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We're here to help adult, non-degree seeking and visiting students who want to take undergraduate courses at The Ohio State University.

Ready to take a course through Extended Education?

The application process is different for each type of student. The following will help guide you to the correct steps.

New Students
New Applicants

If you have never taken a class at Ohio State before, learn how to apply here.
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Returning Students

If you are an Ohio State alumnus or have ever taken a class at Ohio State, learn how to return as an Extended Education student here.
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Not Sure?

Take our short questionnaire to discover if you're eligible and how to apply.

Ohio State Employees

Current employees who wish to use the Employee Tuition Assistance Benefit Plan should carefully read the policy on using the benefit successfully.

View the Benefit Policy

Important Dates

NOTE: Application deadlines have changed due to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. Review the deadlines for new applicants and returning students.

 

Autumn 2021

Full Autumn 21 Semester Classes: August 24 - December 8
Session 1 Classes: August 24 - October 11
Session 2 Classes: October 18 - December 8
 

Spring 2022

Full Spring 22 Semester Classes: January 10 - April 25
Session 1 Classes: January 10 - April 25
Session 2 Classes: March 2 - April 25
 

October 2021

  • 11  – Last day of First Session classes
  • 14-15  – Autumn Break  – no classes, offices open
  • 18  – First day of Second Session classes


November 2021

  • 11  – Veteran's Day  – no classes, offices closed
  • 24  – Thanksgiving break begins  – no classes, offices open
  • 25  – Thanksgiving Day  – no classes, offices closed
  • 26  – Indigenous Peoples Day/Columbus Day (observed)  – no classes, offices closed
     

December 2021​

  • 8  – Last day of autumn 2021 semester and second session classes
  • ​10-16  – Final examinations for autumn 2021 courses
  • 24 – President's Day (observed) – no classes, offices closed
  • 25 – Christmas Day – no classes, offices closed
  • 31 – New Year's Day – no classes, offices closed

 

Spring 2022
 

January 2022

  • 3 – Fees due (if applicable)
  • 10 – Spring 2022 semester and first session classes begin
  • 17 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – no classes, offices closed

Deadlines to Apply