Graduate applications to the The Ohio State University are processed by the Graduate Admissions Office.  Below is a summary of the applications materials for the graduate program in Plant Pathology.  Note that application materials are submitted to two different university offices: 1) the Graduate Admissions Office and 2) Department of Plant Pathology.

To confirm requirements, visit gradadmissions.osu.edu/gri.asp.

Helpful resources for questions regarding the application process:

• Graduate School's Application Instructions
• Graduate Admissions Office Frequently Asked Questions
• Contact our Academic Program Coordinator, Monica Lewandowski, at tel. (614) 247-5876 or lewandowski.52@osu.edu.

APPLYING TO THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY AND THE PLANT PATHOLOGY GRADUATE PROGRAM

The Department of Plant Pathology accepts applications throughout the year.  However, most decisions regarding admission and financial support (research associateships, fellowships, etc.) are made between January and March for the following September.  If you are interested in applying for admission in Autumn 2009,  to ensure full consideration for financial support, international students should aim to apply by Nov. 30, 2008, and domestic students should apply in December 2008, or at the latest, Jan. 15, 2009.

I. Application materials submitted to the Graduate Admissions Office

Regular Mailing Address
Graduate Admissions Office
The Ohio State University
P.O. Box 182004
Columbus, OH 43218-2004 USA

Express Mailing Address
Graduate Admissions Office
The Ohio State University
Third Floor Lincoln Tower
1800 Cannon Dr.
Columbus, OH 43210-1270 USA

Graduate Admissions Tel: (614) 292-9444  USA

Fax: (614) 292-3895

E-mail for U.S. domestic students: domestic.grad@osu.edu
E-mail for international students: int.grad@osu.edu

URL: http://gradadmissions.osu/

___ Apply online at gradapply.osu.edu

___ One original copy of transcripts or record of marks for each university-level school attended.  Include English translation of each of any foreign documents.

___ Official scores for the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) General Test. GRE scores should be sent to institutional code 1592. GRE scores should be sent to institutional code 1592.

Plant Pathology does not have a department code and does not require a subject test.  The Plant Pathology Graduate Program desires a minimum combined GRE score of 1160 for the Verbal + Quantitative portions of the exam, and a score of 4.0 or greater on the Analytical Writing portion.

____ Applicants whose native language is not English, must submit a recent, official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score or Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) score. Specific requirements can be found on the Graduate Admissions website: http://gradadmissions.osu.edu/TOEFL_requirement.html

II. Application materials submitted to the Department of Plant Pathology

Graduate Program
Department of Plant Pathology
The Ohio State University
2021 Coffey Road
201 Kottman Hall
Columbus, OH 43210 USA

Tel. (614) 247-6876  USA

FAX (614) 292-4455

___ Official Transcripts
One original copy of transcripts or record of marks for each university-level school attended.  Include English translation of each of any foreign documents.

___ Statement of Intent
A 1-2 page statement describing your academic goals, professional interests, as well as relevant work, research and academic experience.  It may be helpful to include autobiographical or other information as it relates to your motivations and interests in pursuing graduate study in plant pathology.

___ Curriculum Vitae/Resume
A 1-2 page document detailing your previous work and educational experience.

___ ___ ___ Three Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation from professional references familiar with your qualifications and potential for graduate study.

Letters may be submitted online through the Graduate Admissions website, or paper copies written on recommenders' original letterhead stationery may be mailed to the Department of Plant Pathology.  Paper copies should be accompanied by completed Ohio State Reference Forms available online:

http://admissions.osu.edu/apps/pdfs/refer.pdf