Ohio Dominican University is a Catholic liberal arts University with a Dominican tradition, guided in its educational mission by the Dominican motto: to contemplate truth and to share with others the fruits of this contemplation.
Ohio Dominican University offers students a high quality, career-oriented liberal arts education in an intimate, attractive setting that is conducive to intellectual exchange, personal growth, and the development of enduring values. It is a place where diversity is embraced and individualism is celebrated. Here, you will find an environment that is inspiring on many levels.
Our intimate atmosphere provides a level of comfort and belonging not commonly found at other universities. Faculty members know their students by name, and every student knows they are a top priority. Ours is a complete learning experience that leaves graduates well prepared to accomplish more than they thought possible. Throughout the experience, we provide the tools necessary for success.
At the base of all we do lie the Dominican principles of caring, learning and truth. This is an environment where students can benefit from moral guidance, spirituality and contemporary thinking. Each individual leaves Ohio Dominican confident and instilled with a passion for life that cannot be dampened.
Ohio Dominican University--A Strong Belief. A Clear Vision.
This catalog is effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. The Ohio Dominican University Catalog is published annually by Ohio Dominican University, Columbus, Ohio 43219. The provisions of this bulletin are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the University. The University reserves the right to make and designate the effective date of changes in curriculum, course offerings, fees, requirements for graduation, and other regulations at any time such changes are considered desirable or necessary.
Students should consult with their academic advisors on matters that are related to academic programs. The University rules and policies are published in the Student Handbook. Admission and financial aid information is contained on the ODU website.
Failure to read this bulletin does not excuse students from the requirements and regulations described herein. The 2009-2010 catalog supersedes all previous editions.
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Ohio Dominican University believes in equal opportunity and does not discriminate against any student or prospective student, employee or prospective employee on the basis of race, sex, ancestry, national origin, age, or religion, or against any otherwise qualified person with disabilities in the administration of its admissions policies, educational policies and programs, financial aid programs, employment practices, and athletic and other school administrated programs and activities. Such policy is in compliance with the requirements of Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal, state, and local statutes. Inquiries regarding the application of these laws to Ohio Dominican University should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer at the University.