Academic Advising

Continuing Education for International Students

Continuing education is designed for the nondegree seeking adult learner who wishes to take courses for personal enrichment, professional development, prerequisites for a degree program or certification. An international student is a non-U.S. citizen who is not a permanent resident, refugee or asylee of the U.S.

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International students should complete this application if they**:

• hold a secondary school diploma or a GED;
• are 24 years of age or have had at least a four-year break between secondary  school and applying for admission to Ohio State through CEd;
• are an international student;
• have a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale;
• are in good standing with other colleges or universities attended.
  **(There are exceptions to these general guidelines, so if you have a question, contact the International Admissions Counselor in Undergraduate Admissions and First Year Experience.)

Ready to get started? Just return a completed application form (click here for the form) and, if you haven’t been admitted to Ohio State in the past, pay the $50 application fee. We’ll be in touch with you to follow up. You also may make an appointment with an academic advisor by calling (614) 292-8860. International students must complete an affidavit of financial support that confirms sufficient funds and financial support for the terms of study through CED.

Information about applying for admission to Ohio State as an international student in continuing education can be found at Undergraduate Admissions and First Year Experience, Enarson Hall, 154 W. 12th Ave. (614) 292-3980.

For information about activating your OSU e-mail account click here. Detailed instructions for on-line course registration are available by clicking here. Click here for links regarding course information, registration and fees.

View a video about being an international student at The Ohio State University.