Academic Policies and Procedures

Office of the Registrar

541-885-1300

Biovin Hall 116

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Students are responsible for knowing and understanding Oregon Institute of Technology’s requirements relating to registration, academic standards, student activities and student organizations as well as adhering to the Student Code of Conduct found on the website. Students are encouraged to meet regularly with their departmental advisors and to contact the Registrar’s Office with questions about academic procedures, policies or regulations. More information can be found here.

Academic Advising

Students are assigned faculty advisors from their academic programs. Advisors maintain a file on students’ progress and help them plan course loads. If a student should change programs, a new advisor will be assigned. Degree-seeking students are required to meet with their advisors prior to registration.

Student Classification

Students are classified according to the number of college-credit hours earned as follows: 0-44, freshman; 45-89, sophomore; 90-134 junior; 135 and above, senior. Transfer credits are included in determining classification.

Quarter System

Oregon Institute of Technology operates on an academic year consisting of three quarters (or terms) of approximately 11 weeks each (10 weeks of classes and 1 week of final examinations) and a summer session of eight weeks.

Oregon Common Course Numbers

The state of Oregon has identified a set of commonly transferred lower division courses across all public higher education institutions that are part of a common course numbering system.  These courses have aligned course numbers, learning outcomes, credit hours, course titles and descriptions.  The courses are identified in the catalog, the class schedule and on official transcripts with the letter 'Z' placed at the end of the course number.  Courses with the common course Z identifier are guaranteed to transfer within public institutions in Oregon.

Excessive Course Load

Admitted students are allowed to register for 21 credit hours (including audits) during an academic term without special permission. Fifteen credits are the maximum for summer session. Students wishing to register for an overload must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA and receive special approval from the advisor and the University Registrar. Appeals may be considered for special circumstances. The class schedule will provide associated tuition costs each term.

Non-admitted students are restricted to eight credits per term, with the exception of summer where 15 credit hours are the maximum.