University Information

The information below is provided to assist prospective and current Ohio Dominican University students and employees, and to meet requirements of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA), and other federal regulations.

General Institutional Information

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For Freshmen
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.

First-Time Freshman

For Transfer Students
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.

Transfer Students

Students dropping a course or withdrawing 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 date or withdrawal date. The prorated charge will be equal to the percentage of the term completed up to 60%. For withdrawals 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 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

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.

Academic Programs & Information

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.
  • View Campus Map
  • See Residence Halls

ODU's campus bookstore in the Griffin Student Center is run by Slingshot, a course materials auto-fulfillment service. 

Visit ODU's Campus Store

Financial Aid

Location
Erskine Hall, Room 147
1216 Sunbury Road 
Columbus OH 43219 

Contact Info
 (614) 251-4778 
 (614) 253-3499 
 finaid@ohiodominican.edu 

Office Hours 
Mon - Thur: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
Fri: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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.

Location
Erskine Hall, Room 147
1216 Sunbury Road 
Columbus OH 43219 

Contact Info
 (614) 251-4778 
 (614) 253-3499 
 finaid@ohiodominican.edu 

Office Hours 
Mon - Thur: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
Fri: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

The Financial Aid Office at Ohio Dominican University is committed to the highest standards of professional conduct.

As active institutional members of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), the Financial Aid Office staff members prescribe and adhere to NASFAA’s “Statement of Ethical Principles” and “Code of Conduct."

Staff members are committed to providing our students and parents with unbiased loan and financial information. Taken together, these “rules” are intended to help guide financial aid professionals in carrying out their obligations, particularly with regard to ensuring transparency in the administration of the student financial aid programs, and to avoid the harm that may arise from actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest.

We invite you to contact the Financial Aid Office if you have any questions. 

NASFAA - Statement of Ethical Principles 

NASFAA's Statement of Ethical Principles provides that the primary goal of the institutional financial aid professional is to help students achieve their educational potential by providing appropriate financial resources.

To this end, this Statement provides that the financial aid professional shall: 

  • Be committed to removing financial barriers for those who wish to pursue postsecondary learning. 
  • Make every effort to assist students with financial need. 
    Be aware of the issues affecting students and advocate their interests at the institutional, state, and federal levels. 
  • Support efforts to encourage students, as early as the elementary grades, to aspire to and plan for education beyond high school. 
  • Educate students and families through quality consumer information. 
  • Respect the dignity and protect the privacy of students, and ensure the confidentiality of student records and personal circumstances. 
  • Ensure equity by applying all need analysis formulas consistently across the institution's full population of student financial aid applicants. 
  • Provide services that do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, or economic status. 
  • Recognize the need for professional development and continuing education opportunities. 
  • Promote the free expression of ideas and opinions, and foster respect for diverse viewpoints within the profession. 
  • Commit to the highest level of ethical behavior and refrain from conflict of interest or the perception thereof. 
  • Maintain the highest level of professionalism, reflecting a commitment to the goals of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.

NASFAA - Code of Conduct for Institutional Financial Aid Professionals 

An institutional financial aid professional is expected to always maintain exemplary standards of professional conduct in all aspects of carrying out his or her responsibilities, specifically including all dealings with any entities involved in any manner in student financial aid, regardless of whether such entities are involved in a government sponsored, subsidized, or regulated activity.

In doing so, a financial aid professional should: 

  • Refrain from taking any action for his or her personal benefit. 
  • Refrain from taking any action he or she believes is contrary to law, regulation, or the best interests of the students and parents he or she serves. 
  • Ensure that the information he or she provides is accurate, unbiased, and does not reflect any preference arising from actual or potential personal gain.
  • Be objective in making decisions and advising his or her institution regarding relationships with any entity involved in any aspect of student financial aid. 
  • Refrain from soliciting or accepting anything of other than nominal value from any entity (other than an institution of higher education or a governmental entity such as the U.S. Department of Education) involved in the making, holding, consolidating or processing of any student loans, including anything of value (including reimbursement of expenses) for serving on an advisory body or as part of a training activity of or sponsored by any such entity.
  • Disclose to his or her institution, in such manner as his or her institution may prescribe, any involvement with or interest in any entity involved in any aspect of student financial aid. 

The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 legislated requirements which prohibits a conflict of interest with the responsibilities of an officer, employee, or agent of the school regarding Title IV loans. 

The term “employees” refers to any of the school’s officers, employees and agents who are employed in the Financial Aid Office or who have responsibilities with respect to student loans or who have responsibilities with respect to student loans related to Title IV education loans or private loans for educational purposes.

The Code of Conduct establishes that: 

  • Employees shall not enter into any revenue-sharing arrangement with any lender where the lender provides or issues a Title IV loan to the student or student’s family in exchange for the school recommending the lender or the lender’s loan products in exchange for a fee or material benefit including profit or revenue sharing that benefits the school or a school’s employee or agent. 
  • Employees shall not solicit or accept any gift in the form of a gratuity, favor, discount, entertainment, hospitality, loan, service, transportation, lodging, meals, reimbursement, or other item having a monetary value of more than a nominal amount from a lender, guarantor, or servicer. 
  • Employees must not accept any fee, payment, or other financial benefit (including the opportunity to purchase stock) from a lender as compensation for any type of consulting arrangement or other contract to provide services to a lender or on behalf of a lender. 
  • The school shall not request or accept funds from any lender for private education loans including funds for an opportunity pool loan to it students in exchange for the school providing promises of a specified loan number or volume or a preferred lender arrangement for educational loans. 
  • Employees shall not assign, through award packaging or other methods, a first-time borrower’s loan to a particular lender or refuse or delay processing of a loan based on the borrower’s selection of a lender or guarantor. 
  • Employees shall not accept or request any assistance with call center or financial aid office staffing from any lender except as allowed by law. 
  • Employees who serve on an advisory board, commission, or group established by a lender, guarantor, or group of lenders or guarantors, shall be prohibited from receiving anything of value from the lender, guarantor, group of lenders or guarantors. However, the employee may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in serving on the advisory board, commission, or group. 

Number of Pell Grant Recipients:  338
Percentage of Students who Received Pell Grant: 37%
 
Note: Information reported on Pell Grant recipients  for all enrolled students is from the IPEDS 12 Month Enrollment Survey (July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022). Pell recipients were those students from the 12 Month Enrollment Survey who were
disbursed Pell funds during the July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022 timeframe.

Any student who withdraws* from Ohio Dominican University prior to completing 60% of the enrollment period or semester will have their financial aid eligibility recalculated based on the percentage of the period they were enrolled.

Once a student has completed 60% of the period or semester, all financial aid assistance is considered to be 100% earned. This policy meets federal requirements in which students “earn” financial aid based on the percent of the term completed.

Ohio Dominican University maintains one refund policy for all federal, state and institutional aid funds based on 34 CFR, Section 668.22 of the Title IV Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.

The Financial Aid Office is responsible for calculating the percentage of “earned aid” for the semester and for returning the “unearned aid” portion to federal, state and institutional aid programs. The Financial Aid Office will perform this calculation within 30 days of the student’s withdraw date.*

This calculation is measured by dividing the number of days the student attended by the total number of days in the period or semester. The length of the period or semester is based on Ohio Dominican’s published academic calendar, including weekends and excluding scheduled breaks of 5 days or more.

The first day begins on the first day of classes and ends on the last day of final exams.

Example:  If there are 114 days in the semester and a student withdraws on day 20, the charges and financial aid will be pro-rated as they attended 17.5% of the semester (20/114).

If a student is a recipient of Federal Title IV aid, those funds returned to those programs are required by federal law to be returned first, in the following order: Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan, Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan, Federal PLUS (Parent) Loan, Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG Grant and Federal TEACH Grant.

If a student is a recipient of Institutional or State aid, those funds will be prorated based on the percentage of the semester that the student completed.  Institutional charges will also be prorated if a student withdraws before 60% of the semester has been completed.

In some cases, after the recalculation is complete, a student may be required to repay some of the Title IV aid they received. Or, in some cases, a student may be eligible for a late disbursement of awarded aid if the amount of aid received is less than the amount of aid earned. In these cases, the student will be notified by the Financial Aid Office.

If after these calculations are completed, the student is entitled to a refund, the Business Office will refund that amount to the student.  If the student owes a balance, the Business Office will bill the student directly.

*To officially withdraw, a student must contact the Registrar’s Office. The Registrar’s Office will determine the official date of withdraw based on the date that a student notifies them of their intent to withdraw or last day of academically related activity. If a student ceases attendance without notifying the Registrar’s Office, the date of withdraw will be set as the last day of academically related activity, if known. If unknown, the date of withdraw will be set as the midpoint of the semester.

**Note: Provisions explained in this policy are subject to final interpretation of the Return of Title IV Funds regulations governing Federal financial aid.  Questions on this Refund Policy should be directed to the Financial Aid Office, Erskine Hall 147, or by calling (614) 251-4778.

  • All financial aid is awarded subject to acceptance or readmission to the University.
  • The Financial Aid Office reserves the right to review and cancel an award at anytime because of changes in the student's financial or academic status.
  • Financial aid recipients are to notify the Financial Aid Office of any other scholarships extended to them from sources outside the University. An adjustment in the total Financial Aid Package will be made, if necessary.
  • Students awarded Federal Work Study are responsible for securing a job on campus. It is important to understand that the amount shown is the amount of money you are eligible to earn during the academic year as a result of work performed. You must complete tax forms, etc. with Human Resources before you can begin working. Call Human Resources at 253-3560 to schedule an appointment.
  • Students receiving most types of financial aid are expected to enroll full-time. Twelve credit hours or more per semester is considered full-time. If you drop below full-time during any part of the academic year, an adjustment to your financial aid may be necessary.
  • Financial need and the amount of assistance offered will be re-evaluated each year and appropriate increases or decreases will be made as needed. For the purpose of this re-evaluation, the filing of the FAFSA is required every year. Priority filing date of the FAFSA is February 15.

Student Loan Information

All new loan borrowers must complete entrance counseling.

Go to studentaid.gov

Complete the mandatory loan exit counseling session online at any time.

Go to studentaid.gov

National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) is the U.S. Department of Education's central database for federal financial aid.  You can log on to nslds.ed.gov and access your complete loan history. 

Go to website

Important information for students planning to borrow a private education loan:

Because of new Federal regulations, the time that it takes to process a private education loan has increased. Lenders are now required to collect more paperwork from you. In order for your private loan to be processed on time, you must begin the application process sooner than in the past. 

For information on private education loans (alternative loans), please see the FastChoice Website 

The lenders and loan options presented were selected for the excellent terms and benefits they provide to borrowers. Our institution has worked with these lenders in the past, and previous borrowers had positive experiences working with them. 

To determine which lenders and loan options to present, we use strict criteria based on your interests and not those of our institution. We recognize only those lenders who provide you with exceptional customer service, excellent incentives (e.g., low interest rates, no origination fees, and loan principal reductions), timely processing, and electronic funds transfer capabilities when possible. 

All of the information provided on the Loan Options page is reviewed annually to ensure that the benefits that lenders offer continue to adhere to our criteria. Any loan options that no longer adhere to our criteria are removed, and new loan options that meet our criteria are added. At least three lenders will be presented to you at all times. 

You are free to select any lender and loan option, including those not presented. If you choose a loan option that is not presented, please follow the provided instructions to complete the application process. Application processing will not be delayed unnecessarily if you choose a loan option not presented. 

We maintain professional relationships with all lenders. Our officials are prohibited from accepting financial or other benefits in exchange for displaying lenders and loan options in FASTChoice.

These include: receiving compensation to serve on any lender board of directors or advisory boards; accepting gifts including trips, meals, and entertainment; allowing lenders to staff our institution's financial aid office; allowing lenders to place our institution's name or logo on any of their products; and owning lenders' stock (for those college officials who make loan decisions for our institution).

Student Outcomes

Six Year Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates of Full-time First-Time Students

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View ODU’s most recent Ohio Educator Preparation Performance Report, display of candidate performance data.
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The following data shows a career outcomes overview for the class of 2022, reflecting full-time and part-time employment, military service, service, continuing education, or not-seeking.
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Academic Success Rate Report

2013-2016 Cohorts: Ohio Dominican University
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Health & Safety

A summary of Federal and State Laws and University Rules and Regulations regarding drugs and alcohol is available in the Ohio Dominican University Student Handbook.

A summary of crime statistics relating to drug and alcohol violations is available on the ODU Public Safety Clery Information page.

The University provides a variety of wellness education programs aimed at improving the physical, mental and emotional health of students. As part of its educational platform, the Wellness Center and Office of Residence Life annually provide educational opportunities for students to better understand the risks of drug and alcohol abuse and addiction as well as resources available through the University that can assist students who struggle with such challenges.

ODU's Wellness Center offers counseling and health services where students can seek help for drug and alcohol-related issues and appropriate referrals are made to link students with professional community resources who can be of assistance. The Wellness Center may be reached at (614) 251-4570 or wellnesscenter@ohiodominican.edu.
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In accordance with Federal Law, Ohio Dominican University will, upon written request, disclose to the alleged victim of any crime of violence or a nonforcible sex offense the results of any disciplinary proceeding conducted by the institution against a student who is the alleged perpetrator of such crime or offense.

If the alleged victim is deceased as a result of the crime or offense, the information shall be provided, upon request, to the next of kin of the alleged victim.

This information is provided by the Vice President for Student Affairs or his/her designee. Such written requests may be directed to:

Amy Thomas
Dean of Students / Title IX Coordinator
1216 Sunbury Road
Columbus, Ohio 43219

Notification of Missing Students:

If a member of The Ohio Dominican University community has reason to believe that an Ohio Dominican student who resides in on-campus housing is missing, he or she should immediately contact the Office of Residence Life 614-251-4718 and the Office of Public Safety at 614-251-4700. Each student who resides in on-campus housing offered through Ohio Dominican University has the option to identify a secondary confidential individual to be contacted by Ohio Dominican within 24 hours after the student is determined to be missing in accordance with this policy. A student’s secondary contact for missing persons notification will be registered confidentially, accessible only to authorized University officials in the residence Life and Public Safety offices, and may not be disclosed except to law enforcement personnel in furtherance of a missing person investigation. Public Safety and University Officials will investigate and once a determination has been made that a student living in on-campus student housing is missing, will notify local law enforcement of the situation within 24 hours and initiate emergency contact procedures in accordance with the student’s designation. If a missing student is under 18 years of age and is not emancipated, Ohio Dominican University is required to notify his or her custodial parent or guardian within 24 hours after the student is determined to be missing, in addition to notifying any additional contact person designated by the student.

Student Immunization Policy 
The University is committed to the health, safety, and well-being of all students, faculty and staff. Vaccine-preventable diseases pose a significant threat to the public health of the campus community. The American College Health Association (ACHA) strongly supports the use of vaccines to protect the health of our individual students and our campus communities consistent with recommendations of the ACHA Vaccine Preventable Diseases Advisory Committee, the Advisory Committee on Immunizations Practices (ACIP) recommendations published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Policy Statement 
The purpose of this Policy is to provide adequate protection against vaccine-preventable diseases by requiring students to disclose their current immunization status and/or show proof of vaccination against highly contagious diseases. This goal is best achieved prior to the first year of enrollment at Ohio Dominican University. Therefore, students will be required to disclose status of the below listed immunizations prior to August 14, if they are entering the university fall semester and by December 1, if entering the university spring semester.

Entering Student Requirements
All entering first year and transfer students must disclose their current immunization status and/or demonstrate proof of immunization against the following diseases:

  • Hepatitis B – 3 doses or HEPLISAV-B - 2 doses (or titer showing evidence of immunity)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella – 2 doses (or titer showing evidence of immunity)
  • Meningitis A if currently 16 to 21 years of age (one dose given on or after age 16)
  • Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) – one booster given within the last 10 years
  • Varicella (Chickenpox) – 2 doses, titer showing evidence of immunity, or history of disease

Additional Requirements for Graduate Students and Education Majors 
Please refer to individual major/program materials to ensure compliance for specific requirements.

Additional Requirements for International Students
In addition to the requirement to disclose their immunization on the diseases listed above, international students must also complete a Tuberculosis Test and Health Screen if they:

  • Have an F-1 student visa
  • New or First-Year to Ohio Dominican University - have never before attended classes at ODU

Policy Maintenance 
This Policy is reflective of the recommendations from the American College Health Association (ACHA), the Vaccine Preventable Diseases Advisory Committee, the Advisory Committee on Immunizations Practices (ACIP), The Ohio Department of Health and recommendations published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The University reserves the right to change, suspend, provide expectations, or discontinue parts or the policy in its entirety, to reflect updates or changes in local, state, or federal immunization mandates or requirements.  

Miscellaneous

Ohio Dominican makes voter registration materials available to students so those interested can participate in the election process.

These forms are made placed in each residence hall and made available during election cycles through the Office of Student Affairs, the Office of Student Involvement, the Residence Life Office and the Multicultural Affairs Office, among others.

Students may also contact the Franklin County Board of Elections for more information. 

Questions? Contact Us
Dawn Wallace-Pascoe
Director of Assessment, and Institutional Data and Research
Academic Affairs
 (614) 251-4714
 wallaced6@ohiodominican.edu
 

To request a paper copy of a policy or disclosure, contact the Office of Institutional Research & Assessment.