UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS

Admissions news

For high school counselors

1. Kiely Fletcher appointed vice provost of strategic enrollment management

Effective June 15, Kiely Fletcher will become the vice provost of strategic enrollment management at Ohio State. Fletcher currently serves as vice provost for enrollment management at University of Illinois Chicago. She succeeds Dr. James Orr and interim vice provost Daman Jaggers.

We are excited to see Fletcher prioritize academic excellence and access at Ohio State. Fletcher will also oversee systems that broaden our ability to support students from all experiences and backgrounds.

2. Request for final high school transcripts

It's that time of year:

You'll receive an email next week to remind you to finalize your admitted students' enrollment at Ohio State
Send final transcripts by July 15 (plenty of time for students who are in school through June)
Note: it can take five days to process and match a transcript to a student's record

Already sent transcripts? Thank you!

Questions?

3. Regional campus enrollment opportunities

While admission to Ohio State’s Columbus campus is closed for this fall, Ohio students still have the opportunity to become a Buckeye at one of our campuses in Lima, Newark, Marion, Mansfield or ATI at Wooster. Applications remain open through July 15.

4. Reminder on test scores

ACT/SAT scores are required for new first-year applicants to the Columbus campus. Here's some tips and reminders:

Test scores must be sent to Ohio State directly from the testing agency
Scores must arrive by November 1 to be considered for early action
Key dates:
- October 3: last day to take SAT for early action consideration
- October 16: last day to send a test score from a previous exam for early action
- October 17: last day to take ACT for early action consideration
- December 31: last day to send a score for regular decision consideration
Ohio State superscores ACT and SAT tests taken more than once

For testing FAQs, please refer to Step 1 on our application information page. When used as part of a holistic review process, the ACT/SAT score complements other measures to create a fuller picture of future academic success at Ohio State.

5. Summer and fall visit opportunities for students

Throughout the summer and fall, Undergraduate Admissions will host our Buckeye Preview programs: a comprehensive, day-long event where prospective students and their guests tour campus, hear an admissions overview and learn more about Ohio State's amazing academic and extracurricular opportunities!

Registration opens in late May for the following dates:

June 26
July 17
July 24
September 18
October 3

6. Buckeye Student Leadership Academy update

We are proud to bring you these updates about the Buckeye Student Leadership Academy (BSLA):

211 rising high school seniors applied this year, reflecting strong interest from students across the state
Students received selection notifications on April 29
July 15 is BSLA kick off day, featuring a dynamic on-campus visit

Please encourage counselors to recognize the initiative shown by all applicants, support students through the outcome, and continue advising them as they explore summer enrichment and leadership opportunities.

Dozens of BSLA cohort members smile for the camera. They spread out across the iconic staircase of the Ohio Union. The bronze statue of Brutus Buckeye is seen lounging on the bench beneath them.

Dozens of BSLA cohort members smile for the camera. They spread out across the iconic staircase of the Ohio Union. The bronze statue of Brutus Buckeye is seen lounging on the bench beneath them.

7. Fall counselor opportunities

Keep a look out for opportunities to connect with us:

OACAC articulation workshops: September 1-2
Annual Central Ohio counselor breakfast: September 4
OACAC articulation workshops: September 9-10

Additional counselor programs will take place in Cincinnati, Canton, Cleveland and Dayton.

8. Admissions counselor updates

Welcome Jonathan Downs!

Jonathan Downs is an Ohio State 2025 graduate and our newest territory manager for southern and southeast Ohio.

Ariana Davis serving new territories

Ariana Davis is excited to work with students and counselors in Canton, Youngstown, eastern Ohio and Pennsylvania. Ariana joined our team in November 2023.

Christian Schafer serves small town and rural students

Christian Schafer is our new assistant director in this area. He works with students and schools throughout the 32 Appalachian counties.

Searching for new counselors

We're looking for two new territory managers for central Ohio. Look for updates in August.

See our current admission counselor staff list.

A note from our assistant vice provost

Our class is shaping up after May 1: 8,530 students are expected to join us this August. This remarkable class was chosen from more than 75,000 first-year applications. Thank you for your support!

We're excited to be busy this summer:

Welcoming Buckeyes for orientation
Having students submit housing contracts
Requesting final transcripts for high school and CCP as well as AP exam scores

As you work with your sophomores and juniors, please let us know if there's anything we can add to our ACT and SAT testing FAQ.

Working with school counselors has been one of the best parts of my job. I will retire in July after 44 years of work in college admissions and I want to extend my thanks to all of you for all that you do.

Our team is your resource; please don't hesitate to email your admissions counselor or email us at askadmissions@osu.edu. Please reach out if we can assist you in any way!

Beth A. Wiser, PhD
Assistant Vice Provost, Undergraduate Admissions

Bonus updates from our academic colleges

John Glenn College of Public Affairs

Civic summer programming for high school students!
NextGen Glenn offers high school students hands-on exposure to leadership, law and civic engagement. This helps them build skills, confidence and a clearer pathway to academic and career success.

Law and Leadership Day: June 24 — offers students a firsthand look at the legal system and pathways to leadership
Democracy Camp: July 29 — provides an interactive introduction to democracy and active citizenship

These experiences help students build critical thinking skills, discover their civic voice and engage with the institutions that shape public life. Please share these opportunities for engagement with your students!

Questions? Contact Sydney Rubin.

University Exploration

Not sure what to major in? University Exploration is the perfect place to start. Exploration advisors help students use their time strategically, giving them the space and structure to make an informed decision about choosing a major.

Additional details:

Common App: Students can select “Undecided/Exploring/University Exploration” when applying
Being undecided is OKAY: Ohio State admits students major-blind, so applying as undecided does not reduce admission chances
Timely Graduation: EXP students often graduate on time and can pursue nearly all OSU majors (Students interested in Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer & Information Science, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing, or Design should apply directly to those majors.)

Questions?
Contact Nicole Vangas, Exploration Advising Manager

College of Arts and Sciences

The explore tool hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences allows students to explore 80+ major and 100+ minor programs offered within the College.

The College's future students landing page is another great place to explore opportunities outside of the classroom:

Global education
Service learning
Research
Internship opportunities

Learn more about ASC's resources for high school counselors.

College of Education and Human Ecology

Ohio schools need math and science teachers! Have students who are aspiring to become educators? Refer them to the College of Education and Human Ecology!

Our graduates in this program:

Report receiving more than one job offer
Prepare to teach in grades 7-12
Can start their degree on a regional campus and finish on the Columbus campus

Scholarships are available. For example, the federal TEACH grant offers an additional scholarship for those committed to teaching high-need subjects like math and science.

Learn more about Science and Mathematics Education, Bachelor of Science in Education.

Fisher College of Business

Here are some valuable resources for you to connect with the Fisher Admissions and Recruitment team:

Review our School Counselor information page
Check out our visit options for students, business class groups, student organizations and summer programs
Business Bootcamp: a summer program for Ohio high school students. Please refer interested students to our Summer Enrichment page

Questions? Contact us:

Email: futureundergrad@fisher.osu.edu
Call: 614-292-7191

281 W. Lane Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43210

askadmissions@osu.edu

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