Checklist for Admission
1. All students must apply on-line.* Click here for online application.
For academic questions, we encourage prospective students to contact individual faculty at the addresses listed on the Faculty page.
Application DEADLINE for International Students: November 30th.
Application DEADLINE for Domestic Students: December 15th.
PLEASE NOTE: supporting documents should arrive within two weeks of the deadline for application.
Please note: A writing sample is not required or requested.
Codes for Test Scores:
University Code - 1592
Department Code - 1902
Send the following items to:
Graduate Studies Office
Department of Political Science
The Ohio State University
2140 Derby Hall, 154 N. Oval Mall
Columbus, OH 43210-1373
- One (1) official copy of ALL transcripts.
Submit the following items through your online application:
- A Statement of Purpose (1 or 2 pages) describing your interest in political science, probably major field of study, & career goals.
- Curriculum vitae/resume of no more than two (2) pages.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation requested online through the application process is preferable, OR written on recommenders' original letterhead stationery, accompanied by completed Ohio State reference forms and mailed to the above address.
Please do not duplicate documents by sending online and mailing.
