Transfer of Graduate Program

Students who have already been admitted to a graduate program at Ohio State and who have paid fees may request 

1. to change their degree being sought within their current graduate program; e.g., from a master's to a Ph.D.
2. to transfer from their current graduate program into another Ohio State graduate program; or
3. to return to graduate studies in order to complete another graduate degree at Ohio State.

Students must complete the Request for Transfer of Graduate Program form to get these change and transfer requests under review.

Transfer of graduate program

A graduate program transfer requires the approval of the graduate studies committee in the receiving program and the written acknowledgment of the graduate studies committee in the current program.

Graduate School fellowships do not automatically transfer with students who are approved for transfer into a different graduate program. Doctoral candidacy status does not generally transfer to a new graduate program.

For a full desciption, see Section 2.9 of the Graduate School Handbook. Questions can be directed to Graduate School Registration Services staff members at (614) 292-6031.