The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University

At The Ohio State University, WE welcome you to be part of the Buckeye campus community.

We understand you don’t want just any university. You want THE university that’s right for you. There’s a reason why Ohio State is a leading university and the #1 university in Ohio. Here you can achieve your goals doing what you love.

You’ll have:

Academic Programs

  • Architecture
  • Art & Design
  • Business
  • Communication
  • Design
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Liberal Arts
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Performing Arts
  • Research
  • Science
  • Social Science
  • Technology
  • Visual Arts

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Greek Life
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • ROTC Program
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

Apply as a freshman if you will soon be a high school graduate who has never enrolled at a college or university. (Don’t count college classes you may have taken in high school.)

November 1 is key!

  • We must receive your complete application by November 1 if you wish to be considered for most university merit scholarships.
  • And if you wish to be considered for Honors and Scholars Programs, the Morrill Scholarship Program, and College of Engineering majors, we strongly recommend meeting the November 1 deadline.
Meeting this early action deadline also means you'll get an earlier admissions decision!

Transfer

Students interested in transferring to Ohio State should not use the Common Application. Please head over to undergrad.osu.edu/transfer for a link to our transfer application. There you’ll find deadlines, requirements and enrollment criteria for your major.

P.S. A third of the undergraduates who received a bachelor’s degree from Ohio State last year were transfer students. Regardless of where you started college, you can graduate a Buckeye!

Additional Information

Scarlet & Gray Advantage is our commitment to making a world-class education affordable and accessible. Because finances shouldn’t keep you from achieving your dream of a college degree. Whether it’s scholarships, grants, work-study, or connecting students to federal or state aid, Ohio State has many resources and ways to help eligible students, and their families, pay for the overall cost of attending college.
  • Freshmen admitted to the Columbus campus for autumn semester are automatically considered for most merit scholarships if we received your complete application by our November 1 early action deadline (larger awards require additional steps; see meritawards.osu.edu).
  • To receive the most financial aid, file the FAFSA and apply for scholarships at ScholarshipUniverse by February 1 (see the steps).

Visit us

There is so much here to love. And there’s no better way to get to know Ohio State than to visit. Schedule an Admissions Overview and Tour to hear from current students about their Ohio State experience, see what campus feels like, learn more about the admissions, and get answers to your questions.

The Ohio State University is ranked No. 1 among Ohio publics and No. 17 among all publics in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 edition of "America’s Best Colleges."

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Admissions office

Visit us

Address

P.O. Box 182646
Columbus, OH 43218-2646, United States of America

Phone number

614-292-3980

Region

Midwest

Midwest