Additional types of applicants

To take classes while in high school

Ohio residents, apply to Ohio State's College Credit Plus program, the Ohio State Academy.

DACA students

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students should complete the international admission application. If you are admitted and you reside in Ohio, you'll need to contact the University Registrar to learn how to be considered for Ohio residency for tuition purposes. If you have DACA-related questions, please contact Todd Suddeth at Ohio State's Multicultural Center — learn more.

Home-schooled students

Home-schooled applicants must submit an approved “excuse from attendance” verification (or equivalent) provided by a local school district or state official. Alternatively, Columbus campus applicants may submit ACT or SAT scores instead.

Veteran or military applicants

Start at the veterans welcome page.

Students from other universities

If you're interested in attending Ohio State for one term and transfering credit back to your home college or university, you'll apply through the Office of Distance Education and eLearning (ODEE) as a "Transient / Visitor." Find the application and step-by-step instructions on ODEE's Apply to Extended Education page.

Non-degree enrollment

If you're interested in taking a class(es) at Ohio State but you are not seeking a degree, you'll apply through the Office of Distance Education and eLearning (ODEE) as an "Undergrad Non-Degree Continuing Status" student. Find the application and step-by-step instructions on ODEE's Apply to Extended Education page.

Ohio State students who want to change campuses

Start at the campus-change welcome page.

Applicants interested in professional programs

Students looking at undergraduate professional programs in nursing, dental hygiene, public health, and health and rehabilitation sciences should start on our professional admissions page.

To apply to graduate or professional school

Apply through Graduate and Professional Admissions. Students looking at undergraduate professional programs in nursing, dental hygiene, public health, and health and rehabilitation sciences should start on our professional admissions page.

To complete prerequisites

Apply through the Office of Distance Education and eLearning (ODEE) if you are completing prerequisites for a graduate or post-baccalaureate professional degree.

Online programs

View the list of Ohio State's highly ranked online degree programs at online.osu.edu. Ohio State alumni applying to an online degree or certificate program are eligible for an application fee waiver.

Returning students

Enrollment for returning students is determined by the college you were last enrolled in rather than by Undergraduate Admissions. Reach out to your college of enrollment.

Adult learners

Apply through the Office of Distance Education and eLearning (ODEE) if you are an adult student who wants to take undergraduate courses (non-degree enrollment). For information and access to the application, visit Admissions & Criteria.