Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities are being administered in compliance with federal and state law.

Third Year


In the third year, many students will have completed the candidacy examination and will be actively involved in dissertation research. Students who were directed from their first-year oral exam to defend a Master's thesis before continuing to the candidacy examination should initiate the candidacy examination process during the Autumn semester of the third year and are required to complete the candidacy examination by the last day of the Spring semester of the third year.