Test-optional this yearAs a reminder: We are asking students to make a decision about whether they will submit test scores at the time that they apply. To provide a fair and equitable process for our more than 50,000 applicants, students will not be able to change their mind after submitting the application, with one exception: If an applicant indicated they wanted test scores considered and their test was canceled, they may email askabuckeye@osu.edu to request a change to test optional. |
Enrollment highlightsOhio State welcomed our largest class of new incoming first year students this autumn: 8,602! Included in this count were record-high numbers of underrepresented minority students and non-Ohio students. This class also contributes to the largest undergraduate student enrollment ever on the Columbus campus. Read the 2020 Enrollment Report. |
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Campus visitsVirtual visit opportunities continue to grow! Please encourage your students to engage with us online. While we hope to be back to campus soon, this is the best way to learn about Ohio State in the interim. |
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Academic program updates
College of Social WorkDo you have students interested in helping others through a career in fields like mental health, addiction, child welfare and social justice? Encourage them to apply to our 4+1 BSSW/MSW Program. |
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Program updates
Alumni scholarshipThe Ohio State Alumni Association has many alumni clubs that sponsor scholarships for local high school seniors who plan to attend Ohio State. The club’s Alumni Scholars Program is a merit scholarship intended to provide recognition and financial assistance to incoming freshmen. Students can apply for the scholarship from November 1 to February 1, and they may apply before being admitted to the university. |
College ROTC scholarshipsDo you have driven students looking to pay for college? ROTC awards full-tuition scholarships to students as they train to become leaders and military officers. The university hosts Army, Air Force, and Navy ROTC units. |
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Transfer student updatesWe recognize that this academic year has been anything but traditional for students. If you’re working with any former students who are looking to come home, let us know! Our transfer team is ready to assist and can help students navigate the application process through virtual information sessions or Zoom Room office hours held every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
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Recordings of our counselor programs availableThank you to everyone who was able to join us for one of our school counselor programs this fall. If you weren't able to attend, you'll find a PDF of our presentation under the Counselor Events tab at hscounselors.osu.edu. |
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Counselor website updatesOur counselor website and portal have been updated just for you, offering expanded content and resources like information about our advisory board, fly-in and events.
We’ve also updated our requirements for the counselor portal. As an enhanced security measure, all school counselors who access the counselor portal (to check student applications, decisions and merit awards) will be asked to create a guest account.
To request a guest account:
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Go to hscounselors.osu.edu and click on the Counselor Portal tab.
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Click "Request Login Credentials" and complete the registration form. Note: Date of birth is a university requirement.
Once your account and school email address are confirmed, we’ll email instructions for activating your account and setting your password.
For assistance with this process, please reach out to Julee Conrad. |
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