Extended Education is operated by Ohio State Online, part of the Office of Academic Affairs. We are an enrollment unit with a special emphasis on academic advising for adult students who want to take undergraduate courses and are not currently interested in earning a degree from Ohio State.
Extended Education is an appropriate program for you if you have completed an undergraduate degree and need additional undergraduate coursework. If you are interested in graduate-level courses, graduate non-degree information is available at gpadmissions.osu.edu.
Our students fall into these learner categories:
- Students with some college credit who are re-entering the university environment after an absence
- Students with post-secondary degrees completing prerequisites for graduate or professional study
- Adults attending college for the first time
- Adults who want to update career knowledge and skills, widen career options or explore a new discipline
- Professionals (such as educators) renewing certification/licensure
- Lifelong learners who enjoy academic opportunities and seek new ideas
- Students currently enrolled at another post-secondary institution interested in transferring Ohio State credit back to their home institution
Office Location and Hours
The Extended Education team is remote/online and available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are closed on university holidays. Please contact us via email (preferred) at extendeded@osu.edu or call 614-292-8860.