PARENT HANDBOOK
CA MP U S MA P
25. CDL Practice Lot
26. Racers Village Suites
Basketball Court
Building
1100 Building
Building
Building
13000 Building
1000 Building
24. Barnes & Noble Bookstore
1200 Building
28. Tennis Courts
29. Varsity Baseball Field
31. Varsity Soccer & Flag Football Field
32. Varsity Softball Field 35. Mercy HealthUNOH Family Medicine
S&S Volvo Motorsports Race Complex
UNOH Maintenance
1400 Building
Field of Dreams
21. Northwestern Park Dorms
22. Volleyball Courts
23. Calisthenics Park
36. Ohio State Beauty Academy
1. 100 Building
• Admissions, Classrooms, Faculty Offices, New Student Services, Military Relations
2. 200 Building
• Student Services, Business Office, Career Services, Registrarʼs, Financial Aid, & Gymnasium
3. 300 Building
• Automotive & Welding Classrooms/Shops, & Pit Stop
4. 400 Building (Crown Lift Trucks Technology Center)
• Agricultural and Diesel Classrooms/Shops
5. 500 Building
• Classrooms, HVAC/R Transportation, & Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Classrooms/Shop
6. 600 Building
A. High Performance Motorsports Complex Classrooms/Shops
B. Dyno Building - DATE Program, Classrooms/Shops, 4x4 Hill, Skid Track, & Launch Pad
7. 700 Building
• Ag Tractors Classroom/Shop
• Construction Equipment Classroom/Shop
8. 800 Building (CDL)
9. 900 Building (UNOH Event Center)
10. 1000 Building (Administration)
A. Safety Services & Housing, Student Mailroom
B. Classrooms/Computer Labs
C. Administration Offices & Northwestern Travel
11. 1100 Building (Hunter Engineering Regional Training & Development Center)
• Alternate Fuels & Steering and Suspension Classrooms/Shops
12. 1200 Building
• Baseball & Tennis Athletic Building & Locker Rooms
13. 13000 Building (Student Commons)
• Medical, Science, and IT Classrooms, Food Court, Library, Counseling, Student Success Center, Advising Resource Center, and Testing Center
14. 1400 Building
• Softball & Soccer Athletic Building & Locker Rooms
15. 1500 Building
• Robotics Classrooms/Shops
16. Indoor Athletic Complex
17. Racers Station
18. Racers Cafe
• Information Technology Dept.
19 Sherwood Park Dorms
20. College Park Dorms
21. Northwestern Park Dorms
22. Volleyball & Mud Volleyball Courts
23. Calisthenics Park
24. Barnes & Noble @ UNOH
25. CDL Practice Lot
26. Racers Village Suites
27. Basketball Court
28. Tennis Courts
29. Varsity Baseball Field
30. Field of Dreams
31. Varsity Soccer Field & Flag Football Field
32. Varsity Softball Field
33. UNOH Maintenance/Plant Department
34. S&S Volvo Motorsports Racing Complex
• Athletic Motorsports Team Building with meeting rooms and shop
35. Mercy Health - UNOH Family Medicine
36. Ohio State Beauty Academy
6A. 600 Building
6B. Dyno Building
Indoor Athletic Complex
17. Racers Station
18. Racers Cafe
Dear Parents,
Welcome to the University of Northwestern Ohio. We look forward to having each of you as guiding forces in your students’ lives during their time at UNOH, from your first visit during orientation all the way through graduation day.
It is well known that college students will first reach out to their families in a time of need. New students often become homesick and have difficulty adjusting to being on their own for the first time. It is important that students stay to complete their first session or quarter of their education. Research shows that if students commit to staying through their first session or quarter, they overcome being homesick or any other issues that may keep them from completing their educational goals. On top of the added responsibilities of studying, passing tests, and obtaining their degree, they will be dealing with laundry, finding or fixing their own meals, handling banking, and more. It is important that you, as parents, are supportive of your children and understand that these are all growing pains towards becoming a productive adult. Remind your students that completing their degree is a giant step toward gaining their independence and starting a career path that will support them for the rest of their life.
We hope you will use this Parent & Family Handbook as a tool to effectively support your students while they are away from home. Please keep this handbook readily available, and refer to it as often as necessary, while your sons or daughters attend UNOH.
Please let us know if we can assist you in any way and visit campus, if possible, while your students are in attendance. We look forward to seeing you at commencement!
Once again, welcome to the University of Northwestern Ohio family!
Sincerely,
Dr. Jeffrey A. Jarvis President, University of Northwestern Ohio
2026-27 CALENDAR
COLLEGES OF BUSINESS, HEALTH PROFESSIONS, & OCCUPATIONAL PROFESSION
Fall Quarter 2026
September 14 - November 25
Late Registration for Fall Qtr. Aug 24 - Sept 13
Late Change Period September 14 - 18
Last Day to Drop Classes w/ WP October 11
Registration for Winter Qtr. Oct 2 - Nov 2
Last Day of Classes November 20
Final Exams November 23 - 25
Winter Quarter 2027
January 5 - March 17
Late Registration for Winter Qtr. Nov 16 - Jan 4
Late Change Period January 5 - 11
Last Day to Drop Classes w/ WP February 2
Registration for Spring Qtr. Jan 22 - Feb 21
Last Day of Classes March 12
Final Exams March 15 - 17
Spring Quarter 2027
April 6 - June 16
Late Registration for Spring Qtr. March 8 – April 5
Late Change Period
April 6 – 12
Last Day to Drop Classes w/ WP May 4
Registration for Summer Qtr. April 23 - May 23
Last Day of Classes June 11
Final Exams June 14 - 16
Summer Quarter 2027
July 2- August 27
Late Registration for Summer Qtr. June 7 – July 1
Late Change Period July 2 – 8
Last Day to Drop Classes w/ WP July 30
Registration for Fall Qtr. May 12 - Aug 2
Last Day of Classes August 25
Final Exams August 26 & 27
Fall Quarter 2027
September 13 - November 24
Late Registration for Fall Qtr. Aug 16 – Sept 12
Late Change Period Sept 13 – 17
Last Day to Drop Classes w/ WP October 10
Registration for Winter Qtr. Oct 1 - Oct 31
Last Day of Classes November 19
Final Exams November 22 - 24
COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES
Session Begins Session Ends
August 24
October 5
November 16
January 5
February 16
October 1
November 10
December 22
February 11
March 23
Break March 24 - 30
March 31 May 6
May 10
June 17
Break June 18 - 27
June 28
August 5
Break August 6 - 22
August 23 September 30
October 4 November 10
November 15 December 22
SPECIAL DATES TO REMEMBER
September 7 Labor Day
October 12 Columbus Day
November 11 (Wednesday) Veterans’ Day
November 25
Faculty/Staff Work Day
November 26 & 27 Thanksgiving
December 23-31 Holiday Closings
January 1 Holiday Closings
January 18 Martin Luther King Day
February 15 Presidents’ Day
March 26 Good Friday
April 5
Faculty/Staff Work Day
May 31 Memorial Day June 13 Graduation
June 18 (Friday) Juneteenth
July 5 Independence Day
September 6 Labor Day
October 11 Columbus Day
November 11 (Thursday) Veterans’ Day
November 24
Faculty/Staff Work Day
November 25 & 26 Thanksgiving
December 24-31 Holiday Closings
12-13 ACADEMIC PREPARATION
CREDIT HOURS / REQUIRED GPA / TRACKING GRADES / GPA / DROPPING/ADDING COURSES CHANGING MAJORS / DIPLOMA VS. ASSOCIATE DEGREE / ACADEMIC RESOURCES
13-14 CAREER RESOURCES
14-15 LEADERSHIP & ENGAGEMENT
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES & STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS / ATHLETICS / ALUMNI
15-16 FINANCES
16-20 CAMPUS LIFE
HOUSING / MAILING & SHIPPING INFORMATION / CARE PACKAGES / AMAZON LOCKER / FOOD SERVICE BARNES & NOBLE / PARKING STICKERS / COMPUTER LABS / CAMPUS WIFI / MICROSOFT OFFICE MYUNOH PORTAL / PRINTING
21-31 STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT / DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES / DISCIPLINARY ACTION ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY / NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY / TITLE IX 31 STUDENT HEALTH & WELLNESS 32 STUDENT SAFETY
RACER ALERTS / SAFETY SERVICES / VISITOR’S POLICY / EMERGENCY RESPONSE / EMERGENCY CALL BOXES 33 PHONE NUMBERS &
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHWESTERN OHIO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE ANY CHANGES IN MATERIAL WITHIN THIS PUBLICATION WITHOUT NOTIFICATION AS DEEMED NECESSARY.
ADJUSTING TO COLLEGE LIFE
We see many rites of passage throughout our lives and heading off to college is one of the first where a taste of freedom is experienced. Students who attend college away from home are no longer under a curfew, are often responsible for their own bills, and are faced with living as an adult. This new change also means that your son or daughter will now make his/her own important decisions and begin handling his/her own personal affairs.
This new chapter can often be difficult for parents to swallow. Whether your son or daughter is the first, last, or the one in between to head off to college, it is never stress free or easy. Relationships will evolve and you will see your child in a new light. As a parent you will now play less of a role in your student’s education and be more of a sounding voice of reason. You will need to step up and guide them to others for answers rather than providing the answers yourself. Some students will move towards autonomy, but others will continue to seek guidance from home. Don’t be afraid to give that guidance, but don’t do the work for your student. Give advice and offer suggestions, but let him/her complete the action. Transitioning from high school to college can often be an eye-opener for many. Your son or daughter has now hit the age of 18 and federal laws prohibit you from gaining information that you were used to receiving often throughout high school. This means that now more than ever communication is key. Outline your expectations from your son or daughter before they head off to college. Make sure they know what information you are expecting them to share with you.
Allow your student’s college experience to be valuable for your entire family. Learn from one another and accept the person your child is growing into – besides, they have to be pretty great, you raised them, right?
Some suggested books that may be helpful as you adjust to college life:
Don’t Tell Me What to Do, Just Send Money: The Essential Parenting Guide to the College Years by Helen E. Johnson and Christine Schelhas-Miller. This book takes a “case study” approach to issues facing families and college students. It provides suggestions on how to frame responses and questions to your student most effectively and gives insights into how your student might be thinking about their experiences in college.
Letting Go: A Parents Guide to Understanding the College Years
Sixth Edition by Karen Levin Coburn and Madge Lawrence Treeger
I’ll Miss You Too: An Off-to-School Guide for Parents and Students by Margo E. Bane Woodacre, MSW and Steffany Bane
There are many stages and adjustments that students and parents experience during the transition to college. The authors incorporate reflections from other parents and students to offer alternative perspectives about the college experience. Their personal reflections range from offering advice about freshman to senior year experiences and ultimately graduation.
FOLLOW UNOH ON SOCIAL MEDIA
UNOH PARENTS FACEBOOK GROUP
In addition to following our public profile pages, if you have questions about UNOH and don’t want to make a post on the main Facebook Page, feel free to join our “UNOH Parents” private group on Facebook. This group is only for parents of UNOH students and is not open to the public.
SIMPLY TYPE IN THIS LINK FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/UNOHPARENTS/ OR SEARCH “UNOH PARENTS” ON FACEBOOK AND CLICK “JOIN GROUP”. After you have been added, you can ask all the questions you want with answers provided by university officials and fellow UNOH parents.
THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE
Competition/Grades
Status
Counseling/Dependence
Academic competition is not as strong; good grades can often be obtained with minimum effort.
Students establish a personal status in academic and social activities based on family and community factors.
Students can rely on parents, teachers, and counselors to help make decisions and give advice. Students must abide by parents’ boundaries and restrictions.
Academic competition is much stronger; minimum effort may produce poor grades.
Students can build their status as they wish; high school status can be repeated or changed.
Students rely on themselves; they see the results of making their own decisions. It is their responsibility to seek advice as needed. Students set their own restrictions.
Motivation
Freedom
Distractions
Value Judgements
Students receive stimulation to achieve or participate from parents, teachers, and counselors.
Students’ freedom is limited. Parents will often help students out of a crisis should one arise.
There are distractions from school, but these are partially controlled by school and home.
Students often make value judgements based on parental values; thus, many of their value judgements are made for them.
Students apply their own motivation to their work and activities as they wish. Students have much more freedom.
Students must accept responsibility for their own actions.
The opportunity for more distractions exist and time management will become more important.
Students have the opportunity to see the world through their own eyes and develop their own opinions and values.
HELP PREPARE YOUR STUDENT FOR COLLEGE LIFE
1. Discuss that additional freedom also means additional responsibility. It takes self-discipline to go to class every day and complete assignments on time when so many other opportunities abound. One of the biggest challenges facing students is accepting responsibility for their own free time, social life, food, exercise, sleep, and college program.
2. Help your student come up with a plan to handle everyday expenses.
3. Encourage your students to watch out for their personal safety.
4. Remind your students that roommates do not have to be best friends or perfect matches. Learning to negotiate and compromise is important.
5. Make sure that the University is aware of any learning accommodations your student might need. Copies of a student’s high school Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 plan should be given to the Director of Student Success, in the Student Success Department.
6. Make sure your student has some form of renter’s insurance to cover damage to personal property. The University of Northwestern Ohio does NOT provide insurance for personal belongings. Insurance for these items, in case they are damaged by acts of nature, such as floods, tornadoes, fire or theft, is the student’s responsibility. Students should purchase renter’s insurance to cover damage to personal belongings.
7. Help your student get ready for college physically with some healthy advice and medical information.
a. Make sure your student knows his/her medical histories. (Inoculations, hospitalizations, allergies, etc).
b. Make a list of existing medications and medication schedule. Get extra prescriptions and identify a pharmacy near the school for refills.
c. Make sure your student has health insurance and knows how to use it.
d. If your student has a chronic illness, you may want to find a specialist near the school before classes begin in case of an emergency.
e. Send your student to college with a small medical kit. (Band-Aids, gauze tape, thermometer, aspirin, antacid, etc.)
f. Give your student basic information on staying healthy. Many illnesses in college are directly related to lack of sleep. Headaches are often a signal of too much stress. Give your student the right information about nutrition and exercise.
g. A list of your student’s medications, chronic illnesses, and any special medical needs should be provided to Safety Services, which is located in the Safety Services and Housing Office.
THE RHYTHM OF COLLEGE LIFE
Certain times during the academic year tend to be universally challenging to students. Parents who understand the ups and downs of the first year of college are better able to help their students negotiate the challenges of transitions. Below are some typical adjustment issues faced throughout the first year:
JUNE/AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
• Excitement
• Testing new-found freedom
• Frequent calls and visits home
• Homesickness and loneliness
• Anxiety about roommates, professors, classes
• First exams
OCTOBER
• Roommate problems may begin to arise
• Students question: “Do I fit in here?”
• Love relationships from home remain strong
• Consequences of decision-making experienced
NOVEMBER
• Roommate challenges become more clear
• Many may have exams and papers due before Thanksgiving
• Excitement and/or anxiety regarding going home for Thanksgiving
• First series of campus-wide illness (cold, flu, strep, etc.)
DECEMBER
• Anxiety over preparations for finals
• Excitement and/or anxiety regarding going home for holidays
• Sadness about leaving new friendships and/or love relationships
• Roommate challenges continue
JANUARY
• “Fresh Start” mentality sets in with new year
• Satisfaction and/or disappointment with previous term grades
• Homesickness renewed over break
• Loneliness for love relationships back home
• Relief being away from home and back at school
FEBRUARY
• Feelings of claustrophobia and depression of winter set in
• Potential increase in alcohol and other substance abuse
• Challenges with love relationships back home
• Valentine’s Day brings out loneliness, isolation
MARCH
• Excitement and/or disappointment regarding Spring Break plans
• Concern over summer employment
• Concern over winter weight gain
APRIL
• Excitement with arrival of spring
MAY
• Apprehension about returning home for summer if this applies to your student
• Sadness over leaving new friendships and/or love relationships at school
• Realization of how college influences life decisions
Adapted from Mullendore, R.H. and Hatch, C. (2000). Helping your first-year college student succeed: a guide for parents. Columbia, S.C.: OCM. and Texas A&M University (2000).
SHOWING STUDENT SUPPORT
• Try to avoid asking them if they are homesick. The first few weeks are full of new experiences, meeting new people, and adjusting to new situations. At times it can be overwhelming, and they miss the comforts of home. When you ask if they are homesick, you give a name to what they are feeling. They probably do miss you; just don’t remind them. Assure them that they will soon be comfortable in their new college environment and that you are still there, supporting them. Any change requires adjustment.
• Expect ups and downs. One minute your children are the models of independence, the next they call in tears. It is difficult to advise at a distance, and it is easy to say “come back home” when students tell you about problems with classes, roommates, or dorms. With time, most problems can be worked out. These ups and downs are to be expected as students and parents become more comfortable and confident in the students’ ability to handle situations on their own.
• Write – even if they never write back. Little things do count. Getting mail at college is an important part of their week. Calling, texting, and emailing are great, but that letter in their mailbox is a big morale builder. Send cards, pictures, a small gift, or treat occasionally.
• Ask questions – but not too many. Show your interest by asking about classes, etc., but give them some space and privacy. As hard as it is for parents, this is the time for your children to “try their wings.” Don’t ask a question if you really don’t want to hear the answer. If you respond in a judgmental fashion to something your children tell you, it will limit how much they will share with you in the future.
• Don’t expect overnight maturity. The college experience is one step toward becoming a mature adult, but maturity is a long process for some. Students will unload on you. Allow yourself to be a “shoulder to cry on.” Often the students are not looking for a solution to their problem, they just want to let their feelings out. Be very patient and sympathetic and encourage them to seek help from someone on campus.
• Visit occasionally. Visiting once in a while and taking the students out to dinner or on a shopping trip is really appreciated. They may be reluctant about admitting it, but you are a welcome sight; they like it when you visit. However, it is best to call first. They may already have plans or waited until the last minute to study for a test.
• Avoid becoming a “helicopter parent”. This term was given to parents in the late 2000’s when it became evident parents were “hovering” over their students once they moved away to college. It can often be difficult to let your children go and become adults, but the time has arrived to make that rite of passage. To help avoid situations where you may be hovering ask yourself if what you are doing is productive assistance, or if you are fostering dependency and preventing your children from becoming responsible, self-sufficient adults. Surprisingly, your children will appreciate this effort!
I’VE DROPPED MY STUDENT OFF AT COLLEGE... NOW WHAT?
Attending college traditionally represents a step towards adulthood. The move to college often represents both a physical and emotional separation from parents. This transition can be both exciting and difficult for the student and parents.
MOST PARENTS TALK EXCITEDLY ABOUT THIS TRANSITION. YOU MAY:
• feel less constrained and have more free time.
• enjoy the car, computer, and television without competition.
• spend less money on groceries.
• have a quieter, more peaceful home.
HOWEVER, THERE MAY BE SOME CHALLENGES FOR PARENTS. PARENTS MAY:
• be unprepared or uncomfortable without their role as primary caretaker and protector.
• need to adjust to being on the “outside” and not knowing the details of their son/daughter’s daily life.
• need to relinquish control. Whether the student lives at home or away, he or she is now an adult who may make decisions without consulting parents.
WHAT’S A PARENT TO DO? PARENTS CAN ADAPT BY
CHOOSING TO:
• redirect time and energy previously focused on your child - finding time for personal interests, hobbies, leisure activities, and careers.
• adjust their role in the parent-child relationship and develop an adult-to-adult relationship. Young people will eventually learn that they can benefit from their parents’ advice and views on issues.
• help the student develop coping and problem-solving skills. Avoid rushing in as the savior when there is a problem. Often a crisis sounds far worse than it is. Things can change dramatically in the course of a few minutes or days. Guide them rather than pressure them.
PARENT ENGAGEMENT
As a parent, you have always played an important role in your child’s education. Although your student may only spend two to four years at the University of Northwestern Ohio, your family will be forever linked to UNOH.
We are creating more opportunities for parents to be engaged through the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations. Your feedback and participation are important for the university to remain at the cutting edge, providing students a topnotch education and college experience.
To learn more about ways to get involved, please contact:
Melanie Barnas-Simmons
Vice President of Institutional Advancement & Alumni Relations
• Office: (419) 998-8400
• Cell: (585) 694-0386
• Email: msimmons@unoh.edu
Scan here to learn about current efforts in Advancement & Alumni Relations
UNDERSTANDING FERPA
PARENTS’ & STUDENTS’ FERPA RIGHTS
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of a student’s education record. FERPA applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children’s education records until the child reaches age 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. Rights transfer to the student when they attend their first day of classes at UNOH. Students and former students to whom the rights have transferred are called eligible students.
STUDENT ACCOUNTS
Using the FERPA Authorization Release Form, students can designate parents or individuals with whom University departments may speak and release designated FERPA-protected information, such as grades, financial aid, academic standing, and other categories. The release form is available at the Registrar’s Office or at the MyUNOH Portal in Student Resources > Documents & Forms > FERPA category.
Grades are posted at the end of each quarter or session. Students may obtain their grades at any time through the MyUNOH Portal Self-Service Menu > Student Menu > Academic Profile at home or on campus. Students can then print a copy of their grades for their parents.
UNOH complies with all FERPA regulations. For this reason, there is no automatic notification to parents about a student’s academic performance. The student will have access to the RacersOnline on the MyUNOH Portal where grades for each course are posted throughout the quarter or session and where the current grade for each course is displayed.
In addition to monitoring their current grades, students are encouraged to stay in close communication with their instructors about their academic performance.
STUDENT CONDUCT
Students who receive disciplinary action regarding drugs or alcohol and are under the age of 21 may have parental notifications sent home explaining the violation.
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION
In the event of an emergency, you may call the Safety Services Department at (419) 998-3167. They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
ACADEMIC PREPARATION
CREDIT HOURS
Students in the College of Applied Technologies need to take 6 credit hours per session and students in the Colleges of Business, Health Professions, & Occupational Professions need to take 12 credit hours per quarter in order to be considered full time.
REQUIRED GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)
To qualify for graduation, students must meet the course and credit requirements specified for their curricula. Undergraduate students must also have a 2.0 cumulative grade point average to graduate.
TRACKING GRADES
Grades are posted at the end of each session or quarter. Students obtain their grades through the MyUNOH Portal at home or on campus. Students can then print a copy of their grades for their parents. Grades cannot be released to parents by anyone except the student. This measure is required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) that mandates confidentiality for student educational records.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
To calculate the grade point average (GPA), multiply the number of credits by the quality points. Then divide the total quality points by the number of credit hours.
(80-81) = 2.67
(67-69) = 1.33
= 2.33
(62-66) = 1.0
(60-61) = .67
DROPPING AND ADDING COURSES
= 1.67
= (59 and below) = .00
Students who wish to withdraw from a course after the term starts or change their academic program must contact the Registrar’s Office. Students must withdraw within the first half of the term to avoid failing grades.
Current students in the Colleges of Business, Health Professions, & Occupational Professions can change their schedule on the MyUNOH Portal during the registratio and late registration. Students may add or drop courses during the late change period during the first five days of the term by visiting the Registrar’s Office or by emailing advisor@unoh.edu and only if the students are already scheduled for the related term.
The complete Course Drop and Withdrawal Policies can be found in the UNOH course catalog.
CHANGING MAJORS
Students in the College of Applied Technologies who wish to change majors should see the Registrar’s Office in the 200 Students Services building.
Students in the Colleges of Business, Health Professions, & Occupational Professions who wish to change majors should see the Advising Resource Center located in the 13000 Student Commons building.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A DIPLOMA AND ASSOCIATE DEGREE (COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES)
The diploma program has 4 general education courses and the associate’s degree program has 12 general education courses that are required for graduation. These courses include math, communications, and computer-related courses. To earn the associate degree, students would have 3 additional sessions of general education courses. These courses are scheduled in blocks of 2 or 3 courses that students will take at a time for the six-week session. Students will be in the classroom for approximately 3 to 4 hours a day when they are scheduled for a session of general education courses.
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
The Student Success Center is located on the first floor of the 13000 Building. This center provides individualized assistance for students in math, writing, and study skills. Arrangements can also be made for peer tutoring
Students who have and would like to receive assistance should provide the Student Success Center staff with copies of their high school Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 plan. Students who had an IEP in high school should meet with the Student Success staff in the 13000 Building as soon as possible once they begin classes.
The Dr. Cheryl A. Mueller Library is located on the second floor of the 13000 Building. Students can utilize the Library to gain resourceful information and study throughout the week. Students can also access the Mueller Library’s databases through the MyUNOH portal under the Academics tab.
CAREER RESOURCES
CAREER EXPLORATION (ADVISING)
The Director of Career Services is available to assist students and alumni in their quest to identify interests and strengths, understand how interests match educational majors, select and evaluate educational majors, explore career opportunities related to educational major, evaluate career choices based on national trends and forecasts, develop skills that set applicants apart, and assist in putting together a strategic plan to support career goals.
RACER CAREERS
http://racercareers.unoh.edu
• Full-time professional and part-time jobs are posted via Racer Careers on the UNOH website under Career Services.
• Students and alumni are encouraged to research employers, apply for positions, arrange interviews, upload resumes, view career events, review resources, and conduct research on this site.
• Students should contact Career Services if they have specific questions on how to set up their accounts, search for positions, or upload resumes.
JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE
The Director of Career Services is available to meet with students and alumni to discuss the importance of job shadowing and internship opportunities, strengthening their ability to launch a successful job campaign, and exploring networking opportunities.
Services are offered in business meal etiquette, cover letter and resume critique and construction, developing job search strategies and techniques, identification of potential employers, interview preparation, techniques and follow-up procedures, negotiation and salary information, and professional dress.
Mock interviews are considered one of the best ways to prepare for an interview. It allows students to gain experience and practice in answering questions likely to be asked during an interview and receive honest feedback. These can be scheduled with the Director of Career Services.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Career Services hosts many events throughout the year. To find out more about these events, see the Director for more information.
CAREER SERVICES OFFICE
200 Building-Student Services 419-998-3266
Racer Careers: http://racercareers.unoh.edu
Facebook: www.facebook.com/unohcareerservices
LEADERSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES & STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
The University encourages all students to become involved in organizations and activities. Student involvement is essential to the growth of any activities program and is also a great way to make lifelong friends. The Student Activities Department encourages social, recreational, and moral development of students by providing programs and activities directed toward meeting the wide variety of student needs and interests. To accommodate the wide variety of activities planned, the University has a gymnasium, a fitness center, and a student club known as Racers Station, and large open areas on campus to house Welcome Week and other outdoor events.
Racers Station provides a relaxed atmosphere that students can enjoy anytime. They can do homework, shoot pool, watch TV, or just hang out with friends. Racers Station has free wireless internet and laptop computers for students to use while visiting the club. The Station is home to dances throughout the year, karaoke nights, pool tournaments, video game tournaments, free food nights, and many more fun events!
The University also offers a wide variety of special events throughout the year. Some of the more popular events include the annual Welcome Week which consists of a Carnival Day, Concert Nights, and a Club Fair, bowling nights, block party movie nights, intramural sports (such as flag football, kickball, dodgeball, soccer, sand volleyball, and basketball), and involvement in various clubs. UNOH schedules a variety of dances throughout the year; the most popular is the annual Halloween dance. For more information about events on the UNOH campus, students can:
• Check out the campus event boards all around campus.
• Check their UNOH email daily. Campus Events will always email students when there are activities going on. (emails will come from CampusEvents@unoh.edu)
• Check the MyUNOH portal – Campus Events Calendar.
• Finally – Like “UNOH Student Activities” on Facebook & Twitter
ATHLETICS
UNOH is a member of the NAIA and competes in intercollegiate athletics in the Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference. The Racers compete in Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Tennis, Golf, Bowling, and Soccer, along with Women’s Volleyball, Men’s Baseball, Women’s Softball, and Co-Ed Motorsports Teams. For more information on the Racers Athletic programs, go to www.unohracers.com
ALUMNI
One of the greatest assets of any university is loyal and informed alumni. Therefore, the Alumni Association exists as a bridge to connect alumni, faculty, staff, and students together and keep alumni informed about the University. Alumni support important programs and scholarships while having the opportunity to enjoy a number of special benefits and discounts. Graduates are encouraged to network with the Alumni Association by registering online at www.unoh.edu/ Alumni. UNOH alumni are entitled to a variety of discounts and benefits, such as special mortgage and loan rates from Rocket Mortgage®.
With today’s technology, it is easy for alumni to be informed. One way is with the quarterly digital Alumni Newsletter that is emailed to alumni or can be downloaded from the website. The newsletter contains various articles, all with UNOH alumni in mind, from spotlighting successful alumni to covering new campus additions. Find us on Facebook at http:// www.facebook.com/UNOHAlumni or follow us on our blog to know what is going on around campus. Find out more information about the UNOH Alumni Association by visiting www.unoh.edu/Alumni
FINANCES
FINANCES
The Business Office is responsible for billing students each term for their tuition and fees. Student accounts are billed 2-4 weeks prior to each term, and emails are sent to each billed student’s UNOH email address. Invoices are NOT mailed. Payment plans and fees are due on or before the first day of each term. Students can access their balance due through the Portal website at https://my.unoh.edu.
Parents can access billing information in two ways. First, parents can login to the portal using the student username and password, or they can be granted Proxy Access. UNOH students can provide trusted people, such as parents, guardians, spouses, or other family members, access to some of their private information. Accessible areas can include grades, billing, and making payments on behalf of the student. The student can add, change, or remove proxy permissions at any time. More information about granting proxy access can be found at https://support.unoh.edu/articles/setupproxy-access/.
METHODS OF PAYMENT: ONLINE
• Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and electronic debit cards can be used to pay any balance due through the MyUNOH Portal website. Proxy access or a student’s username and password are required. A convenience charge is assessed to all online payments.
• Parents and family members can make safe and secure online payments without the student’s username or password at www.unoh.edu/pay. Only the student’s UNOH ID # and name are required to make payments using credit, debit card, or electronic check. BY MAIL
• Any form of check payment (personal, bank check, money order, etc.) can be mailed to: University of Northwestern Ohio, ATTN: Business Office, 1441 North Cable Rd., Lima, OH 45805. DROP BOX
• Just outside the Business office in the 200 building is a convenient, secure drop box where any form of check payment (personal, bank check, money order, etc.) can be dropped. IN PERSON
• Checks, money orders, bank checks, cash, credit card can be processed in person at the 200 building during office hours. A charge is assessed to all credit card payments.
Payment plans can be arranged by contacting the Business office at businessoffice@unoh.edu or 419.998.3156.
FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid programs are used to support the remaining costs when the students and/or families have demonstrated the need for these resources to enable the students to attend and graduate from the institution. Actual costs of attendance can include tuition and general fees, housing, food, transportation, books, and miscellaneous living and personal expenses.
FINANCIAL AID PROCESS
The University requires the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility for Federal, State, and other financial assistance programs administered by the Financial Aid Office. The 2025-2026 FAFSA is required to determine 2025/2026 financial aid eligibility which begins with Summer Quarter or June Session of 2025. The FAFSA must be initiated by the student using their FSA ID (Federal Student Aid User ID and Password) at www.studentaid.gov. Parent(s) will be electronically invited by the student to complete their portion of the FAFSA and FSA IDs will be required of parents as well.
To receive financial aid for future academic years, students must renew their FAFSA each year. Annual FAFSA applications will be available October 1 of each year and should be completed as soon as possible for timely processing.
Students must check their UNOH email account for important information, which could include requested and required documentation to finalize the FAFSA application or to receive notification of the availability of a Financial Aid Offer. UNOH Email account access, Financial Aid, and Financial Information are a few of many important items that can be found on the MyUNOH Student Portal at my.unoh.edu. A student can review their financial aid status and Financial Aid Offers when available on their Financial Aid Dashboard at my.unoh.edu.
All Financial Aid processes or payments must be complete to be scheduled for class in the College of Applied Technologies, and full payment or financial aid must be complete for all students by the first day of class each term to avoid late fees. Financial Aid can assist with questions and processes by calling 419-998-3140 or emailing financialaid@unoh.edu.
ELIGIBILITY AND ADMINISTRATION OF FINANCIAL AID
Undergraduate students must be registered for a minimum of half-time (6 hours for programs based on quarters and 3 hours for programs based on sessions) to be eligible to receive financial assistance including Federal and private student or parent loans. Students who are registered for less than full-time {full-time is 12 hours for programs based on quarters and 6 hours for programs based on sessions) will have proportional eligibility for Federal and State grants. Students must have their official High School Transcript on file with the University to receive their eligible aid and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards to continue to receive financial aid.
All University-administered financial aid will be applied to a student’s account during the second or third week of each term. Funds will only be applied if they have been finalized in the Financial Aid Department, the student meets all eligibility requirements, and the student has registered credit hours for the term. Financial aid will be applied to tuition, general fee, housing, and meal plan charges accordingly. Other miscellaneous fees, such as housing or parking fines, cannot be covered by financial aid. Students should check their balance regularly by viewing their Account Statement under the “Financial Information” option at my.unoh.edu. Account Statements are available two to three weeks prior to each term.
After financial aid is disbursed to a student’s account, the University verifies attendance and processes refunds of credit balances. If a credit balance is a result of a parent loan, and the parent has not authorized the University to issue the refund to the student, a refund check will be issued to the parent borrower by mail. If a credit balance is a result of student aid, the refund will be delivered to the student either by direct deposit or check. Students are encouraged to sign up for direct deposit for ease of credit balance processing and to expedite the delivery of funds to the student. Students can enroll in Direct Deposit under the “Financial Information” option by selecting “Bank Information”. Credit balances are typically provided during the third or fourth week of the term. Term activity dates called “Important Dates” are provided by the Business office every term via Campus Updates and the SharePoint Business Office page to communicate important billing and refund dates.
Please contact our office with any questions you may have at 419-998-3140 or financialaid@unoh.edu.
CAMPUS LIFE
HOUSING
On-campus housing is available to students up to the age of 25. Students are not required to live in campus housing, but new students are advised to reside in University housing for at least six weeks for proper adjustment to campus life. Married students must reside off campus. Students who wish to live off campus can obtain a list of apartment complexes in the area from the Housing Office.
UNOH has four dorm communities – College Park, Northwestern Park, and Sherwood Park are apartment-style dorms that include common areas, bathrooms, and bunk beds. Some units have kitchen facilities, as well. Racers Village contains apartment-style suites, which include full kitchen facilities, dining tables and chairs, washer and dryer, and extra-long twin beds. Each bedroom in these suites also has a private bathroom.
MAILING & SHIPPING INFORMATION
Student Name
College Park CP##
2800 Racers Way
Student Name
Northwestern Park NP##
2800 Racers Way
Student Name
Sherwood Park SP##
2800 Racers Way
Student Name
Racers Village RV##
2800 Racers Way Lima, OH 45805 Lima, OH 45805 Lima, OH 45805 Lima, OH 45805
CARE PACKAGES
Strategically timed care packages are appreciated by students and probably their roommates, too. Anytime is a good time for a care package, but near a birthday, the end of a quarter or session, or at a budgetary crunch time may be the best times to send one.
SUGGESTIONS FOR CARE PACKAGES SENT BY FAMILY AND FRIENDS INCLUDE:
• Some favorite foods and snacks
• Microwave popcorn
• Macaroni & cheese
• Fruit cups and similar snack-size items
• Mountain Dew or any other favorite beverages
• Gift cards for local fast food restaurants.
• Most national chains are close to campus, including McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Subway, Dominos, East of Chicago Pizza, Burger King, Arbys, Wendy’s, Lee’s Chicken, Taco Bell, Panera Bread, Penn Station, and Chipotle.
• Gift cards for local casual dining restaurants.
• Bob Evans, La Charreada, Applebee’s, Golden Corral Buffet, Beer Barrel, Lock 16 Steakhouse, and more.
• Pre-paid gasoline cards for national gas stations including BP, Meijer, Speedway, and Shell.
• Personal items such as toiletries
• Money!
• Postage stamps
Students who live in on-campus housing, can pick up packages in the UNOH mail room. For students who live off campus, mail them directly to their off-campus address.
AMAZON LOCKERS - HOW TO ORDER
Amazon Lockers are located outside of the Barnes & Noble bookstore (on the south side of the building). Members of the campus community and public can use the lockers to receive packages from Amazon.com. The lockers are available 24/7/365.
Amazon Locker Name: TRAIL
Get started with Amazon pickup in 5 easy steps:
1. Go to “Checkout” and under Deliver to, select “Pickup at nearby locations”
2. Search by zip code 45805
3. Select the UNOH self-service locker named “TRAIL” when placing your order on Amazon.com.
4. Receive a pickup code once your package is delivered to the “ TRAIL” locker
5. Visit the “TRAIL” locker on the south side of the Barnes & Noble @ UNOH Bookstore with your code and get your package! It’s that easy!
*You must pick up your package within 3 days of delivery*
FOOD SERVICE
UNOH Food Service offers a Meal Plan Program for the students. Meal swipes must be added to the student’s account at the beginning of the term and can be used at the UNOH Food Court, Pit Stop, Racers Café, or Lock Sixteen Steakhouse (located minutes from campus). See the Business Office to add this option. Meal swipes must be used by the end of the session for College of Applied Technologies students and by the end of the quarter for students in the Colleges of Business, Health Professions, & Occupational Professions, and the Graduate College. Once enrolled in a Meal Plan Program, the student’s account will be billed each term until the University receives written notification to cancel or change the plan, or the student stops attending.
THERE ARE THREE FOOD SERVICE LOCATIONS ON CAMPUS.
The Racers Café is located north of the 100 Building and features express service dining that is perfect for between-class snacks and lunches. It offers a limited menu of sandwiches, pizza, fries, etc. The Racers Café is open Monday-Thursday 7am - 2pm, Friday 7am -1pm, and may be closed during term breaks. Hours may be adjusted accordingly by term.
The Pit Stop is located in the 300 Building and also features a limited menu of pizza, garlic bakes, and sandwiches. The Pit Stop is open Monday-Thursday: 7am -10pm. It is closed Friday through Sunday and during term breaks.
The UNOH Food Court is located in the Student Commons (13000) Building. The UNOH Food Court features full-service, made-to-order meals at a variety of stations. The offerings include pizza, paninis, soups, a salad bar, sub station, hot and cold sandwiches, grill station, and home-cooked meals, along with orders to go for pick up or delivery. The UNOH Food Court is open Monday-Thursday 6am -10pm, Friday 6am - 8pm, and Saturday – Sunday 11am - 8pm Hours may be adjusted accordingly by term.
The University of Northwestern Ohio has a student ID card that can also be used to pay for snacks and meals. “Racer Bucks” can be added to the ID card at any of the food service locations using a credit card, cash, or check. One Racer Buck is equivalent to $1.00. This can also be done over the phone using a credit card by calling the UNOH Food Court at (419) 998-3129. The card can be recharged using the same methods at any time and are valid while you are enrolled at UNOH.
BARNES & NOBLE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHWESTERN OHIO
Barnes & Noble at UNOH is open Monday through Thursday, 9am to 5pm.; Friday, 9am to 2pm, and closed on Saturday and Sunday. The bookstore is open extended hours during special events, including move-in weekends. The bookstore accepts cash, all major credit cards, and student financial aid (if excess is available).
Students can shop in store or online 24 hours a day at www.unoh.bncollege.com for all course-required materials, school spirit apparel, and gift items. Stay current on promotions and events happening at the bookstore by following Twitter at www.twitter.com/UNOHBookstore, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/UNOHBookstore, on Instagram at unoh_ bookstore, or download the free mobile app, “my college bookstore,” in the App Store or Google Play.
The following textbook options are available to students: rental, digital, used, and new. Textbooks can be returned for a
refund within the first five days of class each term with a receipt and in original condition. Receipt is required for refund. Barnes & Noble at UNOH price matches online competitors; see store for details. Shipping and handling charges are non-refundable. The bookstore buys back resalable used textbooks daily. The best time to sell back textbooks is during the week prior to and the week of finals. See the bookstore or the website for the full refund and buy back policies.
For students’ protection, the bookstore requires a photo ID with all transactions other than cash sales. For financial aid purchases, a student ID is required.
Barnes & Noble at UNOH also has a wide selection of the bestselling general reading books and can special order titles that are not in stock for no additional charge.
PARKING STICKERS
Students are required to have a parking sticker whether they live on campus or they are a commuter. Parking stickers are free and can be picked up at the Safety Services & Housing Department once a student moves on to campus or on the first day of classes.
COMPUTER LABS
To aid students in their course work, computer labs are available for student use on the UNOH campus. These labs are equipped with personal computers and printers along with selected software that are installed for student use. The computers also give the students access to the Internet and its resources. All UNOH campus computer usage is subject to the Technology Usage and Ethics Policy, which is available for review on the UNOH web site.
COMPUTER LABS ARE LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
• The Cyber Center in the 100 Building is available Monday - Thursday from 7:30am to 10pm and 7:30am to 5pm on Friday.
• The Student Success Center in the 13000 Building is available Monday -Thursday, 7:30am to 10pm; Friday, 7:30am – 4:30pm; Saturday, 10am -2pm; and Sunday, 5 - 9pm.
• The Dr. Cheryl A. Mueller Library in the 13000 Building has both laptops and PCs for students to use during hours of operation.
• Students can access a UNOH virtual desktop 24 hours a day by visiting https://vdi.unoh.edu.
CAMPUS WIFI
The University provides wireless Internet access (Wi-Fi) in all academic buildings as well as several common areas and parking lots for enrolled students. Wireless access is available throughout the Student Commons, including the Library and Food Court, the Racers Café, Racers Station, the College of Applied Technologies’ shop areas, and the student lounge and gymnasium within the 200 Building. Please check the campus map on https://www.unoh.edu/map/ for Wi-Fi locations and visit https://support.unoh.edu/wifi/ for instructions on how to connect.
MICROSOFT OFFICE 365 PROPLUS
Microsoft offers students the FREE use of Office 365. What this means is that UNOH current students can install Office 365 onto their personal devices, such as laptop computers, and use the software for free. The free Office 365 program includes licenses for up to 5 installations of the Office 365 software. This includes Windows and Mac versions for PCs and laptops. Please visit http://support.unoh.edu/office365/ for details on how to take advantage of this free software which is a significant savings over purchasing Microsoft Office in the retail markets.
MYUNOH PORTAL
UNOH provides students access to several online services that enhance communication from application through graduation. Most notable are email, OneDrive, and the MyUNOH portal (http://my.unoh.edu). These services may be used immediately upon acceptance as a student to the University.
Students have access to the MyUNOH Portal on and off campus 24-hours a day. A valid UNOH email address and password are required. Students may change or reset their passwords by visiting http://support.unoh.edu/password/.
The MyUNOH Portal offers access to schedules, grades, unofficial transcripts, credit card payments, email, Racers Online, Racer Alerts, program course requirements, financial aid award information, documents and forms, student activities,
and access to other student resources and campus offices.
Select services are also available on mobile devices such as smart phones and tablets. Please visit http://www.unoh.edu/ mobile/ for a full list of services and instructions on how to use these services.
PROXY ACCESS
UNOH students can provide trusted people, such as parents, guardians, spouses, or other family members, access to some of their private information. Accessible areas can include grades, billing, and making payments on behalf of the student. The student can add, change, or remove proxy permissions at any time. More information about granting proxy access can be found at https://support.unoh.edu/articles/setup-proxy-access/.
What is my child’s username to access the UNOH portal and email system?
Your student should have received a letter in the mail containing their UNOH email address and password. If they do not have this information for any reason, they can contact the IT Department during normal business hours at 419-998-2701. They can also submit a helpdesk ticket by visiting https://support.unoh.edu/ticket/.
What if I don’t know the password or the password has expired?
Students can visit https://support.unoh.edu/password/ to reset the password. Once the password is successfully reset, the new one may be used in combination with the UNOH email address to log into UNOH’s online services.
How do students log into the e-mail system?
Most students log into MyUNOH (https://my.unoh.edu) and click the Email link to access UNOH email. Students should use their UNOH email address and password to log in. If you have forgotten these or do not know what they are, please contact the UNOH Helpdesk at https://support.unoh.edu/ticket/ or by calling 419-998-2701.
How do we configure our smart phone to use the e-mail system?
There are many different types of smart phones on the market so it is difficult to publish instructions that work for any one device. However, you may visit https://support.unoh.edu/articles/unoh-mobile-email/ for the most common items that smart phones require to access the email system. HINT: Many times devices ask for username or User ID and most times this is actually the full UNOH email address (for example: jxnorth@unoh.edu, not simply jxnorth). If the username doesn’t seem to work, try using the entire email address instead.
How do we log into the MyUNOH Portal?
You may go directly to https://my.unoh.edu to access MyUNOH. Please use your UNOH email address and password provided to log in. If you have forgotten these or do not know what they are, please contact the UNOH Helpdesk at https://support.unoh.edu/ticket/ or by calling 419-998-2701.
PRINTING ALLOWANCE
Students may print as many pages as they like without limit. However, UNOH will only be providing the first 300 pages (a $15.00 value) for free per quarter as part of your tuition. After that number, students will need to visit the bookstore to purchase a TopUp card for additional pages. The TopUp cards are just $5.00 (plus tax) for 100 pages.
How do students know what they have remaining on their balance?
Whenever students log into a UNOH computer system, a balance window will appear in the upper right corner of the display. It always displays the current balance in real time. For even more detail about the account, click on the “Details” link and log into the print management system. There are many details available there covering all the printing that has been done.
Adding to the TopUp Allotment
Once a student purchases a TopUp card from the bookstore, they can sit down at any UNOH computer and log in. The account balance window will be displayed in the upper right corner of the display. Simply click on the “Details” link, log into the print management system; then click on the “Redeem Card” button. Enter the TopUp card number, and the allotment balance will increase by 100 pages.
Do unused pages carry over to the next quarter?
No, they do not. The allotments will be reset to 300 pages automatically at the start of the next quarter.
Can students be refunded if they have an allotment left at the end of a quarter?
No. Any allotment that is left is forfeited at the start of a new quarter. For this reason they will need to carefully monitor their use of TopUp cards. Students will not want to overbuy them only to lose what is left in their allotment when they are reset.
For more information please see the Frequently Asked Questions located at http://www.unoh.edu/gogreen/faq.shtml.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
INTRODUCTION
The University of Northwestern Ohio aspires to create an academic environment grounded in intellectual discovery and guided by rational discourse and civility. This Student Code of Conduct is intended to ensure students, as members of our community and their organizations, conduct themselves in accordance with these values, including the expectation that all students participate in an environment that respects differences of sex, sexual orientation, race or color, marital status, ethnicity, religion or creed, ancestry, national origin, disability, age, and veteran’s status.
This Student Code of Conduct thus creates a set of expectations for student conduct, ensures a fair process for determining when student behavior may have deviated from those expectations, and provides appropriate sanctions when a student or student organization has violated the Student Code of Conduct. All University of Northwestern Ohio students are expected to follow the rules and procedures which have been established to ensure a good campus environment for everyone.
This Student Code of Conduct is supplemental to all academic, motor vehicle, and residence life regulations stated elsewhere in this Handbook. The following is a list of actions which constitute a violation of the Student Code of Conduct, without regard to whether the action occurs on campus or off campus.
Disorderly Conduct
Unruly, disruptive behavior or behavior that presents a risk of physical harm to another person. Disorderly conduct includes, but is not limited to:
a. Fighting;
b. Making unreasonable or offensive remarks or gestures to another person;
c. Provoking another into violence;
d. Unnecessarily hindering anyone’s movement along sidewalks or roadways;
e. Making excessive noise or playing loud music which unreasonably disrupts others;
f. Engaging in conduct that presents a risk of physical harm to another person.
Persistent Disorderly Conduct is when a student persists in disorderly conduct after reasonable warning or request to desist by a Safety Services Officer.
Failure to Disperse is where five or more persons are participating in a course of disorderly conduct in violation of section 24 of the Student Code of Conduct, and there are other persons in the vicinity whose presence creates the likelihood of physical harm to persons or property or of serious public inconvenience, annoyance, or alarm. A Safety Services Officer or other college official may order the participants and such other persons to disperse. No student shall knowingly fail to obey such order.
Sexual Misconduct includes sexual offenses that are both physical and non-physical.
Physical sexual offense means touching another person in a sexual manner when the other person does not consent to the touching because:
a. it is unwelcome;
b. that person lacks the ability to consent because they are under the age of consent (under the age of 18 years old), they are intoxicated (under the influence of alcohol or drugs), they are asleep, or they otherwise are unable to express their consent.
Physical sexual offenses include the following non-consensual acts:
a. Sex (vaginal or oral)
b. Sodomy
c. Rape with a foreign object
d. Sexual battery - touching another’s intimate parts [sexual organ, anus, groin, or buttocks of any person, or the breast of a female for the purpose of sexual gratification. Certain sexual acts, although consented to, are still considered physical sexual offenses which violate the University policy :
a. Incest - sex between certain family members within one degree of separation.
b. Statutory rape - sex with a person who is under the age of 18.
An attempted physical sexual offense, even if it is unsuccessful, is still a violation of this policy just as if the act had been completed.
Non-physical sexual offense means any act which takes advantage of another person for the purpose of sexual gratification, or which sexually exploits another person. A non-physical sexual offense includes verbal harassment of a sexual nature such as unwelcome requests for sexual favors or unwelcome advances of a sexual nature.
Non-physical sexual offenses include the following categories of actions:
a. Sexual exploitation: examples include, but are not limited to, prostituting another student, non-consensual video or audio-recording of sexual activity, engaging in non-consensual voyeurism.
b. Sexual harassment: unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when:
1. Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of a person’s employment or academic pursuits;
2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by a person is used as the basis for employment or academic decisions affecting such person;
3. Conduct that has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s employment or academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working or educational environment.
c. Indecent Exposure: exposing the private or intimate parts of the body [sexual organ or buttocks of any person, or the breast of a female] in public or where the public can easily see the person.
Assault is touching another person without their consent for the purpose of inflicting bodily injury.
Aggravated Assault
Touching another person for the purpose of inflicting severe bodily injury, regardless whether an injury resulted.
Domestic Violence
• No person shall knowingly cause or attempt to cause physical harm to a family member.
• No person shall knowingly cause serious physical harm to a family or household member.
• No person, by threat of force, shall knowingly cause a family or household member to believe that the offender will cause imminent physical harm to the family member or household member.
Dating Violence
Violence committed by a person who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim is dating violence. The existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of the following factors:
• The length of the relationship
• The type of relationship
• The frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship
Stalking
A pattern of repeated and unwanted attention, harassment, contact, or any other course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear.
Burglary
Entering a building without permission with the purpose of committing a theft or felony inside.
Trespassing
Entering into a building or location without permission or authority to do so. Such locations may include dorms, academic buildings, administrative offices, or any other location in which a student lacks permission, express or implied to enter.
Motor Vehicle Theft
Taking another person’s motor vehicle without permission.
Robbery
Stealing another person’s property by force or threat of force.
Theft
Stealing another person(s) property. Theft includes, but is not limited to, the crimes of pocket picking, purse snatching, shoplifting, theft from a building, theft from any coin operated machine or device, theft from a motor vehicle (including theft of motor vehicle parts or accessories).
Arson
Intentionally burning a place of residence, public building, motor vehicle, or personal property of another.
Intimidation
Causing another person to be afraid through the use of threatening words or other threatening conduct.
Hate Crimes
Committing any crime on this list when the crime was motivated by dislike or bias against any person(s) or their property because of the ethnicity, race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability of the person(s).
Murder
Intentionally killing another person.
Manslaughter
Unintentionally killing another person.
Drug/Narcotic Violations
The unlawful cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, purchase, use, possession, transportation or importation of any controlled drug or narcotic substance.
Alcohol Violations
No alcohol of any kind is permitted on campus for any student or visitor, regardless of age. Any student found in violation of this policy will be subject to citation, disciplinary action, and/or parental notification.
Weapons Violation
Possessing any firearm, deadly weapon, (including nunchakus or billy club) knife or explosive device while on the property of the University of Northwestern Ohio except as required in the lawful course of business or as authorized by the University of Northwestern Ohio.
Vandalism
Intentionally destroying or damaging property of another.
Fireworks
Possessing or discharging fireworks without permission from the University is prohibited.
Inciteful Materials
No person is permitted to display on the UNOH campus any materials which serve the purpose of inciting any prejudice or dislike against another person or group of people. Examples of prohibited materials are Confederate flags, Black Panther flags, and Nazi emblems.
Public Indecency
No student shall recklessly do any of the following, under circumstances in which his or her conduct is likely to be viewed by and affront others: Expose his or her private parts; Engage in sexual conduct.
Life Endagerment
No student shall engage in activities that could cause themselves or others serious physical harm.
Excessive Noise (Music, Verbal)
No student shall operate or permit the operation or playing of any radio, television, phonograph, musical instrument, loudspeaker, music or voice reproduction device, or similar device which produces, reproduces or amplifies sound:
• In such a manner as to create a disturbance across a real property boundary of property owned by another;
• In such a manner as to create a noise disturbance when operated in or about a motor vehicle on property owned or leased by the University of Northwestern Ohio;
• In such a manner as to create a disturbance in or at a public place;
• No student shall in a verbal manner create a disturbance by making unreasonable noise.
Littering
No student shall regardless of intent, throw, drop, discard, or deposit litter upon any property owned or leased by the University of Northwestern Ohio except into a litter receptable in a manner that prevents its being carried away or deposited by the elements.
Trash & Other Items Outside Dorm
No student shall have offal, filth, dirt, debris, rubbish, garbage, or other nauseating or offensive materials or similar matter likely to cause injury to the health, comfort, or property of the University.
NO CONTACT ORDER (NCO)
UNOH administrators are authorized to issue a No Contact Order (NCO) prohibiting contact between students when there exists a reasonable concern that physical or psychological harm may result from such contact. A NCO may be imposed in addition to or in place of any sanction set forth in the Student Code of Conduct as deemed appropriate by the administrator. As outlined in the Student Code of Conduct, anyone wishing to appeal a decision should follow the appeals process.
UNOH will consider all facts and circumstances that may be relevant to whether a NCO should be issued, including, but not limited to, the following factors:
• When there are allegations, threats, or evidence of physical violence by one student against another;
• When there are allegations, threats, or evidence of emotional abuse or harassment by one student against another;
• When there is a substantial risk of emotional harm from continued contact between students;
• When continued contact between students may have a material impact on campus disciplinary proceedings;
• When requested or agreed to in good faith by both students involved; and
• When there are allegations of serious University policy violations.
All NCOs shall provide that neither student may have contact with the other. “Contact” includes, but is not necessarily limited to, in-person contact; telephone calls; email, texts, and other forms of electronic communication; social mediabased messages or postings; and third-party communications, including through proxies. Social media includes, but is not limited to, Facebook, Snap Chat, and Instagram.
NCOs may include additional protective measures or other terms specific to the safety, well-being, or other needs of either or both students subject to the NCO, when deemed necessary by UNOH. Any additional terms shall be expressly
stated in the NCO. Additional protective measures or other terms need not be reciprocal. They may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Restricting a student from being in close proximity to the other student
• Restricting a student’s access to certain campus locations, including the other student’s residence hall
• Restricting the times a student may be present in on-campus dining facilities and learning facilities
• Requiring that the students not be enrolled in the same academic course(s)
• Requiring that the students not participate in the same co-curricular or extra-curricular activities
• Requiring the offending student to move residence locations if both parties live in the same dorm location
NCOs may be issued by the following administrators:
• Director of Safety Services
• Title IX Coordinator for Students
• Title IX Coordinator for Employees
UNOH will review all NCOs annually. Each NCO will remain in effect until the graduation or withdrawal of at least one of the parties, unless the NCO expressly provides otherwise or is modified or rescinded by UNOH. A student seeking the modification or rescission of a NCO shall submit the request in writing to the administrator who issued the NCO. The written request should set forth the reason(s) the NCO should be modified or rescinded. The issuing administrator shall consult with both parties before determining whether or not to modify or rescind the NCO. Violations of No Contact Orders are considered violations of the Student Code of Conduct and the violator is subject to discipline and sanctions under the Student Code of Conduct.
Students who have interpersonal conflicts that do not raise concerns for individual health and safety will not be granted NCOs. These individuals may seek assistance through the Student Assistance Program or the Counseling Center.
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE
The following sanctions may be imposed upon any student found to have violated the Student Code of Conduct. Every violation of the Student Code of Conduct will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Based upon the facts and circumstances of each violation, the Disciplinary Review Board may impose one or more of the following sanctions as it deems proper and necessary. The Disciplinary Review Board may begin action at any of the sanctions listed below and may repeat any sanction listed below if necessary.
Sanctions
Probation (disciplinary) – a written reprimand for violation of the Student Code of Conduct. When on probation, such student is deemed not to be in good standing with the University. Probation is for a designated period of time and includes the probability of suspension or expulsion if the student is found to be violating any University regulation(s) during the probationary period. Probation may include certain mandatory terms or loss of privileges that may include, but are not limited to, the following:
− Mandatory personal counseling at the Counseling Center or from other designated University faculty, staff, or administrative officials.
− Denial of the right to park or operate a motor vehicle on campus.
− Denial of, for a specified period of time, the privilege of participating in student activities.
Restitution – Assessment of a fine for the student’s conduct violation, particularly in cases of theft, property damage, or injury to others, and in cases where the University’s academic environment has been disrupted.
Residence Unit Expulsion – Permanent separation of the student from a residence unit. This includes all visitation privileges.
Interim Suspension – Temporary suspension of a student from the University pending completion of disciplinary procedures. This occurs when, in the judgment of the Director of Safety Services, the physical or emotional wellbeing of the student, other students, or members of the faculty and staff could be endangered, or when the presence of the student would seriously disrupt the University.
University Suspension – Suspension from the University for a definite period of time, after which the student is eligible
to return. Conditions for readmission may be specified.
Summary Suspension – Ohio law provides that a student shall be dismissed if convicted of certain offenses and requires that disciplinary procedures be external to the University. Those students may be summarily suspended from the University prior to conviction if a hearing referee determines that the student committed the offense. This suspension procedure is set forth in Ohio Revised Code Sections 3345.22-3345.26 and is explained further in the Student Handbook. Students are encouraged to be familiar with the Student Handbook.
Expulsion – Permanent separation from the University.
DISPOSITION PROCEDURE
Students have the right to choose whether the charge(s) brought against him or her should be resolved informally or formally. If the student does not dispute the charge(s) made against him or her and wish to sign a statement admitting guilt to the offense, no formal hearing or further proceeding will be required. Alternatively, if the students dispute the investigative finding that an offense has been committed or the Director of Safety Services or his designee decides that suspension or expulsion is a possible sanction, the case shall be resolved through the formal procedures described below.
Informal Disposition
a. In cases in which the student does not dispute the facts leading to the charge made by the Office of Safety Services, a formal hearing or further proceeding may not be required.
b. If the Director of Safety Services or his designee, after conferring with the student and reviewing facts pertaining to the case, decides that suspension or expulsion is a possible sanction, he or she shall refer the case directly to the Disciplinary Review Board for formal disposition.
c. If neither suspension nor expulsion is a possible sanction and the student wishes to resolve the case informally, the Director of Safety Services or his designee may complete the proceedings with the student present or notify the student in writing of the sanction(s), condition(s), and/or restriction(s) to be imposed.
d. If after the Director of Safety Services or his designee notifies the student in writing of the sanction(s), condition(s), and/or restriction(s) to be imposed, the student may appeal the sanction, condition, and/or restriction (but not the admission of guilt) to the Disciplinary Review Board by requesting an appeal hearing in writing within three (3) University working days from the receipt of notification of the sanction, condition, and/or restriction to be imposed.
Hearing Procedure for Informal Disposition Appeal
a. At the student’s request, the Director of Safety Services will provide to the student copies of documents relevant to the case, excluding any marked “Confidential.”
b. The complainant and the student have the right to be assisted by any advisor they choose, at their own expense. The complainant and the student are responsible for presenting their own cases.
c. The Director of Safety Services or his designee will present the case for the University.
d. Prospective witnesses, other than the complainant and student, may be excluded from the hearing during the testimony of other witnesses. All participants shall be excluded during Disciplinary Review Board deliberations.
e. The hearing will only consist of a review of the determination of sanction.
f. The chairperson will exercise control over the proceedings. Any person disrupting a hearing or who fails to adhere to the rulings of the chairperson may be excluded from the proceedings.
g. Any party may challenge in writing a Disciplinary Review Board member on the grounds of bias or a personal relationship that might affect impartial consideration of the case.
h. The standard of proof for the Disciplinary Review Board shall be by a preponderance of the evidence (more likely than not).
i. The Disciplinary Review Board shall determine what evidence is admissible. Formal rules of evidence shall not apply.
j. The student and witnesses may speak on their own behalf; however, they will not be forced to testify against themselves and their silence shall not be used to their detriment.
k. At the conclusion of the presentations, the Disciplinary Review Board shall deliberate in closed session.
l. The Disciplinary Review Board may consider the student’s prior disciplinary record when determining the appropriate sanction.
m. Decisions by the Disciplinary Review Board shall be by majority vote. The chairperson will vote only in case of a tie.
n. After the hearing, the Disciplinary Review Board will give the final decision to the Director of Safety Services or his designee to issue to the student. A copy will be retained by the Director of Safety Services.
o. The decision of the Disciplinary Review Board of the appeal of an informal disposition shall be final and binding on all parties and may not be further appealed.
Formal Disposition
If the student disputes the investigative findings that a violation has been committed or rejects an informal disposition or if the Director of Safety Services or his designee that suspension or expulsion is a possible sanction, the case shall be resolved through the formal disposition procedures as follows:
a. A written “Notification of Alleged Violation(s) and Pending Disciplinary Hearing” shall be delivered in person, or sent to the student’s local address of record by certified mail return receipt requested.
b. The student shall have three (3) University working days from the receipt of notification of the alleged violation(s) to request a hearing.
Hearing Procedure for Formal Disposition Appeal
a. At the student’s request, the Director of Safety Services will provide to the student copies of documents relevant to the case, excluding any marked “Confidential.”
b. The complainant and the student have the right to be assisted by any advisor they choose, at their own expense. The complainant and the student are responsible for presenting their own cases.
c. The Director of Safety Services or his designee will present the case for the University.
d. Prospective witnesses, other than the complainant and student, may be excluded from the hearing during the testimony of other witnesses. All participants shall be excluded during Disciplinary Review Board deliberations.
e. The hearing will be held in two parts: (1) Determination of violation; (2) Determination of sanction.
f. The chairperson will exercise control over the proceedings. Any person disrupting a hearing or who fails to adhere to the rulings of the chairperson may be excluded from the proceedings.
g. Any party may challenge in writing a Disciplinary Review Board member on the grounds of bias or a personal relationship that might affect impartial consideration of the case.
h. The standard of proof for the Disciplinary Review Board shall be by a preponderance of the evidence (more likely than not).
i. The Disciplinary Review Board shall determind what evidence is admissible. Evidence will be admissible if it relations to the guilt of innocence or severity of santion. Formal rules of evidence shall not apply.
j. The student and witnesses may speak on their own behalf; however, they will not be forced to testify against themselves and their silence shall not be used to their detriment.
k. At the conclusion of the presentations, the Disciplinary Review Board shall deliberate in closed session.
l. The Disciplinary Review Board may hear evidence concerning the appropriate sanction if the student is found to have violated the Student Code of Conduct. The student’s prior disciplinary record may be considered only in order to recommend an appropriate sanction.
m. Decisions by the Disciplinary Review Board shall be by majority vote. The chairperson will vote only in case of a tie.
n. After the hearing, the Disciplinary Review Board will give the final decision to the Director of Safety Services or his designee to issue to the student. A copy will be retained by the Director of Safety Services.
Formal Disposition Appeals Process
Within three (3) days of the Disciplinary Review Board’s decision, a student may submit a written appeal to the Director of Safety Services. The appeal must be submitted by the student (not a parent or guardian). The student’s written statement must indicate the grounds for appeal. In his or her written statement, the student may also request a meeting with the Disciplinary Appeals Board.
The Disciplinary Appeals Board will only consider appeals on the following grounds:
a. There is new information that was not considered by the Disciplinary Review Board.
b. There is evidence that the Disciplinary Review Board was influenced by undue bias in making its decision.
c. There is evidence that University procedures were not followed by the Safety Services Department or other University authority in the enforcement of the Student Code of Conduct.
d. There is evidence that the Disciplinary Review Board did not follow University policy.
e. There is reason to believe the sanction is excessive relative to the violation.
At the time of filing his or her appeal, the student will be given a Statement of Understanding of Appeal Guidelines that state what will be considered new information.
Upon receipt of the written appeal, the Director of Safety Services or his/her designee will immediately forward the written appeal to the Disciplinary Appeals Board. The Disciplinary Appeals Board will review the written appeal and all relevant documents and decide if the appeal should be considered and/or a hearing granted based on the preceding criteria for appeal.
APPEAL CRITERIA MET
If the appeal criteria are met, the Disciplinary Appeals Board will consider the appeal and/or meet with the student, if so requested. It will do so within seven (7) University working days of receipt of the appeal.
• Before reaching its decision, the Disciplinary Appeals Board shall advise the Disciplinary Review Board that it has accepted the appeal and ask the Disciplinary Review Board for a response to the evidence identified by the appealing student.
• The Disciplinary Review Board will have three (3) business days to provide its response to the Disciplinary Appeals Board.
• In reaching its decision, the Disciplinary Appeals Board shall consider the evidence submitted by the student and by the Disciplinary Review Board.
• The Disciplinary Appeals Board will submit its decision in writing to the Director of Safety Services or his/her designee, who will forward the written decision to the student and the Disciplinary Review Board.
• A copy of the decision will be given to the Disciplinary Review Board secretary within five (5) days of the Disciplinary Appeals Board’s decision.
All decisions of the Disciplinary Appeals Board shall be final.
APPEAL CRITERIA NOT MET
If the appeal does not identify any evidence that falls into one of the five categories above, the Board may reject the appeal without further proceedings. It will inform the student that the grounds for appeal were inadequate and that the decision of the Disciplinary Review Board is final.
STUDENT DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Any of these steps may be skipped or other intervention may be imposed at the discretion of the Disciplinary Review Board. Violations occurring in the classroom may include additional academic sanctions imposed by academic administration.
Violation First Offense Second Offense Third Offense
1. Alcohol/Drug related to Instructional Area
2a. Alcohol Use/Possession/Supply/Use in Motor Vehicle
Immediate removal from class on day of occurrence/Permanent Probation/Parental Notification/$300 fine/Residence Expulsion. Expulsion
Permanent probation/parental notification/$100 Fine/Citation/Residence Expulsion
2b. Public Intoxication Permanent probation/parental notification/$100 fine/Citation/ Residence Expulsion
1 Term Suspension/$250 Fine/One-on-One Intervention ($100 credit given upon completion of intervention) Expulsion
$150 fine/Parental notification/One-on-One Intervention ($100 credit given upon completion of intervention) A one term suspension will result if intervention is not completed.
$200 fine/2 term suspension
3. Arson Expulsion
4a. Assaults Expulsion
4b. Aggravated Assault Expulsion
4c. Fighting Permanent Probation/Residence Expulsion/$50 fine Suspension Expulsion
5. Assaults or Disturbances Relative to Schools Expulsion
6. Breaking & Entering Permanent Probation/Suspension/Expulsion/Residence Expulsion
7. Burglary Permanent Probation/Suspension/Expulsion/Residence Expulsion
8. Destruction of Property Permanent Probation/Residence Expulsion/Pay Restitution Expulsion/Pay Restitution
9a. Disorderly Conduct Permanent Probation/$100 Fine/Citation/Residence Expulsion
9b. COVID-19
Permanent Probation/$100 Fine/Residence Expulsion/Expulsion
10. Disorderly Dorm $100 Fine/Permanent Probation/Residence Expulsion
11. Drugs; Scheduled Possession/Use: Sale or Intent: Cultivation of Expulsion
12. Drug Use/Possession/ Paraphernalia/Supply or Use in Motor Vehicle/Synthetic Drug (K2, G14, Spice, Genie, etc.)
Permanent Probation/Parental Notifications/$100 fine/Residence Expulsion
13a. Explosives Expulsion
13b. Bottle Bombs Permanent Probation/Residence Expulsion/Pay Restitution if any damage/$150 fine
13c. Fireworks Possession/ Discharging Permanent Probation/Residence Expulsion/Pay Restitution if any damage/$50 fine
14. Falsification Permanent Probation/Residence Expulsion
15. Harassment $300 fine/Permanent Probation/One-term Suspension/ Residence Expulsion
Suspension/Residence Expulsion Expulsion
Suspension Expulsion
1 Term Suspension/$250 fine/One-on-One Intervention ($100 credit given upon completion of intervention) Expulsion
Expulsion
Expulsion
Suspension Expulsion
Suspension Expulsion
16. Hazing Permanent Probation/Residence Expulsion Suspension Expulsion
17. Inciting Materials
18. Indecent or Obscene Language Relative to Schools
19. Infraction of Lab/Internet Guidelines
Confiscate/$50 fine/Permanent Probation Residence Expulsion/$100 fine
Permanent Probation/Suspension, Fine, and/or Residence Expulsion Expulsion
$300 fine/Permanent Probation/One-term Suspension/ Residence Expulsion
22. Racial Offenses Permanent Probation/Suspension/Expulsion/Residence Expulsion
Suspension Expulsion
23. Receiving Stolen Property Permanent Probation/Suspension/Expulsion/Residence Expulsion
24. Robbery Expulsion
25. Sex Offenses Expulsion
26. Stalking Permanent Probation/Suspension/Expulsion
27. Theft Permanent Probation/Suspension/Expulsion/Residence Expulsion Expulsion
28. Unregistered Guest $100 fine/Permanent Probation/Citation Residence Expulsion/$150 fine Expulsion
29. Weapons Expulsion
30. Homicide Expulsion
31. Motor Vehicle Theft Permanent Probation/Suspension/Expulsion
32. Unauthorized Use Permanent Probation/Suspension/Expulsion
33. Dating Violence Expulsion
34. Domestic Violence Expulsion
37. Failure to comply with UNOH policy regarding room entry/room searches and student identification $100 Fine/Permanent probation/Residence Expulsion Suspension Expulsion
38. Hate Crimes Expulsion
39. Unauthorized Animal in Dorm Permanent Probation/Residence Expulsion
40. Trespassing Permanent Probation/$50 Fine/Residence Expulsion Suspension Expulsion
ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY
The University provides equal educational opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for admissions and students without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
The University of Northwestern Ohio is committed to providing an educational environment which offers all students the opportunity for a quality education. To achieve this goal, every individual or group must be respected. Students share responsibility for exhibiting appropriate, polite, civil behavior that will allow every student to learn in a positive environment, both in and out of the classroom. The University is committed to a diverse student body and encourages students to broaden their knowledge and experience by learning from each other
The University expressly prohibits any acts of racial, sexual, disability-based, or religious harassment; bullying or discrimination; and will do everything necessary to maintain a safe harmonious campus environment.
For the complete anti-harassment policy pertaining to students, please see the Student Handbook.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The University of Northwestern Ohio is committed to a policy of non-discrimination. It admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, gender identity, age, and sexual orientation to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the University. It does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. The University monitors compliance with Federal and Ohio civil rights laws, including Title IX.
TITLE IX
UNOH maintains a policy of zero tolerance for sexual misconduct regardless of the gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, results of genetic testing, race, color, marital status, ethnicity, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, service in the military, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, of the individuals engaging in sexual activity or other conduct addressed in this Policy. Zero tolerance means the University will respond to all unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature and will impose serious sanctions on anyone who violates this Policy. The University’s response is intended to end harassing or discriminatory conduct, prevent its recurrence, and remedy the effects on the complainant and the community to the extent possible.
Individuals who feel that there has been a Title IX violation and wish to file a report or claim can do so by emailing titleix@unoh. edu.
The UNOH Harassment, Discrimination, and Sexual Misconduct Policy can be found by visiting http://www.unoh.edu/title-ix/ sexual-harrassment-policy.html.
Title IX Coordinators: For Employees For Students
Geri Morris
Danielle McClure, MRC, LPC Executive Director of Human Resources Director of Assessment & Institutional Effectiveness geri@unoh.edu dmcclure@unoh.edu
NOTE:
These policies are subject to change at any time. For the most up-to-date information about the Student Code of Conduct and other University admission and academic policies, refer to the resources located in the MyUNOH Portal and the University Catalog.
Catalog: http://www.unoh.edu > About UNOH > UNOH Catalog Student Handbook: http://my.unoh.edu > Student Resources > Student Handbook
STUDENT HEALTH AND WELLNESS
HEALTH SERVICES
Students who are in need of medical attention can seek care nearby at the following locations:
• Mercy Health UNOH Family Medicine is a general physician’s office located within walking distance on the west end of the UNOH Campus. There are two doctors on staff who can treat students with common ailments administer flu shots, and become their ‘medical home’ while enrolled at UNOH. (419) 996-5757 - Appointments arerequired.
• Mercy Health Westside-Urgent Care is located less than a mile from campus and is open Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (419) 227-2245 - No appointment is needed.
• Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center - If medical needs are serious and a visit to the Emergency Room is necessary, Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center (Hospital/ER) is just 2.5 miles from campus. (419) 227-3361
• The University of Northwestern Ohio has a partnership with ProMedica Student Assistance Program (SAP) that offers free, short-term counseling services to all UNOH students. Counseling services are confidential and available on campus (13000 Student Commons Building) and by telephone or video. Students interested in the Student Assistance Program can contact SAP directly by calling 1-866-327-3759.
• The University does not require health insurance for admittance; however, if you need to prove student status to be covered under your parent or guardian’s policy, please contact the Registrar’s office for the proper forms.
INDOOR ATHLETIC COMPLEX
The 55,000 square foot UNOH Indoor Athletic Complex facility is open to all current UNOH students and includes a running track; full line of over 40 strength conditioning stations; 1 to 125 pound free-weight dumbbell sets; over 40 pieces of cardio equipment; a virtual fitness room; rock climbing wall; and student locker and shower rooms. For the collegiate
athletic teams, there is an indoor practice soccer field, virtual golf range, and an infield with pitching area for the University’s baseball and softball teams. There is also the opportunity to be involved in intramural activities in the various turf fields.
STUDENT SAFETY
RACER ALERTS! EMERGENCY MESSAGING SYSTEM
Racer Alerts! is an emergency notification system that uses text messaging and e-mail services to notify students quickly in the event of an emergency on the UNOH campus. It is also used to notify students of campus closings due to severe weather conditions as well as NOAA issued tornado warnings for Allen County, Ohio (optional). This service is provided at no cost to all members of the UNOH campus community.
Students are automatically registered with their UNOH email address and cell phone on file at the Registrar’s office. To register additional email addresses or phone numbers, simply do the following:
1. Log into the UNOH portal at http://my.unoh.edu.
2. Go to the “Quick Links” panel on the right side of the page and then click on the “Racer Alerts!” link under “Communications”.
3. Update Profile and click on Save.
SAFETY SERVICES
The University of Northwestern Ohio employs Safety Services for the safety and protection of all students and their property. The Safety Services Office has officers on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
For these personnel to perform their duties in the best interest of all students, students must follow all University rules and regulations regarding proper conduct. Students should make themselves aware of these regulations by reading the Student Handbook.
Safety Services personnel may request that students present their I.D. for identification at any time. Services available through the Safety Services Department include escort services, first aid services, lost and found, vehicle assistance (lock-outs and jump starts), and engraving of personal items.
VISITOR’S POLICY
Visiting hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 a.m., Friday and Saturday. All visitors must be 18 years of age.
The following people must register with Safety Services when visiting the University dorms:
• All commuting students
• Non-students
The following people do not need to register with Safety Services when visiting the University dorms:
• UNOH dorm students visiting other dorms on campus
• Parents and grandparents
Visitors who need to register are required to leave a valid ID (such as a driver’s license) and sign a visitor agreement form. The ID will be returned upon checking out of the dorm area. Students are responsible for having their guests register with the Safety Services Office. No overnight guests are permitted in the dorms.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE & COMMUNICATION
In the event of a campus-wide crisis, information will be communicated to students, faculty, and staff through Racer Alerts, by blast e-mail messages, and building PA systems.
EMERGENCY CALL BOXES
Emergency call boxes are in various locations throughout the campus. They are easily identifiable by a blue light above them. When an emergency call box is activated, a message is transmitted directly to the radios of all Safety Services Officers on duty to quickly respond to the location. Maps of the emergency call box locations are available at the Safety Services Office.