Academic Information

When does the term start?... Which classes should I take? ... How do I get into business classes? ... What about physical activity classes? ... How do I change grades? ... When can I change my schedule? ... What do U.S. letter grades mean? ...How do I register for classes?

When does the term start?

Fall term 2008:

• Classes begin September 29, 2008
• Classes end December 5, 2008
• Final Exams end December December 12, 2008

Winter term 2009:

• Classes begin January 5, 2009
• Holiday, January 19, 2009
• Classes end March 13, 2009
• Final Exams end March 20, 2009

Spring term 2009:

• Classes begin March 30, 2009
• Classes end June 5, 2009
• Final Exams end June 12, 2009

Which classes should I take?

*Slash courses have both undergraduate and graduate students together in the same class e.g. BA 497/597. Graduate students will do more work in those classes. This could include a term paper or other written assignments. Slash courses are marked with a slash (/) in front of the course title.

To find out more about OSU classes, refer to the Academic Calendar.

How do I get into business classes?

All business classes are restricted to current business majors. In order for exchange students to register for courses, certain codes called "overrides" must be entered into the system before you can register for a business class.

• If you have not yet arrived at OSU, the College of Business will enter in your override codes and register you for classes.

• If you are here on campus, you need to schedule an appointment with a business advisor prior to the start of the registration period.  During this meeting we will enter the override codes into the system for you which will give you access to the classes.  It is very important for all continuing exchange students to follow through with this appointment  BEFORE registration begins or you will not be able to get into your classes.

What about physical activity classes?

Physical Activity Classes (PAC) are offered every term at OSU. *Be aware that some PAC courses have extra fees that you will be expected to pay. PAC classes with fees can include the following classes: Bowling, Scuba Diving and Skiing. Check the course fees online to be sure that your PAC class does not have extra fees. Some of these fees can be quite expense, so check the fee before you register for the class.

I've signed up for a PAC class and I now want to drop it. How can I get the fee back?
If you drop the class before the first day of the term, you will receive a full refund for PAC class fees. If you drop on the first day or later, you will not receive all of the fees back.

How do I change grades?

For classes outside of business, it might be possible to change your method of grading from a letter grade (A-F) to a Pass/No Pass grade. This grade has no effect on grade point average, and only indicates that you have passed the class. Changes are done at the Registrar's office by the end of the 7th week of classes.

When can I change my schedule?

Classes can be dropped the first two weeks of the term. No record appears on your transcript. After the 2nd week, you must "withdraw" from the class. A W will appear on your transcript. (The deadline to withdraw is Friday of week 7)

What do U.S. grades mean?

A	Exceptional Performance
B	Superior Performance
C	Satisfactory Performance
D	Unsatisfactory but passing academic performance
F	Failure
I	Incomplete
W	Dropped class after initial drop date deadline
P	Pass
NP	No Pass
S	Satisfactory performance

How do I register for classes?

One-term exchange students (not yet at OSU) Two-term or year-long exchange students (currently at OSU) Class information is available in the OSU Course Catalog and Schedule of Classes. Class information is available in the OSU Course Catalog and Schedule of Classes. Fill out the OSU course request form (sent by College of Business). Check with your school's advisor and/or department. You should know what will be approved for transfer. Contact your home school after you have picked your classes to be sure that your choices will be approved for transfer. Email course request forms to the COB. List classes you would like to take and several alternates. Notify the COB of the classes that you would like to take and several alternates. If you want to take non-business classes, note them on your course request form. The COB cannot guarantee non-business classes, but will try to register you for them. If want to take non-business, you must register for them online. The COB will register you for your classes before you arrive on campus and then notify you of your schedule by email. You will register yourself online using the OSU web registration system. Use the Priority Registration chart to determine your day and time for registration. Use the Registration Page link here to register. If a non-business class you want to take is full, contact that department once you arrive on campus to see if you can be added you to the class. If a non-business class you want to take is full, contact that department to see if you can be added to the class. Exchange students must be pre-approved for any business classes they take at OSU. To do this, The COB needs to know your business class choices as soon as possible. Changes can be made once you arrive on campus--but it is more difficult to do so. Exchange students must be pre-approved for any Business classes they take at OSU. To do this, the COB needs to know your business class choices as soon as possible. Changes can be made once the term begins--but it is more difficult to do so.

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