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The Net Price Calculator is designed to help first-time college students understand the costs of attending Ohio Dominican University and to estimate your financial aid options. This calculator will determine an estimate of your ODU Scholarship Package, and other federal, state and institutional grants and loans. Athletic scholarships are not included in this calculator, but may be awarded at the discretion of each sport's coaching staff.

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The Net Price Calculator is designed to help transfer students understand the costs of attending Ohio Dominican University and to estimate your financial aid options. This calculator will determine an estimate of your ODU academic scholarship and other federal, state and institutional grants and loans. Athletic scholarships are not included in this calculator, but may be offered at the discretion of each sport's coaching staff.

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Students dropping a course, withdrawing or dismissed from the University must follow University policies for registration and withdrawal. The official date of withdrawal is the receipt date of written notification presented to the Office of the Registrar or the date the withdrawal was entered in ODU Online. 

Tuition charges are equal to the percentage of the term completed by the drop, withdrawal or dismissal date. The prorated charge will be equal to the percentage of the term completed up to 60%. For withdrawals or dismissals after 60% of the term completed, the charges will be 100%. 

Financial Aid will be recalculated in accordance with federal guidelines. An updated statement of account will be mailed once all recalculations are complete. Resident students who withdraw or are dismissed during a semester may receive an adjustment to the cost of their meal plan. Refer to the Student Handbook for the refund schedule dates each semester. There will be no refund on room charges.

Refund Checks
If your Financial Aid creates a credit balance on your student account, a refund check will be available approximately two weeks after the start of classes. Students not enrolled in eRefund will receive their refund via check. 

• Check refunds are mailed to the home address on file with the university.

If you need to make mailing arrangements for the refund, contact the Business Office at busoffice@ohiodominican.edu.

Refund Direct Deposit
You may also elect to have your refund direct deposited into a checking or savings account by logging on to your account through the “Pay My Bill” link and selecting the “eRefunds” tab. You will need to enter a valid bank Routing and Account number. 

If you receive any Federal Title IV financial aid funds which includes, but is not limited to Direct Loans, Perkins Loans, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, and PELL Grants, a Title IV Authorization form must be on file BEFORE a refund can be direct deposited. 

If you do not have the completed form on file, a paper check will be processed. 

The form can be completed online. 

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Academic Grievance Procedures and Grade Disputes
It is the student's right to follow all the steps outlined in the Student Handbook and Planner in the section titled, "Student Problem Resolution." Under normal circumstances, issues of an academic nature will be handled as below. Students with academic complaints are required to pursue the following procedures in registering their concerns with the institution.

1. Complaints of an academic nature, including but not limited to grade disputes, should first be discussed and resolution sought with the course instructor.
2. If resolution is not reached at the instructor level, the undergraduate student should bring the matter before the Chair of the Academic Division (Chair) in which the course is offered; the graduate student should appeal to the director of the program in which the course is offered (Program Director). The Chair or Program Director will verify that all department or division policies have been followed and that the student has been treated fairly. The Chair or Program Director will render a written judgment in the matter.
3. If resolution is not reached with the Chair or Program Director, the matter may be brought to the Provost. At his/her discretion, the Provost may call a meeting of the student, the instructor, and the Chair or Program Director to discuss the case. The Provost will verify that the student has had a fair opportunity to express him/herself fully, will review the decision of the Chair or Program Director and will verify that all institutional policies have been followed. The Provost will render a final written decision in the matter.

In grievances involving grade disputes, students need to note that assessing a student’s performance in a course is the responsibility and the right of the individual faculty member. A challenge to a grade received in a course will be considered only when the student alleges that the grade received reflects other than appropriate academic criteria, such as achievement and proficiency in the subject matter as described in the course syllabus. Initiation of this grievance procedure must begin within six months of the end of the term in which the course was taken.

Other Student Complaints/Grievances/Dispute
Any student who has a complaint or concerning interaction with another student or staff member should meet with the Dean of Student Life to express and document their concerns. Typically, the Dean will offer potential options for resolving the issue from direct student communication with the other party, to the Dean contacting the other party, to a mediated conversation with solutions proposed and acted on. If student issues cannot be settled through informal or normal means, and formal proceedings are required, it becomes the duty of the person making the complaint to request in writing that a formal consideration of the issue be undertaken. This written request must establish the exact nature of the grievance, the reasons for initiating formal proceedings, and the circumstances surrounding the cause for the complaint. No claims for redress can be formally considered without this statement. This statement must be filed with the Dean of Student Life if it is a student issue, or the Vice-President or Dean in charge of the departmental area in which the grievance is alleged to have occurred. The chief officer in that area will review the record and, in consultation with the Dean of Student Life or other parties, make the final determination. 

Allegations of discrimination in any matter protected by federal or state civil rights legislation should be communicated to the Equal Opportunity or Title IX Officer prior to invoking a formal grievance procedure. The officer shall attempt to mediate the matter (except in sexual assault cases where mediation is not an option) in an effort to work out an informal solution. The Office of Human Resources may be reached at (614) 251-4560 and the Dean of Student Life/Title IX Coordinator may be reached at (614) 251-4593. Please refer to informal and formal grievance procedures for sexual misconduct in the Behavior Policies section of this handbook.

During the course of a semester, it may be necessary for a student to withdraw from the University. To officially withdraw from the University. All forms are available from the registrar’s office or Registrar’s Office Forms.

If this occurs during the ordinary withdrawal-from-course period, the student's transcript will indicate grades of W. If a student withdraws from the University after the official drop period has ended, the transcript will indicate WP for students who were passing at the time of withdrawal, and WF for those who were failing. Failure to withdraw officially will result in a failing grade on the transcript. Withdrawals for a term must occur before the last day of classes for that term. Withdrawals for a term will not be accepted during final exam week. (See also Refund Policy.)

Ceasing to attend courses or informing the faculty members or advisors of the intent to withdraw from ODU does not constitute an official withdrawal.

The official date of withdrawal is the receipt date of written notification presented to the Office of the Registrar or the date the withdrawal was entered in ODU Online.

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Ohio Dominican University's beautiful 84-acre campus features 20 buildings totaling 588,000 gross square feet. ODU's campus features both historic and modern architecture with buildings built between 1910 to 2010. Campus buildings include academic classrooms, administrative offices, student housing, dining halls, student service offices, chapel, houses and athletic facilities. In addition to its physical buildings, a number of improvements and enhancements have been made to campus, including to its 1,250 parking spaces, roadways, sidewalks, athletic fields and garages and storage facilities. 

Highlights of ODU's campus include:

• Labs for science-related courses, experiments and research, including in ODU's Chemistry and Biology programs
• Computer labs that are available for instruction, individual student use, and to provide required tools for instruction
• Academic classrooms available in Battelle Hall, Erskine Hall, Spangler Learning Center, St. Albert Hall, and Wehrle Hall.
• All of ODU's classrooms provide students and faculty with access to high-speed Wi-Fi, include an instructor's station with computer and projector, and are equipped with chairs and desks for students and faculty. Classrooms also have the potential to provide online-only instruction, if needed.
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ODU's campus bookstore in the Griffin Student Center is run by Slingshot, a course materials auto-fulfillment service. 

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Financial aid from Federal, State and Institutional resources may be considered for Study Abroad programs. Students enrolled in an academic program which includes a formal study abroad program may be considered for aid to cover "reasonable costs" associated with the program. 

Reasonable costs are define as tuition, housing, food, books and supplies, transportation, air fare, passport fees, program fees, and any other miscellaneous expenses. Documentation must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office on the above reasonable costs to determine your eligibility for financial aid. 

Students are required to complete the financial aid process just as if they were attending Ohio Dominican University (i.e. filing the FAFSA, etc.).

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I use my financial aid to study abroad?
  For semester-long study abroad trips, students may apply most of their financial aid to an approved study abroad program. All federal and state aid may be used for any program-related costs in which the university awards college level credit. Students are not eligible to receive institutional aid (ODU Merit Scholarship, ODU Grants, and ODU endowed scholarships, etc.) for their study abroad experience. You will be responsible for paying the program fee and any other applicable fees to the study abroad organization.
  
  For short-term trips (such as summer programs or faculty-led trips), you should consult with the Financial Aid Office to research your options before the trip. It may be possible to borrow loan programs if you are earning 6 or more credits for the short-term trip.
  
  What requirements must be met for me to use my financial aid for the study abroad semester?
  
  You must apply and be accepted by the International Office at ODU into an approved study abroad program.
  
  You must enroll and maintain a minimum of 12 semester credit hours while overseas to maintain your full-time student status and financial aid eligibility. Students are normally enrolled in ODU course LNG-188 to signify full-time study abroad for the semester.
  
  You must meet with the Financial Aid Office to discuss program costs and your financial aid package prior to leaving for your study abroad program.
• What other study abroad policies do I need to know?
  Study abroad students are responsible for paying their program fee and any other applicable fees to the study abroad organization.
  
  Students are responsible for all other program fees such as deposits, insurance, visa and passport costs, airfare, and extra travel excursions. It is the student's responsibility to make financial arrangements regarding any of these fees with the study abroad agency prior to departure.
  
  If you leave the ODU campus before financial aid is disbursed for the term you are studying abroad, you must make arrangements with your financial representative to handle your financial aid and/or scholarship checks coming through the ODU Business Office. You may wish to grant a power-of-attorney to someone you trust to handle financial arrangements for you.

Withdrawal & Refund Policies
Study abroad agencies set their own payment and withdraw deadlines. Pay attention to deadline dates. If you withdraw from the program by the agency withdraw date, more than likely you will only forfeit the non-refundable application fee and enrollment deposits. 

After the withdraw date, you may be subject to all incurred fees from that agency. If you are using any federal, state or institutional financial aid to study abroad, your aid is subject to pro-ration if you withdraw prior to the 60% point of the semester. Withdrawing from your study abroad program after the withdraw deadline date or your arrival overseas could be very costly as you will more than likely have incurred all fees and your financial aid must be pro-rated as mandated by federal regulation. Please check with the International Office prior to withdrawing. 

More Questions?
For questions regarding how financial aid applies to study abroad, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.

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