PhD Admissions Timeline

This timeline is specific to applicants for the 2024 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.

 

Maximum Funding Eligibility Application Deadline: October 31

If you are interested in being considered for a Fellowship, you must submit your complete application by this deadline. Applying by this deadline will maximize your eligibility for other funding opportunities. Applicants who apply after this deadline may still be considered for non-fellowship funding options.

 

Application Deadline: January 2

The application and all materials must be submitted by January 2. You can track the status of your application through your Applicant Center. The application status will show as “pending” until a decision is posted. Graduate transfer applicants can track their application status by emailing the Office of Student Affairs and Success.

 

Interviews: February 6 and 8

Competitive applicants will be invited to participate in interviews with program faculty. 

 

Decision: Early March

Most applicants will have a decision posted to their Applicant Center. All applicants, including Ohio State graduate transfer applicants, will be notified of their admission decision via email. Admitted students will also receive information on funding awards, advisor assignment and a virtual admissions packet to guide next steps.

 

Accept: Four weeks post decision

All admitted students will have four weeks after the decision notification to accept their offer of admission. You can accept your offer of admission online, per the instructions included in your letter of admission. Students who do not respond to their admission by the deadline will have their offer cancelled.

 

Orientation: Mid-August

Orientation and Transformation Day will be held in-person on Ohio State’s campus.

 

Classes Begin: August 20

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.