Graduate Degree Application and Deadlines
The Graduate Admissions Office can only accept electronic transcripts from schools that use electronic delivery systems such as Parchment, e-SCRIP-SAFE or National Student Clearinghouse. You can request an official paper copy from your previous institution(s) if needed. Still, please note that this may delay the processing of your application materials by up to two weeks due to mail service times and volume at Ohio State University’s main campus in Columbus, OH (USA).
Graduate degree program application
Applying to a graduate degree program at Ohio State is an easy process. The first step is to select the program you are interested in and create an account on our online application system, allowing you to apply for multiple programs simultaneously. You will then be prompted to submit your materials and pay any application fees required by each program. Most applications require official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended and standardized test scores (GRE or GMAT). If English is not your first language, please include a TOEFL score report with your application materials.
The deadline for most graduate programs at Ohio State is January 15; however, some schools may have earlier deadlines, so please check the website of the specific school where you wish to apply for more details about their requirements and procedures for admission into their graduate degree programs!
The graduate school admissions process
The graduate school admissions process is long and complex but more straightforward than you might think. You can do some things before and after applying to make things easier on yourself.
First, ensure the program is right for your career goals. Make sure they offer what you want regarding academic focus and opportunities for research or teaching assistantships (or other forms of financial aid). If they don’t have those things available yet but plan on adding them, ask about their timeline and any steps needed from prospective students like yourself to secure those opportunities once they become available. The last thing anyone wants after spending thousands of dollars on tuition is finding out later that there was no way forward because someone else beat them out for what seemed like an open position!
Application deadlines for graduate degrees at Ohio State University
The application deadlines for graduate degrees at Ohio State University differ for each degree program and semester. For example, the deadline to apply for a Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) is January 15; however, if you’re using during the summer session and want to start in May, your deadline is March 1.
The best way to find out about your program’s deadlines is by visiting its website or contacting admissions directly.
When applying for an Ohio State University graduate program, pay attention to the dates
- Master’s and Specialist Programs: December 15
- Doctoral Programs: February 1
Application Fee
The application fee is $45 and is paid online.
The fee is non-refundable, even if you are not admitted to Ohio State University Graduate School or change your mind about applying to OSU. The only circumstance under which the application fee will be refunded is if we do not receive your application within two weeks of its submission deadline (this includes applications submitted by mail).
Applications from U.S.-based students receiving a federal Pell Grant or TEACH Grant are eligible for an application fee waiver; however, this does not apply to international students or those who have already been awarded a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university. If you qualify for a waiver, please indicate when prompted during registration by checking off “I am eligible for an Application Fee Waiver.” If you do not check this box but believe that you should qualify for one nonetheless, please get in touch with us at gradadmissions@osu.edu as soon as possible after submitting your application so that we may review it further and make adjustments accordingly before finalizing our decision on whether or not we will accept your submission into our program!
Graduate Transcripts
Graduate students must submit official transcripts from all institutions attended. This includes undergraduate institutions, graduate schools and colleges, and international universities.
If you are currently enrolled in an institution, please send your transcript directly from them to the Graduate Admissions Office at:
Graduate Admissions
Ohio State University-Main Campus – Columbus OH 43210-1286