Application Deadlines

The program accepts applications every quarter. 

Tuition and Fees

For domestic students interested in information regarding tuition and fees, please visit http://www/ureg.ohio-state.edu.  Select "Tuition and Fees" in the quick links box.

For international students interested in information regarding tuition and fees, please visit http://gradadmissions.osu.edu/IGcosts.htm

For information regarding Student Financial Aid, please visit http://sfa.osu.edu/.

General Admission Criteria for the Graduate School

Applicants must submit documentation that demonstrates fulfillment of the following admission criteria:

1-  An earned baccalaureate or professional degree from an accredited college or university or the foreign equivalent by the expected date for entry. 

2-  A minimum of a 3.0 cumulative point-hour ratio on the 4.00 scale used at this university in all previous undergraduate courses.  Graduate Admissions will determine the GPA and scale for foreign applicants.

3- Competitive official results from the General Graduate Record Examination.  For the application to be review, an applicant's analytical writing score must be at or above a 3.5.  

4- A minimum of a 3.30 cumulative point-hour on the 4.00 scale in all previous relevant graduate coursework.

5- International applicants seeking a non-immigrant visa are required to submit to the graduate Admissions Office the following:
    a.)  Affidavit of support and confidential bank statement indicating that financial resources are available to meet the cost of graduate education. 
    b.)  Proof of English proficiency.  This applies to any applicant whose native language is not English and who had not received a bachelor's degree or higher in a native English-speaking country.  Official results from the TOEFL must be submitted.  A minimum score of 213 on the computer-based test or 79 on the internet based test is required. 

SAMP Admission Criteria

The MS graduate program uphold the general admission criteria of the Graduate School.  In addition, the applicant must hold licensure, certification or registration in a health profession.

Please visit for the application process checklist on this website  for more detailed admission information.


Required Supplemental Admission Materials
The statement of intent should explain the applicants goals in applying for graduate studies in the School of Allied Medical Professions.  This statement should include a summary of the applicant's relevant educational, professional and research experiences, as well as the applicant's career and professional goals.  The statement will be reviewed for the quality of writing and to determine if the applicant's stated goals are in line with the program's purpose and scope.

The three recommendation letters and reference forms should be completed by individuals who can attest to the applicant's strengths as a clinician and a scholar.  Such individuals can be the applicant's professors, clinical instructors or employer.  Areas of discussion can include but are not limited to, personal and professional development and follow through, work ethic, interpersonal skills, maturity and attitude toward learning and critical thinking.  Each letter should be addressed to Jane Case-Smith, Ed.D; SAMP Graduate Studies Chairperson. 

Selection of Graduate Adviser
The Graduate Studies Chairperson assigns each admitted student with an SAMP graduate faculty adviser.  The adviser will be matched to the student according to the student's discipline, area of emphasis and faculty advising loads.  The assigned adviser serves as the academic adviser who assists the student in selecting courses and learning experiences.  This faculty member can become the student's research adviser, but this is not automatic.  The student should select a research adviser based on the topic and type of research.