2026–2027
Academic Catalog

• Washington State College of Ohio will educate students by means of free, open, and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth.
• Washington State College of Ohio's duty is to equip students with the opportunity to develop the intellectual skills they need to reach their own, informed conclusions.
• Washington State College of Ohio is committed to not requiring, favoring, disfavoring, or prohibiting speech or lawful assembly.
• Washington State College of Ohio is committed to create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth, and tolerates the differences in opinion that naturally occur in a public higher education community.
• Washington State College of Ohio's duty is to treat all faculty, staff, and students as individuals, to hold them to equal standards, and to provide them equality of opportunity, with regard to those individuals' race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Washington State College of Ohio is committed to ensuring that all of the College’s programs, services and activities are accessible to all qualified participants including those with disabilities. This undertaking extends across all physical, instructional, technological, and digital aspects of the College. Our commitment to digital accessibility applies to all digital content and applications used, created or acquired by the College.

Reporting a Digital Accessibility Concern
If you experience a barrier that affects your ability to access WSCO websites, online forms, videos or other digital technology, please contact us by submitting a complaint on the WSCO website. This form can be found by navigating to the bottom of the website and then clicking on Submit Complaint. In the Nature of this report dropdown box, select Access Barrier (Online).

Washington State College of Ohio embraces human diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities, affirmative action, and eliminating discrimination . Discrimination against any individual based upon protected status, which is defined as age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status, is prohibited . Equal access to employment opportunities, admission, educational programs, and all other college activities is extended to all persons.

Washington State College of Ohio is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). In the past, WSCO participated in the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP), which required the college to plan and execute action projects that aligned with accreditation standards and expectations. In 2018, WSCO was moved to the Open Pathway from AQIP. The Open Pathway allows WSCO to complete a mid-cycle assurance review and then design and implement a Quality Initiative project that aligns with the institution's needs and aspirations.

Because of the accreditation and licensing requirements and limited enrollment capacities, admission to health science programs at Washington State College of Ohio is on a selective basis. Prospective students are encouraged to review all admissions requirements to the program they are interested in and apply early for acceptance.

Always contact the Admissions Office at 740.568.1900 for the most up-to-date and detailed information for applying to WSCO Health Sciences programs.

The Medical Laboratory Technology program is fully accredited by:
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
5600 N. River Road
Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
PHONE: 773.714.8880


The Radiologic Technology program is fully accredited by:
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
20 North Wacker Drive
Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
PHONE: 312.704.5300
mail@jrcert.org
www.jrcert.org


The Respiratory Therapy Technology program is fully accredited by:
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
264 Precision Blvd.
Telford, TN 37690
PHONE: 817.283.2835
www.coarc.com
WSCO Program Data: https://coarc.com/students/ programmatic-outcomes-data/


The Health Information Management Technology program is fully accredited by:
Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIM)
200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100
Chicago, IL 60601


The Associate Degree Nursing program has been granted full approval by:
Ohio Board of Nursing
17 South High Street, Suite 660
Columbus, OH 43215-3466
PHONE: 614.466.3947

Effective November 8, 2024, the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program at Washington State College of Ohio at the Main Campus, 710 Colegate Drive, located in Marietta, Ohio, is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on November 8, 2026.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
https://www.acenursing.org/searchprograms?status=Candidate
Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.

The Practical Nursing Program has been granted full approval by:
Ohio Board of Nursing
17 South High Street, Suite 660
Columbus, OH 43215-3466
PHONE: 614.466.3947

The RN-BSN Program is a candidate for initial accreditation:
Effective November 8, 2024, the Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) program at Washington State College of Ohio at the Main Campus, 710 Colegate Drive, located in Marietta, Ohio, is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on November 8, 2026.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
https://www.acenursing.org/searchprograms?status=Candidate
Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.

The Massage Therapy program is recognized by the State of Ohio and a “school of good standing” with the Ohio Medical Board.
Ohio State Medical Board
30 East Broad St., 3rd Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
PHONE: 614.466.3934

The Occupational Therapy Assistant program is seeking accreditation:
Washington State College of Ohio is seeking accreditation from the Accreditation Council on Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE®) for the occupational therapy assistant program. Candidacy Status indicates that the program meets the requirements for Candidacy Status and the plans and resource allocations for the proposed program appear to demonstrate the ability to comply with the ACOTE Accreditation Standards. The proposed program may admit its first class of students according to an approved timeline. The program must have a pre-accreditation review, complete an initial on-site evaluation, and be granted Accreditation Status before its graduates will be eligible to sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification exam

Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200
North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929
Phone: (301) 652-2682
Email: accred@aota.org

The Physical Therapist Assistant program is a candidate for accreditation:
Effective April 29, 2025, Washington State College of Ohio has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Candidate for Accreditation is an accreditation status of affiliation with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education that indicates the program may matriculate students in technical courses. Achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status does not assure that the program will be granted accreditation.

Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
3030 Potomac Avenue, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22305-3085
703.706.3245
accreditation@apta.org

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To view degree requirements, select one of our offered degrees from the lefthand menu.

Students who complete a four-year program at Washington State are awarded a bachelor degree.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) is awarded to graduates in Nursing.

The B.S.N. degree is designed for students who have obtained their Associate Degree in Nursing or completed a Diploma nursing program and want to complete their BSN. The program includes coursework in general education, transitions in professional nursing, health assessment and promotion, culturally competent nursing and health promotion, community and public health nursing, nursing informatics, collaborative healthcare, research and evidence-based practice, and nursing leadership and management.

College-wide Bachelor Degree Graduation Requirements
A candidate for a bachelor degree from Washington State College of Ohio must have satisfied the following requirements, as well as have earned a minimum of 120 semester hours of credit together with at least a 2.0 grade point average.

• Residency requirement: A student who wishes to apply credits earned at other colleges toward the degree must successfully complete a total of at least 30 semester hours of credit in graded courses (A, B, C, D) under the supervision of the college, with at least a 2.00 ("C") GPA.
• Have completed the requirements of the degree program as outlined in the catalog, and its addenda in effect at the time of the beginning of the student’s most recent period of continuous enrollment.
• Have completed the same minimum number of semester credit hours in non-technical and general education studies as required for the degree of Associate of Applied Science.
• Graduating students are expected to attend commencement exercises. Degrees may be conferred in absentia.
• Have completed a course with no fewer than three credit hours in the subject area of American civic literacy. This course will follow Ohio Revised Code 3345.382.
1. The President or the President’s designee may exempt a student from this requirement if the student has completed the following:
• A course offered under the college credit plus program established under Chapter 3365 of the Ohio Revised Code that satisfies the content requirements and is approved by the chancellor;
• An advanced placement course and examination that satisfy the content requirements and are approved by the chancellor, and the student receives a score of three or higher on that examination;
• At least three credit hours, or the equivalent, in a course in the subject area of American history or American government which includes the study of the documents required for the approved course.

Students who complete two-year academic programs at Washington State are awarded an associate degree.

• Associate of Applied Business (A.A.B.) is awarded to Business Technologies graduates.
• Associate of Applied Science degree (A.A.S.) is awarded to graduates in Auto/Diesel Technologies, Law & Public Safety, Health, Engineering, Industrial and IT Technologies.
• Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) is awarded to graduates planning to transfer to baccalaureate degree programs.
• Associate of Individualized Studies (A.I.S.) is awarded to graduates of a two-year program tailored to specific educational needs not met by other standard programs.
• Associate of Technical Studies (A.T.S.) is awarded to graduates of a two-year program tailored to an individually planned technical education to respond to needs for specialized technical education not available in the formal degree programs.

The A.A.S. and A.A.B. degrees are designed specifically to lead to career entry or advancement. Applied Degree programs offer courses directly related to the technology major. Students become quickly involved in technical courses and continue to receive advanced education in upper level courses throughout the second year. New opportunities for transfer with A.A.S and A.A.B are constantly evolving. See an advisor in the Admissions Office for current information. The A.A. and A.S. degrees are designed specifically for transfer to a four-year college or university. Degree programs are composed of courses normally required during the freshman and sophomore years of a baccalaureate program. Students complete most of the general education requirements during two years at Washington State, adding some program-specific courses during the second year. The Associate of Individualized Studies (A.I.S.) allows students to tailor their studies to specific educational needs not met by standard programs. In this way, the student can gain up to 40 credit hours of the 60 required by using transfer college credit and life experience credit. Individuals who wish to develop an individualized program of study should contact the appropriate academic division for assistance. The Associate of Technical Studies (A.T.S.) allows students to tailor their studies to respond to needs for specialized technical education not available in the formal degree programs. The program leading to an A.T.S. must have an area of concentration which is equivalent to 30 semester credit hours in technical studies and clearly identifiable with a career objective. Individuals who wish to develop an individualized technical program of study should contact the appropriate academic division for assistance.

College-wide Associate Degree Graduation Requirements
A candidate for an associate degree from Washington State College of Ohio must have satisfied the following requirements, as well as have earned a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit together with at least a 2.0 grade point average:

• Residency requirement: A student who wishes to apply credits earned at other colleges toward the degree must successfully complete a total of at least 20 semester hours of credit in graded courses (A,B,C,D) under the supervision of the college, with at least a 2.00 ("C") GPA.
• Have completed the requirements of one of the degree program as outlined in the catalog, and its addenda in effect at the time of the beginning of the student’s most recent period of continuous enrollment.
• The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees require completion of the Ohio Transfer 36 resulting in a substantial number of additional general education courses.
• Graduating students are expected to attend commencement exercises. Degrees may be conferred in absentia.

In addition to preparing graduates for careers or additional education, Washington State seeks to ensure a breadth of knowledge and promote intellectual inquiry for all students. Upon completion of a degree program, a Washington State graduate will demonstrate knowledge and skills in five key areas.

1. Communication represents a student’s ability to utilize rhetorical approaches and appropriate tone, seek out and analyze appropriate information, adopt a logical structure and voice, and demonstrate proper conventions of writing/language.
2. Critical Thinking reflects a student’s ability to identify a problem, gather relevant data and information to tackle the problem, evaluate and interpret the data and information to attain a solution, and formulate and demonstrate conclusions and related outcomes.
3. Cultural Competency reflects a student’s ability to exhibit cultural self-awareness and awareness of other cultures, integrate knowledge of cultural worldviews, reflect attitudes of openness and curiosity, and illustrate empathy and understanding of own and other cultures.
4. Professionalism represents a student’s ability to communicate maturely and thoroughly, exhibit timeliness in class and assignments, demonstrate respect to instructors and peers, and practice personal accountability for behaviors and actions.
5. Scientific inquiry represents a student's ability to ask appropriate questions and formulate a hypothesis, acquire appropriate data, interpret data correctly, solve problems using technology, and summarize and communicate evidence.

These general education goals are integrated into the degree requirements of each program and achieved through completion of general education courses and courses in the technical major or major concentration.

The AAB, AAS, AIS and ATS will be composed of not less than 30 credit hours of general education and applied general education studies and not more than 35 hours of technical courses. None of these degrees will be composed of less than 60 semester credit hours and will not exceed a total of 65 semester hours unless approved by the college’s Vice President for Academic Affairs in order to meet a special requirement of the program’s professional accrediting agency.

The General Education portion of the non-technical coursework must include at least 15 semester credit hours from the following minimum requirements:

English Composition and Mathematics (minimum of 6 hours)

Six credit hours in two of the three areas

Applied General Education:
Remaining additional credit hours in applied general education coursework that emphasizes the application of general education to an occupational or technical area appropriate to the degree.

The curriculum requirements for graduation are those in effect at the time the student enrolls. Those requirements will govern the student’s eligibility to graduate as long as the student remains in continuous enrollment. If the student does not attend class for one semester (excluding summer), the curriculum requirements in effect at the time of re-admission will govern graduation. Students should save a copy of this catalog as a reference and guide while enrolled at Washington State College of Ohio.

The Associate of Applied Business (A.A.B.) is awarded to students who successfully complete one of the prescribed curricula in business technologies. The degree is designed to prepare technicians and para-professionals for immediate entry into the workforce upon graduation. Both technical and non-technical courses are required for the A.A.B.

A.A.B. Non-technical Course Requirements
The A.A.B. degree requires 30 semester credits of non-technical studies. Courses may be in two categories:

1. General education requirements consisting of courses in written communication, oral communication, social and behavioral sciences, and arts and humanities. These requirements also include courses in the natural sciences and in mathematics.
2. Basic related courses include a core of courses basic to the technical field and closely related to the specialty.

Since the non-technical course requirements vary with each program, the student should check the courses required in each program or major.

A.A.B. Technical Course Requirements
For graduation, 30-35 credit hours in technical courses clearly identified with the technical skills, proficiency, and knowledge required for career competency, as prescribed by the academic program. A minimum of 60 up to a maximum of 65 total credit hours is required for graduation depending upon the specific requirements of each degree program.

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) is awarded to students who successfully complete one of the prescribed curricula in auto/diesel, industrial, engineering, health, law & public safety or IT. The degree is designed to prepare technicians and para-professionals for immediate entry into the workforce upon graduation. Both technical and non-technical courses are required for the A.A.S.

A.A.S. Non-technical Course Requirements
The A.A.S. degree requires 30 semester credits of non-technical studies. Courses may be in two categories:

1. General education requirements consisting of courses in written communication, oral communication, social and behavioral sciences, and arts and humanities. These requirements also include courses in the natural sciences and in mathematics.
2. Basic related courses include a core of courses basic to the technical field and closely related to the specialty.

Since the non-technical course requirements vary with each program, the student should check the courses required in each program or major.

A.A.S. Technical Course Requirements
For graduation, 30-35 credit hours in technical courses clearly identified with the technical skills, proficiency, and knowledge required for career competency, as prescribed by the academic program. A minimum of 60 up to a maximum of 65 total credit hours is required for graduation depending upon the specific requirements of each degree program.

The Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree is awarded to students who successfully complete the requirements for the degree with a concentration in arts, humanities, business or education, or other areas. The degree is designed for students wishing to complete the first two years of a Bachelor of Arts degree, as well as those desiring two years of a general education with emphasis in the arts, social sciences or humanities. To earn an A.A., a total of 60-65 credit hours of work must be completed, including the 36-40 hours earned in the Ohio Transfer 36.

General Education Course Requirements for the A.A. (includes Transfer Module)

• Communication Skills: Two Ohio Transfer 36 courses in English composition, plus a minimum of one course in speech communication for a total of 9 semester hours.
• Mathematics Statistics, and Logic: At least one course in mathematics that meets Ohio Transfer 36 criteria of building on three years of college preparatory or equivalent mathematics, for a total at least 3 semester hours
• Natural Sciences: A minimum of 6 Ohio Transfer 36 credit hours, including at least one laboratory course.
• Social and Behavioral Sciences: A minimum of 6 Ohio Transfer 36 credit hours.
• Arts and Humanities: A minimum of 6 Ohio Transfer 36 credit hours.
• Additional electives to make up 36-40 total hours of Ohio Transfer 36 Courses based on chosen curriculum, and/or Ohio Guided Pathway Transfer.

Major Concentration Requirement for the A.A.
Students in an A.A. program must take at least 12 credit hours in an area of major concentration other than science, engineering, or mathematics, as prescribed by the chosen curriculum and approved by the student’s academic advisor.

Recommended Electives for the A.A. Degree
The remaining courses to meet the 60-65 credit hours required for the degree should be selected based on the chosen curriculum, the academic requirements of the institution to which the student plans to transfer, and the approval of the academic advisor. One to three credits in physical activity/recreation courses may be applied to the degree.

Based on foreign language courses completed in high school and requirements of the chosen program at the transfer institution, students may choose to complete one year of foreign language at Washington State.

The Associate of Individualized Study (A.I.S.) is awarded to students who successfully complete an individually designed curricula prescribed to meet specific career goals. Students must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 60 semester credit hours in a well-planned, unique program to serve an educational objective that could not be served through another degree program at the college.

General Education Requirements for the A.I.S.
The five general education goals will be included in each individually-designed curriculum, for a minimum of 30 semester credits of general and basic related course work including the general education course requirements.

Major Concentration Requirement for the A.I.S.
Students in an A.A. program must take at least 12 credit hours in an area of major concentration other than science, engineering, or mathematics, as prescribed by the chosen curriculum and approved by the student’s academic advisor.

The program leading to the A.I.S. must contain an area of concentration consisting of a minimum of 30 up to a maximum of 35 semester credit hours formed either by:

1. An intra-college, interdisciplinary, but coherent combination of courses drawn from a minimum of two and a maximum of four instructional areas of study; or
2. Up to 45 semester credit hours awarded by the college for documentable educational experiences or courses completed at another college judged by Washington State to be of college level.

Upon petitioning for acceptance into the A.I.S. program, a representative of Enrollment Management, the student’s committee, and the student will determine the remaining required courses. Once students are accepted into the program, they must complete at least 20 credit hours within the approved A.I.S. program with at least half in the area of the approved concentration. Students with less than 30 credit hours remaining toward a degree must have the approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs to enroll in the program.

The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree is awarded to students who successfully complete the requirements for the degree with a concentration in mathematics, science or engineering. The degree is designed for students wishing to complete the first two years of a Bachelor of Science degree, as well as those desiring two years of a general education with emphasis in natural science or mathematics. For a student to earn an A.S. degree, a total of 60-65 credit hours of work must be completed, including the 36-40 hours earned in the Ohio Transfer 36. Total course requirements for the A.S. degree are described below.

General Education Course Requirements for the A.S. Degree (includes Transfer Module)

1. Communication Skills: Two Ohio Transfer 36 courses in English composition, plus a minimum of one course in speech communication for a total of 9 semester hours.
2. Mathematics Statistics, and Logic: At least one course in mathematics that meets Ohio Transfer 36 criteria of building on three years of college preparatory or equivalent mathematics, for a total of at least 3 semester hours.
3. Natural Sciences: A minimum of 6 Ohio Transfer 36 credit hours, including at least one laboratory course.
4. Social and Behavioral Sciences: A minimum of 6 Ohio Transfer 36 credit hours.
5. Arts and Humanities: A minimum of 6 Ohio Transfer 36 credit hours.
6. Additional electives to make up 36-40 total hours of Ohio Transfer 36 Courses based on chosen curriculum, and/or Ohio Guided Pathway Transfer.

Major Concentration Requirement for the A.S. Degree
Students in an A.S. program must take at least 12 credit hours in an area of major concentration in science, engineering, or mathematics, as prescribed by the chosen curriculum and approved by the student’s academic advisor.

Recommended Electives for the A.S. Degree
The remaining courses to meet the 60-65 credit hours required for the degree should be selected based on the chosen curriculum, the academic requirements of the institution to which the student plans to transfer, and the approval of the academic advisor. One to three credits in physical activity/recreation courses may be applied to the degree. Based on foreign language courses completed in high school and requirements of the chosen program at the transfer institution, students may choose to complete one year of foreign language at Washington State.

The Associate of Technical Studies (A.T.S.) is awarded to students who successfully complete a minimum of 60 semester credit hours of an individually planned technical education program designed to respond to needs for specialized technical education not currently available in the formal degree programs available at the college. The program leading to an Associate of Technical Studies must have an area of concentration which is equivalent to 30 semester credit hours in technical studies and clearly identifiable with a career objective. The actual degree awarded must contain the name of the area of concentration, e.g., Associate of Technical Studies in Cyber Security and Investigation. Both technical and non-technical courses are required for the A.T.S.

A.T.S. Non-technical Course Requirements
The A.T.S. degree requires 30 semester credits of non-technical studies. Courses may be in two categories:

1. General education requirements consisting of courses in written communication, oral communication, social and behavioral sciences, and arts and humanities. These requirements also include courses in the natural sciences and in mathematics.
2. Basic related courses include a core of courses basic to the technical field and closely related to the specialty.

A.T.S. Technical Course Requirements
For graduation, 30-35 credit hours in two or more areas of technical studies clearly identified with skills, proficiency, and knowledge required for career competency, as prescribed by the academic program. A minimum of 60 up to a maximum of 65 total credit hours is required for graduation depending upon the specific requirements of each degree program.

Graduates of the A.T.S. program who wish to extend their studies to baccalaureate-level programs may need to complete a substantial amount of lower division coursework at the transfer institution. Students satisfactorily completing this degree must assume that four-year institutions may evaluate their credits on a course-by-course basis.

To view other program requirements, select one of our offered degrees from the lefthand menu.

A candidate for a Certificate of Completion must have satisfactorily completed all courses required for the certificate with a C or better. At least 75% of the courses must be taken at Washington State.

A candidate for a one-year certificate from Washington State must have earned 30 credit hours or more based on the requirements listed in the student’s certificate program. A transfer student must have earned at least 10 semester hours of credit with at least 2.00 (C) cumulative grade point average under the supervision of the college, and have been officially registered in the college during the final semester. One-year certificates that are Federal Financial Aid eligible are considered Gainful Employment Programs; and WSCO is required to disclose program information to all prospective students of these programs by visiting wsco.edu/academics/ certificates.

Students who wish to pursue more than one major in a degree program must consult with the appropriate department chair or dean and must meet the following requirements:

1. All degree requirements for both majors must be met.
2. A minimum of 12 semester hours of credit must differ the requirements for the first major.

Students who have earned an associate degree from Washington State and wish to earn an associate degree in a second program must consult with the appropriate department chair or dean and must meet the following requirements:

1. A minimum of 18 semester hours of credit must differ to the total compiled for the first degree.
2. All requirements for the second degree must be met.
3. An additional degree will not be granted in the same program in which the first degree was earned, but an additional major may be earned in the same degree program.

Washington State and West Virginia University at Parkersburg have an agreement that permits some West Virginia residents to pay Ohio resident tuition fees, instead of the out-of-state charge. Residents of West Virginia are eligible for this low in-state tuition when they enroll at Washington State in any degree or one-year certificate program.

Please select from the items on the left to learn more about transfer and articulation at WSCO.

In many cases, the career needs of Washington State students can only be met by a four-year bachelor’s degree. For these, the college offers transfer programs in addition to its career- oriented technical education programs. The transfer programs at Washington State enable the student to complete the majority of freshman and sophomore college course requirements close to home.

Degree programs designed for transfer to a baccalaureate program fall into two categories: Associate of Arts (AA) degree and Associate of Science (AS) degree.

To assist students in transfer, articulation agreements continue to be developed with nearby public and private colleges and universities. The articulation agreements clearly indicate which courses offered by Washington State will be accepted by the receiving institution.

The Ohio Department of Higher Education in 1990, following a directive of the 118th Ohio General Assembly, developed the Ohio Articulation and Transfer Policy to facilitate students’ ability to transfer credits from one Ohio public college or university to another in order to avoid duplication of course requirements. A subsequent policy review and recommendations produced by the Articulation and Transfer Advisory Council in 2004, together with mandates from the 125th Ohio General Assembly in the form of Amended Substitute House Bill 95, have prompted improvements of the original policy. Additional legislation from the 125th Ohio General Assembly also initiated the development of a statewide system for articulation agreements among state institutions of higher education for transfer students pursuing teacher education programs.

Action by the 126th Ohio General Assembly led to the establishment of criteria, policies, and procedures for the transfer of technical courses completed through a career-technical education institution; and standards for the awarding of college credit based on Advanced Placement (AP) test scores.

Legislation from the 130th Ohio General Assembly required public institutions of higher education to: use baseline standards and procedures in the granting of college credit for military training, experience, and coursework; establish an appeals process for resolving disputes over the awarding of credit for military experience; provide specific assistance and support to veterans and service members; adopt a common definition of a service member and veteran; and establish a credit articulation system in which adult graduates of public career-technical institutions who complete a 900 clock- hour program of study and obtain an industry-recognized credential approved by the Chancellor shall receive 30 college technical credit hours toward a technical degree upon enrollment.

While all public colleges and universities are required to follow the Ohio Articulation and Transfer Policy, independent colleges and universities in Ohio may or may not participate in the Transfer Policy. Therefore, students interested in transferring to independent institutions are encouraged to check with the college or university of their choice regarding transfer agreements. In support of improved articulation and transfer processes, the Ohio Department of Higher Education has established an articulation and transfer clearinghouse to receive, annotate, and convey transcripts among public colleges and universities. This system is designed to provide standardized information and help colleges and universities reduce undesirable variability in the transfer credit evaluation process.

To recognize courses appropriately and provide equity in the treatment of incoming transfer students and students native to the receiving institution, transfer credit will be accepted for all successfully completed college-level courses completed in or after Fall 2005 from Ohio public institutions of higher education. Students who successfully completed Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degrees prior to Fall 2005 with a 2.0 or better overall grade-point average would also receive credit for all college-level courses they have passed. While this reflects the baseline policy requirement, individual institutions may set equitable institutional policies that are more accepting. Pass/Fail courses, credit-by-examination credits, experiential learning courses, and other non-traditional credit courses that meet these conditions will also be accepted and posted to the student record.

Application of credit is the decision process performed by the receiving institution to determine how the credits it has accepted and recorded on the student’s official academic transcript will or will not apply toward program and degree requirements. While the receiving institution makes this decision, it will do so within the parameters of this Policy. The following guidelines and requirements shall govern the application of transfer and articulated credit.

The Ohio Department of Higher Education’s Articulation and Transfer Policy established the Ohio Transfer 36, which may be a subset or the entire set of a public higher education institution’s general education curriculum in Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS) and baccalaureate degree programs. Students in applied associate degree programs may complete some individual Ohio Transfer 36 courses within their degree program or continue beyond the degree program to complete the entire Ohio Transfer 36. The Ohio Transfer 36 contains 36-40 semester or 54-60 quarter hours of course credit in English composition (minimum of 3 semester or 5 quarter hours); mathematics, statistics and logic (minimum of 3 semester or 3 quarter hours); arts and humanities (minimum of 6 semester or 9 quarter hours); social and behavioral sciences (minimum of 6 semester or 9 quarter hours); and natural sciences (minimum of 6 semester or 9 quarter hours). Oral communication and interdisciplinary areas may be included as additional options. Additional elective hours from among these areas make up the total hours for a completed Ohio Transfer 36. Courses for the Ohio Transfer 36 should be 100- and 200-level general education courses commonly completed in the first two years of a student’s course of study. Each public university and technical and community college is required to establish and maintain an approved Ohio Transfer 36.

Ohio Transfer 36 course(s) or the full module completed at one college or university will automatically meet the requirements of individual Ohio Transfer 36 course(s) or the full Ohio Transfer 36 at another college or university once the student is admitted. Students may be required, however, to meet additional general education requirements at the institution to which they transfer. For example, a student who completes the Ohio Transfer 36 at Institution S (sending institution) and then transfers to Institution R (receiving institution) is said to have completed the Ohio Transfer 36 portion of Institution R’s general education program. Institution R, however, may have general education courses that go beyond its Ohio Transfer 36. State policy initially required that all courses in the Ohio Transfer 36 be completed to receive its benefit in transfer. However, subsequent policy revisions have extended this benefit to the completion of individual Ohio Transfer 36 courses on a course-by-course basis.

Transfer Assurance Guides (TAGs) comprise Ohio Transfer 36 courses and additional courses required for an academic major called TAG courses. A TAG is an advising tool to assist Ohio university and community and technical college students in planning for specific majors and making course selections that will ensure comparable, compatible, and equivalent learning experiences across Ohio’s public higher education system. A number of area-specific TAG pathways in meta-majors including the arts, humanities, business, communication, education, health, mathematics, sciences, engineering, engineering technologies, social sciences, and foreign languages have been developed by faculty teams.

TAGs empower students to make informed course selection decisions and plans for their future transfer. Advisors at the institution to which a student wishes to transfer should also be consulted during the transfer process. Students may elect to complete the full TAG or any subset of courses from the TAG. Because of specific major requirements, early identification of a student’s intended major is encouraged.

Collaboration among the Ohio Department of Higher Education, the Ohio Department of Education, and other key stakeholders led to the development of policies and procedures to create statewide career-technical discipline specific articulation agreements and further ensure that students completing coursework at an adult or secondary career-technical institution can articulate and transfer agreed-upon technical courses/programs to any Ohio public institution of higher education and among Ohio public institutions of higher education "without unnecessary duplication or institutional barriers."

Career-Technical Assurance Guides (CTAGs) are statewide articulation agreements that guarantee the recognition of learning which occurs at public adult and secondary career-technical institutions and have the opportunity for the award of college credit toward technical courses/programs at any public higher education institution. CTAGs serve as advising tools, identifying the statewide content guarantee and describing other conditions or obligations (e.g., program accreditation or industry credential) associated with the guarantee.

In response to the legislative requirement (Ohio Revised Code 3333.164) to create a military articulation and transfer assurance guide for college-level learning that took place through military training, experience, and coursework, college credit will be granted to students with military training, experience, and/or coursework that is recognized by the American Council on Education (ACE) or a regionally accredited military institution, such as Community College of the Air Force.

In order to streamline the awarding, transferability, and applicability of college credit, service members and veterans are guaranteed to earn certain types of credit(s) or course(s) as specified in the Military Transfer Assurance Guides (MTAGs), which are based on the endorsed baseline standards and procedures by the Chancellor. Equivalent course(s), credits for courses, or block of credit is to be awarded and applied towards general education and/ or major course requirements at the receiving institution in accordance with the MTAG guarantee. There is some training, experience, and coursework that the receiving institution may be able to award college credit only toward general or free electives.

In addition, public institutions of higher education shall ensure that appropriate equivalent credit is awarded for military training, experience, and coursework that meet the baseline standards and procedures according to the Ohio Revised Code 3333.164. This requirement goes beyond credit/course awarded based on the MTAG alignment process.

The Apprenticeship Pathways initiative advocates for individuals completing apprenticeships by incorporating their learning into academic credit, thereby saving them time and money and encouraging them to advance their academic credentials to contribute to a strong, educated workforce.

Ohio apprenticeship programs partner with public two-year institutions to provide technology-specific statewide articulation agreements that recognize non-traditional prior learning. College credit is awarded toward a technical associate degree. Each agreement simplifies student advising by outlining how apprenticeship training in a certain pathway applies to an applied associate degree and lists remaining courses required to complete the degree. The application of the credit toward a technical associate degree in these agreements is guaranteed at the participating receiving institutions.

The State of Ohio, working with public institutions of higher education, has initiated policies to facilitate the ease of transition from high school to college, as well as between and among Ohio’s public colleges and universities. Beginning in the Fall term 2009:

1. Students obtaining an Advanced Placement (AP) exam score of 3 or above will be awarded the aligned course(s) and credits for the AP exam area(s) successfully completed.
2. General Education courses and credits received will be applied towards graduation and will satisfy a general education requirement if the course(s) to which the AP area is equivalent fulfill(s) a requirement.
3. If an equivalent course is not available for the AP exam area completed, elective or area credit will be awarded in the appropriate academic discipline and will be applied towards graduation where such elective credit options exist within the academic major.
4. Additional courses or credits may be available when a score of 4 or 5 is obtained. Award of credit for higher score values varies depending on the institution and academic discipline.

In academic disciplines containing highly dependent sequences (Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – STEM) students are strongly advised to confer with the college/ university advising staff to ensure they have the appropriate foundation to be successful in advanced coursework within the sequence.

The One-Year Option builds upon Ohio’s articulation and transfer system to help more adults accelerate their preparation for work by earning a technical associate degree. Consistent with the philosophy of the Career-Technical Assurance Guides (CTAGs), the One-Year Option guarantees that college credit will be awarded for college-level learning that occurs through adult programs at public career-technical institutions.

Adults who complete a career-technical education program of study consisting of a minimum of 900 clock-hours and achieve an industry-recognized credential approved by the Chancellor shall receive thirty (30) semester hours of technical course credit toward a standardized Associate of Technical Study Degree (ATS) upon matriculation at a public institution of higher education that confers such a degree. The 30 semester hours will be awarded as a block of credit rather than credit for specific courses. Proportional credit is to be awarded toward the ATS degree for adults who complete a program of study between 600 and 899 clock hours and achieved an industry-recognized credential approved by the Chancellor.

The credit earned through the One-Year Option will be applied to ATS degrees bearing the following standardized degree titles:

1. Associate of Technical Study in Building and Industrial Technology
2. Associate of Technical Study in Business Technology
3. Associate of Technical Study in Health and Allied Health Technology
4. Associate of Technical Study in Information Technology
5. Associate of Technical Study in Services Technology

ITAGs (Industry-Recognized Credential Transfer Assurance Guides) are a statewide transfer initiative that guarantees the award of college level credit to students earning agreed upon industry-recognized credentials. Students meeting credentialing requirements, regardless of where the learning was achieved, will be eligible to earn credit for specified courses deemed equivalent by faculty and endorsed by Ohio’s public institutions of higher education to the stated industry-recognized credential. ITAGs are not meant to replace Career-Technical Assurance Guides (CTAGs). Knowing some CTAGs use credentials to align with college credit, ITAGs expand the concept of the value of credentials.

To reduce variability in the transfer credit evaluation and application process, a set of college level learning outcomes will be established for each ITAG. The set of learning outcomes, which will be aligned with applicable third-party program accreditation, credentialing, and/or other industry standards, will be vetted by faculty and industry as needed.

The goal of ITAGs is to recognize that learning can be validated by an industry-recognized credential and to provide a framework for the application of that learning at Ohio’s public colleges and universities, Ohio Technical Centers, plus Ohio independent institutions.

1. Graduates with associate degrees from Ohio’s public institutions of higher education and a completed, approved Ohio Transfer 36 shall be admitted to a public institution of higher education in Ohio, provided their cumulative grade-point average is at least 2.0 for all previous college-level courses. Further, these students shall have admission priority over graduates with an out-of-state associate degree and other transfer students with transferable and/or articulated college credit.
2. Associate degree holders who have not completed the Ohio Transfer 36 from an Ohio public institution of higher education will be eligible for preferential consideration for admission as transfer students as long as the institution’s admission criteria, such as the minimum academic standards, space availability, adherence to deadlines, and payment of fees, are fairly and equally applied to all undergraduate students.
3. In order to encourage completion of the baccalaureate degree, students who are not enrolled in or who have not earned an degree but have earned 60 semester/90 quarter hours or more of credit toward a baccalaureate degree with a cumulative grade-point average of at least a 2.0 for all previous college-level courses will be eligible for preferential consideration for admission as transfer students as long as the institution’s admission criteria, such as the minimum academic standards, space availability, adherence to deadlines, and payment of fees, are fairly and equally applied to all undergraduate students.
4. Students who have not earned an associate degree or who have not earned 60 semester/90 quarter hours of credit with a grade-point average of at least a 2.0 for all previous college-level courses will be eligible for admission as transfer students on a competitive basis.
5. Incoming transfer students admitted to a college or university shall compete for admission to selective programs, majors, and units on an equal basis with students native to the receiving institution.

The admission of transfer students by an institution, however, does not guarantee admission to any majors, minors, or fields of concentration at the institution. Some programs have additional academic and non-academic requirements beyond those for general admission to the institution (e.g., background check, a grade-point average higher than a 2.0, or a grade-point average higher than the average required for admission to the institution). Once admitted, transfer students shall be subject to the same regulations governing applicability of catalog requirements as native students. Furthermore, transfer students shall be accorded the same class standing and other privileges as native students on the basis of the number of credits earned. All residency requirements must be completed at the receiving institution.

Responsibilities of Students

To maximize transfer credit application, prospective transfer students must take responsibility for planning their course of study to meet both the academic and non-academic requirements of the institution to which they desire to articulate or transfer credit as early as possible. The student is responsible to investigate and use the information, advising, and other available resources to develop such a plan. Students should actively seek program, degree, and transfer information; meet with an advisor from both the current and receiving institutions to assist them in preparing a course of study that meets the academic requirements for the program/degree to which they plan to transfer; use the various electronic course/program transfer and applicability database systems, including Ohio Transfer to Degree Guarantee web resources; and select courses/programs at their current institution that satisfy requirements at the receiving institution to maximize the application of transfer credit. Specifically, students should identify early in their collegiate studies an institution and major to which they desire to transfer. Furthermore, students should determine if there are foreign language requirements or any special course requirements that can be met during the freshman or sophomore year. This will enable students to plan and pursue a course of study that will better articulate with the receiving institution’s major.

Following the evaluation of a student transcript from another institution, the receiving college institution will provide the student with a Statement of Transfer and Articulated Credit Applicability (Degree Audit Report). A student disagreeing with the application of transfer and/or articulated credit by the receiving institution must file his/her appeal in writing within ninety (90) days of receipt of the Statement of Transfer and Articulated Credit Applicability. The institution shall respond to the appeal within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the appeal at each appeal level.

Appeals at Receiving Institution
After a student exhausts the appeals process at the receiving institution and chooses to pursue further action, the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) responds to formal written complaints related to Ohio Articulation and Transfer Policy against public, independent non-profit, and proprietary institutions of higher education in Ohio. While the ODHE has limited authority over colleges and universities and cannot offer legal advice or initiate civil court cases, staff will review written complaints submitted through its established process and work with student complainants and institutions.

Reverse Transfer is a process to award associate degrees to students who earned credits that satisfied residency and graduation requirements at Washington State College of Ohio, did not earn their associate degree, and transferred to a four-year institution where they are currently enrolled, regardless if the four-year institution is public, private, or across state lines. Eligible students can receive a first associate degree that accurately reflects their educational attainment and allows them to compete more successfully in higher education and the workforce. The process is standardized, streamlined, and technologically enhanced to enable four and two-year institutions to transfer student credits more efficiently, securely, and successfully through the National Student Clearinghouse. For more information on Reverse Transfer, visit studentclearinghouse.org/colleges/reverse-transfer/.

The Washington State transfer curricula are designed around the Ohio Transfer 36. This module provides the foundation of the Ohio Articulation and Transfer Policy adopted by the Ohio Department of Higher Education. All colleges and universities have a general education requirement which comprises much of the freshman and sophomore years. The college’s Transfer Module contains courses which satisfy many of these requirements at any state university in Ohio.

The purpose of this module is to ease transfer to any of Ohio’s state universities if the student takes the courses as prescribed in the module. The OTM at Washington State consists of a core of 36-40 credit hours in English composition, mathematics, natural sciences, arts and humanities, and social and behavioral sciences.

Responsibilities of Students
Washington State offers the courses to fulfill the requirements of the Ohio Transfer 36. It is the responsibility of the student to be familiar with the requirements of the module and to follow them exactly. Any deviation from the requirements of the Transfer Module will require that the student’s transfer take place on a course–by–course basis at the discretion of the receiving institution.

It is also the responsibility of the student to make choices about baccalaureate majors and four-year institutions to which he or she wishes to transfer. Academic advising decisions concerning course selections are made based on the student’s anticipated major and the institution he or she will attend. Therefore, it is important that the student make these decisions and communicate them to his or her academic advisor as early as possible. The following distribution of courses will fulfill the requirements of the Ohio Transfer 36. Descriptions, including credit hours and prerequisites, are included in the course descriptions section of this catalog.

• English Composition – a minimum of 6 credit hours is required in English composition.
• Mathematics – a minimum of 3 credit hours is required in mathematics.
• Natural Sciences – a minimum of 6 credit hours is required in biology, geology, chemistry, or physics. One course must include a lab component.
• Arts and Humanities – a minimum of 6 credit hours is required in art, music, literature, philosophy, humanities, or theatre.
• Social and Behavioral Sciences – a minimum of 6 credit hours is required in anthropology, geography, sociology, political science, psychology, economics, or specified history courses.
• Transfer Module Electives – additional semester hours based on chosen curriculum, and/or Ohio Guided Pathway Transfer.

Each of these requirements is detailed in the following sections. Credit hours for each course are in parentheses.

Six credit hours are required in Arts and Humanities.

Art

• ARTS 1000 Art Appreciation (3)
• ARTS 2010 Art History I (3)

Humanities

• HUMN 1200 Introduction to Film (3)
• HUMN 1300 Survey of Mythology (3)
• HUMN 2480 Science of Science Fiction (3)

Literature

• LITR 1300 Introduction to Literature (3)
• LITR 2100 Survey of American Literature I (3)
• LITR 2110 Survey of American Literature II (3)
• LITR 2200 Survey of British Literature I (3)
• LITR 2210 Survey of British Literature II (3)

Music

• MUSC 1200 Music Appreciation (3)

Philosophy

• PHIL 1010 Introduction to Philosophy (3)
• PHIL 1300 Introduction to Ethics (3)

Theatre

• THEA 1200 Introduction to the Theatre (3)

The student should place an emphasis on written composition. At a minimum, a student must complete English Composition I plus one course from the approved list. Speech (SPCH 1510) may not count as a written communication course but may serve as a Ohio Transfer 36 elective.

• ENGL 1515 Technical Writing (3)
• ENGL 1510 English Composition I (3)
• ENGL 1520 English Composition II (3)
• SPCH 1510 Speech (3)

At least one course in mathematics must be taken. Mathematics courses for the Ohio Transfer 36 build on three years of college preparatory mathematics or the equivalent.

• MATH 1104 Technical Math (4)
• MATH 2110 Principles of Statistics (4)
• MATH 2130 College Algebra (4)
• MATH 2140 Quantitative Reasoning (3)
• MATH 2150 Precalculus (5)
• MATH 2263 Calculus I (4)
• MATH 2264 Calculus II (4)

Six credits or more should be taken in the natural sciences. One course must be a laboratory course which includes at least one laboratory per week.

Biology

• BIOL 1010 Principles of Biology (3)
• BIOL 101L Principles of Biology Lab (1)
• BIOL 1100 General Biology I (3)
• BIOL 110L General Biology I Lab (1)
• BIOL 1110 General Biology II (3)
• BIOL 111L General Biology II Lab (1)
• BIOL 2010 Basic Microbiology (2)
• BIOL 201L Basic Microbiology Lab (1)
• BIOL 2110 Environmental Science (3)
• BIOL 211L Environmental Science Lab (1)
• BIOL 2310 Human Anatomy & Physiology I (3)
• BIOL 231L Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab (1)
• BIOL 2320 Human Anatomy & Physiology II (3)
• BIOL 232L Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab (1)
• BIOL 2600 Introduction to Ecology (3)
• BIOL 260L Introduction to Ecology Lab (1)

Chemistry

• CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I* (3)
• CHEM 121L Principles of Chemistry I Lab* (1)
• CHEM 1510 Fundamentals of Chemistry I** (3)
• CHEM 151L Fundamentals of Chemistry I Lab** (1)
• CHEM 1520 Fundamentals of Chemistry II (3)
• CHEM 152L Fundamentals of Chemistry II Lab (1)

*Principles of Chemistry is for technical education students and others pursuing programs requiring only one year of chemistry.
**Fundamentals of Chemistry series is for students planning to pursue a major in biological sciences, chemistry, physics, pre-professional studies, or mechanical and chemical engineering.
Geology

• GEOL 2310 Environmental Geology (3)
• GEOL 231L Environmental Geology Lab (1)

Physics

• PHYS 2510 General Physics I** (4)
• PHYS 251L General Physics I Lab** (1)
• PHYS 2530 General Physics II (4)
• PHYS 253L General Physics II Lab (1)

Six credit hours are required in the social and behavioral sciences.

Economics

• ECON 2120 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
• ECON 2130 Principles of Microeconomics (3)

History

• HIST 1010 Civilization I Early World Culture (3)
• HIST 1020 Civilization II Early Modern Period (3)
• HIST 2100 American Civic Literacy (3)
• HIST 2110 American History to 1865 (3)
• HIST 2120 American History 1865 to Present (3)

Political Science

• POLS 1020 American National Government (3)
• POLS 1030 State and Local Government (3)

Psychology

• PSYC 1010 General Psychology (3)
• PSYC 1020 Organizational Behavior (3)
• PSYC 2320 Abnormal Psychology (3)
• PSYC 2700 Developmental Psychology (3)
• PSYC 2750 Educational Psychology (3)

Sociology

• SOCI 1010 Introduction to Sociology (3)
• SOCI 2010 Social Problems (3)

College Level Examination Program
Washington State College of Ohio participates in the nationally recognized College Level Examination Program (CLEP), offered by the College Entrance Examination Board, a testing program which permits students to earn college credits by demonstrating knowledge equal to a particular college-level course. CLEP alignments may be viewed by visiting https://transfercredit.ohio.gov/students/student-programs/clep

Proficiency Testing
The faculty of the College offer proficiency credit by examination for some courses. Through testing, students may demonstrate proficiency in a course and receive appropriate credit. Specific information about proficiency credit can be obtained through the academic divisions of the College.

There are a number of procedures that should be followed when seeking proficiency credit.

1. The student must show evidence of successful completion of all prerequisites to the course for which the proficiency examination is being requested.
2. Proficiency examinations are conducted during the first five days of any academic term. An "Application for Proficiency," the proficiency fee according to the schedule of fees, and the examination must be completed and results submitted to the records office by the end of the fifth day in the academic term.
3. A proficiency examination can be administered only by departmental faculty specifically responsible for the course subject area requested for proficiency.
4. Failed proficiency exams may not be repeated.
5. A student may not request a proficiency examination for any course in which they have received an F or from which he or she has withdrawn.
6. A student who has taken a lower numbered course in a sequential series of courses will not be permitted to take a proficiency examination in a higher numbered course in that same series of courses.
7. A student who has received credit for a higher numbered course in a sequential series of courses will not be permitted to take a proficiency examination in a lower numbered course in that same series.

To apply for proficiency examination, the following procedures need to be followed.

1. Request proficiency examination from the academic department.
2. Obtain the Application for Proficiency form from the records office, fill out the form, and pay all fees.
3. Present the completed form to the academic department and arrange for a testing date. A score of 85 percent or more is required for successful proficiency.

Successful proficiency will result in transcript credit for the course, and the course will apply toward degree requirements. The records office will notify the student of the results. Students earning proficiency credit should be aware that credits earned by means of proficiency are seldom transferable to any other institution.

Assessment of Credit for Life/Work Experience
Students can receive credit for prior relevant college-level learning acquired either through formal schooling or some types of occupational experience. Each student works with an advisor to define his or her program of study, giving careful consideration to high school background, test results, interests, talents, attitudes and goals.

Credit may be granted for satisfactory performance on examinations, and appropriate work experience. The student contacts the student services office, then meets with an advisor to determine if the life experience evaluation is appropriate to his or her educational program. The student must submit a portfolio which consists of all documentation he or she considers relevant. Required are:

1. A cover letter stating the number of credits requested, the areas in which the credit is being requested, and names, titles, addresses and phone numbers of persons to be consulted regarding each experience;
2. A detailed description of each experience for which credit is requested; and
3. A letter from on-site supervisors or employers confirming the nature, duration and quality of the work.
4. The student then has a personal interview with a committee of faculty/staff members consisting of the appropriate academic dean and faculty appropriate to the subject area, if needed.

As documentation, the applicant may be asked to:

1. Complete written and/or performance tests; up to 40 credit hours may be from outside sources such as National Auto Mechanics Tests, CLEP Examinations, or College Board Advanced Placement tests which can be utilized to demonstrate an appropriate level of ability or knowledge.
2. Complete in-house tests such as placement and/or proficiency examinations prepared by faculty members at WSCO.

In summary, the primary assessment techniques for life experience credit are documents, reports and testimony from external sources along with faculty evaluation at WSCO. The committee will decide how many credits will be awarded and in what particular areas the credit will be granted. The student will be notified of the committee’s decision as soon as possible; however, the credit is not actually awarded until the student has successfully completed a minimum of 12 semester hours at WSCO.

The cost to the student includes the cost of any tests from outside sources.

The transfer of Life Experience Credit to another college is determined by the receiving institution. Each college has a policy which determines the transfer of credit.

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Disability Services
Every student deserves the opportunity to succeed. At Washington State College of Ohio, we strive to provide a student-centered learning environment. Our goal is to assist students in developing their fullest potential and achieve personal success. The intent of the Office of Student Disability Services is to ensure that students with disabilities receive appropriate services and equal access to an education.

WSCO's admission policy is consistent with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which states that institutions may not discriminate against a qualified disabled individual solely by reason of disability. It is also consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which requires reasonable accommodations be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities, as well as access to all educational programs, opportunities, and activities on campus. In addition, the college placement test may be administered with accommodations if the student provides the Office of Student Disability Services (OSDS) documentation in advance.

Current incoming students with documented physical, psychological, or cognitive disabilities should contact the Student Disability Services Coordinator, located in the Center for Student Success Center in the Library. To assist with the process, please be sure to follow the steps below:

• Eligible students must schedule an initial intake appointment with the Disability Services Coordinator and bring three-year current documentation of their disability.
• Eligible students must provide current documentation of their disability from an appropriate diagnosing medical physician, licensed professional or specialist.
• High school Individual Education Plans (IEP) and 504 plans alone are not acceptable documentation and must be accompanied by supporting documentation. (Documentation should include a neuropsychological educational evaluation, a multi-factual evaluation, or other medical diagnostic information about the disability.)
• Academic adjustments and accommodations are determined on an individual, case-by-case basis and arranged by the OSDS.

Religious Accommodations
Students will be permitted up to three days absence from class, lab, clinical, or other required course participation per semester to accommodate the celebration of a holiday associated with faith, spiritual belief, or religion. Students will have fourteen (14) days from the first day of instruction of the course to request this accommodation. Faculty will accept without question the sincerity of belief and keep requests for alternative accommodations confidential. Students will receive no academic penalty for requesting these accommodations. If students feel that they have not received accommodation allowed by this policy, they should notify the College of any grievance by completing the College’s complaint form. The complaint form, this policy, and a non-exhaustive list of religious holidays shall be posted on the College’s website. A statement will also be included in all syllabi informing students of this policy and the person they may contact for further information.

List of Religious Holidays/Holy Days: https://www.wsco.edu/about/policies-compliance/religious-accommodations/

Degree Graduation Process
Students are required to meet with their advisors regularly to be certain they are taking the proper courses and meeting all requirements for a degree.
Graduation and transcript fees are paid based on the current fee schedule.

One-Year Certificate Graduation Process
Students are required to meet with their advisors regularly to be certain they are taking the proper courses and meeting all requirements for a one-year certificate.
Students will be contacted via their WSCO email in the term in which they are eligible to complete his/her requirements.
The one-year certificate is awarded during regular graduation ceremonies.
Graduation and transcript fees are paid based on the current fee schedule.

Certificate of Completion
A candidate for a certificate of completion must have satisfactorily completed all courses required for the certificate with a "C" or better. At least 75% of the courses must be taken at the college. The student must have paid any required fees according to the current fee schedule. A person receiving a certificate of completion will not be recognized at graduation.

Academic Honors
Degree or one-year certificate candidates who earn academic distinctions will be graduated with the following honors:

• Summa Cum Laude - 3.900 to 4.000 GPA
• Magna Cum Laude - 3.750 to 3.899 GPA
• Cum Laude - 3.500 to 3.749 GPA

President’s and Dean’s List
A student carrying a minimum of 6 credit hours (excluding any courses below the 1000 level) who attains a GPA of 4.0 for a semester’s work will be recognized by having his or her name placed on the President’s List.
A student who attains a GPA of 3.5 to 3.99 will be placed on the Dean’s List.
No student is eligible for these lists who has a grade of incomplete (I). A student who is not eligible for these awards at the end of the semester cannot become eligible again for these awards at a later date.

First-year Student: A student with 29 or fewer credit hours (including credits transferred from other colleges & universities)
Second-year Student: A student with 30-59 credit hours (including credits transferred from other colleges & universities)
Third-year Student: A student with 60-89 credit hours (including credits transferred from other colleges & universities)
Fourth-year Student: A student with 90 or more credit hours (including credits transferred from other colleges & universities

A student will be placed on academic probation if his or her semester grade point average or cumulative grade average (GPA) falls below a 2.0. A student placed on academic probation will be notified at the end of each semester and is required to schedule an appointment with a Success Coach in the Center for Student Success to establish an intervention plan.
The student will be removed from academic probation once his or her semester GPA and cumulative GPA are at or above a 2.0. The student can continue to take courses while on academic probation.

At the discrretion of the Academic Dean, a student may be dismissed after three consecutive semesters on academic probation.
After one semester of academic dismissal, the student may reapply to the college. A student who is readmitted to the college after academic dismissal will be placed on academic probation. The student must also reapply and be readmitted into specific programs, such as those in the health sciences division.
A student who receives a notification of academic dismissal may submit an appeal through an Academic Appeals Policy.
A student who has been dismissed two times for academic deficiency shall not be readmitted to Washington State College of Ohio for a three-year period.

A student may petition the Appeals Committee to have his or her previous GPA for one semester ignored. The following applies to this Academic Forgiveness Policy:

1. A student cannot request to have some grades forgiven and some not.
2. All courses and grades remain on the student’s record and are considered part of the student’s legal transcript.
3. A student may not use a course that has been forgiven as a substitute for another course.
4. A student may not take a proficiency examination in a course that has been forgiven.
5. A student may use this policy only once.
6. Any course work taken prior to the date of an awarded certificate or degree is not eligible for the Academic Forgiveness Policy.
7. Federal financial aid policy does not permit credits forgiven through this policy to be excluded in satisfactory academic progress calculations.

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Preamble
Washington State College of Ohio (WSCO, College, or college) has a high standard of conduct for members of its college community, including students. Consistent with the educational mission of the College, WSCO students are expected to perform all work honestly, maintain prescribed academic standards, pay all debts to the college, and respect the property and rights of others. To ensure the maintenance of an environment conducive to the attainment of the educational mission of WSCO, the President is authorized to establish such rules and regulations as are deemed appropriate and necessary for the orderly operation of the college. In addition to these rules, the behaviors enumerated under Academic, Behavioral, and Safety Misconduct may result in penalties up to and including expulsion from the college. Should the concern involve allegations of violations of students’ civil rights, including but not limited to sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and/or harassment, the matter will be referred to the College’s EEO officer for disposition.

Overview of Conduct Expectations
The student conduct process at WSCO is not intended to punish students. Rather, it exists to protect the interests of the College community and to challenge those whose behavior is not in accordance with our policies. Sanctions are intended to challenge students’ moral and ethical decision-making and to help them bring their behavior into accord with the expectations of the WSCO community. When a student is unable to conform his/her behavior to community expectations, the student conduct process may determine that he/she should no longer share in the privilege of participating in the WSCO community. Students should be aware that the student conduct process is different from criminal and civil court proceedings. Procedures and rights in student conduct proceedings are conducted with fairness to all, but do not include the same protections of due process afforded by the courts. Due process, within these procedures, assures timely written notice and a hearing before an objective decision-maker. Students continue to be subject to city, state, and federal laws while at WSCO, and allegations, charges or violations of those laws may also constitute violations of the Student Code of Conduct. In such instances, WSCO may proceed with disciplinary action under the Student Code of Conduct independently of any criminal proceeding involving the same conduct and may impose sanctions for violation of the Student Code of Conduct even if such criminal proceeding is not yet resolved or is resolved in the student’s favor. No student will be found in violation of WSCO policy without information showing by a preponderance of the evidence that a policy violation occurred. In WSCO’s sole discretion, sanctions will be proportionate to the severity of the violation(s).

The following explains, among other things, when this Student Code of Conduct applies.

1. The Student Code of Conduct at WSCO will apply to conduct that occurs on WSCO premises or WSCO property, at any location of WSCO sponsored activities, and in off-campus buildings occupied by students by virtue of their association with a group/organization given formal registration by WSCO. The Student Code of Conduct may also apply off-campus, when the administration determines that the off-campus conduct affects a substantial interest to WSCO. Including, but not limited to, activities such as college teams traveling to events off campus; Student Senate and recognized clubs/organizations; any student or college sponsored group engaging in an event or activity off campus; off campus internships, community service, and study abroad. A substantial WSCO interest is defined to include:
   1. An allegation, arrest, charge or conviction of a criminal offense as defined by Ohio law, including repeat violations of any local, state or federal law.
   2. Any situation where the student presents a danger or threat to the health or safety of him/ herself or others.
   3. Any situation that significantly impinges upon the rights, property or achievements of self or others, or significantly breaches the peace and/ or causes social disorder.
   4. Any situation that is detrimental to the educational interests of WSCO.
2. Each student will be responsible for his or her conduct from the time he or she applies for admission until the actual awarding of a degree, including the academic year, during breaks and between academic terms, before classes begin and after classes end, during periods between terms of actual enrollment, and including conduct whether or not discovered until after a degree is awarded. The Student Code of Conduct will apply to a student’s conduct even if the student withdraws from school while a matter is pending.
3. The Student Code of Conduct applies to guests of community members, whose student hosts may be held accountable for the misconduct of their guests. Visitors to and guests of WSCO are also protected by the Student Code of Conduct, and may initiate grievances for violations of the Student Code of Conduct committed against them.
4. Student organizations may be charged with violations of the Student Code of Conduct for behavior occurring on or off campus. A student organization and its officers may be held collectively or individually responsible when violations of the Student Code of Conduct by those associated with the group or organization have received the tacit or overt consent or encouragement of the leaders, officers, or spokespersons. While student organizations not registered by WSCO are exempt from this Student Code of Conduct, student members of such organizations may be held accountable for their behavior under this Student Code of Conduct. When considering allegations involving collective responsibility, WSCO may make individual findings with respect to the involvement of each student.
5. WSCO will treat an attempt to commit a violation listed in the Student Code of Conduct as if the attempted conduct had been completed.
6. WSCO reserves the right to initiate an allegation and to initiate conduct proceedings without a formal allegation by the victim or witnesses of misconduct.
7. Behavior conducted online such as harassment delivered by e-mail can subject students to WSCO conduct action. Blogs, web pages, social networking sites and other modes of electronic communication are in the public sphere, are not private, and can subject a student to allegations of misconduct. WSCO does not seek out this information, but may take action if and when such information is brought to the attention of WSCO officials.
8. Any question of interpretation or application of the Student Code of Conduct shall be referred to the Chief Enrollment and Student Success Officer or designee for final determination.

1. The College upholds and enforces high standards of academic honesty and integrity both in and out of the classroom. The College establishes and follows a process for defining and addressing academic misconduct when it occurs.
2. Any person committing an act of plagiarism, cheating, impersonation, unauthorized collaboration, and other forms of academic misconduct is subject to the fullest measure of consequences, up to and including assignment failure, course failure, and/or dismissal.
1. In the case of a first offense of academic misconduct, the student(s) will receive the grade of "F" (zero points) for the assignment.
2. In the case of a second offense of academic misconduct, the student(s) will be removed from class and will receive the grade of "F" for the class.
3. In the case of the third offense of academic misconduct, the student(s) will be removed from the class, receive a grade of "F" for the class, and will be recommended for Academic Dismissal.
3. Failing grades due to academic misconduct are not eligible for forgiveness under the Academic Forgiveness Policy (10.340) nor will they be removed from the cumulative GPA calculation by repeating the course.
4. Accredited programs with more rigorous academic standards will supersede College policy.
5. Students may use the grievance procedure to appeal a charge of academic misconduct.

The following behaviors, conduct, and/or omissions are considered prohibited.

1. Academic
1. Acts of dishonesty, including but not limited to, the following:
1. Cheating or other forms of academic dishonesty.
2. Furnishing false information to a college official or faculty member.
3. Forgery, alternation, or misuse of any college document, record, or instrument of identification.
4. Tampering with the election of any college recognized student organization. Using open textbooks, notes, electronic devices, or other assistance during an examination, except those that have been authorized by the instructor.
2. Acts of plagiarism, including but not limited to, the following:
1. Submitting an assignment purporting to be the student’s original work which has been wholly or partly created by another person.
2. Presenting as one’s own the ideas, organization, or wording of another person without acknowledgment of sources.
3. Knowingly permitting one’s own work to be submitted by another student as if it were the student’s own.
3. Violating course rules as contained in the course syllabus, department policy or procedures as contained in the course syllabus, other rules and regulations provided to the student, including those of off-campus training sites, or other information provided to the student.
2. Behavioral
1. Inappropriate behavior of students enrolled in apprenticeships, clinical training, practicum, co-op work experiences, internships, field experiences, directed practice, and workforce training programs. Students must follow the program specific handbook which details expectations in these settings. Examples of inappropriate behavior includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Jeopardizing the safety and/or welfare of self and/or others, including clients, patients, customers, and co-workers.
2. Failing to abide by policies and procedures of the training site, including privacy and confidentiality.
3. Sexual or other harassment as defined by the Student Code of Conduct.
4. Behaving unethically.
5. Acting illegally or otherwise violating the law.
2. Knowingly presenting a worthless check or forging a money order in payment to WSCO or to a member of WSCO community acting in an official capacity, or failure to make satisfactory arrangement for the settling of a debit or account with WSCO.
3. Lewd or Obscene Conduct:
1. Public urination.
2. Sexual acts performed in public or on college premises.
3. Taking pictures of another person in a gym, locker room, or rest room without that person’s consent.
4. Disrobing or Streaking.
5. Possession or distribution of any obscene materials.
4. Violations of positions of trust or authority within the community.
5. Misuse or unauthorized use of WSCO or organizational names, representations and/or images, or other intellectual property.
6. Taking of and/or damage to property or services of others on WSCO premises, including but not limited to:
1. Knowingly possessing stolen property.
2. Damaging items rented, leased, or placed on college premises at the request of WSCO.
3. Selling or attempting to sell textbooks unless the seller is the owner of the textbook or has the permission of the owner to do so.
4. Taking, attempting to take, or keeping items belonging to the WSCO library or items placed in the WSCO library for display.
7. Abuse, interference, or failure to comply in or with WSCO processes, including violation of any WSCO policy, rule, or regulation published in hard copy or available electronically on the WSCO website.
8. Abuse of the college Student Code of Conduct system, including but not limited to:
1. Failure to attend meetings scheduled for Student Code of Conduct administration purposes.
2. Falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation of information.
3. Failure to provide, destroying, or hiding information during an investigation of an alleged policy violation.
4. Attempting to discourage an individual’s proper participation in, or use of, the college Student Code of Conduct system.
5. Harassment (verbal or physical) and/ or intimidation of a member of a college conduct body prior to, during, and/or after a college conduct proceeding.
6. Failure to comply with the sanction(s) imposed after being found in violation of the Student Code of Conduct.
7. Influencing or attempting to influence another person to commit an abuse of the college Student Code of Conduct system.
9. Damage to or littering on WSCO premises and/or properties owned or leased by WSCO, including, but not limited to:
1. Driving motor vehicles on lawn or premises without permission.
2. Failure to maintain an organization’s facilities and/or surrounding property.
3. Vandalism - the causing of intentional damage to the property of another or WSCO.
10. Disruption or obstruction of teaching, research, administration, or other WSCO activities or services, including its public service functions on or off campus, or of other authorized nonWSCO activities when the conduct occurs on WSCO premises, including, but not limited to:
1. Disruptive classroom behavior.
2. Obstruction of the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic on WSCO premises or at WSCO sponsored or supervised functions.
3. Participating in an on-campus or offcampus demonstration, riot or activity that disrupts the normal operations of WSCO and/or infringes on the rights of other members of WSCO community.
4. Leading or inciting others to disrupt scheduled and/or normal activities within any campus building or area.
11. Conducting, organizing, or participating in any activity involving games of chance or gambling except as permitted by law.
12. Inappropriate use of college computing or network resources including misuse of WSCO computing facilities, systems, equipment, network, passwords, accounts or information. Students who connect their personal devices (laptop computers, tablets, smart phones, etc.) to the college network will be held responsible for any violation of this Student Code of Conduct that originates from that device. Examples include but are not limited to:
1. Use of computing facilities to send harassing or abusive messages.
2. Use of computing facilities to create, view, disseminate, receive, download or possess pornographic, obscene, copyrighted or other illegal files, documents or images.
3. Use of computing facilities for any commercial use or for personal financial gain.
4. Use of computing facilities to interfere with the work of other community members.
5. Unauthorized access to a file or personal or group account.
6. Use of computing facilities to interfere with normal operation of WSCO computer systems.
7. Anonymous or forged network news articles or E-mail messages.
8. Disk usage over the allotted limit without prior approval.
9. Unauthorized transfer of a file.
10. Use of another individual’s identification and password or sharing of your own identification and/or password.
11. Making copies of copyrighted computer software when no written authority to copy the software has been granted.
13. WSCO will not tolerate intentional false reporting of incidents. It is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct to make a false report of any policy violation or violation of any federal, state, or local law.
3. Safety
1. Allegation, arrest, or charge of a violation of federal, state, or local law.
2. Except as provided in 11.520 of the WSCO policy and procedure manual, the use, possession, or carrying of firearms (including, but not limited to, pistols, rifles, shotguns, or ammunition), explosives, other weapons (including, but not limited to BB/pellet guns, cross bows, slingshots, and sharp edged instruments, such as hatchets) while on college owned or controlled property, or at college sponsored or supervised activities, except by college and other persons specifically authorized by the college.
3. Threatening or causing physical harm, verbal abuse, or other conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person, whether done intentionally or by failure to exercise reasonable care.
4. Unauthorized Entry or Use of WSCO Property, including but not limited to:
1. Unauthorized or attempted unauthorized entry into any building, office, construction site, or other WSCO premises or property.
2. Unauthorized possession, use, or duplication of keys or other methods of controlled access such as ID or access cards or codes.
5. Having animals on campus except as may be required for a class, or for use of as a guide or support dog.
6. Leaving minor children unattended while on campus.
7. Intimidation (implied threats) or coercion (pressuring another unreasonably until an act is not truly voluntary).
8. Harassment - verbal or physical conduct that has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work or academic performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or educational environment.
9. Discriminatory harassment, including speech, actions or conduct, which have the intent or effect of depriving a member of the community of educational or employment access, enjoyment, benefits or opportunities. Merely offensive or annoying behavior may feel like harassment, but to rise to the level of a Student Code of Conduct violation, harassment must cause a deprivation of the civil rights of a member of a protected class. Protected classes include sex , race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, or as defined by Ohio or applicable federal law.
10. Hazing – behavior that endangers the mental, physical, or emotional health of a student as a condition for initial or continued affiliation with any group regardless of either the lack of intent to endanger the student or the student’s own willingness to participate. The express or implied consent of the victim will not be a defense. Apathy or acquiescence in the presence of hazing is also a violation of this Student Code of Conduct.
11. Stalking - repetitive, menacing pursuit, following, harassment or interference with the peace and/or safety of a member of the community, or his/her immediate family.
12. Sexual Misconduct:
1. Sexual Harassment – Gender-based verbal or physical conduct that has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work or academic performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or educational environment. Sexual harassment includes any situation in which there is genderbased misconduct that is sufficiently severe, pervasive, persistent or objectively offensive that it alters the conditions of education or employment. Retaliatory conduct is also prohibited under this policy.
2. Non-Consensual Sexual Contact – Any intentional sexual touching, however slight, with any body part or object by any person upon any person without effective consent.
3. Non-Consensual Sexual Intercourse – Any sexual penetration (anal, oral, or vaginal), however slight, with any body part or object by any person upon any person without effective consent.
4. Sexual Exploitation – taking non-consensual, unjust or abusive sexual advantage of another. Examples include, but are not limited to, prostituting another student, nonconsensual video or audio-taping of sexual activity, going beyond the boundaries of consent (such as knowingly allowing another to surreptitiously watch otherwise consensual sexual activity, engaging in non-consensual voyeurism, and knowingly transmitting or exposing another person to a sexually transmitted infection (STI) without the knowledge of the person.
13. Intentionally or recklessly causing a fire which causes or could cause damage to WSCO or personal property, or which causes or could cause injury to any member of the community.
14. Failure to follow fire safety procedures:
1. Failure to exit a building when the fire alarm sounds.
2. Misusing, damaging or tampering with fire safety equipment.
3. Intentionally or recklessly obstructing a fire exit in any WSCO building.
15. Failure to comply with the directions of WSCO officials, including campus security, acting in the performance of their duties and/or failure to identify oneself to these persons when requested to do so.
16. Use, possession, or distribution of an alcoholic beverage or alcoholic beverages.
17. Use, possession, or distribution of a narcotic, inhalant or other controlled substances, as well as drug paraphernalia, except as expressly permitted by law.
18. Abuse or misuse of prescriptions or over-thecounter medications.

Revision
The Student Code of Conduct shall be reviewed periodically under the direction of the Vice President of Institutional Advancement or designee.

Definitions
The following definitions apply to this Student Code of Conduct.

1. The term "WSCO" or "College" or "college" may be used interchangeably and means Washington State College of Ohio.
2. The term "student", for the express purposes of the Student Code of Conduct, includes: all persons taking courses at or through WSCO, persons who withdraw after allegedly violating the Student Code of Conduct, persons who are not officially enrolled for a particular term but who have a continuing relationship with WSCO, persons who have been notified of their acceptance for admission, and persons who have applied for admission to the college but have not yet been notified of acceptance.
3. For purposes of this policy, the term faculty member" means any person hired by WSCO to conduct classroom or teaching activities, or who is otherwise considered by WSCO to be a member of its faculty.
4. The term "WSCO official" includes any person employed by WSCO, performing assigned administrative, academic or professional responsibilities.
5. The terms "member of WSCO community" or "WSCO community" or "community" may be used interchangeably and include any person (or persons collectively) who is a student, faculty member, administrator, staff member, and any other person employed by WSCO. A person’s status in a particular situation will be determined by the Vice President of Institutional Advancement or designee.
6. The term "WSCO premises" includes all land, buildings, facilities, and other property in the possession of or owned, used, leased or controlled by WSCO including adjacent streets and sidewalks.
7. The term "WSCO property" includes vehicles, equipment, furniture, identification badges, parking passes and other similar items owned, used or controlled by WSCO.
8. The term "student organization" means any number of persons who have complied with the formal requirements for WSCO registration.
9. The term "hearing board" means the Student Conduct Committee.
10. The term "conduct officer" or "hearing officer" means a WSCO official authorized on an ongoing or case-by-case basis by the Vice President of Institutional Advancement or designee to make determinations including but not limited to, the hearing procedures, whether a student’s behavior violates the Student Code of Conduct, the conduct’s impact upon the WSCO community, recommendations for responsibility by the student, and recommendations for sanctions.
11. The term "will" is used in the imperative sense.
12. The term "may" is used in the permissive sense.
13. The term "policy" means the written regulations of WSCO found in, but not limited to, the student handbook, college catalog, and the enacted college policies and procedures.
14. The term "preponderance of evidence" means information that would lead a reasonable person to conclude that it is more likely than not that a student’s behavior occurred and/or violated the Student Code of Conduct.
15. For purposes of this Student Code of Conduct, the term "advisor" refers to the individual who assists a student or student organization with hearing preparation and process. An advisor may be any member of the WSCO community.
16. The term "interim action" means temporary exclusion from WSCO premises and/or WSCO events and/ or other sponsored activities imposed by the Chief Enrollment and Student Success Officer or designee.
17. The term "effective consent" as applicable to sexual misconduct means words or actions that show a voluntary agreement to engage in mutually agreedupon sexual activity.

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Annual Crime Report
WSCO's campus has low crime rates and continues to make every effort to keep the campus safe for students, employees, and the community. The information in this section is provided as part of our commitment to safety on campus and in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). To review Campus Crime Statistics, visit https://www.wsco.edu/wp-content/ uploads/2021/09/2021-Clery-Report2020-year.pdf College faculty, staff, students and visitors are encouraged to be aware of their surroundings and to be responsible for their personal safety. Red emergency phones may be found in key locations throughout the campus, in addition to phones in each classroom, to call for protection or help. In terms of serious crime for which reporting is required, the campus has been crime-free for the past year. Under this law colleges are required to keep records of on-campus crimes reported to campus security officials or local law enforcement agencies. The College is required to publish and distribute to all employees and currently enrolled students an annual report presenting these statistics and other information indicated below. Certain information also must be made available to prospective students and employees.

The College will have in place procedures for reacting to emergency situations which may occur on the campus. These procedures will be placed in the emergency procedures handbook and distributed electronically to the receptionists and administrative assistants throughout the campus. Evacuation plans and routes will be posted in each classroom of the College for fire or other disasters which create the need for evacuation. Classroom phones and red emergency phones may be found throughout the campus to call for protection or help. In the case of an emergency, dial 911. All employees receive training on safety and emergency procedures during their new employee orientation and ongoing refresher training.

In the event a crime is committed on campus, students and employees are advised of the following information: Criminal actions or other emergencies on campus are to be reported to the VP of Finance & Administration (designated as the chief campus security officer). The VP of Organizational Effectiveness is responsible for responding to all reports of criminal activity. This office is located in the administrative area of the Main Building. The on-campus extension is 1104. Call campus security at extension 1193 or dial 911. Local law enforcement agencies will be notified in the event of any unlawful activity. Campus security personnel have authority in the area of traffic control, but their authority does not extend to the enforcement of criminal laws. Campus security can be contacted at extension 1193. Students and employees are encouraged to promptly report all criminal activities that might be observed on campus.

Sex Offender Information Links

• Washington County Sheriff's Office
• Ohio Attorney General's eSORN
• West Virginia State Police

Campus Sexual Assault and Rape
Awareness programs/Counseling Opportunities Washington State College of Ohio is a commuter campus. Students travel to the campus for classes, but they live in the community. Student support services offices on campus maintain liaisons with many community social service agencies, including ones that provide the services listed below. Due to the transient nature of the student body, and the availability or services in the community, the College does not directly provide these services. However, any student may contact the Student OneStop or Title IX Coordinator and a staff member will make contact with the appropriate community social services agency.

Procedures to Follow When a Sex Offense Occurs
Complaints and third-party reports of discrimination, including Policy Violations, should be made to the Title IX Coordinator ("EO"). The EO staff members are trained to help you find the resources you might need, to explain all reporting options, and to respond appropriately to conduct of concern. All instances of retaliation should be reported and will be addressed in the same manner. The contact information for the EO is:

Title IX Coordinator
Washington State College of Ohio
Office of Human Resources
Marietta, OH 45750
740.568.1899

Complaints and reports should be made as soon as possible after an incident. The EO coordinates and tracks all complaints and reports under this procedure. There are several avenues available for submitting a complaints or report:

• Go to MyWSCO and click on "Reports/ Complaints";
• Leave a private voice message for the EO;
• Send a private e-mail to one of the EO staff;
• Mail a letter to the EO office;
• Visit one of the EO staff (it is best to make an appointment first to ensure availability);
• Report to another trusted College official (e.g., Professor, Coach, Advisor) who will provide information as required under the policy to the EO.

If there is a complaint about the EO or any staff member that is part of the EO Office, or if the EO or EO staff has a complaint, that complaint should be filed with the President of the College. The President will appoint another trained individual to take the place of the EO for purposes of the complaint.

Disciplinary Action Procedures
In accordance with College policy, any student accused of committing a sexual offense on campus will be reported to the Marietta City Police. In addition to the proceedings in the criminal justice system, the student will be subject to discipline according to the Conduct Policy as stated in Section 11.100 of the Washington State College of Ohio Policies and Procedures Manual.

Notification to Students that the Institution Will Make Changes in a Victim’s Academic and Living Situations, if Reasonably Possible
The College does not provide any campus housing; therefore, this part of the federal law does not apply. Any requests for changes in the victim’s academic situation will be accommodated on an individual basis to meet the student’s needs. Requests should be directed to the office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

The College seeks to provide a high quality workplace and learning environment. It is the policy of the College that children not be present in classrooms or work spaces in lieu of other childcare arrangements. Even for short periodic visits, children should not be left unattended or allowed areas where dangerous equipment is operated and/or chemicals are stored or used. This does not prevent children from attending classes or participating in activities specifically scheduled for their benefit.

The Evergreen Child Development Center, operated by Memorial Health System, provides a high quality, comprehensive early childhood learning environment for children. Students, employees and community members may make application for childcare on a space available basis.

Food and beverages are not permitted in any classrooms, laboratories, or hallways throughout the campus, with the exception of water in a capped, clear container. Water is also prohibited in labs and computer areas.

Specific areas have been provided for student parking. Student automobiles parked in visitor parking, no parking areas or handicapped areas will be ticketed. Vehicles are prohibited from parking along campus roadways. Vehicles parked in non-designated areas will be removed from campus by towing. Specific details on the recovery of a towed vehicle are posted on information boards or can be obtained from the security office. There is a substantial towing and recovery fee. Students who appropriately display their handicapped parking permit may park in any handicapped parking space on campus. Handicapped parking spaces are available in both the upper and lower parking lots. Student parking, other than handicapped, is permitted only in the upper lot. Parking in the lower lot will result in a fine. Grades and transcripts are not issued to students with unpaid balances, including parking fines. In addition, registration for a subsequent term is not permitted until all fines are paid.

In order to promote the health of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors, the College campus is designated as a smoke- and tobacco-free environment. Tobacco is defined as all tobacco-derived or containing products, including and not limited to, cigarettes (e.g., cloves, bidis, kreteks), electronic cigarettes/vaping, cigars and cigarillos, hookah smoked products, pipes and oral tobacco (e.g., spit and spit-less, smokeless, chew, snuff) and nasal tobacco (e.g. snus). Faculty, staff, and students violating this policy are subject to disciplinary action. For more information, please visit https://www.wsco.edu/about/policies-compliance

Policies adopted by the Washington State College of Ohio Board of Trustees expressly forbids the use, possession, or sale of alcoholic beverages on campus by any individuals, whether they be employees, students, or visitors. Likewise, the College does not condone or permit the use or sale of any illegal drugs on campus. The relevant policies listed are available, in full, in the WSCO Policies and Procedures Manual, a copy of which is available in the library.
 11.300 Compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989 (students)
 4.985 Compliance with Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (employees)
 4.986 Compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989 (employees)
Under the law, the College is required to report on the availability of any special programs and services for students or employees.

The purpose of the policy is to promote the free exchange of ideas and the safe and efficient operation of the College by:

• Fostering free speech, assembly and other expressive activities on College property by all persons, whether or not they are affiliated with the College.
• Maintaining an appropriate educational and work environment for all persons present on College property, including but not limited to students, faculty, employees, customers, and visitors.
• Maintaining the personal security of all persons present on College property and protecting the property of the college and of persons present on College Property

For our full policy please visit our Compliance page, https://www.wsco.edu/about/policies-compliance where you can also find our Facilities Use Procedures.

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Complaints made by students, employees, and the community generally fall into two categories: verbal and written complaints. Verbal complaints are typically handled by faculty, staff, or administration without significant paperwork. For example, a student expresses concern about a grade and after discussion, a resolution is found that is acceptable to the complainant. Verbal complaints are usually resolved quickly to the satisfaction of all parties and do not require further action or documentation.

When an individual files a written complaint, specific internal steps are in place to review and resolve the complaint. Students, employees, and community members are encouraged to submit complaints through the Washington State College of Ohio website by going to “Contact Info” at the bottom of the webpage and then selecting “Submit Complaint.” Students may also access the complaints submission tab on the MyWSCO login page. That tab allows students to submit academic appeals as well as other types of complaints and incident reports. Once the complaint or appeal is filed online, the issue is assigned to an employee or staff member to make sure that the complaint is followed through to resolution. (See the Complaint Resolution Procedure flow chart on page 35.) Data is gathered from the parties involved, and written records of the complaint and steps taken to resolve it are maintained.

The college will keep written documentation of complaints and action taken for complaints of harassment, including sexual harassment, as well as complaints related to disability services even if those complaints are submitted verbally. The college reserves the right to make any verbal complaint a written complaint.

Washington State College of Ohio encourages students, employees, and community members to utilize these processes for any issues/concerns that may occur. An individual may choose to begin with a verbal complaint and then file a written complaint if an acceptable resolution is not reached. An individual may also elect to begin a complaint at the written level without going through the verbal complaint process.

Faculty, staff, and administrators at WSCO are dedicated to helping you succeed both personally and academically. If you have a complaint about some aspect of your experience with the College, we want to know about it.

The College provides a “Student Complaint Form” that can be found on the WSCO homepage “Contact Info” at the bottom of the webpage.

It is generally best to initiate your complaint by attempting to resolve the issue directly with the individual or office involved. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive at that first level or if you do not feel comfortable having a direct conversation with the individual involved, you may begin the complaint process through the contacts below. Personnel in these departments will advise you on the appropriate steps for submitting your complaint.

• Complaints about a class, instructor, or grade decision: Start with the department chair with responsibility for that class. Any of the academic offices can direct you to the correct department chair. You may need to follow the Academic Appeal process. The academic appeal form is available online at my.wsco.edu
• Non-Academic Complaints: Student OneStop or the complaint form at my.wsco.edu
• Appeal of a Decision made under the College Conduct Policy: Vice President of Academic Affairs to arrange for a hearing with the Student Appeals Committee
• Sexual Harassment: Office of Human Resources or the complaint form at my.wsco.edu
• Disability Services Complaints: Office of Disability Services - Center for Student success or Office of Human Resources

Please reference the complaint process flowchart on pg. 35 for more information.

Student appeals that are not directly related to academic matters may be submitted under the institutional grievance procedure or the judicial appeals process.

The following academic appeals process shall apply for any student who elects to appeal an academic decision or penalty including final course grade, grade penalty, and exclusion from class. Under the State articulation and transfer policy, the academic appeal policy may also be used by a student to appeal the College’s judgment on the application of credits transferred from another institution to Washington State College of Ohio degree program.

Personnel who participated in the initial decision will not participate in review stages except to provide information when requested. At all levels of review, the rights and sensitivities of a student will be given consideration; however, equal recognition will be given to the need for individual faculty/staff members to contribute to a student’s learning and development using a variety of techniques and approaches.

1. Level I
In an effort to resolve the problem, the student must first consult with the faculty or staff member who was responsible for the academic decision or penalty. The initial contact must occur within five (5) working days of grade posting/academic decision. (For the purposes of this policy, “working days” shall be defined as any days from Monday through Friday that the college is open.)

2. Level II
In the event the instructor or staff member is absent from campus or no longer in the employ of the college, or after consultation with the faculty/staff member, the issue is not resolved, the student may file the formal Appeal of an academic decision or penalty form with the appropriate academic dean. This form will be supplied by the dean involved in the process. (For this appeal process, the appropriate academic dean is defined as the one who is responsible for the academic programs or courses involved in the appeal.) This appeal must be in writing, must outline the extenuating circumstances (medical, military, or emergency) or the institutional error that was made, and include any documentation relevant to Appeal. The Appeal must be filed within ten working days from the date of the academic decision or penalty. After consultation with the student and the instructor or staff member(s) who participated in the original decision, the dean must give a written answer to the student within ten working days.

The dean’s decision is final unless the student making the appeal provides additional, relevant documentation or evidence.

If the appropriate academic dean was a participant in the original decision under appeal, the second level of the appeal process will be administered by a nonparticipant academic dean.

3. Level III
If the appeal is not resolved by the appropriate academic dean due to additional, relevant documentation or evidence not previously reviewed, the student may then request in writing a meeting with the Student Appeals Committee. The request must be submitted to the Registrar within five working days of the dean’s decision.

The Student Appeals Committee shall hear the appeal submitted by the student. In the appeal, the student must present evidence or information on his or her behalf and may be accompanied by his or her academic advisor or chosen faculty/staff member or representative of his/her choice (or if under age of 18, may be accompanied by a legal guardian.) The advisor, representative, or guardian may consult with but may not speak on behalf of the student or otherwise participate directly in the proceedings, unless he or she is given specific permission to do so by the committee. The written recommendation and any other materials pertinent to the review shall then be forwarded by the committee to the Chief Academic Officer for approval. The Chair of the committee must supply a written answer to the student within five working days of the date the recommendation is approved. The Appeals Committee shall keep a written summary of the proceedings. If any member of the Student Appeals Committee was a participant in the original decision under appeal, he/she shall not participate in the deliberations or decision of the committee. The approved recommendation of the Student Appeals Committee is final and cannot be appealed.

4. Level IV
If the student is not satisfied with the disposition of the appeal by the Student Appeals Committee, he or she may appeal in writing the decision of the committee to the president of the College or his or her designee. This appeal must be filed within five working days after the receipt of written notice of the decision of the committee.

The decision of the president of the College or his or her designee must be rendered within five working days and is final. In the case of an articulation and transfer appeal, the student is also informed of the right to a State appeal process and the address to which appeals may be sent.

The appeal may be withdrawn by the student at any point in these proceedings.

The Human Resources Specialist serves as the Title IX (gender) Coordinator. The Disabilities Coordinator serves as the Section 504 (disability) coordinator for WSCO. The Human Resources Office handles all student grievances with regard to Title IX; and the Office of Disability Services handles all student grievances with regard to Section 504 regulations. Both processes incorporate appropriate due process standards and provide for prompt resolution of complaints filed on the basis of gender and/or disability.

The purpose of these procedures is to provide a prompt and equitable resolution for complaints or reports of discrimination based upon race, color, religion, national origin, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, sex, age, political ideas, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. Any person believing that they have been subjected to discrimination or harassment on any of these bases may file a complaint or report with the College. These procedures address all complaints or reports of alleged discrimination or harassment, including conduct that violates the Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, and Retaliation Policy (hereinafter referred to “Policy Violations”). The procedures also address complaints or reports of retaliation against those who have opposed practices forbidden under the policy, those who have filed complaints or reports under the policy, and those who have testified or otherwise participated in enforcement of the policy.

College Complaints and Reporting
Complaints and third-party reports of discrimination, including Policy Violations, should be made to the Title IX Coordinator (“EO”). The EO staff members are trained to help you find the resources you might need, to explain all reporting options, and to respond appropriately to conduct of concern. All instances of retaliation should be reported and will be addressed in the same manner. The contact information for the EO is:

 Title IX Coordinator
 Washington State College of Ohio
 Office of Human Resources
 Marietta, OH 45750
 740.568.1899

Complaints and reports should be made as soon as possible after an incident. The EO coordinates and tracks all complaints and reports under this procedure. There are several avenues available for submitting a complaints or report:

• Leave a private voice message for the EO;
• Send a private e-mail to one of the EO staff;
• Mail a letter to the EO office;
• Visit one of the EO staff (it is best to make an appointment first to ensure availability);
• Report to another trusted College official (e.g., Professor, Coach, Advisor) who will provide information as required under the policy to the EO.

If there is a complaint about the EO or any staff member that is part of the EO Office, or if the EO or EO staff has a complaint, that complaint should be filed with the President of the College. The President will appoint another trained individual to take the place of the EO for purposes of the complaint.

Washington State College of Ohio is committed to the ideal that all students should be free from discrimination, whether intentional or unintentional, throughout their educational pursuit at the college. If, at any time, students feel that they have been subject to discriminatory actions or denied entitled rights on the basis of disability (issues related to policies and procedure regarding physical accessibility, academic adjustments, disability harassment, retaliation, exclusion because of disability, or any other discriminatory action), resolution can be sought by filing a written grievance with the Coordinator of Student Disability Services located in the Office of Student Disability Services (OSDS) in the Center for Student Success the Carson K. Miller Library building. The Coordinator will promptly investigate the situation and determine action within ten (10) working days. Resolution of the issue may be reached at this level.

Grievance issues not resolved with the OSDS, or if the complaint is against the OSDS, students may file a written statement regarding the nature of the complaint to the Student Success Coach, located in the Center for Student Success - Library building. The Student Success Coach serves as the Section 504 /ADA coordinator for civil rights compliance at Washington State College of Ohio. Section 504 /ADA regulations incorporate appropriate due process standards (the right to present witness, the right to representation). The Human Resource Specialist will make every effort to provide prompt resolution to complaints filed on the basis of disability. All grievances will be promptly and impartially investigated and evaluated and students will be informed of the findings and resolution decision within thirty (30) working days of receipt. If resolution has not been reached at this level, students may file a grievance with the Office of Civil Rights, or the Ohio Civil Rights Commission.

Student grievances will be confidentially filed and maintained in either the OSDS or the Human Resource Office. The grievance will be discussed only on a need to know basis with the involved parties. The student complainant’s name will be kept confidential to the degree possible given the nature of the complaint. Retaliation against a student who files a complaint of discrimination or persons who participate in related proceedings is prohibited by law.

Students may seek resolution at any time during this process by filing a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education. Office of Civil Rights, at 600 Superior Avenue East, Suite 750, Cleveland, Ohio 44114.

If discrimination has occurred, be assured that Washington State College of Ohio will take the appropriate corrective action for resolution.

The following Judicial Appeal Process shall apply for any student who elects to appeal a decision made under the College Conduct Policy. Personnel who participated in the initial decision will not participate in the decisions of the Judicial Board.

1. Any person who wants to appeal a decision under the College Conduct Policy may do so by requesting in writing a meeting with the Student Appeals Committee. The request must be submitted to the Vice President for Academic Affairs within five working days of the original decision. (For the purposes of this policy, “working days” shall be defined as any days from Monday through Friday that the College is open.)
2. A meeting of the Student Appeals Committee will be scheduled by the chairperson within ten (10) working days of receipt of the student’s appeal and notify the student of the time and place of the meeting. In the appeal, the student may present evidence or information on his or her behalf and may be accompanied by a faculty/staff member of his or her choice. The faculty/staff member may consult with but may not speak on behalf of the student or otherwise participate directly in the proceedings, unless given permission to do so by the chairperson. The chairperson of the Student Appeals Committee must supply a written answer to the student within five working days of the date the appeal is heard. The Student Appeals Committee shall keep a written summary of the proceedings. The written summary and any other materials pertinent to the review shall then be forwarded by the chairperson of the Student Appeals Committee to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
3. If the student is not satisfied with the disposition of the appeal by the Student Appeals Committee, he or she may appeal in writing the decision of the Student Appeals Committee to the president of the College or designee. The appeal must be filed within five working days after the receipt of written notice of the decision of the Student Appeals Committee.
4. The decision of the president of the College or designee must be rendered within five working days and is final.
5. The appeal may be withdrawn by the student at any point in the appeal process.

The Student Appeals Committee shall consider judicial appeals as well as matters of academic concern, including but not limited to, student probation, student dismissal, and academic requirements. The committee will be composed of two co-chairs, two faculty representatives from each academic division, one representative from Student OneStop, the Vice President of Institional Advancement or designee and the College Registrar. Two student representatives will be appointed to the committee for judicial appeals. A quorum consists of four committee members, including no fewer than two faculty members. The members of the Student Appeals Committee are appointed by the President.

Face-to-Face: The class meets in a classroom together for the full amount of time allotted.

Blended: The class meets fifty (50) percent online and fifty (50) percent face-to-face together in the classroom. An exception may be granted by the VPAA on a course-by-course basis.

Online: The course is delivered 100% through asynchronous online instruction.

Hyflex: The instructor delivers 100% of the course content in the classroom; students may attend in person or online. The course is delivered synchronously. An exception may be granted by the VPAA on a course-bycourse basis.

Clinical: Students are assigned to meet at health-related agencies to practice in a realistic environment for learning.

Directed Practice: Students are assigned to practice experiences under supervision and will receive individual instruction and critique in the performance of a particular function.

Practicum: Students will be placed on or off-campus to experience applying theoretical concepts within an occupational field integrated with academic instruction.

Lecture: The instructor delivers formalized instruction using a variety of methods.

Lab: The instructor guides students through experimentation, equipment operation & procedures, and/or simulated manipulation of equipment to promote hands-on learning experience.

Internship: Courses offered on- or off-campus as paid employment that augments formal classroom instruction and is coordinated by a faculty member of the college who visits the job site for a conference with the student and supervisor at least once during the semester.

Field Experience: Courses offered as a planned, paid work activity which relates to an individual student’s occupational objectives.

Independent Study: A course delivered through one-to-one instruction between a student and a faculty member.

Seminar: Course offered as a less formal educational experience with a relatively small number of students engaged in discussions directed by a faculty member.

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The course load of a student may not exceed 21 semester hours of course work in a regular semester unless the student’s prescribed curriculum requires more than 21 semester hours and the student’s cumulative grade point average for previous high school or college work, whichever is appropriate, is a B (3.00) or higher. No student is permitted to carry more than 21 hours in any semester without written permission of the appropriate academic dean.

Select from the left menu to learn more about Enrollment Alternatives.

In order to encourage life-long learning and staying up-to-date in their field, all tuition and fees, except laboratory fees, will be waived for WSCO graduates who desire to audit any class they have successfully completed while attending in pursuit of a degree. Students paying tuition will be given priority in the event there are too many people registered for a class. Textbooks and all other supplies or materials required for the class shall be purchased by the alumnus. No additional credit or grades for transcript purposes will be accumulated by the graduate while attending classes under this provision.

The Ohio Revised Code 3365 governs CCP.

In order to comply with the College Credit Plus (CCP) programs as enacted by the Ohio general assembly, the college will follow these procedures:

1. The CCP process must be initiated at the high school level. High school counselors are responsible for notifying and advising students and parents of the advantages and disadvantages of participation in the program prior to the student applying for admission to the college. Students must submit written intent to participate to the high school by April 1, prior to their starting term.
2. All students who wish to participate in this program (1) are encouraged to attend an initial CCP planning session in the spring prior to enrolling at Washington State College of Ohio and (2) are required to attend a CCP orientation session at the start of fall semester. If the student begins participation in summer or spring semesters, orientation will take place at the beginning of those terms. This session will provide an opportunity to learn more about the college and resources available on campus. Parents are encouraged to attend these sessions.
3. All students will be required to demonstrate college-readiness in the subject areas they intend to study through CCP. Placement assessment will be determined by the CCP academic advisor and will include Accuplacer scores, ACT, assessment may also include high school transcript evaluation. The results of this placement assessment will be used in advising the students during registration. No student enrolled under CCP will be permitted to take developmental education courses. In addition, all course prerequisites must be met.
4. All students will be assigned an advisor in the Student OneStop. The advisor will serve as the academic advisor for these students and act as a liaison with both high school and college personnel to assist the student in being a successful participant in this program.
5. Students enrolled in the program will be subject to the same policies and procedures, including academic standards, as are regular college students.

Washington State College of Ohio is not authorized to issue student visas and accept international students on a full-time basis. If an international student who is issued a student visa from another college is in good standing and has the permission of the college, he or she may be permitted to enroll at WSCO on a part-time basis.

The College offers a variety of non-credit courses, workshops and seminars designed to meet the informational, recreational or vocational needs of area residents. The non-credit approach to learning makes it possible for students to continue to learn in an informal, non-competitive environment where an interest in learning is the primary consideration. Admission requirements or entrance examinations are not required for enrollment in the informal non-credit courses offered by the college. Students enrolled in non-credit courses are awarded an S for “satisfactory” completion or a U for “unsatisfactory” completion of the course. A certificate of achievement may be issued by the appropriate academic division.

Refunds will be given for non-credit classes if the student cancels registration at least three days prior to the first meeting of a class. Refunds will not be given for noncredit classes after the class begins.

Students (age 60 and over) who are Ohio residents will have tuition waived if they elect to audit credit courses. All other charges, including but not limited to books, lab/course fees, and safety/security fees, will be assessed. Students are responsible for paying these additional charges by the published payment deadline for the semester. If no payment is made, the course registration will be cleared.

Enrollment for senior citizens who wish to audit will be on a space-available basis and opens 10 days prior to the first day of each term. Financial aid is not available for senior citizen waiver registrations as courses are taken for audit only.

Senior citizens who wish to earn credit for their courses will pay tuition and fees and may enroll any time during the registration period. Senior citizens cannot enroll in courses granting academic credit and audit courses during the same term.

Students who are currently enrolled at another college or university and wish to earn credits to transfer to that institution may enroll at WSCO as transient students.

WSCO students who wish to apply credit earned at another college toward a degree at WSCO must obtain approval from their advisors and from the appropriate academic dean prior to registering at another college as a transient student.

The quality of course work at WSCO is indicated by means of letter grades. Each letter grade, in turn, carries “credit points” which are used in computing the student’s grade point average.

• A = Superior: 4.00 credit points
• B = Good: 3.00 credit points
• C = Average: 2.00 credit points
• D = Below average: 1.00 credit points
• F = Failure: 0.00 credit points
• I = Incomplete: given if a student, for reasons beyond his or her control, is unable to complete the work of any course by the end of the semester; not computed in average.

The student must complete the requirements of each course for which he or she receives an incomplete grade within six weeks after the incomplete grade was received. In the absence of a grade at the expiration of the six week period, the Records Office will convert the incomplete to failure on the student’s permanent record card, and the F will be computed in determining the cumulative point average.

Any student receiving an “I” (incomplete grade) is ineligible for the Dean’s List or President’s List.

The student must have 70% of coursework successfully completed or a documented circumstance that prohibits the student from completing the coursework.

If the course is a prerequisite, the student must complete the prerequisite course before the next course in the sequence begins.

Faculty will create a timeline for when a student should complete coursework and share that timeline with the student upon issuing the incomplete grade.

• K = Transfer: Credit by transfer. Not computed in grade point average
• L = Course credit: Life experience
• N = Course credit: Advanced Placement
• NG = No grade reported
• R = Audit: recorded on the student’s permanent record for course work which, at his or her own option, is taken without credit. Courses taken on this basis are not included in the computation of the cumulative grade point average and are not applicable to graduation requirements. A student who chooses to audit a course at registration may change to credit status only during the first two weeks of classes. A student who declares a credit status for a course at registration may change to audit status only during the first two weeks of classes. Regular tuition and fees are paid for auditing a class. Students auditing are not required to take exams; however, they are expected to comply with attendance requirements.
• S = Satisfactory Completion of Course: granted for performance equivalent to the grade of C or better. Credit is awarded but no grade is assigned. Not computed in grade point average.
• U = Unsatisfactory Completion of Course: granted for performance equivalent to less than a C and no grade is assigned. Not computed in grade point average.
• W = Withdrawal: Not computed in average.
• WE = Withdrawal Emergency. Not computed in average.
• X = Course credit: Credit by examination. Not computed in average.

A student’s grade point average (GPA) is obtained at the conclusion of each semester by dividing the total number of quality points earned by the number of credit hours attempted, as in the following example:

A student’s cumulative grade point average is obtained by dividing the total number of quality points earned by the total number of credit hours attempted up to that time.

All grade changes initiated by faculty must be approved by the appropriate academic dean. The review process must be completed during the first six weeks of the semester following the semester in which the grade was initially issued. All grades issued by WSCO faculty will stand permanently after being posted to the transcript for one semester if they have not been previously challenged by the student during this six week time period.

A student may repeat a course. Only the most recent grade (A, B, C, D, or F) will count for credit or in the student’s cumulative average.

Students enrolled in selective health programs must abide by their respective program policies regarding the repeating of technical courses.

To take a course more than twice (excluding withdraws), a student must secure the recommendation of his or her advisor and the approval of the department chair or dean responsible for the course.

1. Some courses will be counted in the cumulative GPA each time they are taken; the original grade is not replaced. Such courses are designated in the course descriptions as “May be repeated.”
2. Students receiving financial aid or veterans benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating a course for which credit has been earned. Students planning to transfer to another college or university should be aware of that institution’s policies on repeated courses.

Select from the left menu to learn more about Ohio Residency.

It is the intent of the Ohio Department of Higher Education in promulgating this rule to exclude from treatment as residents, as that term is applied here, those persons who are present in the state of Ohio primarily for the purpose of receiving the benefit of a state supported education.

This rule is adopted pursuant to Chapter 119 of the Revised Code, and under the authority conferred upon the Ohio Department of Higher Education by section 3333.31 of the Revised Code.

For purposes of this rule:

1. A “resident of Ohio for all other legal purposes” shall mean any person who maintains a twelvemonth place or places of residence in Ohio, who is qualified as a resident to vote in Ohio and receive state welfare benefits, and who may be subjected to tax liability under section 5747.02 of the Revised Code, provided such person has not, within the time prescribed by this rule, declared himself or herself to be or allowed himself or herself to remain a resident of any other state or nation for any of these or other purposes.
2. “Financial support” as used in this rule, shall not include grants, scholarships and awards from persons or entities which are not related to the recipient.
3. An “institution of higher education” as used in this rule shall mean any university, community college, technical institute or college, general and technical college, medical college or private medical or dental college which receives a direct subsidy from the state of Ohio.
4. For the purpose of determining residency for tuition surcharge purposes at Ohio’s state assisted colleges and universities, “domicile” is a person’s permanent place of abode; there must exist a demonstrated intent to live permanently in Ohio, and a legal ability under federal and state law to reside permanently in the state. For the purpose of this policy, only one domicile may be maintained at a given time.
5. “Dependent” shall mean a student who was claimed by at least one parent or guardian as a dependent on that person’s Internal Revenue Service tax filing for the previous year.
6. “Residency Officer” means the person or persons at an institution of higher education that has the responsibility for determining residency of students under this rule.
7. “Community Service Position” shall mean a position volunteering or working for:
• VISTA, AmeriCorps, City Year, the Peace Corps, or any similar program as determined by the Ohio Board of Regents; or
• An elected or appointed public official for a period of time not exceeding 24 consecutive months.

The following persons shall be classified as residents of the state of Ohio for subsidy and tuition surcharge purposes:

1. A dependent student, at least one of whose parents or legal guardian has been a resident of the state of Ohio for all other legal purposes for twelve consecutive months or more immediately preceding the enrollment of such student in an institution of higher education.
2. A person who has been a resident of Ohio for the purpose of this rule for at least twelve consecutive months immediately preceding his or her enrollment in an institution of higher education and who is not receiving, and has not directly or indirectly received in the preceding twelve consecutive months, financial support from persons or entities who are not residents of Ohio for all other legal purposes.
3. A dependent child of a parent or legal guardian, or the spouse of a person who, as of the first day of a term of enrollment, has accepted full-time, selfsustaining employment and established domicile in the state of Ohio for reasons other than gaining the benefit of favorable tuition rates. Documentation of full-time employment and domicile shall include both of the following documents:
• A sworn statement from the employer or the employer’s representative on the letterhead of the employer or the employer’s representative certifying that the parent or spouse of the student is employed full-time in Ohio.
• A copy of the lease under which the parent or spouse is the lessee and occupant of rented residential property in the state; a copy of the closing statement of residential real property located in Ohio of which the parent or spouse is the owner and occupant; or if the parent or spouse is not the lessee or owner of the residence in which he or she has established domicile, a letter from the owner of the residence certifying that the parent or spouse resides at the residence.

1. Criteria evidencing residency:
• If a person is subject to tax liability under section 5747.02 of the Revised Code;
• If a person qualifies to vote in Ohio;
• If a person is eligible to receive state welfare benefits;
• If a person has an Ohio’s driver’s license and/ or motor vehicle registration.
2. Criteria evidencing lack of residency
• If a person is a resident of or intends to be a resident of another state or nation for the purpose of tax liability, voting, receipt of the welfare benefits, or student loan benefits (if the student qualified for that loan program by being a resident of the state or nation);
• If a person is a resident or intends to be a resident of another state or nation for any purpose other than tax liability, voting, or receipt of welfare benefits (see paragraph D2a of this rule).
3. For the purpose of determining residency for tuition surcharge purposes at Ohio’s state-assisted colleges and universities, an individual’s immigration status will not preclude an individual from obtaining resident status if that individual has the current legal status to remain permanently in the United States.

1. A person who is living and is gainfully employed on a full-time or part-time and self-sustaining basis in Ohio and who is pursuing a part-time program of instruction at an institution of higher education shall be considered a resident of Ohio for these purposes.
2. A person who enters and currently remains upon active duty status in the United States military service while a resident of Ohio for all other legal purposes and his or her dependents shall be considered residents of Ohio for these purposes as long as Ohio remains the state of such person’s domicile.
3. A person on active duty status in the United States military service who is stationed and resides in Ohio and his or her dependents shall be considered residents of Ohio for these purposes.
4. A person who is transferred by his employer beyond the territorial limits of the fifty states of the United States and the District of Columbia while a resident of Ohio for all other legal purposes and his or her dependents shall be considered residents of Ohio for these purposes as long as Ohio remains the state of such person’s domicile as long as such person has fulfilled his or her tax liability to the state of Ohio for at least the tax year preceding enrollment.
5. A person who has been employed as a migrant worker in the state of Ohio and his or her dependents shall be considered a resident for these purposes provided such person has worked in Ohio at least four months during each of the three years preceding the proposed enrollment.
6. A person who was considered a resident under this rule at the time the person started a community service position and defined under this rule, and his or her spouse and dependents, shall be considered a resident of Ohio while in service and upon completion of service in the community service position.
7. A person who returns to the state of Ohio due to marital hardship, takes or has taken legal steps to end a marriage, and re-establishes financial dependence upon a parent or legal guardian (receives greater than 50 percent of his or her support from the parent or legal guardian), and his or her dependents shall be considered residents of Ohio.
8. A person who is a member of the Ohio National Guard and who is domiciled in Ohio, and his or her spouse and dependents, will be considered residents of Ohio while the person is in Ohio National Guard service.
9. A person who returns to the state of Ohio and was a graduate of an Ohio high school shall be considered a resident of Ohio for these purposes.

1. A dependent person classified as a resident of Ohio for these purposes under the provisions of paragraph C1 of this rule and who is enrolled in an institution of higher education when his or her parents or legal guardian revokes their residency from the state of Ohio shall continue to be considered a resident during continuous full-time enrollment and until his or her completion of any one academic degree program.
2. In considering residency, removal of the student or the student’s parents or legal guardian from Ohio shall not, during a period of twelve months following such removal, constitute relinquishment of Ohio residency status otherwise established under paragraph C1 or C2 of this rule.
3. For students who qualify for residency status under paragraph C3 of this rule, residency status is lost immediately if the employed person upon whom resident student status was based accepts employment and establishes domicile outside Ohio less than twelve months after accepting employment and establishing domicile in Ohio.
4. Any person once classified as a nonresident, upon the completion of twelve consecutive months of residency, must apply to the institution he or she attends for reclassification as a resident of Ohio for these purposes if such person in fact wants to be reclassified as a resident. Should such person present clear and convincing proof that no part of his or her financial support is or in the preceding twelve consecutive months has been provided directly or indirectly by person or entities who are not residents of Ohio for all other legal purposes, such person shall be reclassified as a resident. Evidentiary determinations under this rule shall be made by the institution which may require, among other things, documentation regarding the sources of a student’s actual financial support.
5. Any reclassification of a person who was once classified as a nonresident for these purposes shall have prospective application only from the date of such reclassification.
6. Any institution of higher education charged with reporting student enrollment to the Ohio Learning Commission for state subsidy purposes and assessing the tuition surcharge shall provide individual students with a fair and adequate opportunity to present proof of his or her Ohio residency for purposes of this rule. Such an institution may require the submission of affidavits and other documentary evidence which it may deem necessary to a full and complete determination under this rule.

The College will maintain accurate documentation regarding students’ state of residency. The College will inform applicants regarding the eligibility to enroll in for-credit online courses. Additionally, the college will inform applicants about how certificates, degrees, and credentials may or may not be applied to obtain employment in their state of residence. A student’s physical location will be recorded in the student information system at the time of enrollment and will remain in effect unless and until the student provides official notification to the College. Official notification of a change in address through the student information portal is the responsibility of the student. Dependent on the new location, the College may or may not be able to allow the student to continue taking online courses or approve clinical, professional practice, or internship placements due to federal and state regulations. Students will be notified of this policy annually.

The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement is an agreement among member states, districts and territories that establishes comparable national standards for interstate offering of postsecondary distance education courses and programs. It is intended to make it easier for students to take online courses offered by postsecondary institutions based in another state. SARA is overseen by a National Council and administered by four regional education compacts.

Students who are enrolled in a Washington State College of Ohio course who have a complaint about a course or experience should complete the WSCO Complaint Form. If necessary, students may also contact WSCO state licensing agency - Ohio Department of Higher Education, 25 South Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215, 614-466-6000, or the college’s accreditor - Higher Learning Commission, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, 800-621-7440.

Students residing outside Ohio who are taking course work at a distance who have a complaint about a course or experience should complete the WSCO Complaint Form as indicated above. If the student bringing the complaint is not satisfied with the outcome of the institutional process for handling complaints, the complaint (except for complaints about grades or student conduct violations) may be appealed, within two years of the incident about which the complaint is made, to the SARA Portal Entity in the home state of the institution against which the complaint has been logged. State Entity contact information can be found at State Portal Entity Contacts.

FERPA: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Public Law 98-380)
Introduction
Washington State College of Ohio is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of student records and abides by Public Law 98-380, The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended.

The law insures the confidentiality of student records, permits students access to their records and prohibits the release of records except by permission of the student or by court order, while permitting the continued release of “directory information” without specific permission from the student.

Definitions
For the purposes of this policy, WSCO has used the following definitions of terms: Student - any person who attends or has attended Washington State College of Ohio.
Education records - any record (in handwriting, print, tapes, film, computer, or other medium) maintained by WSCO or an agent of the College which is directly related to a student, except:

1. A personal record kept by a staff member if it is kept in the sole possession of the maker of the record and is not accessible or revealed to any other person except a temporary substitute for the maker.
2. An employment record of an individual whose employment is not contingent on the fact that he or she is a student, provided the record is used only in relation to the individual’s employment.
3. Records made or maintained by a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, or other recognized professional or paraprofessional if the records are used only for treatment of a student and made available only to those personnel providing the treatment.
4. Alumni records which contain information about a student after he or she is no longer in attendance at the College and which do not relate to the person as a student.

Annual Notification
Student will be notified of their FERPA rights annually in the College’s student communication vehicle.

Procedure to Inspect Education Records
Students may inspect and review their education records upon request to the appropriate records custodian.
Students should submit to the records custodian or an appropriate College staff person a written request which identifies precisely as possible the record or records he or she wishes to inspect.
The records custodian or appropriate College staff person will make arrangements as promptly as possible and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. Access must be given in 45 days or less from the date of receipt of the request.
When a record contains information about more than one student, the student may inspect and review only the records which relate to him/her.

Limitation on Right of Access
Washington State College of Ohio reserves the right to refuse a student to inspect the following records:

1. The financial statements of the student’s parents.
2. Letters and statements of recommendation for which the student has waived his or her right of access, or which were maintained before January 1, 1975.
3. Records connected with an application to attend WSCO.
4. Those records which are excluded from the FERPA definition of education records.

Refusal to Provide Copies
Washington State College of Ohio reserves the right to deny copies of records, including transcripts, not required to be made available by FERPA when the student:

1. Has an unpaid financial obligation to the College.
2. Has an unresolved disciplinary action.
3. Requests an education record that is an exam or set of standardized test questions.

Locations/Custodians of Education Records
The following is a list of the locations and custodians of records that the College maintains:

• Business Office: VP of Finance
• Records Office: Registrar
• Student OneStop: VP of Institutional Advancement
• Nursing Offices: Director of Nursing
• Advisor Records: Deans’ Offices, Faculty Offices
• Human Resources Office: Human Resources Specialist

Fees for Copies of Records
The fee for copies will be 25 cents per page.

Disclosure of Education Records
Washington State College of Ohio will disclose information from a student’s education record only with the written consent of the student, except the records may be disclosed without consent when the disclosure is:

1. To school officials who have a legitimate educational interest in the records. A school official is:
• A person employed by the College in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position, including health or medical staff.
• A person elected to the Board of Trustees.
• A person employed by or under contract to the College to perform a special task, such as the attorney or auditor.
• A student serving on an official committee, such as disciplinary or grievance, or who is assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks.
2. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official is:
• Performing a task that is specified in his or her position description or contract agreement.
• Performing a task related to a student’s education.
• Performing a task related to the discipline of a student.
• Providing a service or benefit relating to the student or student’s family, such as health care, counseling, job placement, or financial aid.
• Maintaining the safety and security of the campus.
3. To officials of another school, upon request, in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
4. To certain officials of the U.S. Department of Education, the Comptroller General, and State and local educational authorities, in connection with audit or evaluation of certain State or federally supported education programs.
5. In connection with a student’s request for or receipt of financial aid to determine the eligibility, amount, or conditions of the financial aid, or to enforce the terms and conditions of the aid.
6. To state and local officials or authorities if specifically required by a State law that was adopted before November 19, 1974.
7. To organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the College.
8. To accrediting organizations to carry out their functions.
9. To parents of an eligible student who is claimed as a dependent for income tax purposes.
10. To comply with a judicial order or a lawfully issued subpoena.
11. To appropriate parties in a health or safety emergency.
12. To individuals requesting directory information so designated by the College.
13. The results of any disciplinary proceeding conducted by the College against an alleged perpetrator of a crime of violence to the alleged victim of that crime.

Record of Requests for Disclosure
Washington State College of Ohio will maintain a record of all requests for and/or disclosures of information from a student’s education records. The record will indicate the name of the party making the request, any additional party to whom it may be re-disclosed, and the legitimate interest the party had in requesting or obtaining the information. The record may be reviewed by the eligible student.

Directory Information
Washington State College of Ohio designates the following items as directory information and may disclose any of these items without prior written consent, unless notified in writing to the contrary:

• Student’s name
• Address
• Telephone listing
• Electronic mail address
• Photograph
• Date and place of birth
• Major field of study
• Enrollment status (e.g. full-time or part-time)
• Participation in officially recognized activities
• Dates of attendance
• Degrees, honors, and awards received
• The most recent educational agency or institution attended
• Grade level

While the College considers the above categories’ information as public information, it is current practice of the records office to release only the following:

1. Graduation lists, academic honor lists (including the President’s and Dean’s list)
2. Names and addresses of recipients of academic scholarships and prizes
3. Names and addresses of participants in officially recognized activities
4. Degrees earned
5. The student has the right to instruct the College not to publish directory information without a signed release from the student.
6. The College does not release “mailing lists” to commercial solicitors.

Change of Address
It is the responsibility of the student to keep his or her current address and phone number on file in the Records Office. This information is required for mailing correspondence and other official documents. Address changes may be made online using Student Planning, or by completing the change of name/address form from the Records Office. If you are changing state residency, further documentation will be required.

Change of Major
All students requesting a major change must complete a change of major form from the Records Office.

Change of Name
All students requesting a name change must complete a change of name/address form. The Records Office will not process name changes received via registration, drop/add forms, etc.

In addition to the change of name form, students must supply a copy of the legal document verifying the change (i.e., marriage certificate, divorce decree, etc.), which will be attached to the change of name form and filed in the student’s file.

Change of Schedule
Students wishing to change their schedules after classes begin should see their faculty advisor or Student Success Coach in the Center for Student Success (Library). Students can drop or add classes on their own but once classes have begun there may be financial and academic implications for dropping courses. Please refer to each term’s deadline and or fee/refund schedule.

Correction of Educational Records
Students have the right to ask to have records corrected that they believe are inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of their privacy rights. Following are the procedures for the correction of records:

1. A student must ask the appropriate official of WSCO to amend a record. In so doing, the student should identify the part of the record to be amended and specify why the student believes it is inaccurate, misleading or in violation of his or her privacy rights.
2. Washington State College of Ohio may comply with the request or it may decide not to comply. If it decides not to comply, the College will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his or her right to a hearing to challenge the information believed to be inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the student’s privacy rights.
3. Upon request, WSCO will arrange for a hearing and notify the student, reasonably in advance, of the date, place, and time.
4. The hearing will be conducted by a hearing officer who is a disinterested party; however, the hearing officer may be an official of the institution. The student shall be afforded a full and fair opportunity to present evidence relevant to the issues raised in the original request to amend the student’s education records. The student may be assisted by one or more individuals, including an attorney.
5. Washington State College of Ohio will prepare a written decision based solely on the evidence presented at the hearing. The decision will include a summary of the evidence presented and the reasons for the decision.
6. If WSCO decides that the information is inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the student’s right of privacy, it will amend the record and notify the student, in writing, that the record has been amended.
7. If Washington State College of Ohio decides that the challenged information is not inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the student’s right of privacy, it will notify the student that he or she has a right to place in the record a statement commenting on the challenged information and/or a statement setting forth reasons for disagreeing with the decision.
8. The statement will be maintained as a part of the student’s education records as long as the contested portion is maintained. If Washington State College of Ohio discloses the contested portion of the record, it must also disclose the statement.

More information and all records forms can be found online at: https://wsco.edu/about/offices/records