Admissions
Learn How to Change Your Future
Whether you are transferring to Ohio State as an undergraduate, continuing your higher education journey as a bachelor’s student or going back to school as a graduate student, we are here to help you change your future and fulfill your career aspirations. The Ohio State University is one of the top recognized public institution in the United States with resources for research and a large alumni base. Enrolling at Ohio State means you’re joining a community of proud alumni around the world. Become a Buckeye today!
Preparing to Apply
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Understand if a degree or program are right for you and learn about the admission criteria.
Be sure to note the application deadline!
Find a quiet space and fill out your application. Note: you may need to write a personal statement or get letters of recommendations. To expedite your review, please follow the process for transcripts.
Need some help or just want to make sure your application is complete? Please reach out to us and one of our Enrollment Advisors will be in touch!
Which Application is Right for You?
Which Application is Right for You?
Seeking an Undergraduate Degree or Certificate?
An undergraduate online program may be perfect for you if you’re looking to transfer, advance your career, or even switch careers.
Seeking a Graduate Degree or Certificate?
Ready to advance or switch your career? An online program at Ohio State may be perfect for you.
Understanding the Application Process
Application Preparation
- Check your degree or undergraduate certificate’s admission criteria. Unsure of what that is? Please use our program finder below to find the degree or certificate and look for the tab for Admission Criteria.
- Be sure to note the Application Deadline!
- Personal Statement – This is required for those who have not continuously been enrolled in any school.
- Application Fee – This is a nonrefundable $60 fee ($70 for international students).
As you work through your application, you can always save it and come back to it!
Transcripts
- Official transcripts are required.
- Where possible, please request an electronic transcript be submitted. In Ohio, all transcripts can be submitted electronically.
- If your school does not offer electronic delivery, please have your transcript(s) mailed to:
The Ohio State University
Undergraduate Admissions
PO Box 182646
Columbus, OH 43218-2646. - Transcripts should not be sent to the student or sent to another Ohio State office. Doing so will prevent their acceptance as an official transcript.
- Submitting an in-process transcript may be acceptable, but please talk to one of our Enrollment Advisors to be sure!
International Students
Success at Ohio State depends upon your ability to converse in, write and understand English. The university requires official TOEFL, Duolingo or IELTS Academic test scores from applicants:
- whose native language is not English,
- who have been educated primarily outside of the U.S., or
- who have held U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee status for less than one year from the first term of enrollment.
Application Preparation
- Check your degree or graduate certificate’s admission criteria. Unsure of what that is? Please use our program finder below to find the degree or certificate and look for the tab for Admission Criteria.
- Be sure to note the Application Deadline!
- You will need letters of recommendation so have your references handy for sending them automated email requests.
- You may also be required to write a personal statement and/or submit your curriculum vitae (resume).
- Application Fee – This is a nonrefundable $60 fee ($70 for international students).
As you work through your application, you can always save it and come back to it!
Transcripts
- Submit your unofficial transcripts for consideration.
- Your official transcripts will need to be submitted before the end of your first semester as an enrolled student.
International Students
Success at Ohio State depends upon your ability to converse in, write and understand English. The university requires official TOEFL, Duolingo or IELTS Academic test scores from applicants:
- whose native language is not English,
- who have been educated primarily outside of the U.S., or
- who have held U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee status for less than one year from the first term of enrollment.
Military Application Process
The Ohio State University proudly supports our military and veterans. We thank you for all of your support and service.
As you seek a higher education degree, let us help you join thousands of other Buckeye veterans. Navigating higher education doesn’t have to be difficult!
Accreditation
The Ohio State University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. In the higher education space, regionally accredited is the highest accreditation that can be given to a university. For additional detail on Ohio State’s accreditation, please refer to this link. Many of our degrees and certificates have additional, specialized accreditation specific to the field of practice. Those that have additional accreditation will be noted on their overview pages.
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Speak with a knowledgeable Enrollment Advisor who can help answer your questions and explain different aspects of the more than 75 online degrees and certificates offered at Ohio State.