interview dates
January 29, 30, and 31, 2009

The dates for the interview for PhD candidates entering in Autumn Quarter 2009 are 29, 30,
and 31, 2009.

To allow adequate time for review by both the University Admissions office and the department faculty, your complete application must be submitted by December 1, 2008 as follows:

procedure for entrance

For the complete procedure for application please download the PhD application packet (.pdf) or contact the programs coordinator to have one sent to you.

On-site interviews are strongly recommended for all PhD candidates. Should travel constitute an undue hardship, a phone interview may be arranged. Acceptance into the dance program requires admission to the graduate school as well as admission to the department. Applicants must make appropriate application through both the graduate school admissions office and the Department of Dance.

admission requirements

The program follows Graduate School requirements for PhD programs of a 3.5 graduate GPA for admission and a graduate cumulative point-hour ratio (CPHR) of 3.0 or better. There are basically three steps involved in applying for graduate studies in the Department of Dance. They are as follows:

1. Obtain, complete and submit all forms due to the University Graduate School Admissions Office

• Graduate School University Application
• Official College Transcript(s) for all undergraduate studies
• GRE Scores
• Completion of MA at OSU or elsewhere

2. Complete and submit all forms and documents due to the Dance Department

• Official College Transcript(s)
• Three Letters of Reference on official letterhead
• Department of Dance Application
• Sample of scholarly writing
• Vita
• Evidence of engagement in the field

3. Optional GA position submitted to the Dance Department

• Graduate Associate Application
• G/TA Request Form

university fellowship

Consideration for University Fellowship is based on excellence (including a minimum GPA of 3.6) in previous academic work and artistic work, and is evidenced by official transcripts from all undergraduate academic institutions, personal narrative, and 3 letters of reference. In addition, PhD applicants for University Fellowships must rank highly in the Graduate Record Examinations.

Indicate your interest in fellowship consideration by marking the University and department applications. It is essential that all application materials be received by both the Graduate School
and the Department of Dance by December 1, 2008 in order to be considered for a University Fellowship.

graduate associate inquiries

GA application is made by completing the two departmental forms and submitting the requested materials.

For further information contact program coordinator Misty Kerns at dance@osu.edu or 614-292-7977.