Fillable Printable Ohio State University Application Form for Admission
Fillable Printable Ohio State University Application Form for Admission
Ohio State University Application Form for Admission
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This International Undergraduate Application packet is provided as a reference
for advisors. To facilitate faster application processing, students are strongly
encouraged to apply online at apply.osu.edu.
Is this application the right one for you?
Complete this application if:
you are an international student, or your request for U.S. permanent residency, asylee
status, or refugee status is pending
And
you are seeking admission to a bachelor’s degree program
Undergraduate transfer students seeking degrees in allied medical professions, dental
hygiene, or nursing may apply using other application forms, depending on preparation
level. Refer to information on pages 7–10 (depending on your area of interest) to deter-
mine whether this is the appropriate application for you. Transfer applicants interested in
these areas who have questions may e-mail [email protected] to learn more.
do not complete this application if:
you are a U.S. citizen
OR
you have been granted U.S. permanent residency, asylee status, or refugee status
Use the Freshman Application or Transfer Application at undergrad.osu.edu/apply.html.
Direct general questions regarding the International Undergraduate Application to
Table of contents
Application deadlines 1
Admission criteria 2
Application requirements
High school diploma 3
Official ACT or SAT scores with writing 3
Official academic transcripts/documents 3
Proof of English language proficiency 3
Student visa eligibility 4
Financial requirements 4
Health insurance 5
What to expect during the review process 5
What to expect after you are admitted 5
Estimated expenses 6
International Undergraduate Scholarship 6
Colleges/enrollment criteria 7–10
Majors 11–12
Application 13–16
Affidavit of Financial Support 17–18
Application checklist 19
Contact information 20
College Prep Form 21–22
International Undergraduate Application 2011
Apply online: apply.osu.edu
Application deadlines
Your application and supporting documents
must be submitted by the dates below. Note
that these are postmark deadlines and that late
applications will be considered only on a space-
available basis.
Winter quarter 2011
New freshmen: October 1
Transfer students: October 1
Classes begin: January 3
Final exams: March 14–17
Spring quarter 2011
New freshmen: January 1
Transfer students: January 1
Classes begin: March 28
Final exams: June 6–9
Summer quarter 2011
New freshmen: February 1
Transfer students: March 1
Classes begin: June 20
Final exams: August 23–25
Autumn quarter 2011
New freshmen: February 1
Transfer students: June 1
Transfers outside the U.S.: May 15
Classes begin: September 21
Final exams: December 5–8
Winter quarter 2012
New freshmen: October 1
Transfer students: October 1
Classes begin: January 3
Final exams: March 12–15
Although updated at time of publication, all
information is subject to change without notice.
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Admission criteria
University admission criteria for freshmen
Admission to the university is competitive, emphasizing three primary academic factors:
1. Successful completion of a university preparatory curriculum (also known as college preparatory
curriculum or college prep) while in the final four years (grades 9–12) of high school/secondary school
(see sidebar at left for details)
2. Performance in high school/secondary school as shown by class rank or grade point average
3. Performance on the ACT or SAT with writing (see “Application requirements” on page 3)
You may be given additional consideration if:
• you attend a competitive high school/secondary school
• you have taken accelerated courses (e.g., Honors, AP, IB)
• you have demonstrated outstanding talent in a particular area
• you have been involved in extracurricular activities, had significant work experience, or
held leadership positions
• your high school/secondary school performance was adversely affected by physical, mental,
or learning environment factors
University admission criteria for transfer students
If you have less than 45 quarter hours or less than 30 semester hours of earned credit from a
previous university, the application process considers the following primary factors (note that earned
credits do not include English as a Second Language or remedial courses):
• Performance in high school/secondary school as shown by class rank or grade point average
• Successful completion of a university preparatory curriculum (also known as college preparatory
curriculum or college prep) while in the final four years (grades 9–12) of high school/secondary school
(see sidebar at left for details)
• Overall university grade point average of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or your institution’s equivalent
as determined by Undergraduate Admissions and First Year Experience in all college, university, or
post-secondary course work*
• Performance on the ACT or SAT (required only of students who have graduated from high school/
secondary school in the last two years)
If you have 45 or more quarter hours (30 or more semester hours) of earned credit from a previous
university, the competitive academic admissions review process considers these primary factors:
• Overall university grade point average of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or your institution’s equivalent
as determined by Undergraduate Admissions and First Year Experience in all college, university, or
post-secondary course work*
• Strong grades in courses related to your desired major
*Some majors require higher standards than stated above. See the list of college enrollment criteria
starting on page 7 for details.
Important note for transfer students
Transfer students must complete a minimum
of 45 quarter hours (approximately one year)
of upper-division course work in their majors
at Ohio State in order to graduate with an
Ohio State degree. Students at other
universities who have already completed
upper-division course work in their majors
should seriously consider finishing the
degrees at their current university and may
wish to consider graduate degree programs
at Ohio State.
University preparatory curriculum
(college prep)
Minimum of 16 units of study while in high
school distributed among the following areas
of study, over your final four years (grades
9–12):
(One unit of study is equivalent to one full academic year
of study in a single academic subject.)
English 4 units
Foreign language 2 units of the same
foreign language (3 recommended)
If your native language is not English,
you may use your native language
course work to meet this requirement.
Mathematics 3 units (4 recommended)
Natural sciences with significant
laboratory experience 3 units
Social studies 2 units (3 recommended)
Visual and performing arts 1 unit
Any subject above 1 unit
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Application requirements
Four-year American high school diploma or equivalent
The Ohio State University requires that you earn a four-year American high school diploma or its
equivalent for enrollment to the university. For a list of country-specific requirements, please
visit undergrad.osu.edu/countryCredit.html.
Official ACT or SAT scores with writing
You must submit at least one ACT or SAT score set with a writing exam score (read “Important information
about test scores” on the sidebar). Transfer students with 45 or more quarter hours of earned credit from a
previous university are not required to submit test scores. Please use institutional code 3312 for the ACT or
1592 for the SAT.
In rare cases an applicant is unable to access an ACT or SAT testing facility. In such cases, we may consider
granting a test waiver. Please provide an explanation (on a separate sheet of paper from your application)
regarding the circumstances that prevent you from taking the ACT or SAT.
Official academic transcripts/documents
You must provide official academic records and transcripts of all previous academic course work when
applying for admission. Official records are original documents issued by the school/examination board or
certified copies. (Copies must be stamped and signed by the school administrator, EducationUSA advisor,
or U.S. embassy official). All documents, including marks sheets, examination certificates, and diplomas
must be in the original language and must be certified. A literal English translation certified by an appro-
priate official must be attached to documents not originally issued in English. Documents from the final four
years of high school/secondary school are required; this may include the final year of middle school. Include
any official university transcripts for course work taken while attending high school/secondary school.
Faxed or e-mailed documents are not accepted.
Proof of English language proficiency
Ohio State requires proof that you are proficient in English. The university does not conditionally admit
applicants who have not met the English language proficiency requirement. Please arrange early in the
application process to have an official test score report sent directly to Ohio State by the testing agency.
English language proficiency can be demonstrated by submitting one of the following:
• an official score of at least 527 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
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• an official score of at least 71 on the Internet-based TOEFL
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• an official score of at least 79 on the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)
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• an official SAT Critical Reading score of at least 500
• an official ACT English score of at least 21
• an official band score of at least 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
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Applicants who are citizens of, or who have received a bachelor’s degree from, one of the following
countries are exempt from the English proficiency requirement: Australia, Belize, the British Caribbean
and British West Indies, Canada (except Quebec), England, Guyana, Ireland, Liberia, New Zealand,
Scotland, the United States, and Wales.
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TOEFL
Official TOEFL score results should be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS). These
results must be from a test taken within the last two years. Ohio State’s institution code is 1592.
See contact information on page 20.
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MELAB
See contact information on page 20.
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IELTS
Please designate The Ohio State University as a Test Report Form recipient. The results must be from a test
taken within the last two years. See contact information on page 20.
Ohio State’s American Language Program is an intensive program for students who wish to improve their
language skills. A separate application is required for this program. See contact information on page 20.
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Important information about test scores
At Ohio State, we believe in the fundamental
importance of effective writing; strong writ-
ing skills are critical to success in college and
beyond. We require that all applicants submit
at least one ACT and/or SAT score set with
writing exam scores. The writing score will
be used as part of a holistic review when
considering admissions applications; writing
scores will not factor into criteria for the
International Undergraduate Scholarship or
selection for specific academic programs.
• When considering students for admission,
the International Undergraduate Scholar-
ship, or Honors/Scholars selection, we
will consider the best official composite/
combined score from a single test
administration. Ohio State does not
mix sub-scores from multiple tests.
• We must receive official scores, sent
directly from the testing agency. Scores
from transcripts will not be considered.
• We must receive test scores by the
appropriate application and/or scholarship
deadline. Students should plan to test at
least six weeks prior to deadlines to allow
sufficient time for scores to be sent to
Ohio State.
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Student visa eligibility
If you will be attending Ohio State as an international student, you will need a Certificate of Eligibility (form
I-20 for the F-1 Student Visa, or form DS-2019 for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa). You will need to present a
valid I-20 or DS-2019 to the U.S. embassy or consulate in your country.
After you are admitted, you will receive a notice to pay a $100 acceptance fee. Paying this fee will secure
your enrollment space. Once we receive your payment, we will issue the appropriate visa documents. Once
you receive your I-20 or DS-2019, you also will be required to pay a SEVIS fee as part of the visa application
process. You will need to have the receipt from this fee payment when you visit the embassy to obtain
your visa. See oia.osu.edu/international-students/visa-information.html for details.
You will also have to present a passport and evidence of financial support (see financial requirements below).
If you are already in the United States and are uncertain of how to proceed, please contact Undergraduate
Admissions and First Year Experience at [email protected] or +1-614-292-3980 for additional assis-
tance. If you do not need an I-20 or DS-2019, state your status on the application form on page 13. Responsi-
bility for obtaining and maintaining an approved visa classification remains entirely with the applicant.
Financial requirements
International students and their families or sponsors are responsible for all tuition and living expenses at
Ohio State. The university does not award any form of financial aid to international students, and
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations limit the employment of non-immigrant
international students and their families.
Ohio State offers the International Undergraduate Scholarship, worth $5,000 toward the nonresident tuition
for qualified international freshmen admitted to the Columbus campus for summer or autumn quarter.
Transfer students are not eligible for this award. See page 6 for details.
In order to show that you can meet the financial responsibilities, you must:
• Complete and sign an Affidavit of Financial Support form (pages 17–18). The signature of the sponsor
listed on the Affidavit of Financial Support form and the account holder shown on the official bank
statement must be the same.
• Confirm and document sufficient funds through the following:
Source of funds Required documentation
Personal/family savings Signatures of sponsors on the affidavit form. Verification
issued by financial institution in a separate statement of
account documenting that at least $39,837 is available in
liquid assets. Salary statements and property cannot be used.
Scholarship/government or employer Official letter from the institution or agency awarding the
scholarship. The award letter must contain the name of the
applicant, the amount of money available for each year of
study, the duration of the award (including beginning and
ending dates), the degree and major field of study for which
the award is tenable, and the name of Ohio State as the
institution to which the award is applicable.
Loans Official letter from credit institution indicating approval of the
loan and the amount approved.
Please note:
• Bank statements carry no liability on the part of the bank.
• All documentation must be dated within one year of the date of initial enrollment at Ohio State and
must be in English or accompanied by a certified English translation.
• This information is required for visa eligibility determination only. Ohio State cannot issue notice of
admission, I-20, or DS-2019 without these documents.
• Ohio State reserves the right to require additional financial documentation from applicants whose
countries impose currency exchange restrictions or other obstacles to the transfer of currency.
Applicants from these countries will be notified of specific requirements when they have submitted
completed applications.
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Ohio State health insurance
All international students who attend Ohio State and any dependents who accompany them are required to
purchase Ohio State student health insurance. Government-sponsored students with health insurance are
exempt from this requirement but must complete an International Student Health Insurance Waiver form.
For the form and information, call +1-614-292-2112 or visit shi.osu.edu and click International Students.
What to expect during the review process
Once we receive your application, we will send you an acknowledgement and OSU ID and password.
Please use your OSU ID for all correspondence.
Application review may take six to eight weeks from the date that all application materials are received.
It is your responsibility to ensure your application is complete and up-to-date.
You may check your application status online at appstatus.osu.edu. You will need your OSU ID and
password to check your application status. The application status can be checked only during the
following times:
Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Saturday, 7 a.m. – midnight
Sunday, 11 a.m. – 1 a.m
Please note all times are U.S. Eastern Standard Time.
What to expect after you are admitted
If you are admitted to the university, you will receive the following:
1 Notice of admission
2 Transfer Credit Report, if you have completed any university-level course work:
Transferring credit from another university
To receive transfer credit from an accredited or officially recognized higher education institution,
a final grade of no less than C- (or its equivalent) is required. Transfer credit is not awarded for
remedial courses or English as a Second Language courses.
3 Acceptance Fee Statement
Indicate on the Acceptance Fee Statement whether or not you will be attending Ohio State. If you
choose to attend Ohio State, a nonrefundable fee of U.S. $100 must accompany the statement.
4 Certificate of Eligibility (I-20 or DS-2019) or International Student Transfer Form
These are issued upon receipt of the $100 acceptance fee and proof of full financial support.
All materials sent in support of your application become the property of The Ohio State University and
cannot be returned, forwarded to another institution, or duplicated. Undergraduate application materials
remain in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and First Year Experience for one year after the quarter
of application.
Where to send application materials:
Undergraduate Admissions and First Year Experience
The Ohio State University
Enarson Hall
154 W. 12th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210-1390 USA
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Updating your application
If you choose not to attend Ohio State
during the quarter for which you have
applied, you may update your application
for up to three subsequent quarters without
submitting another application or paying
another application fee.
Current financial documentation is impor-
tant; if the financial documentation submit-
ted with your original application will be
more than one year old prior to the date
classes begin for your desired quarter, you
will be required to submit a new Affidavit
of Support form and bank statement. If you
complete additional course work you must
also submit an updated transcript.
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Undergraduate tuition, fees, and expenses
Estimated costs for the 2010–2011 academic year (three quarters of full-time enrollment)
The amounts below represent fees in effect autumn 2010 through summer 2011 for most programs, but
they are subject to change without notice. In 2011–2012 and beyond, students should plan for a 5 to
10 percent annual increase for all costs. Costs vary by academic program; costs listed are for an academic
year (three quarters/nine months).
Single student expenses
Average tuition and fees $23,604
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Books and supplies $1,554
Health insurance $1,518
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Room and board $10,164
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Living expenses $2,997
Total estimated expenses $39,837
1 Tuition and fees may vary by major, college, and area of study. The university reserves the
right to assess fees for special services and programs applicable to students.
2 Health insurance is required for international students (see the health insurance section on
page 5 for more information).
3 Cost of the most popular room and meal plan combination; your cost will range between
$8,205 and $11,415.
Additional estimated expenses for dependents
Living expenses (nine months) Health insurance (nine months)
For spouse only $7,897 For spouse only $2,910
For each child $3,948 For children only $2,967
For spouse and child $11,845 For spouse and children $4,539
International Undergraduate Scholarship
The Ohio State University is committed to enrolling a diverse and talented student population. This
scholarship is offered to qualified full-time, Columbus campus international freshmen (students who
have not attended university since graduating from high school/secondary school) who are required
to pay the nonresident tuition surcharge.
Only students applying to autumn or summer quarter are eligible to be considered for this scholarship.
Transfer students are not eligible for this award. To be considered, submit the application for admission and
all supporting materials by the application deadline (see page 1).
Award $5,000 ($20,000 four-year value); this award is renewable annually for a maximum of 12 quarters
(or the equivalent) of full-time undergraduate enrollment, provided the recipient continues to pay the non-
resident tuition surcharge, maintains a 2.5 or higher grade point average (earned by no later than the end of
the second year), and makes satisfactory academic progress.
Criteria The International Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded on a competitive basis to Columbus
campus students. Those considered have ACT composite scores of 28 or higher or combined SAT Critical
Reading and Math scores of 1260 or higher.
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Ohio State colleges and schools and enrollment criteria
All academic major programs at Ohio State are offered by degree-grant-
ing colleges or schools. If you are eligible for admission to Ohio State,
your academic record will be reviewed for eligibility to enroll in your
major area of interest.
Pages 7–10 describe the academic requirements for each degree-granting
college and school. Applicants must meet the stated criteria in addition to
meeting the requirements for admissibility to Ohio State.
Students who enroll as pre-majors will have additional criteria to meet
once they enroll at Ohio State and will not be eligible to enter the major
until all prerequisites are met. Some majors are competitive and/or have
enrollment limitations, so completion of prerequisites is not a guarantee
of enrollment in the major.
To determine which college or school offers your intended major, consult
the listing on pages 11–12. Web links to each of Ohio State’s colleges and
schools can be found at undergrad.osu.edu/collegesandschools.html.
Allied Medical Professions (AMP)
The School of Allied Medical Professions offers accredited undergraduate
degree programs in athletic training, health information management
and systems, health sciences, medical dietetics, medical technology,
radiologic sciences and therapy, and respiratory therapy. Admission to
majors is competitive.
Freshmen: Admitted students enroll in AMP as pre-majors.
Transfer students: Admitted students with at least a 2.5 GPA on all
previous college course work enroll in AMP as pre-majors.
Note: The prerequisite criteria vary for each program; see amp.osu.edu
for specific information. If you believe you will meet the listed criteria for
your selected major, you will need to apply using the application found on
the AMP web site.
School of Allied Medical Professions
127 Atwell Hall
453 W. 10th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210-1234
+1-614-292-1706
amp.osu.edu
The Knowlton School of Architecture (AHR)
The Knowlton School of Architecture offers three undergraduate degree
programs: a pre-professional Bachelor of Science in Architecture, an
accredited Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture, and a Bachelor
of Science in City and Regional Planning.
Freshmen: Admitted students interested in city and regional planning
enroll as majors. Architecture and landscape architecture students enroll
in AHR as pre-majors.
Transfer students: Admitted students interested in city and regional
planning enroll as majors. Architecture and landscape architecture
students who pass a portfolio review and have completed prerequisite
course work enroll as majors. Other applicants enroll as pre-majors.
Contact AHR for specific information about the portfolio review process.
Knowlton School of Architecture
100 Knowlton Hall
275 W. Woodruff Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210-1138
+1-614-292-1012
knowlton.osu.edu
The College of Arts and Sciences (ASC)
The following comprise the College of Arts and Sciences and
collectively offer more than 70 majors.
Arts (ART)
The Arts offers programs in art; art education; dance; design (industrial,
interior space, visual communication); history of art; music (composition,
education, history, jazz studies, performance, and theory); and theatre.
Freshmen and transfer students: Admitted students in the Arts
enroll either as pre-majors in history of art, art, art education, design,
and theatre, or as majors following successful auditions in dance and
music. History of art and theatre advisors meet with students and
establish their majors. Dance, music, art, art education, and design
require an audition or portfolio review. These programs are highly
competitive. Transfer students must have their prior courses in performing
or visual arts carefully reviewed by faculty for credit in their majors.
Dance: Auditions are conducted two times a year: fall and winter.
Contact the dance department at +1-614-292-7977 or visit dance.osu.
edu for more information.
Music: All music majors require an audition. Students in Ohio audition
in person. Non-Ohio residents who are unable to audition in person may
submit a tape, video, or CD, which will be followed up by an in-person
audition upon arrival on campus. Visit the School of Music web site at
music.osu.edu for more information.
Art, Art Education, and Design: A portfolio review is required. Contact
the Arts at +1-614-292-2090 or visit artsandhumanities.osu.edu.
Arts and Sciences, Arts Advising
100 Denney Hall
164 W. 17th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
+1-614-292-6961
artsandhumanities.osu.edu
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Arts and Sciences (ASC)
The College of Arts and Sciences offers the following additional majors:
film studies, globalization studies, international studies, and middle
childhood education.
Freshmen and transfer students: Admitted students in film studies
and globalization studies enroll as majors. Admitted students in
international studies and middle childhood education enroll as
pre-majors. (Note: The middle childhood education program does
not lead to licensure at the undergraduate level.)
Arts and Sciences, Academic Advising
100 Denney Hall
164 W. 17th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
+1-614-292-6961
artsandsciences.osu.edu
Biological Sciences (BIO)
The Biological Sciences offers majors in biochemistry, biology, evolution
and ecology, microbiology, molecular genetics, plant cellular and
molecular biology, and zoology.
Freshmen and transfer students: Admitted students enroll in their
intended majors. A strong record of very good to excellent performance
in mathematics and science is essential for success in the biological
sciences majors.
Arts and Sciences, Biological Sciences
105 Biological Sciences Building
484 W. 12th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210-1292
+1-614-292-8772
biosci.osu.edu
Humanities (HUM)
The Humanities offers majors in African American and African studies,
ancient history and classics, Arabic, Chinese, classics, comparative
studies, English, French, German, Hebrew, history, Islamic studies, Italian,
Japanese, Jewish studies, Korean, linguistics, medieval and Renaissance
studies, modern Greek, philosophy, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish,
women’s studies, and world literatures.
Freshmen and transfer students: Admitted students enroll in their
intended majors.
Arts and Sciences, Humanities
114 University Hall
230 North Oval Mall
Columbus, OH 43210
+1-614-292-4435
artsandhumanities.osu.edu
Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS)
Mathematical and Physical Sciences offers majors in actuarial science,
astronomy, chemistry, computer and information science (CIS), geological
sciences, mathematics, and physics.
Freshmen and transfer students: Admitted students in all majors
except computer and information science enroll in their intended majors.
Computer and information science enroll as pre-majors (admission to this
major is competitive).
Arts and Sciences, Mathematical and Physical Sciences
425 Stillman Hall
1947 College Rd.
Columbus, OH 43210
+1-614-292-2874
mps.osu.edu
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS)
The Social and Behavioral Sciences offers majors in anthropological
sciences, anthropology, aviation, communication, criminology and criminal
justice studies, economics, geography, journalism, political science,
psychology, sociology, and speech and hearing science.
Freshmen: Admitted students in all majors except communication and
journalism enroll in their intended majors. Communication and journalism
students enroll as pre-majors (admission to these majors is competitive).
Transfer students: Admitted students in all majors except political
science enroll as pre-majors. Pre-majors interested in communication and
journalism who have completed prerequisite courses are eligible to apply
to these majors. Admission to the communication and journalism majors
is competitive.
Arts and Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences
1010 Derby Hall
154 N. Oval Mall
Columbus, OH 43210-1330
+1-614-292-8448
sbs.osu.edu
The Fisher College of Business (BUS)
The Fisher College of Business offers a Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration with specializations available in accounting, economics,
finance, human resources, information systems, international business
administration, logistics management, marketing, operations manage-
ment, real estate and urban analysis, risk management and insurance,
and special major (includes aviation management).
Freshmen: To enroll as pre-majors, admitted students must (1) have ACT
composite scores of 25 or higher or combined SAT Critical Reading and
Math scores of 1150 or higher or (2) rank in the top 20 percent of their
graduating classes (or equivalent).
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Transfer students: Admitted transfer students with at least a 3.0 GPA
on all previous college course work enroll in the Fisher College of
Business as pre-majors.
Note: Pre-major students in the Fisher College of Business enroll in
business foundation courses that are required for admission to the
business administration major. Students are eligible to apply to the major
once these foundation courses have been satisfactorily completed and
the minimum GPA has been met. Currently the minimum GPA required
for admission is a 3.0 based on all previous institutions as well as
Ohio State.
Fisher College of Business
120 Schoenbaum Hall
210 W. Woodruff Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
+1-614-292-2715
fisher.osu.edu
Dental Hygiene (DHY)
The College of Dentistry offers the only dental hygiene baccalaureate
program in Ohio.
Freshmen: Admitted students enroll in dental hygiene as pre-majors.
Transfer students: Direct admission to the DHY major requires a
separate application. Admitted students who have less than 45 transfer-
able quarter hours (or equivalent) enroll as pre-majors. Admitted students
with more than 45 hours are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Admission to the dental hygiene major is competitive, and enrollment in
the pre-major does not guarantee admission to the major.
Note: The prerequisite course work and admission criteria for the dental
hygiene major can be found at dent.osu.edu/dhy. If you believe you
meet the requirements described on the web site, apply using the
application found on the site.
Dental Hygiene
College of Dentistry, Division of
3082 Postle Hall
305 West 12th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
+1-614-292-2228
dent.osu.edu/dhy
Education and Human Ecology (EHE)
The College of Education and Human Ecology offers majors in consumer
and family financial services, fashion and retail studies, hospitality
management, human development and family science, human nutrition,
and nutrition.
Freshmen and transfer students: Admitted students enroll in these
programs as pre-majors.
The School of Physical Activity and Educational Services within the
College of Education and Human Ecology offers additional majors in
exercise science education, family and consumer science education,
physical education teacher education, special education, sport and
leisure studies, and technical education and training.
Freshmen: Admitted students who have (1) ACT composite scores of
22 or higher or combined SAT Critical Reading and Math scores of 1030 or
higher or (2) rank in the top 35 percent of their high school classes enroll
in these programs as pre-majors.
Transfer students: Admitted students enroll in these programs as
pre-majors.
College of Education and Human Ecology
201 Campbell Hall
1787 Neil Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43210-1295
+1-614-292-6612
ehe.osu.edu
Engineering (ENG)
The College of Engineering offers majors in aeronautical and astronauti-
cal engineering; aviation; biomedical engineering; chemical engineering;
civil engineering; computer science and engineering; electrical and com-
puter engineering; engineering physics; environmental engineering; food,
agricultural, and biological engineering; industrial and systems engineer-
ing; materials science and engineering; mechanical engineering; and
welding engineering.
Freshmen: Admitted students who have ACT Math scores of 24 or
higher or SAT Math scores of 560 or higher enroll as pre-majors.
Transfer students: Admitted students with at least 45 transferable
quarter hours (or equivalent), including credit for at least one calculus
course, and a GPA of 2.8 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) enroll as pre-majors.
Transfer students with less than 45 hours are considered using the
freshmen criteria.
College of Engineering
142 Hitchcock Hall
2070 Neil Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210-1275
+1-614-292-2651
engineering.osu.edu
Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (AGR)
The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences offers
majors in agribusiness and applied economics, agricultural communication,
agricultural and extension education, agricultural systems management,
animal sciences, construction systems management, crop science,
entomology, food business management, food science and nutrition,
landscape horticulture, plant health management, professional golf
management
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, and turfgrass science.
Freshmen and transfer students: Admitted students enroll in their
intended majors.
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Admitted students enroll as pre-majors. International students are eligible to enroll
in this program if they meet all admission requirements. Visit hcs.osu.edu/pgm for a
complete list.
College of Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental Sciences
100 Agricultural Administration Building
2120 Fyffe Road
Columbus, OH 43210
+1-614-292-6891
cfaes.osu.edu
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Environment and Natural Resources (ENR)
The School of Environment and Natural Resources is part of the College
of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences and offers majors in
environmental policy and management; environmental science; forestry,
fisheries, and wildlife; and parks, recreation, and tourism.
Freshmen and transfer students: Admitted students enroll in their
intended majors.
The School of Environment and Natural Resources
210 Kottman Hall
2021 Coffey Road
Columbus, OH 43210-1085
+1-614-292-2265
senr.osu.edu
John Glenn School of Public Affairs (JGS)
The John Glenn School of Public Affairs offers an undergraduate major in
public affairs.
Freshman and transfer students: Admitted students enroll as majors.
John Glenn School of Public Affairs
110 Page Hall
1810 College Road
Columbus, OH 43210
+1-614-292-8696
glenn.osu.edu
Nursing (NUR)
The College of Nursing offers an undergraduate major in nursing.
Freshmen: Admitted students who have ACT composite scores of 25
or higher or combined SAT Critical Reading and Math scores of 1150
or higher enroll as pre-nursing majors. Admission to the nursing major is
competitive.
Transfer students: Admitted transfer students with at least 30 credit
hours and at least a 3.0 GPA on all previous college course work enroll as
pre-nursing majors. Admission to the nursing major is competitive.
Note: The prerequisite course work and admission criteria for the
Bachelor of Science in Nursing can be found at nursing.osu.edu. If you
meet the application requirements described on the web site, apply at
professional.osu.edu/nursing.asp.
College of Nursing
240 Newton Hall
1585 Neil Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210-1289
+1-614-292-4041
nursing.osu.edu
Pharmacy (PHR)
The College of Pharmacy offers an undergraduate major in pharmaceutical
sciences. This major does not lead to licensure.
Freshmen: Admitted students who (1) have ACT composite scores of 25
or higher or combined SAT Critical Reading and Math scores of 1150 and
(2) rank in the top 25 percent of their high school classes (or equivalent)
enroll in the major.
Transfer students: Admitted students with 45 or more transferable
quarter hours (or equivalent) and at least a 2.7 GPA who have earned
credit for a set of prerequisite courses enroll as majors. A complete list
of prerequisites can be found at pharmacy.osu.edu.
College of Pharmacy
150 Parks Hall
500 W. 12th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
+1-614-292-5001
pharmacy.osu.edu
Social Work (SWK)
The College of Social Work offers an undergraduate major in social work.
Freshmen and transfer students: Admitted students enroll as
pre-majors.
College of Social Work
306C Stillman Hall
1947 College Road
Columbus, OH 43210
+1-614-292-7488
csw.osu.edu
Graduate and Professional Programs
Information about and applications for graduate school and professional
programs in dentistry, law, optometry, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine
can be found at osu.edu/futurestudents.
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Major name Major code College
Accounting ACCTING–BS UBUS
Actuarial Science ACTSCI–BS UMPS
Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering AAE–PRE UENG
African American and African Studies AFAMAST–BA UHUM
Agribusiness and Applied Economics AGBUSAE–BS UAGR
Agricultural and Extension Education AGREDUC–BS UAGR
Agricultural Communication AGRCOMM–BS UAGR
Agricultural Systems Management AGMSYS–BS UAGR
Ancient History and Classics ANCHIST–BA UHUM
Animal Sciences ANIMSC–BS UAGR
Anthropological Sciences ANTHSCI–BS USBS
Anthropology ANTHROP–BA USBS
Arabic ARABIC–BA UHUM
Architecture ARCH–PRE UAHR
Art ART–PRE UART
Art Education AEDPRE–PRE UART
Astronomy ASTRON–BS UMPS
Athletic Training ATHTRN–PRE UAMP
Aviation AVIAT–PRE UENG
Aviation – Social & Behavioral Sciences AVIAASC–BA USBS
Biochemistry BIOCHEM–BS UBIO
Biology BIOLOGY–BS UBIO
Biomedical Engineering BIOMED–PRE UENG
Chemical Engineering CHMENG–PRE UENG
Chemistry CHEM–BS UMPS
Chinese CHINESE–BA UHUM
City and Regional Planning CRPLAN–BS UAHR
Civil Engineering CIVE–PRE UENG
Classics CLASSIC–BA UHUM
Communication COMM–PRE USBS
Comparative Studies COMPSTD–BA UHUM
Computer and Information Science CISPRE–PRE UMPS
Computer Science and Engineering CSE–PRE UENG
Construction Systems Management CONSYM–BSC UAGR
Consumer and Family Financial Services FMRESM–PRE UEHE
Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies CRIMINO–BA USBS
Crop Science CROPSCI–BS UAGR
Dance DANCE–PRE UART
Dental Hygiene DHY–PRE UDHY
Design, Industrial Design INDDSN–BSD UART
Design, Interior Design INTDSN–BSD UART
Design, Visual Communication Design VSLDSN–BSD UART
Economics ECON–BA USBS
Economics – Business ECONBUS–BS UBUS
Electrical and Computer Engineering ECE–PRE UENG
Engineering Physics EPHY–PRE UENG
English ENGLISH–BA UHUM
Entomology ENTMLGY–BS UAGR
Majors leading to a baccalaureate (bachelor’s four-year) degree
Following is a listing of the undergraduate majors available at The
Ohio State University. Ohio State requires international students
to declare a major. You may change it later.
Use this list to find your intended area of study, then write the major
name and major code on the application (page 14, question 17).
Example:
Major name
_____________________________________________________
Major code
Each major is followed by a code for its college or school. Refer to
pages 7–10 for contact information and enrollment criteria for each
college or school.
UAGR = Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
UAHR = Architecture
UAMP = Allied Medical Professions
UART = Arts
UASC = Arts and Sciences
UBIO = Biological Sciences
UBUS = Business
UDHY = Dental Hygiene
UEHE = Education and Human Ecology
UENG = Engineering
UENR = Environment and Natural Resources
UHUM = Humanities
UJGS = John Glenn School of Public Affairs
UMPS = Mathematical and Physical Sciences
UNURP = Nursing
UPHR = Pharmacy
USBS = Social and Behavioral Sciences
USWK = Social Work
Actuarial Science
AC TSC I BS
