Application Procedures

Eligibility Requirements

1. A minimum level of language proficiency equivalent to the ACTFL “advanced low” level (FSI/ILR) 2 in listening and reading.
2. Testing requirements will be evaluated after the applications have been received. If testing is required, OSU will make the necessary arrangements to accommodate each qualified applicant. For students testing at “intermediate” level (FSI/ILR 1.5), a summer intensive program will be offered to train them to the “advanced” level in preparation for autumn enrollment.
3. Minimum undergraduate and/or graduate GPA of 3.00 (on the 4.00 scale) or B
4. A student may be admitted conditionally before being granted regular graduate admission and be required to satisfy certain B. A. requirements before being granted a M. A. degree.
5. An established academic or professional domain proficiency
6. U.S. citizenship required for U.S. government support

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Application checklist

General Admission Criteria

Please visit the following web pages to obtain the application information you need.

General admissions information:

http://gradadmissions.osu.edu

To apply online: http://gradapply.osu.edu

If you plan to enroll as a graduate student, please submit the following materials directly to the OSU Graduate Admissions Office :

1. An online application
2. A complete set of official transcripts from each university attended, including English translation for any foreign documents and college transcripts.
3. A non refundable application fee of $40 for domestic applicants. The application fee cannot be waived.
4. Official GRE scores*

Address:
Graduate Admissions Office
The Ohio State University
Third Floor Lincoln Tower
1800 Cannon Drive
Columbus, OH 43210-1270

Note: Please place "Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures" under the line of program with program code of "070", and place "Advanced Language-Chinese Flagship" under the line of specification when filling out the on-line application.

Send the following directly to the Department Office:

1. Three Letters of Recommendation written on recommenders' original letterhead stationery, accompanied by completed Ohio State Reference Forms.
2. A complete set of official transcripts from each university attended, including English translation for any foreign documents and college transcripts.
3. Statement of Purpose. Your statement should include your goals with respect to the program.
4. Curriculum Vita/Resume
5. Application Cover sheet

Address:
OSU Chinese Flagship Program
Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures
398 Hagerty Hall, 1775 College Road
Columbus, OH 43210-1340

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Admission Criteria

In addition to the general admission criteria, the OSU Chinese Flagship Program requires the following for admission:

• Must have a minimum current knowledge of Chinese at Federal Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Level 2 ( www.govtilr.org ) or at an “Advanced Low” Level of proficiency as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). An interview and/or proficiency test may be scheduled by contacting the program.

• Must show evidence of an established domain of experience (ex: law, economics, business, music, chemistry, etc.) in addition to the Chinese language by including in the Statement of Purpose or by submitting a separate paper

Note: You are advised to keep a copy of all application materials that you send to the Ohio State University. The application and all supporting documents become the property of The Ohio State University and may not be returned to the applicant, forwarded to another institution, or duplicated for any purpose other than the Ohio State application review and admission process. Inactive files are destroyed annually.

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Special Status Students

The OSU Chinese Flagship Program will also take applications for a limited number of non degree-seeking, special status students whose goals are compatible with the Flagship Program and who hold a BA degree or at least approaching a BA degree. Students admitted with special status may take advantage of various on campus components of the program, including classroom work and tutoring as well as study/internship abroad opportunities. Normally, the limit for non-degree students is one year, where upon the participant may apply for renewal if justified.

Special status students must meet OSU admission standards and meet the same requirements as noted above. The statement of purpose should include a proposed time frame and specific reference to the features of the program in which the candidate would like to participate.

Please visit the following web page for application information needed by the graduate school:

Graduate Non-Degree admissions information

Please also send the same materials as required by degree seekers to the program office at the following address:

OSU Chinese Flagship Program
Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures
398 Hagerty Hall, 1775 College Road
Columbus, OH 43210-1340

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Application Deadlines

The Language Flagship Fellowships: January 14, 2010 (A seperate application is required. Application available at http://www.borenawards.org/the_language_flagship)

OSU Fellowship: November 30 (No seperate application is required)

OSU Graduate Assistantship: Janunary 15, 2010 (No seperate application is required)

Regular application: Janunary 15, 2010

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Interview Process

1. Send in application materials
2. If we feel you meet the basic requirements for the program we will schedule online reading (CATRC) and listening tests (CCALT).
3. If Chinese level is high enough we will schedule an oral interview (lasts 30-40 minutes). This is followed by an essay that is based on the interview content and chosen by the interviewer; due one hour after the end of the oral interview. Because it will be chosen from an online website students are required to have internet access at the time of testing. Recommend blocking approximately two hours time total for the test.
4. If need be we will follow-up with a second interview.

Admission decisions will be made by mid-March. If we feel your language still needs improvement, we will ask you to attend the Qingdao summer program in June before going to OSU in the fall.

GA and financial support decisions cannot be made until mid to late summer when we have a better understanding of the student’s skills, character and experience.

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