The Ohio State University at Newark

To keep our communities safe, our office has cancelled all in-person visits and events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the meantime, we will be hosting Buckeye Visit Days online utilizing ZOOM*. Please click below to register for a date.

Saturday, December 5, 2020 (10-11:45 a.m.)

*Zoom is a cloud-based video communications app that allows you to set up and communicate in virtual video and audio conferencing, webinars, live chats, screen-sharing, and other collaborative capabilities. You don't need an account to attend a Zoom meeting, and the platform is compatible with Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android, meaning nearly anyone can access it.

To keep our communities safe, our office has cancelled all in-person visits and events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the meantime, we will be hosting Information Sessions online utilizing ZOOM*. Please click below to register for a date.

Monday, December 28: (Noon – 1:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, December 29: (6:30 – 7:30 p.m.)

*Zoom is a cloud-based video communications app that allows you to set up and communicate in virtual video and audio conferencing, webinars, live chats, screen-sharing, and other collaborative capabilities. You don't need an account to attend a Zoom meeting, and the platform is compatible with Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android, meaning nearly anyone can access it.

Thursday, December 10 - 6:30 pm - Student Success
Wednesday, December 30 – 6:30 pm - Student Life

*Zoom is a cloud-based video communications app that allows you to set up and communicate in virtual video and audio conferencing, webinars, live chats, screen-sharing, and other collaborative capabilities. You don't need an account to attend a Zoom meeting, and the platform is compatible with Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android, meaning nearly anyone can access it.

Let us know you’ve watched our recorded Buckeye Visit Day and you’ll be added to a monthly drawing for Ohio State University swag.

Review this recording of a recent event in which representatives from our Office of Student Life shared how to get involved on campus and what student clubs and organizations are active. If you want to learn more about what there is to do at Ohio State Newark, this is a must see!

Emma Emrich
Former Ohio State Newark Admission Counselor

Click here for print version of flyer.

Bruce Weaver, Director
Center for Student Success

1. Go to https://buckeyelink.osu.edu/, select “Applicant Center – Future Student Login” and login using the credentials you used for your application.
2. Pay your nonrefundable $100 acceptance fee
   • As a condition of enrollment, all admitted applicants are required to answer a question regarding felony history prior to paying the acceptance fee.
3. Once paid, allow 3-5 business days for processing. You will want to review the following: View & Accept your Financial Aid Award
   • Financial aid awards for autumn semester roll out starting in mid-April and continue as admissions decisions are made. Check your university email account for your aid notification email and follow the instructions to view your package.
   Pay Your Acceptance Fee: Helpful Hints

1. From now on, important and time-sensitive business communications from Ohio State will be emailed to your BuckeyeMail account.
2. If you already activated your username and created a password (you may have done this as an applicant in order to check your application status), your final step is to set up your BuckeyeMail account.
   • Go to my.osu.edu and log in.
   • On the left side of the page, click Change Email Delivery.
   • Select Create my BuckeyeMail account and submit.
3. For additional help, review this guide to activate your BuckeyeMail.
4. Once your request has been processed (allow up to 90 minutes), you'll be able to log in at buckeyemail.osu.edu to receive and send email. Your email address is: lastname.#@buckeyemail.osu.edu.
5. Check your email daily.

1. Review your “To Do List” on My Buckeye Link for specific items you need to complete throughout the admissions process.
2. Check this frequently as items on your “To Do List” will be added each week.

1. Information on how to register for a virtual orientation will be sent to your BuckeyeMail account. Once you are eligible to register for an orientation, the link to do so will also be available at the bottom of your BuckeyeLink page titled “Orientation Information”.
2. Orientation is required for all incoming students and will allow you to:
   • Meet with your Academic Advisor
   • Schedule Classes
   • Obtain your BuckID
   • Get your free Parking Pass
   • Tour campus or take a virtual tour

For instructions to complete your Financial Responsibility Statement, please click here.

Once you receive your confirmation email from the Orientation Coordinator, you may find this document helpful in accessing your English Placement Test.

Click here for directions for accessing your English Placement Test.

Male students living in the United States who are between the ages of 18 and 26 are required to register through the Selective Service and must provide their Selective Service registration number to The Ohio State University. Ohio State Academy (College Credit Plus) students are required to provide their Selective Service number upon turning 18 years of age.

Click here for more information about registering for the Selective Service.

Learning Communities

Learning communities create opportunities for students to engage and build a sense of community and professional connections. Ohio State Newark has five learning communities to bring together students with common attributes or academic goals.

Scholarships

Support Services

Buckeye Bulletins will be sent to admitted students and include valuable “how to” instructions and resources so that students can navigate the enrollment process at Ohio State Newark with ease. Buckeye Bulletins may also include links to other campus resources such as financial aid, scholarships, academic opportunities and much more.

Submit Your Application: Go.osu.edu/newarktransfer

• Order your final transcripts after all grades are posted from your previous institution: Official transcripts can be sent to a secure email at esue-studugt@osu.edu.
  
• A second option when ordering your official transcripts from a previous university is ordering them electronically and select Ohio State University, Columbus campus as the recipient. The Columbus campus processes all transcripts.
• Finally, if your previous institution does not offer electronic delivery, please have your transcripts mailed to: The Ohio State University, P. O. 182646, Columbus, OH 43218-2646.

Update Your FAFSA: Go to FAFSA.gov, select the 2020-2021 school year and select Ohio State’s School Code: 003090

Activate your username and password:

You will receive an email with your Ohio State ID and username (lastname.#) to access your Applicant Center and check your To Do List.

Watch for a Decision

Set up your BuckeyeMail email account: Go to: My.osu.edu (To access again after set up, go to buckeyemail.osu.edu).

Accept our offer of admission and pay your $100 nonrefundable acceptance fee.

Go to https://buckeyelink.osu.edu and select “Applicant Center – Future Student Log in”. Use log in credentials you used for your application. The sooner you pay
the fee, the sooner you can register for Transfer Student Orientation and schedule classes!

Check your “To Do List” on MyBuckeyeLink located at buckeyelink.osu.edu.

Admissions Office: Speak with your Transfer Admissions Counselor
Phone Number: 740.366.9333
Email: Newark-askabuckeye@osu.edu

Office of Financial Aid: Ohio State Newark
Phone Number: 740.366.9435
Website: https://newark.osu.edu/students/financial-aid/
Email: finaid@newark.osu.edu

Office of Student Life/University Housing:
Phone Number: 740.364.9578

Local Apartments and Roommate Finder: https://newark.osu.edu/students/student-life/housing and roommates

Center for Student Success:
Phone Number: 740.366.3321
https://newark.osu.edu/academics/center-for-student-success

Office of Military & Veterans Services:
Phone Number: 614.247.VETS.
Website: veterans.osu.edu