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General Information

Ohio University, established in 1804, was the first institution of higher education in the old Northwest Territory. The total enrollment on the main Athens campus is approximately 18,997, while the regional campuses enroll more than 7,900. The present graduate enrollment is about 2,900, of whom 2,433 are full-time students. The full-time faculty numbers more than 830. There are more than 140 part-time faculty and more than 900 graduate associates, graduate staff associates, graduate research associates, and graduate teaching associates.

On the graduate level, Ohio University offers master's degrees in nearly all of its major academic divisions, and doctoral degrees can be earned from selected departments, as indicated in the Table of Contents of this catalog. The College of Osteopathic Medicine offers a four-year professional program leading to the Doctor of Osteopathy degree.

The city of Athens , home of Ohio University, is located about 75 miles southeast of Columbus. The university offers a wide range of cultural activities not only to the university community, but to all of southeastern Ohio.

Lecturers, poets, singers, dancers, films, and theater or music groups appear on campus within walking distance of the residence halls. Many events are free, though some do have nominal charges. The university is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and by the recognized professional accrediting associations identified with its major academic divisions. It holds membership in the leading state and national educational and professional associations.

The university's academic calendar consists of four quarters of 10 to 12 weeks' duration, the summer session having two five-week terms. Many students find it advantageous to register for all four quarters, thus having an opportunity for uninterrupted study and research.

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University Publications and the Computer Services Center revised this file ( https://www.ohio.edu/~gcat/95-97/geninfo/geninfo.html ) April 13, 1998.

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