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Applying to Pro School

The College of Business (COB) is a professional school. You identify your preferred major during the application process. Applications are due the 2nd  week of the term (see 'when to apply'). Remember--the process is competitive! 

 

Important note before you submit your application

If you are required to upload any documents into the application, please make sure your name and/or student ID number is attached (either in the document and/or in the title of the document). We encourage you to compose your answers to the essay questions in a separate word document and then cut and paste those answers into the survey.

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When to apply

All pre-business requirements must be met before you can be admitted into pro-school. During your application quarter, you’ll be notified of your acceptance and the next quarter will be the term of your official admission into pro-school.  Students may apply for pro-school if they are enrolled in their last pre-business courses, or in some cases if they are scheduled to finish them the following term, and meet all eligibility summary standards stated below ( a total of 12 credits of Pre-Business courses can be in progress and/or scheduled for the following term at the time of application).

Application periods for upcoming terms:

Fall 2012:

Application opens- July 1, 2012
Application closes- October 7, 2012 (11:59pm)

Winter 2013:

***NOTE - Winter applications are only for students who are in ProSchool and applying to change or add disciplines.  For all Pre-Business students previously instructed to apply to ProSchool in the Winter, please contact your advisor***

Application opens- TBA
Application closes- TBA

Spring 2013:

Application opens- TBA
Application closes- TBA

 

Eligibility Summary:  

Criteria:

  1. Admission to OSU as pre-business major
  2. 90 credits complete at end of application term (junior standing)
  3. Submission of a complete and professional application free of grammar and spelling errors. Answers should be concise, thoughtful and professional.
  4. Completion of at least all but 12 credits of the pre-business core by the end of application term (or in some instances the term following).
  5. All-Inclusive Business (AIB) GPA of at least 2.5 with no grade below C-. GPA cutoffs can fluctuate each term, and may differ amongst majors. Admission is competitive. For example, a 2.75 minimum AIB is needed for Accounting (and often for other majors).
  6. Grades of C- or better in all your PreBusiness and ProSchool courses. Do NOT apply if you are currently repeating a D or F grade. You must wait until you have earned an acceptable grade of C- or better. Only exception, if you earned a D/F in a Major course that is not part of the new major to which you are applying. (Note BA 340 is a pro-school course. All majors must take finance, so it is not included in the exception rule).
  7. Capacity. Each major has its own enrollment limits in order to ensure a quality educational experience. Once the limit has been reached in a given term, no more students are accepted into that major.

 

More info on AIB GPA:

  • Your AIB GPA is the business course work GPA on record by the end of the 2nd week of your application quarter.
  • Transfer grades are counted in your AIB GPA. Any transfer grades not listed in MyDegrees must be uploaded into your application to be counted.
  • If a course is repeated, the most recent grade is used in your GPA (after Spring term 2011, only the second OSU grade received will be used in compliance with OSU's policy on repeats). 

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you don't meet these standards now, but might at end of this term-- Don't apply to pro-school now! See your advisor about completing a 'Blue Sheet Form' before the end of the term. If you meet the minimum eligibililty standards to apply to ProSchool after grades are posted this term, you may get access to one or two ProSchool courses over the break (provided space available). Then apply to ProSchool online during the next application window. 

 

 

Application Requirements:

Complete applications must be submitted by the deadline. In addition to the application questions; there is an agreement to comply with the COB Academic and Professional Standards (click and then scroll to bottom of page). You can add any additional information you feel is pertinent to your application. Accounting students must also submit a resume.

*By completing the application, you agree to an automatic change of your academic record to reflect your new major-if accepted into that program.
*You are admitted to up to two majors per application and you can only submit one application per term.
*Students wishing to apply for two business majors may now do so in one application window, but must make this clear in the application (supplemental question at the end of the application will ask you to choose this option).

 

Fee:

There is a non-refundable fee of $50 charged to your student account when you apply to pro-school. The fee goes onto your account after you're fully admitted.  Please note: this fee will be assessed every time an application is processed including when an applicant is denied, is applying to switch disciplines and/or is applying to add a discipline.

 

Application Tips:

  • Check your grammar and spelling before you submit your application.
  • Compose a thoughtful answer to each question. It's OK to  cut and paste the response into the application form.
  • Send all transcripts to OSU for any pre-business coursework done elsewhere BEFORE you apply. And, upload unofficial transcripts in the application if they are not yet showing on your OSU transcript.
  • Do not miss the application deadline.
  • If taking your last pre-business course(s) at another school now, tell us that in the 'additional information' section on the application. Write in the school and course number(s). More importantly, upload a copy of your schedule in the applcation where indicated.

 

Majors/Options you can choose:


Accounting
Business Information Systems (BIS)
Business Administration with Entrepreneurship option
Finance
Management
Marketing

 

Other options available:

*International Business (IB)- You can add an IB option to any major listed above by successfully completing the Arthur Stonehill International Business Exchange Program.
*Accounting Information Systems (AIS)-Open to accounting majors only. You must apply to add the AIS option.

 

First/Second Choice Major:

Your applications are sent to both choices separately. One choice does not know about the other unless you disclose it in your application essay. If is highly recommended that you have more than one choice of major. If both majors accept you, you will get your first choice (or both if you are intending on double majoring). If neither major accepts you, the following will happen:

  • If your GPA is 3.0 or higher, you’re admitted into pro-school as a ‘general business’ student. You must reapply during the next term. You can’t graduate as a general business student.
  • If your GPA is less than 3.0, you will not be admitted into pro-school. You will stay a pre-business student

 

 

Petitions (all petitions use the online pro-school application)

Late Application

Late applications due to circumstances beyond your control (accident, injury, etc) will be considered up to 4 days after the deadline to apply. Contact your advisor and explain your particular situation. They will instruct you on how to proceed with your application if the circumstances warrant a late application.

 

Documented Disability

You may petition to request an exception to eligibility requirements due to a documented learning disability. You will be required to authorize the DAS office to discuss their documentation with the Associate Dean of Academic Programs. Students receiving accommodation for disabilities may be considered for admission to pro-school based on their academic performance over a min. of three most recent terms of accommodation. Request for such consideration, specifying the first term of accommodation, must be included in the petition.

Early Access to Pro-School Classes

Effective Spring term 2011, you may be eligible to take up to 6 pro-school courses as a pre-business student (maximum of 3 per term). This is possible in a few specific scenarios: course schedules that can’t align with the pro-school application deadline, students who’ve recently received accommodation for disability, and transfer students in their first term at OSU. Contact an advisor to discuss your individual situation. You also must satisfy the following criteria in order to be considered:

 

  • Full compliance with COB progression standards (All-Inclusive Business (AIB) GPA of 2.5 or higher with no grade below C-)
  • 90 credits complete now or by the end of the term
  • Satisfied the specific pre-requisite for the courses requested

 

Adding/Change Majors After

  • ProSchool students can apply to add or change their major in any term.  This part is not restricted to only Spring and Fall term.
  • You can change your major using the online application. You must meet all requirements for the new major. If you do not, you’ll stay in your current pro-school major.
  • PreBusiness students applying for the first time can now apply for two majors at once (during the Fall and Spring application window).

 

Important note before you submit your application

If you are required to upload any documents into the application, please make sure your name and/or student ID number is attached (either in the document and/or in the title of the document). When uploading documents please upload them as PDF's or Word documents.  It is strongly encouraged that you compose your answers to the essay questions in a separate word document and then cut and paste those answers into the survey.

 

Link to Pro-School Application

All majors use the same form to apply in spring term 2012.