Visit campus

There are many ways to explore The Ohio State University at Newark! We invite you and your family to visit our beautiful campus and to learn more about the offerings and opportunities available at Ohio State Newark.

Buckeye Visit Day

We encourage all students interested in learning more about Ohio State Newark to join us for a Buckeye Visit Day.

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Buckeye Visit Days are perhaps the best way to get a comprehensive overview of Ohio State Newark. Your visit will include an admissions overview, faculty interviews and a chance to learn more about financial aid and scholarships, student clubs and organizations, learning communities, housing, study abroad, honors and much more. The event will conclude with guests taking a guided tour of campus with a student or an admissions professional, or you can tour campus on your own — it's up to you! 

Personal appointments

Students are welcome to contact our admissions office to schedule a one-on-one appointment with an admissions counselor. These appointments are typically helpful to transfer students, non-traditional students or those with specific needs. 

Call 740-366-9344 or email newark-askabuckeye@osu.edu to schedule. 

High School Counselor Day

The Ohio State University at Newark along with Central Ohio Technical College will be hosting an event for high school counselors on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. The day includes updates from both schools, peer panel discussion with high school counselors, workforce demands presentation from industry partners, student panel, understanding the changes with FAFSA with our director of student financial services, continental breakfast, lunch, and tour of campus. CEUs will be available. We hope you can join us!

Registration closes Nov. 5. After that date, please call our office (740.366.9344) to register.


Information Session

Whether you are just starting your college search or hoping to learn more about final admissions steps for the upcoming semester, know that all prospective students are welcome to attend an information session. The information session will be two hours in length and includes an admissions overview and a guided tour of campus with an admissions professional or a student, with time for questions at the end.

Information sessions are available in April and May. Please consider attending a Buckeye Visit Day or scheduling a personal appointment.

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Transfer Information Session

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Students who wish to transfer to Ohio State Newark, who have attended a different college or university after high school, are encouraged to attend a virtual Transfer Information Session. The transfer admissions counselor will highlight the application process, financial aid and important deadlines with time for questions after the presentation.

Virtual campus partner events

Virtual campus partner events will provide students with an in-depth look at departments that play a key role in the admissions process. Students may sign up for several events if they want to hear from multiple departments. Campus partner events will be an hour in length and will be held online utilizing the Zoom platform. 

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Contact admissions

We're here to answer your questions about visits and events.
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Take a virtual tour

Explore campus any time, anywhere from your phone or computer.
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High school visits

High school counselors or teachers may schedule a group visit to bring their students to campus.

Accessibility accommodations

If you require an accommodation to participate fully, please contact Ohio State Newark admissions before your scheduled visit at newark-askabuckeye@osu.edu or 740-366-9344. Requests should be made as soon as possible but no later than two weeks prior to the event. Requests will be accepted beyond that date and every effort to provide a needed accommodation will be made.