| Spring 2025 |
Summer 2025 |
Autumn 2025 |
Spring 2026 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline for New Students | November 1 | March 1 | June 1 | November 1 |
| Application Deadline for Transfer Students | November 15 | March 15 | June 15 | November 15 |
| Last Possible Arrival Date | January 2 | May 1 | August 20 | January 7 |
| Placement Testing | January 3 | May 2 | August 21 | January 8 |
| New Student Orientation | January 6 | May 5 | August 25 | January 9 |
| ALP Classes Begin | January 7 | May 6 | August 26 | January 12 |
| ALP Classes End | April 18 | July 25 | December 5 | April 24 |
| Final Testing | April 22 | July 29 | December 9 | April 28 |
| OSU Session Dates for Immigration Documents | January 7 – May 4 | May 6 – August 3 | August 26 – December 21 | January 12 – May 10 |
View the official OSU Academic Calendar.
Application Deadline: Last date to submit a completed application, including financial guarantees from sponsors.
Last possible arrival date: Students should arrive and check in with the ALP office by 4:00pm on the last possible arrival date. The ALP Office is located in 356 Arps Hall. Late arrivals may incur and be responsible for paying additional charges to The Ohio State University.
Placement Testing: New and eligible continuing students will take the placement test. The test is about 3 hours. The test usually begins at 9:00am, but please review the Welcome Schedule for confirmation. Continuing students will receive a notice of eligibility if they can take the placement test.
New Student Orientation: All new students in ALP must attend the New Student Orientation. Students will learn about ALP and its policies and meet the other new students in the program that term.
ALP Classes Begin: This is the first day of class for new and continuing students. It’s important to attend the first few days of class because students will complete an additional battery of diagnostic assessments to ensure accurate placement in the program. This is especially important for new students. The ALP office member will email you your schedule prior to the first day of class.
ALP Classes End: This is the last day of regular ALP classes. Students still have to complete final testing after classes end.
Final Testing: All enrolled students are required to take the final testing. The test is about 3 hours. Please note the testing date before making travel arrangements to leave Columbus.
OSU Session Dates: These are the dates to be used for US immigration documents and sponsor-related inquiries. For example, Form I-20s, DS-2019s, and visas must be valid during these dates for a student to study.
