While you are adjusting to the new situation you find ourselves in, we wanted to list some updates as well as some resources and opportunities that are still available to you:
- The Ohio State University at Newark Writer’s Studio is offering online tutoring for the remainder of the semester. Visiting writers have two options: Drop Off and Live Chat. To read more about these types of writing tutoring and how to initiate them, please visit the “Sign up for a Session” section of the Writer’s Studio web page.
- For assistance with stress, anxiety or other mental health concerns, the university has a variety of resources for students. These include:
- Resources for students through the Counseling and Consultation Service, including the CCS video series
- The Buckeye Peer Access Line (PAL) for students continues to operate Monday through Friday from 8 p.m. to midnight when classes are in session.
- CDC guidance on mental health and coping during COVID-19.
- The university has moved to permit all undergraduate and graduate students to opt-in for pass/no pass grading instead of letter grades for most general education and elective courses. For more information about this decision and your options, you can find it here. More information and updates on academic policies can be found on the Office of Academic Affairs website.
- Grade Forgiveness has been extended. Students must submit a Grade Forgiveness Rule petition online no later than the tenth Friday of the term in which the student is enrolled in the second attempt of a course. Last day petition to use Grade Forgiveness Rule for a full semester class enrolled in spring 2020, forgiving a previously completed class, is Friday, April 3, 2020.
- The deadline for the Honors Contract for Arts and Sciences College (ASC) has been extended to September 30, 2020. They will review completed honors contracts in the order they are received.
- Before students submit their honors contract to the ASC office, they need to have their honors contract approved first by their major honors advisor. If you are doing a double major, remember that both major honors advisors will need to review and approve your honors contract. If you are doing a minor, you will need to have your minor program form approved first by that department’s honors advisor.
- The university has created a website to provide additional resources and help students succeed. Gain access to learning tools, internet information, tips for online learning, and find how to get in touch with technical support. Visit keeplearning.osu.edu for information.
- During this time, The Ohio State University at Newark library is closed along with OhioLink, which means that lending services are halted. They will be offering virtual research help through email or through the chat feature on their homepage: https://newark.osu.edu/library.
- The Office of Career Development is committed to serving students while following the campus guidelines for safety and wellness during this time by delivering remote service. The Office is is available 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday-Friday.
- Students & Alumni – Service will be provided via Skype, CarmenZoom, phone or email. Appointments are encouraged and can be scheduled by contacting Derek Thatcher at thatcher.42@mail.cotc.edu, thatcher.42@osu.edu, or 740.366.9453
We will continue to update this list as we receive word of new resources or opportunities. We also encourage you to visit wexnermedical.osu.edu/features/coronavirus/staff-and-students to read the latest announcements and information about campus operations, guidance about academic work, University Housing information, travel, events, building closures, and more.
If there is anything that we can do to support you during this time, please do not hesitate to email Virginia Cope (cope.38@osu.edu) or Willie Ho (ho.492@osu.edu).
Be well and stay safe!