OVERVIEW
The Degree Completion Program was established
at The Ohio State University in 1994 under
the direction of the Department of Athletics. At
the time it was called the Outreach Education
Program and since its inception, more than 100
former student-athletes have participated in this
nationally recognized program. The ultimate
goal of the Degree Completion Program was,
and still is, to provide academic and tuition support
to former Ohio State student-athletes who
left the university without completing their
degrees. This program permits them to complete
their undergraduate coursework and graduate.

ADMISSION
In order to participate in the Degree Completion
Program (DCP), a student must be a former Ohio
State student-athlete who received an athletic
grant-in-aid, has exhausted eligibility, and did
not graduate. Each individual must have a 2.00
cumulative grade point average and be within 45
quarter-degree hours of graduation. In addition,
each candidate must complete a written application,
provide an academic plan approved by their
college academic advisor of their remaining
courses, and schedule community service and/or
work hours during the quarter. Individuals in the
program are evaluated quarterly with regard to
their academic performance and community
service/work requirement.

SUPPORT
The Degree Completion Program provides assistance
with re-enrollment into Ohio State, tuition,
tutoring services, and academic counseling.

COMMUNITY SERVICE/OUTREACH
Former student-athletes admitted to the DCP
must volunteer their time in order to offset their
quarterly tuition compensation. Community
Service/Outreach opportunities may also include:
Community Connection provided by Ohio State,
speaking at local schools/churches, proctoring
study table/computer lab, and working in various
units of the Department of Athletics.

Contact Us for More Information!

Darin Meeker
Associate Director of Student-Athlete
Support Services Office
meeker.4@osu.edu

John Macko
Athletic Academic Counselor
macko.1@osu.edu