Department Handbook
The 2024-2025 Geography Graduate Handbook will be your guide through the Geography and Atmospheric Sciences program. This handbook lays out basic policies and clarifies departmental norms and requirements. The document was written with you, a current student in mind. You will need Adobe Acrobat to view this file. If you have any specific questions about something you feel is not covered in the Handbook then please contact either the Graduate Program Coordinator or the Graduate Studies Committee Chair.
The Department Handbook is distinct from the Graduate School Handbook. However, it is designed to complement the Graduate School Handbook. This means that that the Department Handbook does not contradict Graduate School Rules and Policies mentioned in the Graduate School Handbook, while at the same time establishing rules and regulations that are unique to the Department of Geography.
GradForms
During your time at Ohio State you will occasionally be asked to submit official forms to the Graduate School. These forms range from Course Enrollment Forms (if you are trying to enroll in a class past the first Friday of the Semester) to Applications to Graduate. These forms are available via GradForms.
Independent Study
During your time here, you can register for Independent Study hours frequently. In order to initiate the enrollment process, which requires faculty approval, you will need to submit an online request outlining your goals for the semester. The stated goals will be used to determine satisfactory progress at the end of the semester. The form will workflow to the faculty member you wish to study with and then to the GPC for registration. You can find the this link to the Independent Study Registration Form to submit your request.
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