Academic probation sounds scary, but it doesn’t have to be. First let’s look at how grades are reported. At Ohio University, grades are to be submitted by faculty (professors/instructors) no later than 12 p.m. (noon) on the Wednesday following the end of the semester. You should be able to view them shortly after this time. …
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A lot of people come to Athens and think the extent of “fine dining” begins and ends at the Ohio University Inn. While Cutler’s Restaurant is a good place to dine, it isn’t all that there is in terms of “white tablecloth” establishments. If you are coming to Athens and want to experience fine dining, …
Being sick away from home can be dreadful. Even when you aren’t a teenager, it’s nice to have someone around to “take care” of you. If your student becomes sick, or even if you’re new in town and reading this, there are a number of places for you to receive care. First, let’s start with …
One of the resources available to every student at Ohio University in order to track their progress towards a degree is the DARS (degree audit reporting system). You can look at the Ohio University DARS almost like a transcript, but it’s not an official transcript. DARS displays the courses taken, grades achieved, and how they …
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Athens loves beer. And I’m not talking about the cheap stuff students may choose to drink in any one of the bars lining Court Street. I’m talking about craft brews and microbrews. I’ve done some reading and there is a difference between craft and micro, but while I like a good beer as much as …
Residence Halls at Ohio University, founded in 1804, are mostly older buildings. The campus is a beautiful, traditional residential campus full of brick buildings, white columns, and brick sidewalks and streets. The College Green is home to buildings that date back to the early 19th century. Many of the residence halls were constructed in the …
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