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Graduate Application Guidelines

Admission Requirements: Persons interested in applying for admission must have a bachelor's degree, equivalent to a U.S. 4-year degree, from an accredited university with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its equivalent.

The following materials should be mailed to:

Office of Graduate Studies
McKee House
44 University Terrace
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701-2979

• Two completed paper applications or submit an application online
• Two official college transcripts from an accredited college
• $50 (US Citizen/Permanent Resident) or $55 (International Student) non-refundable application fee (applications will not be processed without fee)
• Affidavit of Support with supporting documentation (international applicants only)
• TOEFL or IELTS scores (international applicants only)

Mail the following items to:

Center for International Studies
(Indicate the specific program)
Yamada International House
56 E. Union Street
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701-2979

• 3 letters of recommendation (at least 2 from people who can judge academic abilities)
• Autobiographical Sketch (a one-page personal statement)
• Statement of Purpose (a two-page statement indicating career goals and how the program of study chosen will help meet those goals. Be specific in discussing the aspects of your personal and academic background that may lead to success in the area of study chosen.)
• A resume or curriculum vita

*Students submitting applications from abroad may mail the two separate packets of information together to Graduate Studies as a cost-saving measure.

Things to keep in mind:

• Each program has its own admission committee. Be sure to specify on your application the program to which you are applying.
  
• Individual files will not be reviewed until all relevant documents have been received.
  
• We request applicants submit their completed application and supporting documents to be received by January 1. Admissions and funding decisions will begin shortly thereafter. Later applications will be considered but decisions will be contingent upon availability.
  
• Communication & Development Studies, African Studies, International Development Studies, and Southeast Asian Studies admit only in the fall quarter (September) with an application deadline of January 1.
  
• International Students: All students will be required to take the TOEFL when they arrive on campus, except: students that hold a degree from a US university; or students that have submitted TOEFL or IELTS scores at or above the university's required proficiency level (for TOEFL: 550, 213 or 79-80; for IELTS: 6.5). All students who did not submit TOEFL scores or scored below a 5.0 on the TWE portion of the TOEFL will be required to take the composition test. If your level of proficiency is below the university's required proficiency level, be prepared to enroll in the Ohio Program of Intensive English until you reach the required level. Financial aid cannot be used to pay for English language courses. You will have to cover the cost.