2nd Friday deadlines
- Adding Classes/Switching Sections of the same class:
This week, you can only change sections or add a new class to your schedule with written (email) instructor permission. You should either cc me on the email when you ask for permission or you should forward me the permission once you receive it, as these adds/changes can only be processed through an advisor with documentation.
The deadline to do this is Friday, September 5.
Per emails from Dr. Wayne Schlingman on Friday, if you are an upper-classman and want to add Astron 3810 (Order of Magnitude Astronomy) and/or Astron 4193 (“Writing Jail” Seminar), please just email me – no instructor permission is required to enroll you this week!
Please also note that some departments, particularly for coordinated courses, may require permissions to go through course coordinators and/or other department contacts. Examples:- Language 1101/1102/1103/1155 courses generally require permission of the Language Coordinator for that department
- For Physics 1250 and 1251 (though not 1270), permissions can only be given by the course coordinator, Dr. Michael Ziegler.2
- For Math courses, all changes for 1000- and 2000-level courses must go through the Math Advising Office.
Details on getting those courses changed can be found on their web page here (scroll down to “Second Week of Class”)
- Dropping Classes:
Classes can still be dropped “freely” in Buckeye Link this week without appearing on your transcript (through the 4th Friday, September 19). If this is your first semester at OSU, you will need to go through your advisor to drop a course. If it is not your first semester, then you can drop a course on your own via the “Drop a Class” function in Buckeye Link.- Refunds for dropped courses: courses dropped by 11:59pm on Friday, September 5 will be refunded 75% of the tuition costs if your bill would change as a result. Keep in mind that if you remain at full-time status (between 12-18 credits) with or without your dropped class, then your bill will not change, and no refund is necessary.
- Enrolling in Research Credits: If you plan to enroll in Astronomy or Physics 4998(H)/4999(H) to earn credit for research work you are already conducting with an OSU professor, the deadline to do so is this Friday, September 5. (Note: this is not a class that will help you to get involved in research.) Instructions can be found here:
- Astronomy: https://astronomy.osu.edu/undergraduates/undergraduate-research/research-course-credit
- Physics: https://physics.osu.edu/undergraduate-research-0 (expand “Research for Credit” section)
- Note that if you register for thesis credit (4999/4999H) and plan to graduate in Spring 2026, then you must submit your undergraduate thesis application by Friday, September 12 if you are in the ASC Honors program (details here) or by Friday, October 17 if you are not in the ASC Honors program (details here).
- Drop-in Advising for Autumn 2025:
Remember that I now have drop-ins both Wednesday mornings and Thursday afternoons!
(See below or on my staff website for details).
Upcoming Events
There are quite a lot of exciting events and opportunities coming up in the next few weeks, including September 3rd's Tech & Analytics Career Fair, so I wanted to make sure you were aware of these as well. Please see below for details:
- September 3 (Wednesday), 1-5pm - Tech & Analytics Career Fair
- Don't miss the premier Ohio State recruiting event for students seeking jobs and internships in the technology, data, economics, and analytics sectors. The event is open to all current OSU students and recent graduates and provides an opportunity for you to network with employers and learn about internship and career opportunities.
- For more information and to register, visit the below link. https://osu.joinhandshake.com/stu/career_fairs/57326
- September 3 (Wednesday), 4-6pm – Battelle Center Kickoff Event
- The Battelle Center Kickoff will introduce students to the center’s programs, research and affiliated student organizations, helping them gain experience and connect with peers.
- Information and registration (no advance notice needed) can be found here: https://battellecenter.osu.edu/event/2025/9/battellecenterkickoff
The Battelle Center’s mission is to drive innovation in the public interest through research and development, collaboration, and experiential learning by combining science, engineering, and public policy. Among the opportunities offered are the Student Community of Practice and Engagement (or SCOPE), which our students have found valuable in the past.
- September 7 (Sunday) – Science Sundays: “How is AI Changing Science?” with Prof. Yuan-Sen Ting
- Professor Yuan-Sen Ting of the Department of Astronomy will be giving a talk for the public lecture series, Science Sundays, titled “How is AI Changing Science?” this coming Sunday, September 7 at 3:00-5:00pm in the US Bank Conference Theater at the Ohio Union.
- You can find more information and RSVP for this event here.
- Professor Yuan-Sen Ting of the Department of Astronomy will be giving a talk for the public lecture series, Science Sundays, titled “How is AI Changing Science?” this coming Sunday, September 7 at 3:00-5:00pm in the US Bank Conference Theater at the Ohio Union.
- September 9 (Tuesday) – SPS Meeting: Applying to Physics Graduate School with Q&A Session
- Prof. Jay Gupta, Vice Chair for Graduate Studies in the Department of Physics, will be speaking to the Society of Physics Students during their meeting next week to have a Q&A session about applying to Physics graduate programs.
- This event is open to all students, even if you are not a member of SPS or Sigma Pi Sigma, and will occur at 6-7pm on Tuesday, September 9 in room 1080 of the Physics Research Building (the Smith Seminar Room).
- September 10 (Wednesday), 2-5pm – 2025 Study Abroad Fair
- The 2025 Study Abroad Fair will be held on Wednesday, September 10 from 2 – 5 p.m. in the Archie Griffin East Ballroom at the Ohio Union.
- The fair gives students the opportunity to talk one-on-one with global education experts and learn more about the myriad of ways to know and engage the world at Ohio State. Students will be able to explore programs for all majors and learn more about how to fund their prospective experience.
- More information can be found here: https://oia.osu.edu/get-involved/signature-events/study-abroad-fair
- September 10 (Wednesday), 5-6pm – Resume Writing Workshop with the Battelle Center
- Join the Battelle Center for Science, Engineering, and Public Policy for a resume workshop from 5-6pm on Wednesday, September 10, just in time for next week’s Autumn Career and Internship Fair. More details and registration can be found here: https://battellecenter.osu.edu/event/2025/9/professional-training-resume-writing
- September 17 & 18 (Wednesday & Thursday) – Autumn University-Wide Ohio State Career and Internship Fair
- The Ohio State Career and Internship Fair will be held over two days on September 17-18:
- Wednesday, September 17, 1-5pm in the Ohio Union: https://osu.joinhandshake.com/stu/career_fairs/56026
- Thursday, September 18, 2-6pm over Handshake: https://osu.joinhandshake.com/stu/career_fairs/56035
- Follow the links above to officially register via Handshake and learn more about the events and companies that will be attending
- September 25 (Thursday) – Alpheus Smith Lecture, featuring Nobel Laureate Dr. Andrea Ghez and student-only Q&A!
- Winner of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics, Dr. Andrea Ghez, will give the 62nd Alpheus Smith Lecture at 8pm on Thursday, September 25 in 1000 McPherson Lab. More information on the event can be found here: https://physics.osu.edu/alpheus-smith-lecturers/62nd-alpheus-smith-lecture-featuring-dr.-andrea-ghez
- Additionally, mark your calendars for a student-only event that same day from 1:30-2:30pm in room 1080 of the Physics Research Building (the Smith Seminar Room). Light refreshments will be provided.