Welcome to OHIO Online and congratulations on taking this important step toward advancing your education! We’re excited to have you as part of our online graduate community. Our goal is to make your transition into OHIO Online as smooth and seamless as possible, so you can focus on what matters most — your academic and professional success.
As part of your program orientation, our student success team will guide you through the process of class enrollment. Course registration opens on specific dates each semester, so depending on your admission date, you may need to wait before enrolling. Rest assured, you are guaranteed a place in all core classes and those requiring special permission within the program.
While we encourage timely registration, it’s crucial to wait for our assigned classes to avoid registering for incorrect sections. Detailed registration policies and procedures can be accessed on the Office of the Registrar’s website and in the Graduate Catalog. Deadline dates are listed in the course offerings and can be viewed by clicking the calendar icon next to each class in your MyOHIO Student Center.
For full-semester classes, additional deadline dates are published in the academic calendar.
An overview of the registration process is also covered in the Graduate Student Orientation. It’s important to familiarize yourself with this information and feel free to reach out to the student success team for assistance. We want to ensure you start the program well-informed about the procedures for adding and dropping classes.
Ideally, you should enroll in your classes before the semester begins to allow time to acquire any course materials and start on the first day of classes. However, you have until the add deadline, typically during the first week of classes and by 5 p.m. EST for each individual class, to enroll. If you need assistance determining the add deadline date or anticipate not enrolling before the semester starts, please contact the student success team promptly.
If you need to drop or withdraw from a class, please contact the student success team. We will provide guidance on the implications, process, and next steps. Understanding these details is crucial, especially when there is a mix of full semester and half-semester classes.
If you find it necessary to withdraw from a class, please reach out to us in advance for advice and course sequencing guidelines. This will allow us to assist you in planning your future course of action.
In addition to your program's distinguished faculty, you have access to a dedicated student success team throughout your time with OHIO Online. Our aim is to support your success, and examples of how we can assist you are detailed below. The student success team will primarily communicate with you using your Ohio University email address. Additionally, we are available for Teams video meetings, phone calls, and texting as needed. You will receive regular communications from the student success team during your program, and we encourage you to reach out whenever you have questions or need assistance.
If you’re uncertain about where to direct a question or concern, please contact the student success team. We will either provide you with the information you need or direct you to the appropriate contact.
Examples of how your Student Success Specialist might assist you:
As a graduate enrolled in an OHIO Online program there are many resources that will assist you in navigating your studies. Graduate resources for current students is a great place to start! Other resources can be found embedded in your courses and course syllabi.