School counselors

Our admissions staff feel a special bond with you in the commitment to the development of students from pre-kindergarten to post-baccalaureate. Many of you are more than colleagues, you are friends. We treasure those relationships. And if we don't know you yet, be in touch!

High School Counselor Day 2025

Oct. 2, 2025
7:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

Hosted by Ohio State Newark and Central Ohio Technical College, this event is for high school counselors to learn important information shared by the admissions offices from both schools and financial services. You may take an optional tour of our campus. Both a continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Deadlines

Online application for admission:

  • Spring semester: Dec. 1
  • Autumn semester: July 15

FAFSA Priority Deadline: Feb. 1

Special interest scholarship applications: March 31

Information for counselors

1 ACT/SAT scores

Please keep in mind that standardized test scores are not required for admission to Ohio State Newark; however, they are required for scholarship consideration. Test scores should be sent from the testing agency to the Undergraduate Admissions Office in Columbus.

2 High school transcripts

Submitting high school transcripts when applying is optional for most applicants (students will need to submit their final transcript after receiving an admissions decision). However, if students are interested in being considered for merit scholarships, school counselors can send transcripts during the application process. Official high school transcripts should be sent to the Ohio State Undergraduate Admissions Office in Columbus, and the preference is to send transcripts electronically to ugdocs@osu.edu. The Ohio State Newark campus cannot accept any transcripts.

3 After your student is accepted

It is important that students are reminded to activate their Buckeye email account. After acceptance, the University uses the Ohio State email account to communicate with students and Financial Aid will only respond to students via their Buckeye email account. Information regarding orientation, placement testing and much more is sent to this account. See "admitted students" below for more information.

Engineering technology program

Learn more about our campus's newest degree program from faculty, current students and industry leaders.

Admitted students

Instructions for your student to complete their enrollment at Ohio State Newark.

College Credit Plus

The Academy is College Credit Plus at Ohio State Newark. High school students can enroll in college classes at no cost to students and families.

Visit campus

Bring a group of high school students to campus for an in-person visit.