HW Admissions Timeline
This timeline is specific to applicants for the 2023 application cycle and is meant to provide an overview of what to expect from the admissions process once you have submitted your application. Dates may be approximate and are subject to change. If you have questions about the application process, please email us.
Deadline: July 1
The application and all required materials must be submitted July 1 at 11:59 p.m. EST. You can track the status of your application through your Applicant Center. The application status will show as “pending” until a decision is posted.
Transcripts: July 1
Official transcripts and test scores for coursework and/or AP scores completed outside Ohio State must be received by the Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions. All official transcripts should include grades for classes completed through Spring semester, including any prerequisite courses.
Decision: Late July
All decisions will be posted to the Applicant Center and all applicants will be notified of their application decision via an email from Graduate and Professional Admissions.
Accept: Two weeks post decision
All admitted students will have two weeks after the decision notification to accept their offer online. Once admitted, students will receive a Virtual Admissions Packet to guide their next steps. Newly admitted students to the university will be required to pay a $100 acceptance fee. This acceptance fee is not required for current Ohio State students.
Preparing for the program: Prior to Autumn semester
Admitted students must review their Virtual Admissions Packet, which will be sent to them via email.
Orientation and Transformation Day: Late August
Orientation and Transformation Day will be held on Ohio State’s campus. Newly admitted H&W students are required to attend.
Classes begin: August 22
Autumn 2023 courses begin on August 22. Tuition and fee payments are due one week prior to the start of the semester. Please reference your Statement of Account through BuckeyeLink for more details.