In the past, we did have printed application forms and bulletins; however, these materials are no longer available. Due to the push for paperless offices, we are now referring prospective students to our website at http://gradadmissions.osu.edu; or, to directly contact the Graduate Admissions office for assistance.

If you want to find out about available positions, please visit www.sfa.osu.edu/jobs.

1. If you want to enroll in graduate level courses, you will have to apply to the Graduate Non-Degree program. You can find the application for the Graduate Non-Degree program online at http://www.gradadmissions.osu.edu/nondegree.html

2. If you are applying to the Graduate Non-Degree program, you must have completed at least a Bachelor’s Degree. You must supply official transcripts and degree statements from all previous universities that you attended.

3. If you are an international student or recent immigrant, refugee or asylee, and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree outside of the United States, you are required to take the TOEFL. You can take the TOEFL through our American Language Program (ALP). Please contact ALP at alp@osu.edu to setup at time to take the TOEFL.

4. International graduate non-degree applications are subject to a graduate school review. Remember to mention that you are doing research work for Ohio State University in your application.

1. You will want to contact a professor in a department that shares your research interest to inform them that you want to determine what research opportunities are available for you within their department.

2. You will want to contact The Office of International Affairs-International Student Services (OIA-ISS) for assistance in obtaining an Exchange Visitor Visa(J). OIA-ISS can be contacted via e-mail at iss@oia.osu.edu

If you would like to visit campus, please contact the graduate program to which you plan to apply. Contact information may be found at http://gradapply.osu.edu/gri.asp

The Ohio State Graduate Admissions Office cannot respond to correspondence written in a language other than English.

Applicants with any disability, permanent or temporary, who may require special assistance, are urged to contact the Office for Disability Services, 150 Pomerene Hall, 1760 Neil Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210-1297, telephone: (614) 292-3307. http://www.ods.ohio-state.edu This office coordinates academic support services and accommodations for individuals who have special needs as a result of a permanent or temporary disability. Individuals eligible for services include, but are not limited to, those with attention deficit disorder, mobility, hearing, visual, speech, psychiatric, or learning disabilities. If you want more information about these support services and accommodations, please contact the Office for Disability Services at http://www.ods.ohio-state.edu Your self referral is the only indication of your interest and need of these services.