University and Community

One of the largest universities in the world, The Ohio State University consists of 19 colleges and the Graduate School. It has more than: 4,000 full-time equivalent teachers, 11,000 graduate students, 2,600 professional students, and 41,000 undergraduate students.

At Ohio State, you will be using the 16th largest library system in the United States and have computer access to a collection totaling 4.6 million printed volumes and 2.7 million microforms. The Main Library houses collections pertinent to most of the disciplines of the humanities and social sciences, general reference, microform and newspaper collections, and a rare book and manuscript collection. The library system also includes 24 separately housed libraries, one of which is the Business Library, which contains major collections in accounting, economics, business, and the social sciences. The Business Library is conveniently located in Page Hall next door to Hagerty Hall, where the AMIS faculty and Ph.D. students have offices.

Despite the university's size and the broad range of its activities, faculty members in a particular discipline develop friendly relationships among themselves and with their students. Most classes in our program are small, and all of our students are in residence on a full-time basis.

Located near the center of the state, the city of Columbus has over 570,000 residents and a metropolitan area population of 1.4 million. The city offers many of the advantages of a major metropolitan area, including a major airport, excellent restaurants, a symphony, a ballet company, theatres, museums, and art galleries. Despite its size, Columbus still retains much of the charm and simplicity of a small midwestern city, with many attractive residences, schools, and churches. The metropolitan park system, in place for over 100 years, features many bike paths and jogging trails.

A range of housing options are available at Ohio State and in the city. The university has two coeducational graduate dormitories as well as apartments for graduate women. These air-conditioned facilities provide attractively furnished single and double rooms and are designed to provide a mature atmosphere for advanced study. You can obtain detailed information on these facilities by writing to the: Graduate Housing Office
Morrison Tower
The Ohio State University
196 West 11th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210-1379.

The university also maintains student housing for families in Buckeye Village, an apartment complex on the campus. Buckeye Village provides a congenial environment and is close to shopping and other facilities. Each apartment is equipped with major kitchen appliances. Air-conditioning, heat, water, trash collection, storage space, and parking are provided. Two-bedroom apartments are available to families with children; however, there is a long waiting list, and students are urged to apply as soon as possible. To apply, please write to:
Buckeye Village Office Manager
The Ohio State University
2661 Defiance Drive
Columbus, OH 43210-1021.

Ample off-campus housing of all types is available at reasonable rates. For additional information, call (614) 292-0100 or write:
Office of Commuter Student Affairs
The Ohio State University
1712 Neil Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210-1219