Undergraduate Admissions

Ohio Guaranteed Admission Program

The Ohio State University is excited to participate in Ohio’s Guaranteed Admission (OGA) Program. Under Ohio Revised Code § 3345.06, students who meet certain academic criteria are entitled to admission at Ohio’s public colleges and universities through the program.

Program benefits

  • Top 10% of Graduating Class: Students ranked in the top 10% of their high school class are guaranteed admission to any Ohio public college or university if a student meets the institution’s unconditional admission standard. If the student does not meet the unconditional admission standard, they may be admitted to a regional or branch campus.
  • Top 5% of Graduating Class: Students in the top 5% of their class are nominated for the Governor’s Merit Scholarship and guaranteed undergraduate admission to the main campus of any Ohio public college or university and participating private colleges and universities, provided they meet application deadlines.

Inform Ohio State of your recognition

  1. Apply for admission to the Columbus campus or a regional campus of your choice.
  2. Meet the deadlines for admission for Autumn 2026.
  3. Submit the required application materials by the deadline.
  4. Send your Ohio Guaranteed Admission Class Rank Certification Form to ugdocs@osu.edu.

FAQ

I have already applied for admission to Ohio State. How do I ensure that this form is included in my application?

You should email the completed form to ugdocs@osu.edu. If available, include your Ohio State ID.

Do I need ACT or SAT scores?

If you are in the top 5% and are applying to the Columbus campus, yes, you are still required to send test scores to complete your application. If you are applying directly to a regional campus, test scores are not required.

When will I receive my official notice that I have been admitted?

If you meet the requirements for the Ohio Guaranteed Admission Program and meet the application completion deadlines for the Columbus campus or any of the regional campuses, you will receive your notice of admission on the notification dates listed on our application information page.