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Admission
The Ohio University Graduate College works together with each graduate program to process and review your application. You submit all application materials to the Graduate College, where your materials are gathered together for the academic program.
Each program handles application reviews differently, but generally there is a committee of faculty who review applications. Recommendations are then forwarded to the Graduate College for final approval and processing.
Department-based funding opportunities (graduate appointments) vary by program. Review the program's website for details.
Programs have different application deadlines, and some programs only admit once a year. Be sure you review the program's website to confirm deadlines and any specific application requirements.
Most application materials can be uploaded directly by the applicant through the online application. Documents that cannot be submitted through the application system, including official transcripts and test scores, should be sent to the Graduate College at:
Graduate College
1 Ohio University
220 Research & Technology Center
Athens, OH 45701 USA
Official test scores must be reported to Ohio University, code 1593.
Minimum requirements for graduate admission
Admission to graduate study is highly competitive, and there are almost always more applicants than available spaces. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to a program.
Undergraduate degree
Graduate status requires an earned bachelor's degree from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association, or an international degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree from a college or university recognized and approved by the Ministry of Education or Commission responsible for higher education in the country where the degree is earned.
*NOTE: Applicants may apply for graduate admission to Ohio University while they are currently completing their bachelor's degree.
If you have not graduated yet, please upload a letter of enrollment from your university. The letter should include:
| Your name |
| The name of the degree you will earn |
| The expected date of graduation |
| Official stamps and signatures of the university registrar or president |
Applicants with a bachelor's degree from a U.S. college or university that is not regionally accredited may be considered with supplemental application materials and an official GRE or GMAT score.
International
Please review the International credential requirements by country page if you attended a higher education institution outside of the United States.
English Proficiency
Non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English proficiency by submitting official test scores for either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Photocopies and/or faxes of English proficiency scores are not accepted.
Graduate Catalog
Persons admitted to graduate status for terms fall 2019 through summer 2020 are admitted under the terms and conditions in effect in the 2019-2020 Graduate Catalog.
When to apply
| Semester | Application opens |
| Fall semester (August start) | Beginning of September for the following fall term |
| Spring semester (January start) | Beginning of February for the following spring term |
| Summer semester (May start) | Beginning of September for the following summer term |
Not all programs admit every term. Application deadlines vary by program. Review the program's website to confirm admission terms and deadlines.
Apply online
The Ohio University Graduate College's application is hosted by CollegeNet. You will be entering your information on their secure server. You do not need to complete the application all at once; the system allows you to save and return at your convenience.
You can upload most application materials directly to the online application. We recommend you use this option to ensure that your materials are kept together with your application. The application also hosts a secure online recommendation system.
The Graduate College uses an electronic imaging system for programs to review applications and supporting documents. Programs can review materials once they are processed by Graduate College staff.