Frequently Asked Questions

If not completed, the grade defaults to an "F" or "U" as appropriate. After one year the work cannot be made up and the, 'I" remains on the record.

(See ONU Catalog, "The Educational Program of the University")

I want to take a course at a college near home in the summer. What do I need to do?

Contact your dean and have a Transient-student form approved.

(See ONU Catalog, "The Educational Program of the University")

There are two classes I want and they have a time conflict. What can I do?

Contact your dean for written approval. The dean's approval must be noted on your Course Request Form.

What is the "Dean's List"?

Students earn the Dean's List when they have in one term completed a minimum of 12 quarter hours of graded credit (A, B, C, D, F) with no incompletes, and a SGPA of 3.50 or better.

(See ONU Catalog, "The Educational Program of the University")

What are the types of addresses?

• Permanent - Where most mailings will always reach you. Usually where you lived while in high school.
• Local - Living off campus in Ada.
• University - Living on campus in a residence hall or fraternity or sorority or other University housing.
• Billing - Your bill sent to this address, normally the Local or University address is used for winter and spring bills.
• Parenta - The address of where you live with one of your parents.
• Parentb - If parents do not live together, where the other parent lives.

Where are grades sent?

Grades are available on the Web through the ONU portal via the student's Luminis account. If a student wants a paper document containing the term grades, the student should request a transcript on the Web and indicate 'HOLD FOR GRADES.'

(See ONU Catalog, "The Educational Program of the University")

I won't be home over break; can I get my grades sent to another address?

The University does not mail grades. If a student wants a paper document containing the term grades, the student should submit a transcript request on the Web and indicate 'HOLD FOR GRADES'.

(See ONU Catalog, "The Educational Program of the University")

My parents have moved; how do I change my permanent address?

Come to the Office of the Registrar, and complete a Change of Address and Personal Information form.

Will missing classes hurt my final grade?

Students are expected to attend all classes.

It is the student's responsibility to contact the faculty member relative to any classwork missed for whatever reason.

Faculty members determine the impact of absences upon the final course grade.

(See ONU Catalog, "The Educational Program of the University")

What does a "W" on my transcript mean?

A mark of "W" on a transcript has no impact upon any GPA calculation or academic standing. A "W" only means that a student processed a withdrawal from the course between the first day of the third week and the last day of the seventh (7th) week of the term.

Summer-session withdraw dates are different from the regular terms.

See the calendar for specific dates each term.

(See ONU Catalog, "The Educational Program of the University")

I am enrolled in a course for which I don't have the prerequisites; what do I do?

It is your responsibility to drop the course. Begin the process with your advisor.

(See ONU Catalog, "The Educational Program of the University")

I need my "major GPA," Where can I find the information?

Your advisor or dean can access the following information on Banner:

•  Subject GPA - Your GPA for all courses you have taken in a subject. This is often very close to your major GPA.
• College GPA - This is your GPA for all courses taken in your college.

I didn't get a grade I believe I deserved. What can I do?

1. Talk to the professor.
2. If you still believe the grade was not deserved, contact the department chairman or dean.

See the catalog or student handbook for more information about the details and proper procedure to be followed in a grade appeals procedure.

(See ONU Catalog, "The Educational Program of the University")

I need a transcript each term for my scholarship? What do I need to do?

 Log onto the Luminis, the ONU portal;

1. Use Quick Clicks and 'For Students'
2. Click 'Official Transcript Request'
   in 'Issue to:' enter the scholarship company/organization.
3. Click on the 'Continue' button, and enter the remainder of the address on the next Web page.
4. Click on the 'Continue' button, and for "Print Transcript" select the option you need ('As Soon As Possible or Hold For grades').
5. Click on the 'Continue' button, review the information for accuracy and lastly click on the "Submit Request" button.

I need a signature, and can't find my advisor. What can I do?

See the department chairman or your dean.

When will I be able to get my grades?

You can access your grades at any time through the ONU Web portal, Luminis, by;
1. Going to www.onu.edu
2. Then Luminis
3. Then Self Service
4. Then Student Services & Financial Aid
5. Then Student Records
6. Then Final Grades 

NOTE: The GPA seen on the Web will not be accurate until the Office of the Registrar has run several processes, usually late on the Monday after finals week.

For students who have submitted a transcript request on the Web marked 'HOLD FOR GRADES,' these will be mailed on Tuesday after Finals Week.
Please do not call the Office of the Registrar for your grades as federal laws prohibit the release of that information over the telephone.

I have forgotten/lost my Luminis Password. How can I get a new Luminis Password?

I took a college course while in high school. Can I get college credit at ONU for the course?

College level coursework done while in high school is evaluated for transfer credit on the same basis as any work taken at a college. The work must be sent to ONU by the college or university on an official transcript, through the U.S. Mail, to be considered for evaluation. The institution must be regionally accredited and the work must be 'C' or better, and be appropriate to an ONU program.

(See ONU Catalog, "The Educational Program of the University")

I am repeating a course now. Do I need to fill out a Repeat Form?

Only if the SUBJ or CRSE has been changed since the last time you took the course.

(See ONU Catalog, "The Educational Program of the University")

If I repeat an ONU course at another college will it change my GPA?

No. Only graded work, (A, B, C, D, F) completed at ONU is used in calculating your GPA.

(See ONU Catalog, "The Educational Program of the University")

How does AP credit show on my record?

AP credit is recorded as transfer credit.

(See ONU Catalog, "The Educational Program of the University")

What courses can I take by special exam?

The first step is to get your advisor's approval and then the approval of the department chairman in which the course is offered for approval.

(See ONU Catalog, "The Educational Program of the University")

How long to I have to drop a class before a "W" appears on my record?

At the beginning of the third (3rd) week of a term, fourth week of the College of Law semester, any class dropped will show as a "W" on your transcript. A "W" is not count in GPA calculation.

(See ONU Catalog, "The Educational Program of the University")

What is the 'overload charge' ?

When you are enrolled for more than 19 credit hours in a term you are charged an 'Overload Fee'. This fee is 75% of the part-time hourly tuition charge for each credit hour above 19 hours. If you are taking an activity course [AMUS (079 to 099) performance groups or AHPE (001 to 019) varsity sports] as an elective, then that credit hour does not count as an overload.

I have four final exams on one day; what can I do to get a change?

Any student with four final exams scheduled on one day should contact the Office of the Registrar for rescheduling one of the exams.

What are the different graduation honors and the GPA related to each honor?

A minimum of 30 graded semester hours must be earned at ONU to receive graduation honors. The university recorgnizes, confers at graduation, and records on the diploma three classes of senior honors: cum laudde, awarded to undergraduate and first professional degreee students with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5; magna cum laude, awarded to students with a cumulative point average of at least 3.7; and summa cum laude, awarded to students with an accumulated grade point average of at least 3.9. A student must complete at least 30 semester hours of graded courses at Ohio Northern University to qualify for graduation with distinction.

(See ONU Catalog, "The Educational Program of the University")

What do I need to do to change my major (minor, concentration, option)?

Have a Declaration of Major form completed and signed by the department chair of the department where your new major (minor, concentration, option) is housed. Then bring the completed form to the Office of the Registrar for processing.

How does repeating a course effect my CUMGPA?

All courses can be taken only once for credit to count in CUMGPA and hours toward graduation unless the course catalog description specifically indicates otherwise.

In the College of Law for non-repeatable law courses all grades are used in computing the CUMGPA, but credit is earned only once.

In the college of Pharmacy for non-repeatable pharmacy (i.e., BSPC, PHBS and PHPR) courses, all grades are used in computing the CUMGPA, but credit is earned only once.

For non-repeatable courses in the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Business Administration or College of Engineering, only the most recent grade and appropriate credit hours are used in computing your CUMGPA and count towards graduation.

(See ONU Catalog, "The Educational Program of the University")

Example: GPA-Calculator spreadsheet

41.00 quality points / 14.00 credit hours = 2.928571

Where can I get information about my 'rank in class'?

At the end of each term for students not in deferred academic status (having an "I" or "NR" in any class), the student rank by college, by class and by CUMGPA is prepared. This information can be obtained from the student's college dean's office.

What does a hold on my record mean?

A hold can be placed on a student's record by any one of several University offices (admissions, financial aid, controller's, college dean) in order to remedy a situation involving a student. Holds can prevent registration or issuing of an enrollment-verification form, transcript or diploma until the situation is resolved with the appropriate office and the hold is released,holds can be reviewed on the Web under "Student Records" and "View Holds".

Does work done on an ONU Study Abroad program impact my GPA?

Credit earned in an approved ONU study abroad program is not used in computing the student's CUMGPA. All credit earned will be recorded as S or U, based upon the assessment and evaluation submitted to ONU. Credit will be recorded under the name of the "Study Abroad" institution, with the ONU course equivalent or the title of the course as given at the ‘Study Abroad' institution, as appropriate. The University requires that the last 45 hours be completed at Ohio Northern University.

(See ONU Catalog, "The Educational Program of the University")