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Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning Admission Information
APPLICATION DEADLINES
The program only admits students to begin the program in the Autumn semester. To be considered for a fellowship, applicants must
submit their complete application for admission by the following fellowship deadlines. Additional information regarding fellowships can
be found on the school’s financial aid page: knowlton.osu.edu/students/financial-aid.
Application Deadline
for Autumn 2015 Admission
January 1, 2015
Fellowship Deadlines
US Students: January 1, 2015
International Students: December 1, 2014
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Required application materials are listed below. For the best results in completing your application the preferred browser is Internet
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 OSU Graduate School Admission Application and Application Fee | Online application at gpadmissions.osu.edu
Application fee: $60 for US citizens and permanent residents; $70 for international applicants
 Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores | OSU reporting code: 1592 (no department code)
 Transcripts | Official transcripts are required from each institution from which college credit was awarded. OSU transcripts are
not required for credit earned at OSU. A scan of an official transcript may be uploaded to the online application to fulfill this
requirement. If admitted, a final official transcript must be submitted. Mailed transcripts should be sent to the OSU Graduate
Admissions Office. See gpadmissions.osu.eduu for details.
 Evidence of English Proficiency | Official TOEFL, IELTS or MELAB scores are required for any applicant whose native
language is not English, and who has been educated primarily outside of the U.S. Exclusions and details can be found at
gpadmissions.osu.edu FAQs. OSU reporting code: 1592
 Personal Statement | (Upload through the online application) This statement is a 1-3 page narrative that provides insight into
why you want to pursue a doctorate in City and Regional Planning from The Ohio State University and what you want to do
once you earn the degree. It is important to relate not only how your personal and/or educational experiences thus far have led
you to your decision to pursue this degree, but also details about the research direction you wish to pursue. A clear research
direction is critical to determine fit with the program and potential faculty advisors.
 Curriculum Vitae | (Upload through the online application) The curriculum vitae should include academic and relevant
professional history. Research projects, papers, and conference presentations are especially good to include if applicable.
 Example of research or written work | i.e. literature review, empirical study, term paper, or thesis. Design portfolios are not
appropriate; Upload through the online application
 Three Letters of Recommendation | Once you have submitted the online application, you will receive an email with
instructions to set up your recommenders. After you have set up your recommenders online, each individual will receive an
email request with a link to submit their letter online. Your letters of recommendation are important for the admissions
committee to assess preparedness for doctoral work. At least two letters should be written by faculty from undergraduate or
graduate study. Other letter writers could be from supervisors or similar professional contacts who have monitored your work.
Recommenders should be able to relate in some detail about your skills; it is more important that the reference know your work
than be a recognizable name. Personal associates (friends, family members, or peer work colleagues) are not appropriate
references for admissions consideration.
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MONITOR YOUR APPLICATION STATUS ONLINE
Once an application has been submitted, you can monitor the status of your application at appstatus.osu.edu. First time applicants are
sent an email assigning an OSU ID and username. Previous OSU students will use their regular OSU login. As materials are received,
they should be noted as complete online within a few days. As materials are received, they should be noted as complete online within a
few days. Please note that during the months of December and January, we do receive an influx of applications and processing time
may take longer. The majority of admissions decisions and financial aid awards will be made January-March.
ADMISSION QUALIFICATIONS
Previous Education
Applications to the Ph.D. in CRP program are accepted from students about to complete and/or have completed their baccalaureate or
master's degree(s). While the program places no restrictions on previous fields of study, applicants are encouraged to review our
faculty pages to gain a better understanding of if and how their research interests will align with one or more of our faculty members.
GPA
In order to be considered for admission, applicants should generally have at least a 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale,
or a B average on another scale. If an applicant has taken undergraduate coursework at multiple institutions, the GPA will be combined
into one overall undergraduate GPA. Graduate credit is calculated into a separate graduate GPA.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores
The program does not have required minimum GRE scores. Valid test scores must be from within the last five years.
English Proficiency Scores
Please refer to the gpadmissions.osu.edu website for details regarding this requirement. Minimum scores to be admitted into the
program are as follows: 600 paper-based TOEFL, 100 IBT, 86 MELAB, or 8.0 IELTS. Valid test scores must be from within the last two
years.
QUESTIONS?
With questions regarding the online application, transcripts, and test scores, contact:
OSU Graduate Admissions | (e): gradadmissions@osu.edu (t): 614-292-9444
Regular postal address for mailing within the U.S.
Express mail address for mailing from outside the U.S.
Graduate Admissions
P.O. Box 182004
Columbus, OH 43218-2004
Graduate and Professional Admissions
Student Academic Services Building
281 W. Lane Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210-1132 USA
With questions regarding the program’s admissions requirements, financial aid, and general program questions, contact:
Knowlton School Graduate Programs Coordinator | Michelle Lee (e): lee.2293@osu.edu (t): 614-292-1404
Mailing Address
Graduate Programs Coordinator
Knowlton School
The Ohio State University
275 West Woodruff Avenue, Room 100A
Columbus, Ohio 43210