On the graduate level, Ohio University offers master's degrees in nearly all its major academic divisions and doctoral degrees in selected departments. The College of Osteopathic Medicine offers a four-year professional program leading to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. The city of Athens 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 frequently on campus.
Many events are free, though some 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 leading state and national educational and professional associations. The university's academic calendar consists of three quarters of 10 to 12 weeks and a summer session with two 5-week terms.