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The Graduate School Handbook contains the rules, policies, and guidelines applicable to the graduate community at The Ohio State University.

These rules, policies, and guidelines are reviewed by the Graduate Council and approved by the Vice Provost for Graduate Studies and Dean of the Graduate School. It is regularly updated through the year as the Graduate Council makes or revises rules and guidelines.

All deadlines provided in this Handbook are given in reference to the autumn and spring semesters calendar. For corresponding deadlines for May session, summer session, and seven-week sessions please refer to Appendix A, Academic Deadlines and to the website of the University Registrar.  

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Graduate School Vision and Mission Statement

Preface

Section Preface

Administration of Graduate Education at Ohio State

Section 1

Admission

Section 2

Registration

Section 3

Course Credit, Marks, and Point-Hour Ratio

Section 4

Academic and Professional Standards

Section 5

Master's Degree

Section 6

Doctoral Degrees

Section 7

Special Graduate Programs

Section 8

Graduate Associates

Section 9

Graduate Fellowships

Section 10

Benefits for Graduate Associates, Fellows and Trainees

Section 11

Graduate Faculty Membership

Section 12

Graduate Studies Committee

Section 13

Graduate Council

Section 14

Academic Deadlines

Appendix A

Guidelines for Video Conferencing Relating to Master's and Doctoral Examinations

Appendix B

Research Standards and Scholarly Conduct

Appendix C

Graduate Student Grievance Review Guidelines

Appendix D

Graduate Associate Appointment Policies and Procedures

Appendix E

Guidelines for Time Off for Graduate Students Appointed as GAs, Fellows, and Trainees

Appendix F

Graduate Bridge Program for Under-Prepared Students, Administered by the Graduate School

Appendix G

Graduate Advising Best Practices

Appendix H
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