Who can participate in the Academy program?
The Ohio State Academy is limited to students who have achieved at the highest academic levels while in high school. Admission is based on class rank, grade point average, and standardized test scores.

Additional requirements for participation:

• Students must be residents of Ohio.
• Students must reside in the home of their parent or guardian, which must be within commuting distance of the Ohio State campus of enrollment. (On-campus housing is not available.)

The majority of students who enroll in the Academy are in the 11th and 12th grades. Exceptional students in the 9th and 10th grades may apply for the program, but must meet the same admission requirements as older students.

What are the benefits of enrollment in the Academy?

• Students gain experience in a college classroom. They learn how college courses can be different from high school classes and about the expectations of college faculty members.
• Students earn official Ohio State credit and have a college transcript and grade point average.

What are the risks of of enrollment in the Academy?

• College courses may be very challenging and require additional time commitments.
• Academy students may have less time to be involved in extra-curricular activities
  and/or after-school jobs.
• Students who enroll under Option B (see Enrollment options) may be asked to repay the local school district if they drop or fail a course during the term.