Ohio State Campus Change
Hey Changemaker! Make a smooth campus transition.
Many Glenn College students begin their Buckeye experience at one of Ohio State's regional campuses before completing their public affairs degree in Columbus.
If you’re interested in completing your degree on Ohio State’s Columbus campus, your first step is to meet with your regional campus advisor, who can guide you through the process and help you understand the timeline. They’ll make sure you have the right courses and support in place, so your transition is as smooth as possible.
How do I complete my Public Affairs degree starting on a regional campus?
This sample degree plan shows how you can complete your degree in Columbus after 1–2 years on a regional campus. The plan can be customized to fit your timeline and needs. The course list reflects a Public Management, Leadership and Policy major but could be easily tailored for a student majoring in Public Policy Analysis.
Autumn Semester: 15 total credit hours
- College Survey (1 credit)
- Public Affairs 2110 (3 credits)
- Writing/Information Literacy GE (3 credits)
- Math 1148 (4 credits)
- Language 1101 (4 credits)
Spring Semester: 15 total credit hours
- GenEd Launch Seminar (1 credit)
- Literary, Visual & Performing Arts GE (3 credits)
- Economics 2001.01 (Social and Behavioral GE) (3 credits)
- Language 1102 (4 credits)
- Natural Science (4 credits)
Accumulative Total: 30 Credit Hours
Autumn Semester: 16 total credit hours
- Data Analysis (e.g., STAT 1350) (3 credits)
- Language 1103 (4 credits)
- Choice Theme (#1) GE (3 credits)
- Race, Ethnicity, & Gender Diversity GE (3 credits)
- Elective (e.g., extra minor) (3 credits)
Spring Semester: 15 total credit hours
- Citizenship Theme GE (3 credits)
- Historical and Cultural Studies GE (3 credits)
- Choice Theme (#2) GE (3 credits)
- Elective (e.g., extra minor) (3 credits)
- Elective (e.g., extra minor) (3 credits)
Accumulative Total: 61 Credit Hours
Autumn Semester: 15 total credit hours
- Public Affairs 2120 (Citizenship Theme) (3 credits)
- Public Affairs 2130 (3 credits)
- Public Affairs 2367/2368 (3 credits)
- Specialization (3 credits)
- Specialization (3 credits)
Spring Semester: 15 total credit hours
- Public Affairs 3500 (3 credits)
- Public Affairs 3000 (3 credits)
- Public Affairs 4000+ (3 credits)
- Specialization (3 credits)
- Specialization (3 credits)
Accumulative Total: 91 Credit Hours
Autumn Semester: 15 total credit hours
- Public Affairs 4030 (3 credits)
- Public Affairs 4310/ECON 4300 (3 credits)
- Specialization (3 credits)
- Elective (e.g., extra minor) (3 credits)
- Elective (e.g., extra minor) (3 credits)
Spring Semester: 15 total credit hours
- GenEd Reflection Seminar (1 credit)
- Public Affairs 4000+ (3 credits)
- Public Affairs 4011 (3 credits)
- Elective (e.g., extra minor) (3 credits)
- Elective (e.g., extra minor) (3 credits)
- Elective (e.g., extra minor) (2 credits)
Accumulative Total: 121 Credit Hours
Join our Living Learning Community
The John Glenn Civic Leadership Community at Ohio State offers regional campus students a welcoming and mission-driven environment focused on civic engagement, leadership, and public service, with benefits like mentorship, experiential learning, and living in Busch House, one of the newest residence halls on campus.
Rising second-year students planning to live on the Columbus campus must complete the Living-Learning Community Application by February 15 and submit their housing contract or reselection form by the Housing and Residence Education deadline. Change of campus students must contact Housing by February 1 to be eligible for LLC housing – housing@osu.edu or reslearn@osu.edu.