Graduate Advising

Ohio State students are responsible for knowing important university dates and deadlines regarding registration, fees and more. Please visit the registrar’s website for a comprehensive list of dates and deadlines.

MAJOR DATES TO REMEMBER:

Course Additions for Full Semester Classes*

• Online “Open” Registration through: 1st Friday
• With Instructor Permission: 2nd Friday
• By Petition Only: After 2nd Friday

Course Drops/Withdrawals for Full Semester Classes*

• Last Day to Drop Online without a “W”: 4th Friday
• Last Day to Withdraw/“W” will appear on transcript: 10th Friday
• By Petition Only: After 10th Friday

*Dates are variable for first and second session courses

Students graduating from a Glenn College graduate degree program must submit an application to graduate through GradForms. The form must be submitted by the final day of the term prior to the one in which they wish to graduate. Applications must be submitted by the following deadlines:

• Fall: Apply by the final day of summer term
• Spring: Apply by the final day of fall term
• Summer: Apply by the final day of spring term

Students will receive an email from their academic advisor or program manager with more information on the application to graduate prior to each deadline. Contact your academic advisor with any questions regarding the application to graduate and visit commencement.osu.edu for commencement details.

As a student of Ohio State, there are many university resources available to make your time in graduate school as seamless as possible.

Graduate School: For general questions related to university policies and procedures regarding graduate education.

Buckeye Link: Located on the corner of Lane and Tuttle, this one-stop shop houses the registrar, bursar, student financial aid and more.

Financial Aid: All questions related to financial aid, scholarships and/or fees should be directed to Student Financial Aid.

Center for Belonging and Social Change: Support and events to facilitate the inclusive shared learning experiences of students.

Counseling and Consultation Services: Individual counseling, group counseling, workshops and more

Glenn College Career Services: Support for launching or expanding your career in public service

Dennis Learning Center: Academic coaching, workshops, resources, tips and tools for academic success

Disability Services: Receive support while ensuring equal access to university life.

Office of Diversity and Inclusion: Support related to the recruitment, retention and success of students, faculty and staff who enhance the diversity of the university.

Office of International Affairs: Information for international students and scholars, and education abroad guidance.

Military and Veteran Services: Support for military-connected students, faculty and staff.

Campus Parc Parking Services: Parking, parking pass and pricing information.

Student Advocacy Center: Assistance with academic petitions or grievances, support through illnesses or personal crises, and many other services.

Student Wellness Center: Empowers students to strive for balance and wellness through personal coaching, workshops and more.

Writing Center: Free help with any stage of the writing process.

Carly Dearborn, the Glenn College’s librarian, maintains a page of Public Affairs Resources.

Adding a Course (after the first Friday): Course Enrollment Permission Form
This form and instructor permission are needed for courses added after the first Friday and prior to the second Friday of the semester.

Adding a Course (after the second Friday):
This form is needed for late course adds that occur after the second Friday of the semester. This form is called the Late Course Petition and is located in GradForms.

Add a Course Requiring Instructor Permission: Course Enrollment Permission Form
Complete this form by contacting the course instructor to get approval to add any course requiring instructor permission.

Combined BS/MPA and BA/MPA Student Plan:
Combined students should complete this form after admission to the MPA program, but before the official start of MPA coursework, in consultation with their Glenn College advisor. This form is called the Combined Degree Program Plan and is located in GradForms.

Count Non-Ohio State Courses Towards Degree Requirements:
This form is for students who have taken graduate credit at a university other than Ohio State and who wish to count that credit towards their Glenn College degree requirements. Students should fill out the Transfer of Graduate Credit Form. Prior approval must be obtained by the Glenn College before completing form. This form is called the Transfer of Graduate Credit and is located in GradForms.

Count Ohio State Non-Degree Courses Towards Degree Requirements:
This form is for students who have taken graduate non-degree credit at Ohio State and who wish to count that credit towards their Glenn College degree requirements. Students should fill out the Transfer of Graduate Credit Form. This form must be submitted for all non-degree coursework, including Glenn College coursework. Students are limited to a maximum of 10 credit hours towards degree requirements. This form is called the Transfer of Graduate Credit and is located in GradForms.

Count Ohio State Non-Glenn Courses Towards Degree Requirements: Petition to Count Non-Glenn Courses Towards Degree Requirements
This form is for students who plan to take a graduate course at Ohio State but outside of the Glenn College and who wish to count that credit towards their Glenn College degree requirements. Students must contact their advisor to obtain this form for approval by the Graduate Studies Committee at least 2 weeks prior to enrolling in the course. 

Dual Degree Student Plan:
Dual students should complete this form after admission to a Glenn College graduate degree program but before the official start of coursework. Students should complete this form in consultation with a Glenn College advisor. This form is called the Dual Degree Program Plan and is located in GradForms.

Over Maximum Credit Hours Petition: Petition to Increase Maximum Credit Hours
Exceeding 18 credit hours in a certain term is not only rigorous, but there are financial ramifications as well. Students seeking to exceed 18 hours must submit a petition in order for the Glenn College to determine if this is the best course of action. Students must contact their advisor to obtain this form for approval by the Graduate Studies Committee. Final approval for this petition rests with the Graduate School.

Retroactive Withdrawal Petition:
This petition is for extenuating circumstances where a student wishes to change their withdrawal date to a previous date within the semester. This form is called the Late Course Petition Form and is located in GradForms. 

Returning After a Leave of Absence: Permission to Reactivate Enrollment Eligibility Form
This form is for students who have taken time away from the University and wish to return to graduate studies for a future term.

Withdrawing from a Course (after the 4th Friday): Withdraw Request after 4th Friday and before 10th Friday
This form is needed for any full-session course drops after the 4th Friday of the semester and before the 10th Friday. Please note, this drop will be considered a “withdrawal,” meaning a “W” will appear on permanent academic records. Students must contact their advisor to obtain this form. 

Withdrawing from a Course (after the 10th Friday):
This form is needed for any full-session course drops after the 10th Friday of the semester. Please note, this drop will be considered a “withdrawal,” meaning a “W” will appear on permanent academic records. This form is called the Late Course Petition and is located in GradForms. Please note that to be approved, this request must be approved by the instructor for the course, the Graduate Studies Committee and the Graduate School. 

The objective of the capstone course is to provide an environment in which students integrate, synthesize, and apply the knowledge, skills, and perspectives acquired in the MPA, MA, or MPAL core curriculum to a real-world public policy, nonprofit, or management problem. MA, MPAL, and MPA-DC students are required to complete capstone during their final semester and all students are required to complete any pre-requisite coursework before enrolling in capstone. Information on capstone enrollment requirements will be sent via email from your academic advisor or program manager the semester prior to enrollment.

PUBAFRS 6000: Public Policy Formulation & Implementation
Required for MPA & MA 

• Autumn: Multiple sections offered
• Spring: Only one section offered
• Summer: n/a

PUBAFRS 6010: Legal Environment of Public Organizations
Required for MPA & MA 

• Autumn: n/a
• Spring: Multiple sections offered
• Summer: n/a

PUBAFRS 6030: Public Sector Economics
Required for MPA & MA 

• Autumn: Multiple sections offered
• Spring: n/a
• Summer: Only one section offered

PUBAFRS 6040: Public Budgeting and Finance
Required for MPA & MA 

• Autumn: Only one section offered
• Spring: Multiple sections offered
• Summer: n/a

PUBAFRS 6045: Fundamentals of Budgeting & Financial Admin
Required for MPAL

• Autumn: n/a
• Spring: n/a
• Summer: Multiple sections offered

PUBAFRS 6050: Managing Public Sector Organizations
Required for MPA & MA

• Autumn: Multiple sections offered
• Spring: n/a
• Summer: Only one section offered

PUBAFRS 6051: Intro to Public Affairs& Orientation to the Program
Required for MPAL

• Autumn: Only one section offered
• Spring: Only one section offered
• Summer: n/a 

PUBAFRS 6055: Judgment in Managerial Decision-Making
Required for MPAL

• Autumn: n/a
• Spring: n/a
• Summer: Multiple sections offered

PUBAFRS 6060: Managerial Leadership in Public & Nonprofit Orgs
Required for MPA, MA & MPAL

• Autumn: Only one section offered
• Spring: Multiple sections offered
• Summer: n/a

PUBAFRS 6070: Public Affairs Statistics
Required for MPA & MA

• Autumn: Multiple sections offered
• Spring: Only one section offered
• Summer: n/a

PUBAFRS 6075: Data, Models& Evaluation
Required for MPAL

• Autumn: Multiple sections offered
• Spring: n/a
• Summer: n/a

PUBAFRS 6080: Public Affairs Program Evaluation
Required for MPA & MA

• Autumn: n/a
• Spring: Multiple sections offered
• Summer: Only one section offered

PUBAFRS 6500: Skills: Written & Oral Communication
Required for MPA

• Autumn: Multiple sections offered
• Spring: n/a
• Summer: n/a

PUBAFRS 6530: Negotiation for the Public Sector
Required for MPAL

• Autumn: n/a
• Spring: Multiple sections offered
• Summer: Only one section offered

PUBAFRS 7553: Nonprofit Management& Governance
Required for MPA & MA

• Autumn: Only one section offered
• Spring: n/a
• Summer: n/a

PUBAFRS 7990: MPAL Capstone

• Autumn: n/a
• Spring: Only one section offered
• Summer: Only one section offered

PUBAFRS 7900: Capstone (MPA & MA)

• Autumn: Only one section offered
• Spring: Multiple sections offered
• Summer: n/a

Important Notes:

• MPA& MA students are not permitted to take PUBAFRS 6045, 6051, 6055, 6075, or 7990
• MPAL students are not permitted to take PUBAFRS 6010, 6040, 6050, 6070, 6080, 6500, or 79XX
• MPA& MA students may take either PUBAFRS 6050 or PUBAFRS 7553 to fulfill this core requirement

PUBAFRS 5506: Administration of Criminal Justice Policy
Required for: CJA

• Autumn: Only one section offered
• Spring: n/a
• Summer: n/a

PUBAFRS 5620: Rapid Innovation for Public Impact
Required for: FPM

• Autumn: Only one section offered
• Spring: Only one section offered
• Summer: n/a

PUBAFRS 6000: Public Policy Formulation & Implementation
Required for: PPM & FPM

• Autumn: Multiple sections offered
• Spring: Only one section offered
• Summer: n/a

PUBAFRS 6045: Fundamentals of Budgeting & Financial Admin
Required for: CJA & PM

• Autumn: n/a
• Spring: n/a
• Summer: Multiple sections offered

PUBAFRS 6050: Managing Public Sector Organizations
Required for: PPM, FPM & PM

• Autumn: Multiple sections offered
• Spring: n/a
• Summer: Only one section offered

PUBAFRS 6060: Managerial Leadership in Public & Nonprofit Orgs
Required for: PPM & PM

• Autumn: Only one section offered
• Spring: Multiple sections offered
• Summer: n/a

PUBAFRS 6075: Data, Models & Evaluation
Required for: CJA

• Autumn: Multiple sections offered
• Spring: n/a
• Summer: n/a

PUBAFRS 6540: Professional Development Skills Course (D.C)
Required for: FPM

• Autumn: Only one section offered
• Spring: Only one section offered
• Summer: n/a

PUBAFRS 7553: Nonprofit Management & Governance
Required for: NM

• Autumn: Only one section offered
• Spring: n/a
• Summer: n/a

Important Information:

• FPM minor and certificate students must take either PUBAFRS 5620 or 6000 or 6050
• PPM minor student must take either PUBAFRS 6000 or 6050 or 6060
• MPA & MA students may take either PUBAFRS 6050 or PUBAFRS 7553 to fulfill this core requirement
• FPM minor and certificate students must complete 4 credit hours of coursework prior to summer in Washington D.C

Minor & Certificate Abbreviations:

• CJA = Criminal Justice Administration (Certificate)
• FPM = Federal Policy & Management (Certificate & Minor)
• PPM = Public Policy & Management (Minor)
• PM= Public Management (Certificate)
• NM= Nonprofit Management (Minor)