Application updatesOn March 26, we will release our final admission decisions for the autumn 2021 semester. Students may receive one of three decisions:
Admit: Congratulations, they have been admitted to Ohio State! A notice about specific college enrollment and next steps is on the way.
Options for Ohio Residents: While they were not admitted to the Columbus campus, they have a great alternative — to begin their degree at one of Ohio State’s regional campuses! (If students didn't choose an alternate campus when they applied, they'll be automatically admitted to one.)
Denial for Nonresidents: The student has not been selected for admission. They may apply again later as a transfer student.
Waitlist: The student was eligible for admission, but due to the competitiveness of the pool, we were not able to offer autumn semester admission. If offered the waitlist option, students may choose to have their name placed on our waitlist. They’ll need to make that choice by May 1; final decisions will be made by June 1. |
Honors, Scholars and Eminence invitations
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The last invitations to join Honors were sent March 12 to students who applied early action. On March 26, we'll invite a small number of students who applied after that deadline.
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Invitations for individual Scholars programs are going out every two weeks from March 19 through April 20.
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The selection process for Eminence Fellows will conclude by March 26.
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Morrill Scholarship Program selectionSelection continues for MSP recipients. To date, 553 students have been notified of their scholarship, and the awards will be finalized by April 2. This includes scholarship notifications to students who will receive the Distinction Awards. |
Financial aid notificationsDuring the week of March 1, financial aid notifications were emailed (via BuckeyeMail) to students who sent their FAFSA to Ohio State. These notifications included any university merit scholarships already awarded, plus any need-based financial assistance for which a student may qualify.
If students need help understanding their award, we encourage them to start with this "how to read your notification" video. They can also contact Buckeye Link at 614-292-3980 for assistance.
Students who still need to send in their verification paperwork are encouraged to do so to finalize their financial aid. |
Return to in-person campus toursWe are offering a VERY limited number of in-person campus tours for admitted students in April. Safety guidelines require us to limit groups to three students (and one guest each), and we are registering admitted students on a first-come, first-served basis.
When tour offerings fill, we will not be able to accommodate any additional requests or walk-in visitors.
For admitted students who are not able to schedule a guided tour, we recommend: |
Virtual engagementAttending online events remains the best way for students to learn about Ohio State. Plus, we're now offering opportunities to sign up to chat with a current Buckeye! |
Autumn 2021 campus reactivation planUniversity President Kristina Johnson recently announced preparations for a significant reactivation of campus life for fall semester, including:
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In-person teaching, learning and student activities
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Students in the residence halls
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In-person campus services and events
The well-being of our university community will always be our No. 1 priority, so any decisions made for the coming year will be grounded in the expertise of our public health and medical leaders and the latest data and science. With improving COVID-19 trends, increasing access to vaccines and continued vigilance in practicing safe public health measures, we are looking forward to seeing more Buckeyes on our campuses in the fall! |
Academic program updates
High School Internship ProgramHave students looking for experience in the public sector before they graduate? They can join students like Carly Hooker and find it through the John Glenn College of Public Affairs's High School Internship Program. HSIP is a high-level public service internship experience for rising seniors interested in working in nonprofits, government, advocacy organizations or on campaigns. In addition to their internship, HSIP students also complete Public Affairs 2110 – Introduction to Public Affairs. Through College Credit Plus, HSIP interns are eligible to receive six semester credit hours from Ohio State. Learn more.
Fisher College of Business new school counselor pageThe Fisher College of Business has created a High School Counselor Information web page. Fisher is also offering a variety of virtual visit options for students, business class groups, student organizations and summer programs. The Fisher team always appreciates the opportunity to connect with high school counselors — contact them at futureundergrad@fisher.osu.edu or 614-292-7191. |
College of Engineering welcomes new deanAyanna Howard, PhD, has joined the College of Engineering as the new dean. Previously, Dean Howard served Georgia Institute of Technology as chair of the School of Interactive Computing and founder and director of the Human–Automation Systems Lab. Her career spans higher education, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the private sector. She is also the founder and president of the board of directors of Zyrobotics, a Georgia Tech spin-off company that develops mobile therapy and educational products for children with special needs. Dean Howard is the first woman and second Black dean to lead the College of Engineering. Learn more. |
Counselor website and portalOur counselor website and portal is designed just for you! There you can access admission reports, including merit award information. If you need assistance accessing the Counselor Portal — especially as the last admission decisions for the Columbus campus are shared — contact Julee Conrad. |
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