Enrollment

MS students can choose courses of interest provided ECE Degree Requirements are met.

  • Up to 9 graduate credits can be taken outside of ECE, but check with your faculty advisor for approval
  • 90% of our MS students complete the degree using the non-thesis path
  • Be aware of the differences in course requirements for thesis versus non-thesis and plan accordingly
  • Switching from one path to the other may delay degree completion

You need to submit an advisor approved MS Plan Of Study within the first semester in the program.

  • When there are changes along the way, consult and get approval from your faculty advisor
  • If you change advisors, the new advisor needs to approve the MS Plan of Study. A copy is available in my office
  • To prepare the MS Plan of Study, refer to the ECE Course Listings (Comprehensive found on the ECE Courses & Scheduling . The ECE Course Listings (Comprehensive) is subject to change
  • The most recent version of the ECE Class Times (ECE course offerings) for the upcoming semester are available a little before the enrollment windows open through email.

Refer to Course Registration  for

  • Registration Instructions including error messages when enrolling
  • Course Load (enrollment requirements) for funded students & post-candidacy
  • Reactivation of Enrollment
  • Transfer of Graduate Program

Enrollment requirement information for International Student Visa

  • Consult with the Office of International Affairs, International Students & Scholars iss@osu.edu with questions about enrollment requirements

US Citizens other enrollment considerations:

  • Graduate students at OSU are considered full time with 8 credits in autumn & spring, 4 credits in summer
  • If you are funded, the entity funding you may have additional enrollment requirements. If you are funded by OSU, the enrollment requirements will be in your contract. You can confirm with your Human Resource person. As a reference, please see the Graduate School page: Course Registration
  • If you want to attend part-time, then you may want to confirm the minimum enrollment to be eligible for student health insurance (Contact that office by email or phone 614-688-7979) or student loans   (at buckeyelink@osu.edu )

Enrollment in 3 graduate credits is required in the semester of graduation