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Welcome to Extended Education at Ohio State.
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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.

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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.

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

January 2022

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

February 2022​

  • February 25 – Last day of regularly scheduled first session classes
  • February 28 – Final exams for first session classes

March 2022

  • March 2 – Second session classes begin
  • March 4 – Last day to enroll in second session classes
  • March 4 – Last day to opt out of Carmen Books for second session classes
  • March 14-18 – Spring Break – no classes, offices open   

April 2022

  • April 25 – Last day of regularly scheduled Spring 2022 semester and second session classes 
  • April 25 – Summer 2022 Course fees due 
  • April 27– Spring 2022 Final Exams begin                                           

May 2022 

  • May 3 – Spring 2022 Final Exams end
  • May 6 – Last day of Program 60 Summer 2022 registration
  • May 8 – Spring Commencement
  • May 10 – First day of regularly scheduled Summer term and first session classes
  • May 20 – Last day to opt out of Carmen Books
  • May 30 – Memorial Day – no classes, offices closed