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Newly Admitted Students

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Welcome to Ohio State Astronomy!

Some basic information every new astronomy graduate student needs to know:

  • Living in Columbus
  • Required courses, registration, and deadlines
  • Typical timeline to completing a PhD in Astronomy

Incoming students should immediately begin thinking about a first-year project.

Please contact the current Chair of Graduate Studies with any questions.

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Chair of Graduate Studies

Professor Adam Leroy
McPherson Laboratory 4037
140 West 18th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210-1173

Phone: +1 614 292-1765
Email: leroy.42@osu.edu

Graduates

  • Information for Prospective Students
    • About the Grad Program
    • Applying to the PhD Program
    • Advice for Applicants
    • Funding Your PhD
    • Research Programs & Facilities
    • Contact Information
  • Newly Admitted Students
    • First Year Survival Guide
    • First-Year Projects
  • Current Students
    • Graduate Courses & Registration
    • Progress to PhD
    • Candidacy Exam
    • PhD Dissertation
    • Travel Information
    • Career Placement
  • Awards & Fellowships
    • David G. Price Fellowship
    • Alan K. Markowitz Prize Award
    • Ann S. Tuttle Citizenship Award
    • Ann S. Tuttle Paper Award
  • M.S. Degree Alumni (since 1897)
  • Ph.D. Degree Alumni (since 1955)

Contact Us

4055 McPherson Laboratory
140 West 18th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210-1173

E-Mail: astronomy@osu.edu

Phone: 614 292-1773
Fax: 614 292-2928

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