Application Forms

and Requirements for the 2012-13 Academic Year

The Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures considers all of its graduate students for financial support, which is given either via a University Graduate Fellowship, a departmental Fellowship, a Graduate Teaching Associateship, or a Graduate Research Associateship. A tuition and fee waiver would also be provided. Applicants are automatically considered for these forms of support upon completion of the 2-step application process.

** Deadlines **

Financial support is provided to most of our students via a Graduate Teaching Associateship or a Graduate Research Associateship. One or two top students may receive a Blume Fellowship (non-teaching) from the Department. To be considered, both your Graduate Program and University applications must be complete by January 31.

In addition, the Ohio State University Graduate School provides support to students through the University Graduate Fellowship Competition. To qualify for this competitive, non-teaching University Fellowship, both your Graduate Program and University applications must be complete no later than January 15.

Step 1: Apply to the Ohio State Graduate Admissions Office

• Online Application Web site
• Provide Official Transcript(s)—
  (Official copies of Seminarscheine or the appropriate pages of a Studienbuch should be supplied for academic work done outside of the United States). English translations must accompany foreign documents;
• GRE scores (domestic students); and
• official TOEFL or MELAB scores (international students).

Step 2: Apply to the GLL Graduate Program

• Provide Official Transcript(s)—(Official copies of Seminarscheine or the appropriate pages of a Studienbuch should be supplied for academic work done outside of the United States). English translations must accompany foreign documents.
• Provide Three Letters of Recommendation—
  from individuals acquainted with your academic program and scholastic ability. Each recommendation must include the completed Reference Form as well as a separate letter from your recommender written and signed on academic or business letterhead stationery. (Your recommenders may instead choose to submit the form and letter online upon receiving instructions provided by the Graduate Admissions Office.)
• Include a CV or Resume—
  No longer than 2 pages.
• Include a Statement of Intent—
  Please outline your academic interests and career plans. Include relevant biographical information related to education, work experience, language knowledge, and study abroad.
• Include a Scholarly Writing Sample—
  Please submit a hard copy, no longer than 30 pages (email attachments or diskettes cannot be accepted).

Send these items to:
Graduate Secretary
Germanic Languages and Literatures
498 Hagerty Hall
1775 College Road
Columbus, OH 43210

Please note: Make certain that transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendation are actually sent! The Department cannot accept responsibility for soliciting them or for notifying applicants if they are missing. GRE test scores are required for domestic students; they are optional for international students who do not wish to be considered for a University Fellowship.

Upon receiving your applicant number from the Graduate Admissions Office, you will be able to confirm receipt of your application materials through http://appstatus.osu.edu.

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