A cloistered nun, Sister Mary had completed a year of study at New York University before joining a Dominican monastery in upstate New York. Her mother superior suggested she complete her degree so she could instruct other nuns. Students consult with academic advisers on a course of study and can enroll in a variety of distance-learning courses. Students also can attend Institutes for Adult Learners and compile a portfolio of work or life experience that may merit college credit. The credits they earn can be used toward a degree at Ohio University or another institution.
Students also can enroll on a noncredit basis.
This option includes two five-week sessions held in June through August. The university offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate courses. Continuing education courses are taught year-round with new offerings each quarter. A range of credit and noncredit programs are available for academic advancement, professional development and personal growth. When students enroll in a correspondence course, they receive a package of course materials and the titles of required textbooks.