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Freshmen

You are a freshman applicant if you:

  • are (or will soon be) a high school graduate
  • have never enrolled at a college or university (don’t count college classes you may have taken in high school)
  • are a U.S. resident

Apply step-by-step

Deadlines, requirements, the application … this section walks you through the process of applying as a freshman to the Columbus campus.

Who gets in?

An overview of Ohio State’s admission process for freshmen to the Columbus campus.

After you apply

Steps to take after you've applied for admission as a freshman to the Columbus campus.

After you are admitted

You've been admitted to Ohio State! Here's what you need to know as a Columbus campus freshman.

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