Consideration for a SPA position is contingent upon academic admission to the Graduate School for the HESA academic program. For this reason, prospective students should first complete the academic application process.
The application for SPA assistantships will be sent to admitted MA and PhD students by late January. The SPA team works diligently to place admitted students who wish to attend Ohio State in an assistantship, but please understand that admission to the HESA academic program does not guarantee assistantship placement.
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SPA Days: Graduate Assistantship Interview Process and Visitation Days
The invitation to interview for assistantships is extended to candidates who have been admitted into the M.A. and Ph.D. programs in HESA.
The assistantship process is very competitive and interviews are required. The entire interview process will be in virtual format, allowing applicants to participate from all around the world. All times during the program will occur in EST.
The MA and PhD interview process generally occurs over a two-day period. The schedule includes:
- An introduction to The Ohio State University
- An overview of the academic program and curriculum
- An introduction to the faculty
- Socials with current students
- Assistantship interviews
- Candidates are typically scheduled for 2-5 interviews. Interview schedules are determined by the SPA office based on your interests, skills, and experiences.
Sample interview schedule (SPA Days):
SPA Days 2025 Dates
- SPA Days will be held virtually February 6-7, 2025