Contact us

Admissions help desk

Student Academic Services Building, lobby
281 W. Lane Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
Phone: 614-292-9444
Email: gpadmissions@osu.edu
Email for transcripts: gpadocs@osu.edu

Help desk hours

Drop in:
Students wishing to drop off international transcripts/diplomas in sealed university envelopes may do so in the “Building Mail” slot next to Room 185 during business hours. (Transcripts are destroyed after processing.) If you have a one-of-a kind transcript or diploma that you wish to have copied and retain, please schedule an appointment. For more advice, see our transcript page.

Call in:
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST daily

We are closed during university holidays.

Mailing addresses

From within the U.S.

Graduate and Professional Admissions
P.O. Box 182004
Columbus, OH 43218-2004

From outside the U.S. (express mail)

Graduate and Professional Admissions
Student Academic Services Building
281 W. Lane Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210-1132 USA

Other helpful offices

The Graduate School

Phone: 614-292-6031
Email | Website

Office of Distance Education and eLearning

Phone: 614-292-8860
Email | Website

Office of International Affairs

Phone: 614-292-6101
Email | Website

Ohio State Online

Email | Website