Ohio University School of Recreation and Sport Sciences

Admission
A prospective student must meet the following requirements to be considered for unconditional admission to the School of Recreation and Sport Sciences graduate program in Recreation Studies:

1. Earned bachelor's degree in athletic training, physical education, sport sciences, recreation or related field from an accredited college or university.
2. Minimum overall undergraduate grade-point average (g.p.a.) of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale on the last 90 quarter hours or the last 60 semester hours.
3. Satisfactory Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.

The following materials must be received before an applicant is considered for admission:

1. Completed application, available at http://www.ohio.edu/graduate/apply.cfm
2. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.
3. Official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended.
4. A two-page typed biography that includes information about your background and experience and how they relate to your future career goals.
5. A resume of your educational background and professional work experience.
6. Three letters of recommendation using the form that can be found in the following link, recommedation form. At least one reference must be from someone who can attest to your qualifications in your chosen field and one must be from an academic faculty member who can support your ability to produce successful academic work at the graduate level. Please be certain to identify your intended concentration before giving the form to the person providing the reference.

Completed application, GRE scores, transcripts, and application fee should be submitted to:

Office of Graduate Student Services
Ohio University
McKee House
Athens, OH 45701-2979

The biography, resume and letters of recommendation should be sent to:

Graduate Coordinator
School of Recreation and Sport Sciences
Ohio University
Grover Center E160
Athens, OH 45701-2979

Applications are accepted year-round. Typically, applications for both admission and financial aid for the next academic year should be received by March 1. International students also must present TOEFL scores (minimum of written 575, computer 233, and online 79 for consideration) and apply by February 1.

Financial assistance, such as assistantships, are available. Information regarding graduate assistantships may be found in the Graduate Assistantships section of this site.