As Ohio moves to the University System of Ohio (USO), the Governor has set forth an initiative that all public institutions are required to change from quarters to semesters. This change will enable better transfer of credits, a common calendar with other public institutions in Ohio, and an earlier end to the academic year. Rhodes State College will establish a semester conversion plan which promotes a working partnership with students to ensure that they are not disadvantaged during their transition to semesters. For that reason, each degree/certificate-seeking student enrolled at Rhodes State prior to Fall 2012 shall receive the following Pledge from Rhodes State:
Our Pledge to Students
Rhodes State College will establish a semester conversion plan which promotes a working partnership with students to ensure that they are not disadvantaged during their transition to semesters. For that reason, each degree/certificate-seeking student enrolled at Rhodes State prior to Fall 2012 shall receive the following Pledge from Rhodes State:
No Loss of Credit
Credits earned by you in your chosen program before the semester conversion will be applied after the conversion.
No Extended Time to Graduation
If you are on track to complete your degree within a certain timeframe at the point of semester conversion and follow your Individual Transitioning Academic Plan (ITAP), you will be able to complete your degree and graduate on time.
No Increased Costs
Your annual tuition and fees will not be greater for a two-semester academic year than for the three-quarter academic year system. Please note that the College may implement annual tuition increases as authorized by the Board of Trustees.