Academic Policies
If you drop a full-semester course after the 4th Friday of the term but on or before the 10th Friday, this mark appears on your transcript instead of a letter grade.
What is a "W"
Using generative AI to produce coursework without instructor authorization is considered a violation of this governing document.
What is the Code of Student Conduct
Under Ohio State faculty rules, when an instructor suspects a student of academic misconduct, they are not allowed to handle it solely on their own and are mandated to report it to this body.
What is COAM (Committee on Academic Misconduct)
Located on the west side of the Oval, this flagship Ohio State library features 11 floors, a top-floor reading room, and an expansive ground-floor café.
What is Thompson Library
Located on the 2nd floor of the Younkin Success Center, this center provides free one-on-one academic coaching, study strategy courses, and time-management workshops.
What is the Dennis Learning Center
Ohio State undergraduate students are permitted to use Grade Forgiveness on a maximum of this many courses throughout their academic career.
What is 3
Under Ohio State's tiered GenAI syllabus framework, Level 1 (Restricted) strictly forbids using AI for drafting or writing, while Level 2 permits AI for this early-stage activity.
What is brainstorming
The standard university penalty issued by COAM for unauthorized collaboration is
What is academic probation or suspension
This science and engineering library located on North Campus is renowned among students for its 24/5 or extended late-night quiet study floors.
What is 18th Ave Library
Located in Smith Lab and Cockins Hall, this learning center provides free drop-in tutoring and TA support for undergraduate math and statistics courses.
What is the MSLC (Mathematics and Statistics Learning Center)
To be considered a full-time undergraduate student at Ohio State for financial aid, housing, and Dean’s List eligibility, you must be enrolled in at least this many credit hours per semester.
What is 12 credit hours
True or False: you must agree to the Turnitin End User License Agreement when submitting a paper through Canvas.
True
If a student wishes to contest an outcome reached in a COAM panel hearing, their formal written appeal must be submitted directly to this high-ranking university official.
Who is the Executive Vice President and Provost
Students can reserve private study rooms up to one week in advance in Thompson and 18th Ave through this app.
What is the Ohio State App
Located in 4120 Smith Lab, this peer service offers free, 45-minute appointments to review papers, lab reports, or resumes at any stage of the writing process.
What is the OSU Writing Center
Submitting work or an assignment you previously completed in a different class or an earlier attempt of the same course without express permission is considered this specific form of misconduct.
What is self-plagiarism
True or False: You are allowed to use sites like Grammarly or Gemini to check for spelling and grammar mistakes.
It depends! How would you find out?
This is the kind of entry level disciplinary action that will go on your disciplinary record, but NOT your formal transcript.
What is a formal reprimand
Housed inside Thompson Library and Sullivant Hall, these curated, non-circulating collections feature rare manuscripts, historical archives, and the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library.
What are Special Collections
This specific building on South Campus (Neil Avenue) houses the Dennis Learning Center, Buckeye Careers, Student-Athlete Support, and Counseling and Consultation Service (CCS)
What is the Younkin Success Center