Ohio State Graduate and Professional School Fair
This event is open to current Ohio State undergraduate students.
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
Time: 4:30-6 p.m
Location: Performance Hall in the Ohio Union (Please bring your BuckID for entry)
All Ohio State students are invited to come and learn:
- Why you should apply to Ohio State for graduate or professional school?
- What's involved in applying?
- What undergraduate courses and programs can help you prepare?
- What activities and experiences will strengthen your application?
Admissions representatives from more than 20 Ohio State graduate and professional schools, a pre-health advisor, Student Financial Aid, the Writing Center, and Graduate and Professional Admissions will be available to answer your questions.
Pending approval, this event may be offered as an option for Student Success Series credit and as a STEP Program Professional Development Co-Curricular (PDC).
Attendees
- College of Arts and Sciences
- Moritz College of Law
- College of Medicine
- College of Nursing
- College of Optometry
- College of Pharmacy
- College of Public Health
- College of Veterinary Medicine
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
- Fisher College of Business
- Genetics Counseling Graduate Program
- John Glenn College of Public Affairs
- Department of Educational Studies
- College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
- School of Environment and Natural Resources
- College of Arts and Sciences Center for Career and Professional Success
- College of Arts and Sciences Pre-Health Advisor
- College of Arts and Sciences Pre-Law Advisor
- Scarlet and Gray Financial
- Student Financial Aid
- Writing Center
- Graduate and Professional Admissions
Tips for a successful fair
- Smart casual attire suggested
- Research programs ahead of time so you can strategize your fair experience
- Be ready to discuss your academic experiences and involvement on-and-off campus
- Come prepared with questions for representatives such as...
- Which majors, minors, and courses are recommended for your program?
- Which extracurriculars, internships, research, or community service would help me prepare for this program?
- What are the steps, requirements, and deadlines to apply?
- Do you have funding available for graduate associates, fellowships, or scholarships?
- What are common pitfalls for students who don't get admitted to your program?
- How is your program's industry performing in [your specialty or location of interest]?
- Don't skip campus resource tables
- The Writing Center can help you craft a personal statement for your application
- Student Financial Aid can tell you what financial aid is available for graduate students
- Center for Career and Professional Success can provide career coaching, mock interviews, and resume reviews
- Scarlet and Gray Financial can coach you to build a budget or financially prepare for graduate school