ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES

STEP ONE - Minimum Qualifications

Minimum admission criteria for the MS are as follows:

• A baccalaureate or professional degree (or equivalent foreign credential) from an accredited college or university, earned by the expected date of entry into your graduate program.
   
• A minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in all prior undergraduate work. (Learn how OSU calculates GPA)
• Criteria you will be evaluated by:
  • Alignment with the areas of expertise of faculty in the program
  • Alignment with the areas of expertise of the intended advisor
  • Academic excellence and achievement as demonstrated in GPA and awards
  • Academic preparation as demonstrated in coursework and other academic experience such as internships, study abroad, or research
  • Articulation of academic and career objectives: knowledge of the discipline, relevant subfields, research questions, and methodologies; an appropriate research plan; strong writing and communication skills
  • Positive personal characteristics such as: maturity, integrity, perseverance, leadership, community engagement, ability to engage with individuals with a wide variety of lived experience, status as a first-generation college/graduate student
     
  • Training and/or experience that demonstrates that you are prepared for your proposed course of study.
     
    • Evidence of such preparation usually comes in the form of transcripts or other such credentials, your research statement, and evaluations in your letters of reference.
       
• A completed calculus series
   
• Proof of English language proficiency, for international applicants and those who have held the status of U.S. permanent resident for less than one year from the first day of the first term of enrollment.
   
  • Minimum required scores:
    • TOEFL: Old Scoring: 100 total, with at least a 24 on speaking. New Scoring: 5 total with at least a 5 on speaking
       
    • IELTS: 7, with a 7.5 speaking
       
    • Duolingo: 130 or higher Duolingo
       
      • Note: The Duolingo test cannot be used to exempt an admitted student from the English placement exam or the Oral Proficiency Assessment for Graduate Teaching Associates.
         

    • Applicants who are citizens of or who have received a bachelor's degree (or higher) from one of the countries listed on the Graduate and Professional Admissions website are exempt.

       

Minimum admission criteria for the PhD includes all of the above with the addition of:

• A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, earned by the expected date of entry into your program
   
• In rare circumstances, we admit students who do not have a Master’s degree and have shown potentials in research into the Direct-to-PhD programs in Atmospheric Sciences. 
   
• Students in these programs should complete the PhD in five academic years.
   
  • If you are interested in this possibility, you should reach out to your potential advisor.
    
     

STEP TWO - The Application

• You must first identify a faculty member who has agreed to be your advisor.
• Complete the Graduate Admissions Online Application.
   
  • The materials referenced below will need to be submitted during this process. 
     
  • Please note: The completed online form will be forwarded automatically to the department.
     
• For international students, be sure you have thoroughly read through the Graduate Admissions requirements for international students.
   
• Faculty mentor. We strongly encourage applicants to contact our faculty members.
   
  • Prior to applying, you must have at least one faculty member agree to serve as your mentor. 
     
  • Your mentor will be your advocate through the admissions and your default advisor after you are admitted to the program.
     
  • Every graduate student can change the advisor.
     
  • Faculty members who typically work in this area include:
    • David Bromwich
    • Man-Yau "Joseph" Chan
    • Jana Houser
    • Zhengyu Liu
    • Bryan Mark
    • Alvaro Montenegro
    • Steven Quiring 
       
• Statement of purpose. In no more than 3 pages, your statement must address the following four aspects:
   
  1. Your academic background and past experience
      
  2. Your research plan and career goals
      
  3. How Ohio State will help you achieve your goals, (name your intended mentor here)
      
  4. How your academic interests and achievements have been shaped by lived experiences.
      
• Your curriculum vitae (CV). This should be uploaded via the Graduate Admissions page.
   
• Three letters of recommendation. While filling out your application you will be prompted to submit the names and contact information for your recommendation letter writers.
   
  • Once you submit the application, an email will be sent to your writers so they can log in and submit their letters. 
     
  • We encourage you to ask your letter writers to comment on the four aspects of your statement of purpose.
     
• International Students Only: Official TOEFL exam report. Arrange for the scores to be sent to: OSU institution code #1592. For IELTS and Duolingo, select "The Ohio State University - All Campuses".
   
• Official transcript from each university that you have attended should be uploaded to your application, through the admissions uploader after application submission, OR you can email your transcript(s) to Graduate and Professional Admissions (gpadocs@osu.edu).
   
  • Remember to include a copy for each university/college that you have attended and to upload each as a separate document. 
     
  • Also, please include both the front and back page of your transcript(s).
     
• Pay the application fee.

The deadline for both international and domestic applications is November 15.

Applications received after the deadline may not receive full consideration for admission and will not be considered for funding.

PLEASE DO NOT upload, mail or email any of the following items to the Department of Geography and/or Graduate Admissions:

• Writing samples (those may be requested by your mentor but they should NOT be part of your application)
   
• Financial Documents (these will be requested by Graduate Admissions for every international applicant accepted into the program, but they should NOT be part of your application package).
   
• Certificates of any kind
   
• Photocopies of your passport

STEP THREE - Initial Completion

Your application should now be complete for review. To be sure, please check your application status using the Applicant Center. Review additional information listed under the prompts on this link: Frequently Asked Questions.
 

STEP FOUR - Finish

If you get accepted then you will need to ensure official final transcripts and proof of degree(s) are submitted by each institution directly to Graduate and Professional Admissions (https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/resources/transcripts.html).

Contact Graduate and Professional Admissions for further instructions regards transcript requirements: gpadmissions@osu.edu.

GEOGRAPHY

STEP ONE - Minimum Qualifications

Minimum admission criteria for the MA are as follows:

• A baccalaureate or professional degree (or equivalent foreign credential) from an accredited college or university, earned by the expected date of entry into your graduate program.
   
• A minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in all prior undergraduate work. (Learn how OSU calculates GPA)
• Criteria you will be evaluated by:
  • Alignment with the areas of expertise of faculty in the program
  • Alignment with the areas of expertise of the intended advisor
  • Academic excellence and achievement as demonstrated in GPA and awards
  • Academic preparation as demonstrated in coursework and other academic experience such as internships, study abroad, or research
  • Articulation of academic and career objectives: knowledge of the discipline, relevant subfields, research questions, and methodologies; an appropriate research plan; strong writing and communication skills
  • Positive personal characteristics such as: maturity, integrity, perseverance, leadership, community engagement, ability to engage with individuals with a wide variety of lived experience, status as a first-generation college/graduate student
     

  • Training and/or experience that demonstrates that you are prepared for your proposed course of study.

     

  • Minimum required scores:
    • TOEFL: Old Scoring: 100 total, with at least a 24 on speaking. New Scoring: 5 total with at least a 5 on speaking
       
    • IELTS: 7, with a 7.5 speaking
       
    • Duolingo: 130 or higher Duolingo
       
      • Note: The Duolingo test cannot be used to exempt an admitted student from the English placement exam or the Oral Proficiency Assessment for Graduate Teaching Associates.
         
    • Applicants who are citizens of or who have received a bachelor's degree (or higher) from one of the countries listed on the Graduate and Professional Admissions website are exempt.
       

Minimum admission criteria for the PhD includes all of the above with the addition of:

• A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, earned by the expected date of entry into your program
   
• In some circumstances, we admit students who do not have a Master’s degree and have shown potentials in research into the Direct-to-PhD program in Geography. 
   
• Students in these programs should complete the PhD in five academic years.
   

  • If you are interested in this possibility, you should reach out to your potential advisor.

     

STEP TWO - The Application

• You must first identify a faculty member who has agreed to be your advisor.
• Complete the Graduate Admissions Online Application.
   
  • The materials referenced below will need to be submitted during this process. 
     
  • Please note: The completed online form will be forwarded automatically to the department.
     
• For international students, be sure you have thoroughly read through the Graduate Admissions requirements for international students.
   
• Faculty mentor. We strongly encourage applicants to contact our faculty members.
   
  • Prior to applying, you must have at least one faculty member agree to serve as your mentor. 
     
  • Your mentor will be your advocate through the admissions and your default advisor after you are admitted to the program.
     
  • Every graduate student can change the advisor.
• Statement of purpose. In no more than 3 pages, your statement must address the following four aspects:
   
  1. Your academic background and past experience
      
  2. Your research plan and career goals
      
  3. How Ohio State will help you achieve your goals, (name your intended mentor here)
      
  4. How your academic interests and achievements have been shaped by lived experiences.
      
• Your curriculum vitae (CV). This should be uploaded via the Graduate Admissions page.
   
• Three letters of recommendation. While filling out your application you will be prompted to submit the names and contact information for your recommendation letter writers.
   
  • Once you submit the application, an email will be sent to your writers so they can log in and submit their letters. 
     
  • We encourage you to ask your letter writers to comment on the four aspects of your statement of purpose.
     
• International Students Only: Official TOEFL exam report. Arrange for the scores to be sent to: OSU institution code #1592. For IELTS and Duolingo, select "The Ohio State University - All Campuses".
   
• Official transcript from each university that you have attended should be uploaded to your application, through the admissions uploader after application submission, OR you can email your transcript(s) to Graduate and Professional Admissions (gpadocs@osu.edu).
   
  • Remember to include a copy for each university/college that you have attended and to upload each as a separate document. 
     
  • Also, please include both the front and back page of your transcript(s).
     
• Pay the application fee.

The deadline for both international and domestic applications is November 15.

Applications received after the deadline may not receive full consideration for admission and will not be considered for funding.

PLEASE DO NOT upload, mail or email any of the following items to the Department of Geography and/or Graduate Admissions:

• Writing samples (those may be requested by your mentor but they should NOT be part of your application)
   
• Financial Documents (these will be requested by Graduate Admissions for every international applicant accepted into the program, but they should NOT be part of your application package).
   
• Certificates of any kind
   
• Photocopies of your passport

STEP THREE - Initial Completion

Your application should now be complete for review. To be sure, please check your application status using the Applicant Center. Review additional information listed under the prompts on this link: Frequently Asked Questions.

STEP FOUR - Finish

If you get accepted then you will need to ensure official final transcripts and proof of degree(s) are submitted by each institution directly to Graduate and Professional Admissions (https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/resources/transcripts.html).

Contact Graduate and Professional Admissions for further instructions regarding transcript requirements: gpadmissions@osu.edu.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

STEP ONE - Minimum Qualifications

Minimum admission criteria for the Graduate Certificate are as follows:

• A baccalaureate or professional degree (or equivalent foreign credential) from an accredited college or university, earned by the expected date of entry into your graduate program.
   

STEP TWO - The Application

• Complete the Graduate Admissions Online Application.
  • The materials referenced below will need to be submitted during this process. 
     
  • Please note: The completed online form will be forwarded automatically to the department.
     
• For international students, be sure you have thoroughly read through the Graduate Admissions requirements for international students.
   
• Statement of purpose.
   
• Your curriculum vitae (CV). This should be uploaded via the Graduate Admissions page.
   
• International Students Only: Official TOEFL exam report. Arrange for the scores to be sent to: OSU institution code #1592.
   
• One official transcript from each university that you have attended should be uploaded to your application OR you can email your transcript(s) to Graduate Admissions (gradadmissions@osu.edu). 
   
• Remember to include a copy for each university/college that you have attended and to upload each as a separate document. 
   
• Also, please include both the front and back page of your transcript(s).
   
• Pay the application fee at Ohio State Graduate Admissions.
   

For domestic students, the deadlines are December 1 for Spring semester and June 1 for Autumn semester. 

For international students, the deadlines are November 15 and May 15 for Spring and Autumn semesters, respectively. 

Applications received after the deadline may not receive full consideration for admission and will not be considered for funding.

PLEASE DO NOT upload, mail or email any of the following items to the Department of Geography and/or Graduate Admissions:

• Writing samples (those may be requested by your mentor but they should NOT be part of your application)
   
• Financial Documents (these will be requested by Graduate Admissions for every international applicant accepted into the program, but they should NOT be part of your application package)
   
• Certificates of any kind
   
• Photocopies of your passport
   

STEP THREE - Initial Completion

Your application should now be complete for review. To be sure, please check your application status by following the prompts on this link: Frequently Asked Questions.

STEP FOUR - Finish

If you get accepted then you will need to mail sealed official transcripts to Graduate Admissions (Address to: Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions, SAS Building, 281 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210-1132).

These need to be final copies of your transcripts so please do not send us transcripts if you have not yet received your degree at the time of your admission. 

Instead please mail copies of your transcripts once your degree has been awarded.

MASTER OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

STEP ONE - Minimum Qualifications

Minimum admission criteria for the MGIST are as follows:

• A baccalaureate or professional degree (or equivalent foreign credential) from an accredited college or university, earned by the expected date of entry into your graduate program.
   
• A minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in all prior undergraduate work. (Learn how OSU calculates GPA)
   
• Training and/or experience that demonstrates that you are prepared for your proposed course of study.
   
  • Evidence of such preparation usually comes in the form of transcripts or other such credentials, your research statement, and evaluations in your letters of reference.
• Interests that align with the program
• Readiness to take MGIST courses without other preparation
• Articulation of academic and career goals related to GIST
• Positive personal characteristics such as maturity, integrity, perseverance, leadership, community engagement, ability to engage with individuals with a wide variety of lived experience, status as a first-generation college/graduate student

• Proof of English language proficiency, for international applicants and those who have held the status of U.S. permanent resident for less than one year from the first day of the first term of enrollment.

   

• Applications for the MGIST program will be evaluated on the following criteria:
   
  • Minimum required scores:
    • TOEFL: Old Scoring: 100 total, with at least a 24 on speaking. New Scoring: 5 total with at least a 5 on speaking
       
    • IELTS: 7, with a 7 speaking
       

STEP TWO - The Application

• Complete the Graduate Admissions Online Application.
   
  • The materials referenced below will need to be submitted during this process.
     
  • Please note: The completed online form will be forwarded automatically to the department.
     
• For international students, be sure you have thoroughly read through the Graduate Admissions requirements for international students.
   
• Statement of purpose. Please upload a one-page statement that highlights your professional goals in GIST and how you plan to advance your knowledge and career with a Masters degree from the Ohio State University.
   
• Your curriculum vitae (CV). This should be uploaded via the Graduate Admissions page.
   
• Two letters of recommendation. While filling out your application you will be prompted to submit the names and contact information for your recommendation letter writers.
   
  • Once you submit the application, an email will be sent to your writers so they can log in and submit their letters.
     
  • Please ask individuals who have evaluated you in an academic or professional setting (not friends) to write letters for you.
     
  • You may consider your current or former college advisors, professors, instructors, or work supervisors.
     
• International Students Only: Official TOEFL exam report. Arrange for the scores to be sent to: OSU institution code #1592.
   
• One official transcript from each university that you have attended should be uploaded to your application OR you can email your transcript(s) to Graduate Admissions (gradadmissions@osu.edu). 
   
• Remember to include a copy for each university/college that you have attended and to upload each as a separate document.
   
• Also, please include both the front and back page of your transcript(s).
   
• Pay the application fee at; Ohio State Graduate Admissions.
   

For domestic students, the deadlines are December 1 for Spring semester and June 1 for Autumn semester. 

For international students, the deadlines are November 15 and May 15 for Spring and Autumn semesters, respectively. 

Applications received after the deadline may not receive full consideration for admission and will not be considered for funding.

PLEASE DO NOT upload, mail or email any of the following items to the Department of Geography and/or Graduate Admissions:

• Writing samples (those may be requested by your mentor but they should NOT be part of your application)
   
• Financial Documents (these will be requested by Graduate Admissions for every international applicant accepted into the program, but they should NOT be part of your application package)
   
• Certificates of any kind
   
• Photocopies of your passport

STEP THREE - Initial Completion

Your application should now be complete for review. To be sure, please check your application status by following the prompts on this link: Frequently Asked Questions.

STEP FOUR - Finish

If you get accepted then you will need to mail sealed official transcripts to Graduate Admissions (Address to: Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions, SAS Building, 281 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210-1132).   

These need to be final copies of your transcripts so please do not send us transcripts if you have not yet received your degree at the time of your admission.

 Instead please mail copies of your transcripts once your degree has been awarded.