From amazing academics and research opportunities to a thriving city life at your fingertips, Ohio State has a lot to offer.
There’s no getting around it. Choosing a college is hard. There are so many things to take into consideration — especially when it comes to your future.
That’s why we wanted to take a minute to help get you into a #BuckeyeBound mindset. Tell you a little bit more about ourselves and why we think you're a perfect fit for Ohio State.
FAQs for students preparing to apply.
Submitting ACT or SAT test scores is optional — learn more Testing FAQs.
Note that Ohio State's early action deadline is November 1, 2022 for new first-year students applying to the Columbus campus. The regular decision deadline is February 1, 2023.
First-year students applying to the Columbus campus may use the Common Application. The application deadline is February 1, 2023.
Students applying to regional campuses or as a transfer will continue to use our Ohio State application.
Yes. All students are highly encouraged to file the FAFSA by February 1 to receive priority consideration for the widest range of need-based scholarships, loans, grants and Federal Work-Study. (Priority consideration means you will be considered before those who don't meet the deadline.) Visit Student Financial Aid for more information.
