Class Start Dates
Autumn Term Start Date: August 26, 2025
Spring Term Start Date: January 12, 2026
Summer Term Start Date: May 12, 2026
Please visit the Registrar’s Academic Calendar for more important dates!
Newly Admitted Student Information Sessions
You’ve been accepted to the MSW program at OSU! Now what? View information from the Newly Admitted Student Information Sessions to find answers to your questions, learn what to expect, and how to prepare for your time as an MSW student!
Want more information? Visit our New Student Checklist page!
Academic Advising
Our academic advisors are available to help currently admitted students do the following: complete your course planning worksheet which is your road map towards graduation; assist with course selection based on your academic interests and career goals; ensure you understand our program’s graduation requirements; and assist with referrals to student resources.
Please contact your academic advisor directly to schedule an appointment in person or virtually:
- Last names A-D: contact Stephanie McGuire (mcguire.420@osu.edu)
- Last names E-K: contact Kassie Kurzhals (kurzhals.7@osu.edu)
- Last names L-R: contact Sarah Shaner (shaner.62@osu.edu)
- Last names S-Z: contact Carillon Young (young.3133@osu.edu)
Message from the MSW Program Director
We are so excited you have chosen to apply to our program and congratulations on your acceptance!
I hope you are looking forward to the beginning of your graduate education. Please read through the information in this virtual packet to help with any questions you may have addressing new student information. For those of you who are new to Ohio State, be sure to go to the new student to-do list to make sure you have all the important items covered after being admitted!
If you’re new to Columbus, check out https://visit.osu.edu/experience/ to see all that the city has to offer!
Our Program Office is available to assist you Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Please contact us at 614-292-2972 or msw@osu.edu. Inquiries are typically answered within 24-48 business hours.
We look forward to supporting you in your journey!
*Covid-19 Vaccination Information
The Ohio State University no longer requires COVID-19 vaccination for students, faculty, and staff. All campus community members are strongly encouraged to stay up to date on vaccinations as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Wexner Medical Center strongly recommends both primary and booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine consistent with CDC guidelines.