Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Undergraduate Information

Do you offer teacher licensure programs?
We offer Physical Education, Special Education, and Business Education undergraduate licensure programs. For information about these programs, visit our Academic Programs section.
We do also offer non-degree licensure programs. For more information about those programs, visit our Licensure-Only website at: http://ehe.osu.edu/paes/academics/certificates/

Where can I find information about undergraduate programs in PAES?
Most program information is kept thoroughly up to date on our website. Check the "Academic Programs" section to find the program you are interested in. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please contact us at (614) 292-6787.

Where is your office located and what services do you provide?
The PAES Student Services office is located in room A100 of the PAES Building. Our address is 305 West 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210. If you are using the Campus Map to locate our office, our building is found under the acronym "PE". Our office hours during Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, and Summer quarter, our office hours are Monday through Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm. Our office provides academic advising to undergraduate students majoring in one of the PAES majors. We also provide information and individual meetings with prospective undergraduate students.

How do I contact your Student Services office?
You can contact our office by calling (614) 292-6787 during office hours or stopping by our office in A100 of the PAES building.

If I want to declare a PAES undergraduate major, what should I do?
If you are a current undergraduate student at Ohio State you will need to schedule an appointment with a PAES academic advisor to declare a pre-major in PAES. All current Ohio State students need to have a 2.5 cumulative GPA and 12 graded hours at Ohio State to declare a PAES pre-major. If you are not a current student at Ohio State, you will need to apply to Ohio State through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Once you complete your application to Ohio State, and are admitted, you will then be scheduled for a Transfer Student Orientation where you will meet with a PAES academic advisor to assist you with your transition to Ohio State.

How do I sign up for and where do my activity classes meet?
The Sport, Fitness, and Health Program keeps that information on their webpage: (SFHP page)

How do I sign up for an Outdoor Pursuits class (i.e. hot air ballooning, backpacking, scuba, etc.)?
The Outdoor Pursuits Program keeps that information on their webpage: Outdoor pursuits page

How do I register for the horseback riding courses?
Registration for the horseback-riding course takes place the first Thursday of the quarter at the PAES Building. If you miss the registration period, you must call the OSU Barn at 850-7433. The fees for this course will also be collected at this time.

I feel that I have more experience than the beginning level SFHP course requires, can I be placed in the intermediate or advanced course?
If the instructor feels that you have the necessary skills and you complete a permission form, you can bypass the beginning level course and directly enter the intermediate or advanced course.

Who would I need to contact to find out more about the FEEP program?
The FEEP office is located at A426 PAES Building, (614) 292-9964. You can also find out more about the FEEP program at http://ehe.osu.edu/paes/feep/

How can I tell which classes transfer to Ohio State?
Transfer.org is the best website to show you common transfer classes. Please be aware that most PAES-related classes do not automatically transfer to Ohio State from other institutions. Be sure to keep your syllabi to use when attempting to transfer specific classes.

When are applications to graduate due?
See the Graduation link of the Student Services page.

When are major applications due?
Applications deadlines for our four majors vary. Consult the "Apply to PAES major" page.

How do I add and drop classes?
Current Ohio State students can drop their classes on-line themselves by visiting the "Web Registration for Courses" link on the buckeyelink.osu.edu website. Students can drop classes on-line until the third Friday of the quarter as long as there are no holds placed on their account. After the third Friday of the quarter, PAES undergraduate students will need to come to the Student Services office to drop a course or withdraw from the university. The last day to drop any classes or withdraw from the University is the 7th Friday of Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters.