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.

Thursday, July 23 – 6:30-8:15 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.

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.

Thursday, July 9, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 6, 12:30-1:30 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.

Watch Video

Diane Kanney, Director of Enrollment
Office of Admissions
The Ohio State University at Newark

Emma Emrich
Former Ohio State Newark Admission Counselor

Click here for print version of flyer.

Bruce Weaver, Director
Center for Student Success

Justin Khol, Assistant Director for Student Life

Stephanie Brown, PhD
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Ohio State Newark
Associate Professor of English

Assistant Director of Admissions Wes Grunden interviews Associate Professor of political science Nathaniel Swigger, PhD, about life as a professor, his research, how he's supporting students at this time and much more.

Assistant Director of Admissions Wes Grunden interviews Assistant Professor of psychology James Wirth, PhD, about life as a professor, how he's handling the "new normal" and much more.

C.R. Barclay, Ohio State Newark senior admissions counselor, talks with Virginia Cope, PhD, associate dean and associate professor of English,
about the Honors program that is so much more than just grades.

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 each Monday, Wednesday and Friday 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.

Buckeye Bulletin 1.0 Enrollment Next Steps
Buckeye Bulletin 2.0 Activate Your BuckeyeMail & Important Deadlines
Buckeye Bulletin_3.0 Life on Campus
Buckeye Bulletin_4.0 Learning Communities
Buckeye Bulletin_5.0 Affordability Initiatives
Buckeye Bulletin_6.0 Ohio State Fun Facts
Buckeye Bulletin_7.0 Academic Opportunities
Buckeye Bulletin_8.0 The City of Newark & Licking County Resources
Buckeye Bulletin_9.0 Deadlines Fast-Approaching
Buckeye Bulletin_10.0 Begin at Ohio State Newark & Finish on the Columbus Campus
Buckeye Bulletin_11.0 April 15 Deadlines
Buckeye Bulletin_12.0 Residence Hall Lottery
Buckeye Bulletin_13.0 Student Life
Buckeye Bulletin_14.0 Personal Message from Dean William L. MacDonald
Buckeye Bulletin_15.0 Residence Hall Lottery
Buckeye Bulletin_16.0 Details of the May 1 Acceptance Fee Deadline
Buckeye Bulletin_17.0 Meet Two of Our Faculty Members
Buckeye Bulletin_18.0 What Do I Do Now?
Buckeye Bulletin_19.0 Meet Two of Our Students
Buckeye Bulletin_20.0 Register for Orientation & Join us for a Virtual Event this Summer
Buckeye Bulletin_21.0 Virtual Orientation & Event Info
Buckeye Bulletin_22.0 Orientation and Virtual Visits
Buckeye Bulletin_23.0 Orientation/Summer Tasks
Buckeye Bulletin_24.0 Parent Sessions & BuckeyeMail Reminder
Buckeye Bulletin_25.0 What's Next?
Buckeye Bulletin_26.0 The Countdown to Convocation Begins

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

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