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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:
Our in-person help desk is currently closed, however 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 (you'll need your Ohio State username and password to log in). 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