To facilitate the application process, all paperwork is done through the Stone Lab Columbus office. This page explains the steps you need to take after submitting your application materials.
Deadlines for the REU program, scholarship funding, and Stone Lab employment vary and are outlined below:
| Deadline | Notification Expected | |
|---|---|---|
| College Students, Educators | March 22, 2010 | Within one week of application |
| High School Students | March 22, 2010 | First week of April |
| Non Credit Workshop Applicants | March 22, 2010 | Notification Given Mid-April |
| Research Experience for Undergraduates | February 24, 2010 | Mid-March |
| Scholarship | March 16, 2010 | First week of April |
| Employment | March 12, 2010 | Interviews held March 17−18, 2010. Decisions made by end of March |
Step 1: After your submitted applications arrive at the Stone Lab office in Columbus by mail or fax, they will be checked for completion. You will be notified of any pieces that are missing. Please note that individuals taking only non-credit classes should be sure to fill out the Application for Non-Credit Workshop Courses.
Step 2: Use the table above to determine when your applications are due and when you can expect to be notified of your acceptance. Space and funds may be available after the deadlines. Contact us to find out more.
Step 3: If you are accepted, an invoice for tuition (for non-OSU students), room, board, and other fees will be sent to you in April. OSU students must register for Stone Lab classes through the university and will be billed for tuition by the registrar. All fees must be paid prior to the start of class. Also included in this packet are:
If you are awarded a scholarship please notify us within two weeks if you choose to accept the funds.
Step 4: Another packet will be sent in mid-May, including the Stone Lab Handbook and the following information, if applicable:
Starting this year, all students will be required to purchase their books from the Ohio State Marion Campus bookstore prior to the start of class. To order online, visit www.marion.ohio-state.edu and select “Bookstore” from the Quick Links pull-down menu. Students are also welcome to stop by the bookstore in person.
If you still have any questions, you can always give us a call. We are happy to help.
“My summer at Stone Lab was the best summer I’ve ever had because getting outside, having a professor show you things
in the woods or on the lake is ten times better than sitting in the classroom. Every specimen we dissected was something we
actually collected ourselves. Even lectures aren’t limited to a room with desks and chairs.”
− Chris Spann
