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Programs of Study
Academic Calendar
An Introduction to the University of Findlay
Admission
Academic Acceleration
Expenses
Financial Aid
Academic Information
Special Programs
Experiential Learning
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Academic Services
Academic Standards, Progress, and Appeals
Graduation and Records
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Student Rights and Responsibilities Statement
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An Introduction to the University of Findlay
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Benefits to Our Students of This Educational Approach
Student Responsibility for Learning
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Notice of Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Hostile Campus Environment Policy
Notice of Title IX Policy and Designation of Title IX Coordinator
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Admission
Eligibility (effective for the 2023-2028 Academic Years)
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How and When to Apply
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Notification of Decision
Appealing an Admission Decision
Deposit
Future Oiler Registration and Orientation
Transfer Credit Policy
Re-admission for Former Students
Transient Students
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Senior Citizens
Weekend College
Summer Session
English Exam Admissions Standards
Online Learning
Academic Acceleration
Expenses
Undergraduate Tuition and Fees Effective Fall 2024
Graduate Tuition and Fees Effective Fall 2024
Professional Tuition and Fees Effective Fall 2024
Room and Board Rates
Payment and Payment Plan Policy
Payment Methods
Registration Policy
Employer Reimbursement Policy
Student Health Insurance
Student Health Insurance
Refund Policy
Housing and Meal Plan Refund Policy
Withdrawal Policy
Tuition Adjustments and Refund Schedule
Refund Policy for Dismissed or Suspended Students for Disciplinary Reasons
Veteran's Information
Chapter 31-Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
Chapter 33-Post 9/11 and Yellow Ribbon
Financial Aid
Attendance and Return of Title IV Funds
Official Withdrawals
Unofficial Withdrawals
Consumer Information Section
Federal and State Aid
Grants and Scholarships
Federal Pell (for undergraduate students only)
Federal TEACH (for undergraduate and graduate students)
Ohio College Opportunity (for undergraduate students only)
Choose Ohio First (for undergraduate and graduate students)
Pennsylvania Higher Education (for undergraduate students only)
Campus-Based Programs
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity (SEOG) (for undergraduate student only)
Federal Work Study (for undergraduate and graduate students)
Loans
Federal Direct Unsubsidized for undergraduate and graduate students
Dependent Students
Independent Students
Federal Direct Graduate PLUS (for graduate students only)
Private Education Loan (for undergraduate and graduate students)
Federal Direct Subsidized (for undergraduate students only)
Federal Direct Parent PLUS (for parent of undergraduate students only)
Important Links
General Financial Aid Awarding Policy
Load Status by Academic Level
Load Status Impacts on Financial Aid Types
Special Registration Considerations for Census Date Load Status
Institutional Aid
Merit Scholarships
Institutional Need-Based Grants
Institutional Grant
UF Donor Grant
Program Grant Criteria
Off-campus Study
Athletic Aid
Merit Scholarship and Institutional Grants Exceptions
Doctor of Pharmacy
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Nuclear Medicine Certificate Program
Echocardiography and Sonography Certificate Programs
Endowments
Military Assistance
Program Eligibility Requirements
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Qualitative-Grade Point Average
Categories of Students
Quantitative-Pace of Progression
Quantitative-Maximum Time Frame
Student Eligibility Requirements
Verification
Endowed Scholarships
Academic Information
College Organization
Degrees
Second Degrees
Regularly-Established Majors
Four-Year Degree Majors
Majors in the Associate of Arts Degree
Graduate-level Degrees
Professional-level Degree
Multi-Area Programs
Minors
Certificates
Pre-Professional Programs
Graduate Work
CORE+ Curriculum for General Education Courses
Course Levels and Prerequisites
Course Load
Bachelor’s Degree Requirements
Associate of Arts Degree Requirements
Special Programs
Experiential Learning
Registration Procedures
Registration
Class Standing
Change of Schedule
Withdrawal from the University
Bereavement Leave for Students
Auditing Courses
Leave of Absence
Repeat Courses
Transient Course Work
Course Substitutions Based on a Disability Accommodation
Compassionate Withdrawal
Re-enrolling After Being Granted a Compassionate Withdrawal
Compassionate Withdrawal Request
Withdrawal from Selected Courses
Academic Services
Academic Standards, Progress, and Appeals
Attendance in Classes
Notification of Grades and Mid-term Warnings
Change of Grades
Eligibility
Minimum Progress
Student Academic Standards Committee
Dean’s List
Dean's List for Part-time Students
The Grade of Extended Course
Dean's List Determination and Notification
Grades
Grade Challenge
Student Acknowledgement of University Honor Code
The Grade of Incomplete
University Honor Code
Graduation and Records
Declaration of Candidacy for a Degree
Commencement Ceremony
Graduation with Honors
Degree Conferral Date
Permanent Records
Review of Records
Student Records Policy
Transcripts
Student Concerns
Major Requirements
Honors Program
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Prerequisites
Department of Behavioral Sciences
Adolescent/Young Adult/Integrated Social Studies (grades 7-12) BA
Political Science (POLS)
Political Science Core
Political Science BA
Political Science Minor
Psychology (PSYC)
Psychology BS
Psychology Minor
Public Administration (PBAD)
Public Administration Minor
Sociology (SOCI)
Sociology Minor
Department of English, Philosophy, and Religious Studies
English (ENGL)
English Core Courses
English - Creative Writing Emphasis BA
English - Literature Emphasis BA
English - Public and Professional Writing Emphasis BA
English - Teaching Emphasis BA
English Minor
Writing Minor
Philosophy (PHIL)
Philosophy BA
Philosophy/Applied Ethics Minor
Philosophy Minor
Religious Studies (RELI)
Religious Studies Core
Religious Studies - Biblical Studies Emphasis BA
Religious Studies - Christian Studies Emphasis BA
Religious Studies - Comparative Religion Emphasis BA
Religious Studies - Individualized Studies Emphasis BA
Religious Studies Minor
Department of History, Law and the Liberal Arts, and Gender Studies
Gender Studies (GEND)
Gender Studies Minor
Gender Studies Certificate
History (HIST)
History BA
History Minor
Museum Studies Minor
Pre-Law Studies (PLAW)
Pre-Law Studies Core
Pre-law Studies – Preparation for the Practice of Law Emphasis BA
Pre-law Studies – Public Administration and Policy Emphasis BA
Law and the Liberal Arts (Pre-Law) Minor
Department of Justice Sciences
Criminal Justice (CJUS)
Criminal Justice Core
Criminal Justice BA
Criminal Justice - White-Collar Crime and Fraud Investigation BA
Criminal Justice Minor
Forensic Science (FORS)
Forensic Biology BS
Forensic Chemistry BS
Forensic Science Minor
Department of Language and Culture
Bilingual Multicultural Studies (BLMC)
Multi-Age Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Education (Age 3 to Grade 12) BS
International Studies BA
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) BA
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Minor
Intercultural Studies Minor
International Studies Minor
Second Language Education Minor
Intensive English Language Program (ELAC/IELP)
English Language and American Culture Certificate
Japanese (JAPN)
Japanese BA
Multi-Age Japanese (grades K-12) BA
Japanese Minor
Spanish (SPAN)
Spanish for the Professions BA
Multi-Age Spanish (grades K-12) BA
Spanish Minor
Department of Media and Communication
Journalism/Digital Media BA
Organizational Communication BA
Public Relations BA
Digital Media Minor
Public Relations Minor
Organizational Communication Minor
Department of Visual and Performing Arts
Art (ART)
Art Core
Art BA
Art Management BA
Children’s Book Illustration BA
Graphic Design BA
Multi-Age Visual Arts (grades K-12) BA
Art Minor
Art History Minor
Graphic Design Minor
Photography Minor
Music (MUSC)
Musical Arts Minor
Theatre (THEA)
Theatre Core
Theatre - Performance Emphasis BA
Theatre - Production Design and Technology Emphasis BA
Theatre Minor
College of Business
Business Core Courses
Business Administration-Accounting Emphasis BS
Business Administration-Business Analytics Emphasis BS
Business Administration-Economics Emphasis BS
Business Administration-Finance Emphasis BS
Business Administration-International Business Emphasis BS
Business Administration-Management Emphasis BS
Business Administration-Marketing Emphasis BS
Business Administration-Sport Business Strategy Emphasis BS
Business Administration-Supply Chain Management Emphasis BS
Business Administration AA
Accounting Minor
Business Administration Minor
Business Economics Minor
Entrepreneurship Minor
Finance Minor
Human Resource Management Minor
International Business Minor
Management Minor
Marketing Minor
Sport Business Minor
Supply Chain Management Minor
College of Education
Education (EDUC)
Adolescent/Young Adult/Integrated English/Language Arts (grades 7-12) BA
Adolescent/Young Adult/Integrated Mathematics (grades 7-12) BS
Adolescent/Young Adult/Integrated Science (grades 7-12) BS
Adolescent/Young Adult/Integrated Social Studies (grades 7-12) BA
Adolescent/Young Adult/Life Science (grades 7-12) BS
Intervention Specialist Education-Mild to Moderate Disabilities (grades K-12) BS
Middle Childhood (grades 4-9) BS
Multi-Age Health and Physical Education (grades K-12) BS
Multi-Age Japanese (grades K-12) BA
Multi-Age Spanish (grades K-12) BA
Multi-Age Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Education (Age 3 to Grade 12) BS
Multi-Age Visual Arts (grades K-12) BA
Primary Education (Pre-kindergarten-grade 5) BS
Second Language Education Minor
Special Education Minor
K-12 Reading Endorsement
Middle Childhood Generalist Endorsement
Pre-Kindergarten Special Needs Endorsement
College of Health Professions
Department of Anatomy, Neuroscience, and Health Sciences
Exercise Science for Health Professions BS
Multi-Age Health and Physical Education (grades K-12) BS
Strength and Conditioning BS
Wellness and Health Promotion BS
Coaching Minor
Strength and Conditioning Minor
Department of Diagnostic Services
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMSA and DMSG)
Diagnostic Medical Sonography BS
Diagnostic Medical Sonography AA
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certificate
Echocardiography (DMSA and DMSE)
Echocardiography BS
Echocardiography AA
Echocardiography Certificate
Medical Laboratory Science (MTCC, MTMH, or MTON)
Medical Laboratory Science BS
Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMED)
Nuclear Medicine Technology BS
Nuclear Medicine Technology AA
Nuclear Medicine Technology Certificate
Department of Nursing
Nursing BSN
Department of Occupational Therapy
Doctor of Occupational Therapy Traditional Program
Master of Occupational Therapy Weekend College Program
Department of Physical Therapy
Doctor of Physical Therapy Traditional Program
Doctor of Physical Therapy Weekend PTA to DPT Bridge Program
Department of Social Work and Healthcare Services
Gerontology (GERN)
Gerontology Minor
Gerontology Certificate
Healthcare Management (HCMG)
Healthcare Management BS
Healthcare Management Minor
Social Work (SOWK)
Social Work BA
Substance Use Disorder (ADDC)
Substance Use Disorder Minor
Substance Use Disorder Certificate
College of Pharmacy
Doctor of Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences BS
College of Sciences
Department of Animal and Pre-Veterinary Studies
Animal Science (ANSC)
Animal Science/Industry Option BS
Animal Science/Pre-Veterinary Medicine Option BS
Animal Science/Science Option BS
Department of Biology
Biology (BIOL)
Biology BS
Biology Minor
Department of Computer Science
Computer Science Core
Computer Science - Business Emphasis BS
Computer Science - Computer Systems Emphasis BS
Computer Science - Computer Technology Emphasis BS
Computer Science - Data Analytics Emphasis BS
Computer Science - Information Assurance Emphasis BS
Computer Science - Mathematics Emphasis BS
Computer Science - Web and Database Emphasis BS
Computer Science AA
Computer Science Minor
Data Analytics Minor
Information Management and Design Minor
Data Analytics Certificate
Information Assurance Certificate
Department of Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Management
Environment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability BS
All Hazards Emergency Management Minor
Business and Sustainability Practices Minor
Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Management Minor
Sustainability Concepts and Practices Minor
Emergency Response Certificate
Department of Equestrian Studies and Equine Management
Equestrian Core
Equestrian Studies - English Riding/Training Emphasis BS
Equestrian Studies - Western Riding/Training Emphasis BS
Equine Business Management BS
Equestrian Studies - English Riding Emphasis AA
Equestrian Studies - Western Riding Emphasis AA
Department of Mathematics (MATH)
Mathematics Core
Mathematics - Applied Emphasis for Actuarial Science BS
Mathematics - Applied Emphasis for Computer Science BS
Mathematics - Applied Emphasis for Data Science BS
Mathematics - Applied Emphasis for Engineering Science BS
Mathematics - Applied Emphasis for Operations Research BS
Mathematics - Pure Mathematics Emphasis BS
Mathematics Minor
Department of Physical Sciences
Chemistry (CHEM)
Biochemistry BS
Chemistry BS
Chemistry Minor
Business Management BS
General Studies AA
Student Life
Academic Support Center
Alumni and Related Organizations
Alumni Memorial Union Information
Alumni Memorial Union Usage Guidelines
ATM
Atrium and Lounge
Conference Rooms
Dining Services Catering Office
Endly Room
Multipurpose Room
Office of Facilities Scheduling and Events
Office of Student Activities, Commuter Services, and Leadership Development
The Cave
Student Activities Board Office
Student Government Association Office
UF Bulletin Board
Bookstore
Campus Traditions
Center for Career and Professional Development
Counseling Services
Dining Service
Buford Center for Diversity and Service
Intercultural Student Services
International Education/Study Abroad
Service and Community Engagement
English Language Learner (ELL) Support Center
Greek Life
Hazing in Student Organizations
Health Services
Honor Societies and Honorary Organizations
Housing and Residence Life
International Admissions and Immigration Services
Music
Office of Accommodation and Inclusion
Office of Equity and Title IX
Oiler Success Center
Oilers Changing Campus Culture (OC3)
Parking on Campus
Posting of Signs and Announcements on Campus
Recreational Services
Shafer Library
Spiritual Life on Campus
Student Activities, Commuter Services, Leadership Development, and Student Organizations
Student Employment
The Writing Center
Theatre
University Policies
Academic Integrity
Acceptable Use of Technology
Acknowledgment of Risk
Alcohol Policy
Anti-Hazing Policy
Appliances
Business Travel and Entertainment Policies
Candles and Incense
Catering
Check-in/Check-out
Clery Act Compliance
Complying With Requests
Concerns/Complaints
Disciplinary Fines
Disorderly Conduct
Disruption of Operations
Drones and UAVs
Drug Screening Policy
Drug Prevention Program Policy
Emotional Support Animals
Extension Cords
FERPA - Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act - Information
Fire Safety and Prevention
Fireworks/Flammable Materials
Forgery or Alteration of University Documentation or Forms
Fundraising
Furniture
Gambling
Grant Funding Policy
Guidelines and Policy for the Safe Use of Outdoor Grills
Housing Policy for Students with Disabilities
Housing Requirement
Insects and Pests
Insurance
Keys/Locks
Laundry
Library
Lighting
Lost and Found
Mail
Maintenance Request
Meal Plan Participation Requirement
Media Relations Policy
Minors on Campus
Motor Vehicles
Noise
Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy
Non-Registered Individuals in the Classroom
Peaceful Dissent and Demonstration
Pets and Animals on Campus
Prohibited and Restricted Items
Providing False Information and/or Withholding Information
Publicity Posting on Campus
Recording - Audio, Photo, and or Video
Refund and Expense Policies for Students
Religious Accommodation
Research Activity and Intellectual Property
Appendix M - Intellectual Property Policy
I. Preamble
II. Definitions
III. Inventions
IV. Copyrights
V. Tangible Research Property
VI. Sponsored Research Agreements
VII. Distribution of Income
VIII. Evaluation of University Rights
IX. Intellectual Property Policy Administration
X. Dispute Resolution
XI. Student Research and Scholarship
Responsibility
Room Changes
Room Inspection and Entry
Self-Propelled and Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices
Serious Misconduct Disclosure
Service Animal Policy
Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Other Forms of Sexual Misconduct
Social Media Policy
Solicitation and Canvassing
Spirit Rock Painting
Sports
Storage
Student Concerns
Student Enrollment
Student Location
Student Organization Leadership
Theft and Possession of Stolen Property
Timely Warning
Title IX
Tobacco Free Campus Policy
Transportation Policy
Trash and Cleanliness Policy
Unauthorized Entry or Use
University Damage Policy
University Identification Policy
Violence
Visitation and Guest Policy
Voter Registration
Wall, Window and Door Decorations
Weapons
Student Rights and Responsibilities Statement
Preamble and Premises
I. The following particular rights of the student are recognized as among those which the University has a duty to foster and protect:
II. The following are among the responsibilities recognized as incumbent upon every student:
III. Student participation in University government.
IV. Disciplinary procedures in instances of student misconduct of a non-academic nature not subject to suspension or dismissal.
V. Disciplinary procedures in instances of misconduct of a non-academic nature which may subject a student to suspension or dismissal.
VI. Disciplinary Procedures in instances of Student Organization Misconduct.
VII. Types of misconduct of a non-academic nature which may subject a student to suspension or dismissal.
VIII. Academic Integrity
IX. Policies Regulating Experiential Learning
Removal from the Learning Site
Request to be Removed from a Learning Site
Background Check
Process to Be Followed After an Experiential Learning Event
X. Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Hostile Campus Environment Policy
Administration, Trustees, Faculty, and Staff
Officers of the Administration
Board of Trustees
Faculty Emeriti
Faculty
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Athletic Department Staff
Equestrian Studies Faculty and Staff
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