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From applicant to admitted Buckeye, here is the admission information to know. Start by selecting your applicant type.

Be a Buckeye this fall!

From July 16-30, you may complete a rapid application in-person at the admissions office, or attend our Drop-In Rapid Application Day on July 24 between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. to complete your rapid application for free with the help of our admissions team.

Questions? Contact the admissions office at 740.366.9344 or newark-askabuckeye@osu.edu.

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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.
Apply as an incoming freshman
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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.
Apply as a transfer student

Need help?

If you need help applying or determining which type of applicant you are, contact the admissions office.
Contact admissions
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Other enrollment options

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Program 60
    If you are an Ohio resident aged 60 or older, you may apply for this tuition-free lifelong learning experience.

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