Explore Ohio State Online Degrees and Certificates

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The program is designed for students balancing school with work, family, and other responsibilities. Online coursework and dedicated student support can help you make progress toward your degree while managing other commitments.

Your path will depend on your selected coursework, previous experience, and career goals. The program can help you build a foundation that applies to fields such as communications, human resources, corporate training, and research.

You’ll work with an academic advisor to discuss your professional goals, and choose coursework that supports the direction you want to take. This personalized planning helps you make the most of the program’s flexibility while building a degree that aligns with your future.

The Bachelor’s in Integrated Arts and Sciences is designed to be completed 100% online without scheduled class times.

Some courses may be available in person or in hybrid formats for local students who prefer those options, but they are not required.

Yes. Eligible previous college credit can help you make progress toward your degree. A dedicated academic advisor will help you understand how your credits apply and what requirements you still need to complete in order to graduate.

Your time to graduation depends on how many eligible credits you bring into the program and how many courses you take each semester. The Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Arts and Sciences requires a minimum of 121 total credit hours, of which at least 30 credit hours must be completed at Ohio State to graduate.

The online Associate of Arts degree is a part-time program which does not meet the requirements to be eligible for the Regional Campus Commitment Program. However, online students can still apply for scholarships through Scholarship Universe.