity to your Ohio State account. Download the Duo Mobile appto get started.
• OSUWireless–wireless.osu.edu
Connect to securehigh-speed wireless internet through the OSU wireless networkon campus.
TechAssistance
• What kind ofcomputer should you get? The devicerecommendationinformation canbe found atit.osu.edu/students under the “Get Tech Ready”section.
Need help with any oftheseservices or your devices? TheITServiceDesk is available24 hours aday, seven days a weekto assist with any IT issues youare having. (See below for contact information.)
• BuckeyeBar–go.osu.edu/buckeyebar
Visit one ofour BuckeyeBar locations for face-to-face technology consultation. Get help with setting up email or wireless, speeding upa sluggish laptop, clearing upa virus and more.
• DigitalUnions– digitalunion.osu.edu
Findthetechnology and helpyou need at one ofour fivestate–of–the–art multimedia labs located across Columbus campus. All facilities offer computer stations, and each locationhas unique additional features, such as3–D printing, A/V production equipment and more.
• TechHub–techhub.osu.edu
Stopby Tech Hub, Ohio State’s official technology store, for exclusive discounts oncomputers, tablets and software. A portionof Tech Hub sales fund student programs.
HardwareandSoftware
• ComputerLabs– TheLibrary Classroom Building has 14 research/word processing computers available for faculty, staff, student, and public use. Additional computers are availablein the Media Lab(281 Morrill Hall), and theGeneral Computer Lab (220 Library Classroom Building). The MediaLab is a classroom, so there may betimes that classes arein session in that room. Pleasecheck theschedulelocated outside the door. No food or drinkis allowed in computer labs, and your BuckID is required.
• Software– Youcan use almost any softwareoncampus aslong as it is legally obtained and is not used to violate any policies or laws, including security practices. Beaware, however, that using unsupported products makes it harder to find help if youneed it and your major program may have specific requirements.
• HelpfulSoftwareResourceLinks – Office365 for Students – office365.osu.edu – Sitelicensed softwarefor students – it.osu.edu/software
ReasonableUsePolicy
• Ohio State’s policies governing the use ofinformationtechnology oncampus includethe responsible useofcomputing resources, respect for copyright laws, respect for privacy, useof wireless devices oncampus, and protection of university institutional data.
• Our full-servicecatalog, including all OTDI services and their fine print, is available. Our site displays just as well on a phonescreen asit does on a desktop. It accesses the IT resourceguide online from your mobile device. To protect your online privacy online and to read about other IT important security issues, go to it.osu.edu
The Academic Success Center (ASC) is located in the Marion Campus Learning Center on the second floor of theLibrary and provides free services to assist student learning in the classroom. These services include:
• Tutoring in most subjects taught oncampus, such as English, math, statistics, biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, foreign language, and the social sciences. Students cantake advantageofASCon a drop–inbasis or request a peer tutor. To request a peer tutor, please visit u.osu.edu/marionasc/
• Math and Engineering Learning Center – math, statistics, engineering, and physics tutoring.
• Writing Center – help for any assignment or project thatrequires composing, including traditional papers, research projects, workplace writing, and new media projects.
• Biology and Chemistry Center – tutoring in introductory biology and chemistry courses and assistancein biochemistry, microbiology and moleculargenetics.
• Collaborative learning spaces and ample spaces for study groups.
AcademicSuccessCenter:
105R Library Classroom Building 740–725–6254 academicsuccess@osu.edu https://u.osu.edu/marionasc/
StudentEmployment
On–CampusEmployment
Student employee positions are available for both workstudy and non–work study students as long asa 2.0 GPA is maintained, and the student is enrolled for at least half time.
WorkStudy
Workstudy is a federally–funded award, and a student must apply when completing his/her annual FAFSA (February 15deadline). It is a financially need–based award, and students must meet eligibility guidelines to qualify. Students with workstudy areallowed to work atotal of20 hours per week throughout the academic term and 38 per week during Winter and Spring breaks. Additional informationcanbefound intheFederal Work Study Student EmployeeManual at: sfa.osu.edu/jobs/jobs-form-files/FWS_Student_Employee_Manual_2021-2022.pdf
Non-WorkStudy
Students without work study are permitted to work atotal of28 hours per week during the academic term and 38 hours during Winter and Spring breaks. International student employees may only hold positions up to 50% FTE and may only work up to 20 hours per week, except during official school breaks or their authorized annual vacation period.
For more information, pleasesee the Student Employment Policy, 10.10. hr.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/policy1010.pdf
OfficeofHumanResources: sealey.32@osu.edu
PublicandCampusSafety
This information, provided by the Marion Campus Public Safety Office, is part of ashared commitment to safety on theMarion Campus. Additional safety and security information, including theAnnual Security Report, can beobtained from Sargent Jade Elkins in the MarionCampus Public Safety Office in138 Morrill Hall, 740–725–6300.
Personalresponsibility – Membersof thecampus community are encouraged to be aware of their surroundings and situations and to be responsible for their own personal safety. Continual efforts are madeto ensure the safety ofthecampus community by having grounds that are well–lit, patrolled, and traveled.
ReportingCrime – The MarionCampus Public Safety Office encourages the reporting ofcrimes and suspicious activity. Crimes occurring on campus should be reported to the Ohio State University Policeby calling 911 (emergency)or 614-292-2121 (non-emergency).
CrimeandTheftPrevention
• Always lockyour car, even whendriving.
• Do not leave valuables unattended or in plainsight, even for abrief period oftime.
• Park in well–lit areas, and removevaluables from sight.
• Ifriding abiketo campus, lockit up! An unlocked bike is an easy target.
• Do not walkalone; plansaferoutes; use public walkways in well–lit, well–traveled areas. When walking, take note of potential hiding spots and use caution asyou approach.
• Ifyouhave a cell phone, makesure it is charged beforeyouleavecampus.
• Walk with atleast oneother person and/or makeothersaware ofyour plans.
• Be awareof who may belistening to your phone conversations.
ReportingSexualAssault – Students who are victims ofsexual assault should immediately report theincident. Reporting an assault does not require filing criminal charges. Students canmaketheir report to acampus administrator, staffmember, or public safety supervisor. Campus administrators or other personnel will assist the student in notifying theauthorities, if requested. Students reporting asexual assault will be offered assistance inobtaining medical support and information regarding legal and judicial action. Students who chooseto filecriminal charges should beaware of theimportanceof immediately reporting theincident and the importance of preserving physical evidence atboth the assault scene and on the victim’s person. The gathering of physical evidence cansupport the criminal charges leading to asuccessful prosecution. In addition to criminal charges, students havethe right to bring charges through theOSUMarionjudicial system.
ParkingandDrivingSafety – Enrolled students are permitted to park in any student lot. Thereis no charge for parking on the Marioncampus, and vehicles do not need to be registered. Parking in unauthorized areamay lead to a citation, a fine, or the towing of your car at your expense. Students, staff, and faculty are prohibited from parking in visitor parking or other restricted parking areas whileconducting campus business. Ifyou do not have avalid handicapped placard, do not use parking spaces marked assuch. The posted campus speed limit of20 mph is strictly enforced. Ifyou have cartrouble, youcango thePublic Safety Office for assistance. Free lockout and jump start services are provided.
DrugandAlcoholAbusePrevention – OSU Marion hasadopted and implemented drug and alcohol policies for students and employees. Public Safety and Student Life/Activities areaccess points for abuse prevention programs. Ohio State Marion prohibits the illegal use, sale, production, manufacture, distribution and/or possessionof drugs, alcohol, or other controlled substances. In addition, the misuseof substances which present physical or psychological hazards to individuals is prohibited.
PublicSafetyOffice:
Sargent Jade Elkins
Morrill Hall Room 138 740–725–6300 elkins.135@osu.edu
Campus Life
TheOfficeofStudentLife
TheOffice ofStudent Life at Ohio State Marion exists to provide services, programs, and opportunities that complement the academic learning experience. They seek to enhance a positiveOhio State Marion experience for all students. Thestaffofferssupport in student organizations, Marioncampus recreation, and campus activities. They seekto facilitateawareness and dialogue and helpto increase student participation and engagement instudent activities.
StudentOrganizationsandActivities
Student Organizations and Activities provides ways to beinvolved ontheOhio StateMarion Campus. Students who get involved with campus organizations typically do better academically thanthose who do not. Student Life is the resource center to find an organization, activity, program, a connection with others, and experience a sense of community. For themost current list of up-todate Student Organizations, please go to: osumarion.osu.edu/current-students/student-life/studentorganizations Check us out!
Buckeye Mail osumarion.osu.edu Instagram (osum.life) twitter@OsumStudent facebook.com/marionstudentlife osumarion.osu.edu/student-life/student-organizations
StudentLife:
106BAlber Student Center
740–725–6219
TheAlberStudentCenter
The Alber Student Center strives to serve as a relaxing and playful environment by providing facilities, services, conveniences, and programs for both TheOhio State University atMarion and Marion Technical College.
Amenities oftheStudent Center include:
Alber Student Center Café
BuckID Office
Study/Lounge Area
Fitness Center
MarionCampusRecreation
Multi-Purpose Room
Marion Campus Recreation
Gymnasium
Indoor Climbing Wall
The purposeof Marion Campus Recreation(MCR)is to promote healthy lifestyles and leadership opportunities through a widevariety of programming to meet your physical needs. We offer diverse, quality recreational services, programming, activities, and facilities that enhance lifelong learning and development.
FitnessCenter
The Fitness Center, located intheStudent Center, is for all students, faculty, and staff at no charge. Weoffer a variety of cardio, weight, and stability equipment to meet all your fitness needs. Bring your BuckID to the front desk attheStudent Center to gain access.
IntramuralSports
Marion Campus Recreation Intramural Sports are designed to help students, faculty, and staff become involved inrecreational sport activities regardless of age, gender, handicap, skill level, or experience. We are committed to creating an inclusiveenvironment and providing programs that support all members. Our expectationis to embrace anopen–minded and respectful attitude toward individual differences of all participants. Some ofour intramural sports are as follows:
Cornhole
Billiards
Dodgeball
Kickball
MarionCampusRecreation:
5x5 basketball
Ping Pong
Volleyball
Flag Football
BuckIDOffice: 106BAlber Student Center 106A Alber Student Center 740–725–6219 740-725-6206
ConsultationandAssessmentTeam(CAT)
The Consultation and Assessment Team (CAT) is an informal consultation team ofOhio StateMarion whose goal is to helpstudents to be successful by ensuring a safe and healthy campus learning environment.
CAT members act uponinformationreceived from faculty, staff and students regarding demonstrated behaviors thatare dangerous to selfor others or behavior thatis extremely disruptive to thecampus process. Their missionis to work towards a quickresolution to ensure a safe and healthy campus learning environment.
Whileinstances of Ohio StateMarion students engaging in disruptive, threatening, or violent behavior arerare, circumstances may arise causing concern among our students, faculty, or staff. It is important to remember that early interventionis vital, and thattrained colleagues are prepared to assist.
Completetheonline Behavior Concern Report form to file an electronic report regarding your concern for astudent, request the Consultation and Assessment Team to further assess a situation, or initiatecontact with the CAT. Online form: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?OhioStateUniv=&layout_id=45
ImmediateThreatofViolenceorSignificantDisruption:
Ifa student is acting in aviolent manner or threatening immediate violence to selfor others, call 911 first, then contact Public Safety, 740–725–6300.
ConsultationandAssessmentTeam(CAT)Contact: 200A Maynard Hall 138 Morrill Hall 740–725–6349 740-725-6300 beary.4@osu.edu elkins.135@osu.edu
CounselingandWellness
The Counseling and Wellness Center provides free and confidential services to all enrolled students. OSUMarionhas two licensed mental health counselors and alicensed case manager to support students to achieve abalanced, healthy lifestylethat will foster academic success. Services include diagnosis and treatment for mental health and substance use disorders, skill building and learning techniques to manage stress, test anxiety, relationship problems, sleep and concentration, grief, etc. The Counseling and Wellness Center also offersHealth & Wellness Coaching, and outreach programming. The Exhale Room and SMARTLab are also housed inthe Counseling & Wellness Center. Additionally, it oversees theorganizationand operationof the Campus Food Pantries, Friendly Fridge programs, and the Career Clothing Closet. Students have the optionto meet in–personor viavideoconference(as appropriate). To learnmore, schedule aconsultation, or an appointment, call the Center, 740–725–6146. Whether your problem is big or small, it is always okay to ask for help.
CounselingandWellnessCenterStaff:
LeslieBeary, MSW, LISW-S, NBC-HWC
Ellen Farrell, MS, LSW
200A Maynard Hall 200D Maynard Hall 740–725–6349 740-725-6056 beary.4@osu.edu farrell.421@osu.edu
Cassady McAvoy, BSSW, LSW 200BMaynard Hall 740-725-6181 mcavoy.40@osu.edu
TitleIX:SexualViolencePrevention
“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federalfinancial assistance.”
TheOhio State University at Marion is committed to providing a learning and working environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect inan environment freeof sexual misconduct and discriminationof any type. Sexual discriminationviolates an individual’s fundamental rights and personal dignity. This resourcerefers to all forms ofsexual discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual violence by employees, students, or third parties (Title 20 U.S.C. Sections 1681–1688). TheOhio State University atMarion will not tolerate behavior defined inthis policy, which may also beviolations of state and federal laws. Individuals who are determined to beinviolationofthese policies aresubject to penalties, including dismissal from Ohio State, regardless of whether they arealso facing criminal or civil charges in a court oflaw.
WhatisSexualViolence?
A continuum of behaviorsincluding intimate partner abuse, stalking, sexual harassment, and those behaviors commonly called rape or sexual assault. Sexually violent behavior can be physical, emotional, verbal, or acombination, without theconsent ofthe victim. Sexual violencehas no bias. Both the survivors and perpetrators come from all genders, cultures, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, socio-economic status, and religions. Read more about TheOhio State University’s policy regarding sexual violence and misconduct at http://titleix.osu.edu and the full Code ofStudent Conduct at studentlife@osu.edu
OnCampusandOffCampusResources
TitleIX Coordinator
740–725–6219
Campus Police 614-292-2121
Counseling and Wellness Center
Human Resources
Marion County Sheriff
Domestic Violence Shelter
740–725–6146
740–725–6063
740–382–8244
740–382–8988
MarionGeneral Hospital 740–383–8400
Incaseofemergency,call911.
RequiredOnlineTraining: TheOhio State University provides onlinetraining thatis required for all faculty, staff, and students asa commitment to making our campus a safe and healthy environment. Training for new faculty, staff, and students must completed prior to the start of a new semester. Youcan find login instructions here: titleix.osu.edu/navigation/prevention/training.html
1. Beawareoflanguage. Words are very powerful, especially whenspoken by people with power overothers.
2. Communicate. Sexual violence often goes hand in hand with poor communication. Our discomfort with talking honestly and openly about sex dramatically raises the riskof sexual violence. By learning effectivesexual communication – stating your desires clearly, listening to your partner, and asking when the situationis unclear – youcancreate a safer situation for yourself and others.
3. Speakup. You will probably never seea rapein progress, but you will seeand hear attitudes and behaviors that areinappropriate and promotesexual violence. When someone tells a jokeabout rape, or is sexually inappropriate, say youdo not think it is funny.
4. Supportsurvivorsofrape. Rape will not betaken seriously until everyone knows howcommon it is.
5. Talkwithwomen... about howtheriskofsexual violence affects their daily lives; about how they want to besupported ifit hashappened to them. Ifyou are willing to listen, youcan learn a lot from womenabout theimpact ofsexual violence and howto stopit.
6. Talkwithmen... about howit feels to be seen as a potential rapist; about the fact that 10–20% of all males will be sexually abused in their lifetimes; about whether they knowsomeone who has beenraped. Learn about howsexual violence touches the livesofmen and what we can do to stopit.
7. WorktoendALLoppression. Sexual violence feeds off many other forms of prejudice, including racism, homophobia,and religious discrimination. By speaking out against any beliefs and behaviors, including sexual violence, which promoteonegroup of people as superior to another and deny other groups their full humanity, yousupport everyone’s equality.
8. Alwaysmakesureitisconsensual. If youare going to havesex, make sure that it is consensual. Consensual sex is whenboth partners are freely and willingly agreeing to whatever sexual activity is occurring. Consent is an active process; you cannot assume youhave consent – you need to ask. Consent cannot be givenlegally when anindividual is intoxicated or impaired by substances.
• Tell another person. Being with othersis a good idea when asituation looks dangerous.
• Yell for help.
• Ask a friend in a potentially dangerous situation if he/she wants to leave; thenmakesure that he/shegets home safely.
• Ask avictim ifhe/sheis okay. Provide options and alistening ear.
• Call thelocal crisis center for support and options (Turning Point: 740–382–8988; Pathways of Central Ohio: 740–383–2273).
U.S.Military/VeteransonCampus
VeteransoftheMarionCampusandtheVeterans’Lounge
The Veterans ofMarion Campus is a student organizationfor Ohio State and MarionTechnical College (MTC) students. Theorganization plans activities and events for members ofthe group, as well asthecampus community. Ifyou would like to be involved with the Veterans oftheMarion Campus, pleasecontact LeslieBeary (contact informationbelow). The Veterans’ Lounge is located inthe Library Classroom Building, room 105S. It is availableto both Ohio State military and veteran students and their families during hoursofoperation for the library. The loungeis locked with a keypad for veteran use only; please contact LeslieBeary (beary.4@osu.edu) for access. Thelounge provides comfortableseating, free computer and printing capabilities, study areas, refrigerator/freezer, microwave, and coffee maker.
FinancialAid
In order for military-connected students to maximizefinancial aid options, you should completethe FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form every yearby the February 1 priority deadline. Ifyouhave questions or concerns, please seethe financial aid section ofthis bookon pages 34–35 or contact the financial aid office. Military-connected students with questions about VA educational benefits, the Ohio National Guard Scholarship, the GI Bill, or other military–connected benefits, are encouraged to contact thefinancial aid office ontheMarion Campus at 740–725–6125 or theMilitary and Veterans Services officeat 614–247–VETS (8387)or milvets@osu.edu on the Columbus campus.
PriorityScheduling
Veterans, Active-Duty servicemembers, National Guardsmen, and Reservists are eligibleto receivea Priority Scheduling Rank 4 course enrollment appointment through Ohio State. To confirm that you have been assigned this enrollment appointment, please email your Academic Advisor or milvets@osu.edu so that someone can doublecheckyour status in your Buckeye Linkaccount. Please refer to the Registrar’s website for themost up–to–dateEnrollment Appointment information: registrar.osu.edu/registration. Check the Important Dates and Deadlines in the front of this book for moreinformation.
MilitaryDeployment–CalltoActiveDuty
Students who are serving inthemilitary and who are called to ActiveDuty during the semester should work with their Academic Advisor to withdraw from all classes. They should providea copy of their military orders to their Academic Advisor and work with the advisor to conduct a retroactive withdrawat the100% refund of tuition and fees. Please notethat withdrawing from classes may impact other, non-military-connected, financial aid. Additionally, students should email milvets@osu.edu once withdrawal paperworkhasbeen approved, in order to stay incompliance with militaryconnected benefit policies. Once Active Duty service hasbeencompleted, students should contact their Academic Advising Officeto re-enroll. Students should contact milvets@osu.edu or call 614-247VETS (8387)to confirm that all the necessary steps havebeentaken. For areview ofsteps to take when youlearnofyour deployment, visit theMilitary Call to ActiveDuty web page: registrar.osu.edu/policies/militarycall.asp#Withdrawal
U.S.Military/VeteransonCampus:
Leslie Beary, MSW, LISW-S
200A Maynard Hall
Eric Bailey
Military and Veterans Student Advocate 740–725–6349 bailey.1768@osu.edu beary.4@osu.edu
ConnectingwithColumbus
Regional students atOhio State Marion are able to participatein most Columbus campus opportunities. Pleasecontact the specific office for theactivity listed belowto checkon your eligibility.
As a regional campus student, youcan take advantage of:
• Recreation and Physical Activity Center (RPAC)
• Campus Libraries
• Buckeye Discounts
• Study Abroad
• Denman Research Forum
• WiliceStudent Health Services
• Homecoming Activities
• Younkin Success Center
• Athletic Events
• Discount Tickets at D–tix
• Student Clubs and Organizations
• Career Services
CampusChangetoColumbus
Ifyou are considering a campus change to Columbus, please make an appointment to meet with your MarionAcademic Advisor to initiatethecampus change process. To be eligiblefor campus change:
Successfully complete 30 collegecredits hours after yougraduate from high school, this excludes Advanced Placement credit; credits through examinationand College Credit Plus earned in high school. Haveearned a grade point average of 2.0 or higher. Academic units on the Columbus campus may haveadditional requirements. For more informationon campus change, please visit: campuschange.osu.edu/
InternationalStudyOpportunities
Today, a university educationis aglobal education. Study tours/study abroad programs promote cross-cultural understanding, broadenyour worldview, and prepare you for your future. We are committed to making overseas study accessibleto every Ohio State student who seeks this experience. Students at all levels ofstudy, undergraduateor graduate, and in any major canstudy abroad.
Programs range from a few weeks up to ayear and can becompleted in many countries around the world. Study abroad is alifechanging experience. Living and studying ina foreigncountry provides an extraordinary opportunity for you to learn about another culture from first–hand experience. Studying overseasoffers youa unique perspective on global events and prepares youfor a lifetimeof learning. At the sametime, youcan impact thelives ofthoseyoumeet and build lifelong ties and friendships. We encourage youto meet this challenge and gainthe experienceof alifetime.
Youmust plan ahead for academic travel opportunities inorder to knowhow to financeyour trip and studies, meet applicationdeadlines, and plan travel accommodations. For moreinformation, see the Officeof International Affairs at: oia.osu.edu/units/global-education/
BuckeyeLore–OriginsoftheBuckeyeName
The useof the term “Buckeyes”to refer to The Ohio State University derives from the even wider use ofthe term to refer to all residents of the State of Ohio. It was firmly established by 1920, and officially adopted in1950. Most records indicatethat it had probably been used with some frequency to refer to Ohio State sincebeforetheturn ofthe century.
Thehistory of “Buckeye” is fuzzy. The Buckeye (aesculus glabra)tree is nativeto Ohio and particularly prevalent intheOhio River Valley, whose shiny dark brown nuts with lighter tan patches resemblethe eyeof a deer. Settlers who crossed the Allegheny Mountains found it to be the only unfamiliar treein the forest. Perhaps its uniqueness contributed to its popularity, because it had fewother attractions. Pioneers carved the soft Buckeye wood into troughs, platters, cradles, and even artificial limbs. The inedible nuts are attractive, and folk wisdom told that carrying onein a pocket brings good luck and wards off rheumatism. However, ingeneral, the trees and nuts areoflittle practical use. Still, the tree hasgrit. It grows where others cannot, is difficult to kill, and adapts to its circumstances. It has been said, “In all our woods thereis not atree so hard to kill as the Buckeye. Thedeepest girdling does not deaden it, and even after it is cut down and worked up into the side of acabinit will send out young branches, denoting to the entire world that Buckeyes are not easily conquered and could with difficulty bedestroyed.”
The first recorded useof theterm to refer to an Ohio resident was in 1788, afull 15 years before Ohio became a state. Colonel Ebenezer Sproat, a 6’4”manoflarge girth and swashbuckling mannerisms, led thelegal delegation at the first court session ofthe Northwest Territory, held inMarietta.The Native Americans in attendance greeted him with shouts of “Hetuck, Hetuck” (theIndian word for Buckeye), becausethey wereimpressed by his stature and manner. He proudly carried theBuckeye nickname for the rest of his life, and it gradually spreadto his companions and to otherlocal settlers. By the 1830s, writers werecommonly referring to locals as “Buckeyes.”
It wasthe presidential electionof1840, though, that put the term permanently inthevocabulary. William Henry Harrison, who traded his Virginia–bornaristocratic background for amore populist image as a war hero and frontiersman living on thebanks of the Ohio River near Cincinnati, adopted the Buckeye tree and Buckeye nuts as campaignsymbols. At theWhig convention, Harrison delegates carried Buckeyecanes, decorated with strings ofBuckeyebeads. The Buckeye nut was a precursor to today’s campaign buttons. The Buckeye becameindelibly linked with Ohio.
TheOhio Buckeye is oneof 13 recognized membersof thegenus Aesculus, seven of which are nativeto North America,one to Europe (the Horse Chestnut), and five to Asia.TheOhio Buckeyes’ five–fingered leaflet, along with the nut, is sometimes used as a symbol for TheOhio State University and is incorporated inits Alumni Associationlogo.
It is rare for a university nicknameto be the name of a tree, but the Buckeye name is so ingrained inthe history and lore ofthe state and the university that few stop to consider how unusual it is. It is native, tenacious, attractive and unique – traits that Ohioans and Ohio State alumni are proud with which to be associated.
CarmenOhio
Oh! Come let’ssingOhio’s praise, And songs to AlmaMater raise; While our hearts rebounding thrill, With joy which death alone can still. Summer’s heat orwinter’s cold, The seasons pass, the years will roll; Timeand change will surelyshow How firm thy friendship O–hi–o.
These jolly days ofpriceless worth, By far the gladdestdays of Earth, Soon will pass and we not know, How dearly we loveO–hi–o. We should strive tokeep the name, Of fairrepute and spotless fame, So, in college halls we’ll grow, To love thebetter, O–hi–o.
Tho’ age may dim our mem’ry’sstore, We’ll think ofhappy days of yore, True to friend and frank to foe, As sturdy sons ofO–hi–o. If on seas ofcare we roll, ‘Neath blackened sky, o’er barren shoal, Tho’ts oftheebid darkness go, Dear AlmaMater O–hi–o.
