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All autumn semester Columbus campus applicants are welcome to apply to the University Honors and Ohio State Scholars Programs. Accepted students typically have impressive academic records; quality essays demonstrating strong analytical and critical thinking skills; sustained extra-curricular involvement and leadership abilities; and unique talents and/or aptitudes.
- Step One: Apply for admission to Ohio State by November 1. Note that the application and all required materials (application fee, test scores, transcripts, etc.) are due by the deadline. Visit apply.osu.edu for more information.
- Step Two: Indicate your interest in being considered for the Honors or Scholars Programs on the university application. Select which of the two general programs you'd like to be considered.
- Step Three: If you are admitted to the Ohio State University Columbus campus and indicated an interest in the Honors and Scholars Programs on your Common Application, you will move on to a competitive holistic review process.
- Decisions regarding acceptance into the University Honors or Ohio State Scholars Program will be sent via email to your address on file with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
- We send notifications on a rolling basis beginning in mid-January and ending mid-April.
- If selected, you will only be offered placement in one of our programs.
- Please be sure to follow all instructions for further action; failure to complete required steps may forfeit your placement.