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General information for
international freshmen

 
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2010 application deadlines for international freshmen
Your application materials must be received by the deadline for the quarter in which you wish to enroll.

Quarter
Application
deadline

Classes begin

Winter 2010
October 1, 2009
January 4, 2010
Spring 2010
January 1, 2010
March 29, 2010
Summer 2010
February 1, 2010
June 21, 2010
Autumn 2010
February 1, 2010
September 22, 2010

Admission criteria
Ohio State has a competitive admission process in which new international freshman applicants are evaluated based largely on prior academic performance, completion of a university preparatory curriculum, and standardized test scores. more>

Admission requirements
There are seven admission requirements for international freshmen. more >

Required application materials
When you submit your application to Ohio State, be sure to include all required materials. more >

What happens after I've applied?
Application processing may take six to eight weeks. more >

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
International students' most commonly asked questions are answered here, including questions about the application process and how to check the status of your application.
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Resources for international students
Check out videos, our travel schedule, and links to helpful information. more >


 

International Undergraduate Scholarship
The Ohio State University is committed to enrolling a diverse and talented student population. This scholarship is offered to qualified full-time, Columbus campus international freshmen (students who have not attended university since graduating from high school/secondary school) who are required to pay the nonresident tuition surcharge.

Eligibility: This award is offered on a competitive basis to admitted international freshmen with ACT composite scores of 27 or higher or combined SAT Critical Reading and Math scores of 1220 or higher.

Award: $6,600 ($26,400 four-year value); this award is renewable annually for a maximum of 12 quarters (or the equivalent) of full-time undergraduate enrollment, provided the recipient continues to pay the nonresident tuition surcharge, maintains a 2.5 or higher grade point average (earned by no later than the end of the second year), and makes satisfactory academic progress.

To be considered: Submit the application for admission and all supporting materials by the application deadline.

Note: Transfer students are not eligible for this award.

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