Important dates and deadlines

Early action (Columbus campus only)

Nov. 1, 2024

Ohio State application deadline for freshman admissions to Columbus campus

Jan. 15, 2025

Ohio State application priority deadline for freshmen who want to be considered for admissions and scholarships at the Newark campus

Feb. 1, 2025

Ohio State (all campuses) FAFSA priority filing date

Feb. 15, 2025

Ohio State application deadline for learning communities

April 1, 2025

Ohio State application deadline for Honors/LeFevre Fellows Program

April 15, 2025

Ohio State housing lottery deadline for admitted students

April 25, 2025, at 5 p.m.

Ohio State College Credit Plus (CCP) application deadline

May 1, 2025

Ohio State acceptance fee deadline. Acceptance fees will still be accepted after May 1 at the Newark campus, but it is advised to pay prior to May 1 for access to earlier orientations and class scheduling

May 1, 2025

Ohio State online application deadline for new first-year student admissions to Newark campus applying for autumn semester (earlier is strongly advised)

July 15, 2025