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From applicant to admitted Buckeye, here is the admission information to know. Start by selecting your applicant type.
Incoming freshman
If you are an Ohio resident who graduated from a chartered high school (or who has a GED) and never attended any other college, you can be admitted to a regional campus.
Transfer student
If you are an Ohio resident, you may apply for admission to the Newark campus. If you have earned at least a 2.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) on your college course work, we will review your academic performance in college to determine your eligibility for admission.
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We're covering the $60 application fee for first-year applicants who apply by December 1.
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Other enrollment options
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College Credit Plus
If you are a current high school student interested in taking college courses while you are in high school, you can enroll in the Academy, Ohio State's College Credit Plus program.
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Extended education
If you are an adult student who wants to take undergraduate courses and are not currently interested in earning a degree, you should apply as an extended education student.
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Graduate non-degree
If you are interested in graduate-level courses and are not currently interested in earning a degree, you should apply as a graduate non-degree student.
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Program 60
If you are an Ohio resident aged 60 or older, you may apply for this tuition-free lifelong learning experience.
