Tips for filling out the regular and supplemental applications

• You may need to create an account. All applicants who aren't currently or recently (within three terms) enrolled at Ohio State must create an account. This includes former Ohio State students enrolled more than three terms ago, as well as current employees who have not been enrolled as students. If you're a current Ohio State student, you don't need to create an account; just use your Ohio State username (lastname.#) and password to log in. Watch the help video.
• The application works best with the most up-to-date versions of Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox or Chrome. For best results, clear your browser's cache, close out all other browsers and log out of any PeopleSoft applications you might be logged into. Close and relaunch your browser and try again.

• The application works best with the most up-to-date versions of Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox or Chrome. For the best results, clear your browser's cache, close out all other browsers and log out of any PeopleSoft applications you might be logged into. Close and relaunch your browser and try again.

Students applying via a third-party application will be asked to complete Ohio State's supplemental application. If you cannot access the supplemental application, it can mean any of the following:

• The application is closed; check the deadline for submission.
• You may not have been invited to fill it out because your application is not complete yet or it hasn't been reviewed by the application service.
• You have not activated your Ohio State username and created a password. Start at my.osu.edu by clicking "Active Now."

If you're not sure which issue applies to you, reach out to Graduate and Professional Admissions.

In the Academic Plan section, hit the yellow "Search" button for a list of all programs that are accepting applications. Watch the help video.

• Use the blue tabs at the top or bottom of the page to move through the sections.
• Hit the "Save Application" button often, or at least before navigating to the next tab.

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Use the small magnifying glass icon to select information from a list. It's better to select information using this tool (when available) than to type it in.

• Less is more when searching for your program, your country or your university. Type only a part of the title you are searching for, then select from the results.
• Having trouble finding your country? Type your country name in the "Description" field.
• International students may use the magnifying glass to select their home "State," but if your state is not listed, please leave the field blank.

1. Click on the Academic Data Tab under “School” and use the magnifying glass icon under “School Identifier” to find your university. If you cannot find your institution in a specific state or country, try different abbreviations.
2. Select “contains” rather than “begins with” and enter fewer key words to find more search results. Adding location information, such as city, country or state, can also help.
3. If the university's location is international, do not add state or province.
4. Summarize your dates of attendance starting with the first day of your first degree until your last date of attendance. If you did not complete a degree, do not type any data in the "Degree" section, otherwise you will be unable to submit the application. Last date of attendance should include any breaks in your studies.
5. Use the magnifying glass icon to find the name that most closely describes the degree you earned. There are not exact names for every degree, so select the closest equivalent name. Enter the date the degree was awarded or conferred, and area of study.
6. Do not add the same institution name twice. Instead, if you obtained more than one degree from the same university, click the yellow “Add a Degree” button under the university name. Leave the degree section blank if no degree was received or expected.

You may be required to calculate your cumulative GPA if you studied at more than one institution to earn your bachelor's or advanced degrees. Here's how to do it.

A gray screen indicates you have an error message, usually because information is missing. Click OK on the error message, then look for the red asterisk (*) next to the required field(s).

1. To prepare: For each institution attended, you will need ONE file that includes all official transcripts (front and back) for all degrees obtained at that institution. International applicants should also include diplomas in this file. Scans of unofficial web versions of transcripts are not accepted. Learn more about transcript requirements.
2. After entering school information, click the yellow “Add Attachment” button next to the name of the university.
3. Click "Browse" to locate the file prepared in step one for that university, then click "Upload" to attach it.
4. You can click the view icon to review what you have attached, or click the trash icon to delete a file.

If you need to submit a document after you've applied, use our Admissions Uploader.

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Payment steps

Do not send a paper check or credit card information by mail when applying online. Instead:

• Once you've completed the application, click "Submit" at the bottom of the last page. This saves your data and takes you to the payment page.
• Enter complete information, making sure the billing address of the credit card exactly matches your credit card billing statement.
• When you're finished, be sure to click "Submit" just once.

Still having trouble? Check for the following:

• Does the billing address on file with the credit card company match the address you provided? Check a recent bill or call the credit card company to verify the exact address.
• Is the card active (not canceled)?
• Did you enter the correct card expiration date?
• Did you enter the correct CVV number (3-digit number on the back of the card)?

See two charges on your bank account for the application fee?

If you hit "Submit" more than once, you will see two or more charges, or pending transactions, reflected in your bank account. A pending authorization may appear on your credit card account and funds may be deducted from your available credit — this does not mean the payment was successful. Multiple pending authorizations will typically disappear within 24 hours. You should not be charged more than once for the fee. If you are, please contact Graduate and Professional Admissions.