Undergraduate Admissions

The Best Student-Centered
Learning Experience In America

Ohio University strives to be the best student-centered, transformative learning community in America, where students realize their promise in more than 250 different academic programs. OHIO is the university that fits what you want to do and who you want to be. It’s the place where you can be yourself—and become your best self! Apply to Ohio University today!

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Freshman

You are a freshman if you are in high school OR you have graduated but haven’t been enrolled at a college or university since completing high school.
Transfer

You are a transfer student if you have completed 9 or more semester hours (12 or more quarter hours) at another institution after you graduated from high school.
International

You are an international student if you have or will have a temporary visa and do not have U.S. citizenship or legal permanent resident status (a "green card").
Online

You are an online student if you plan to work toward an associate's or bachelor's degree taking only online classes through our eCampus.

Ohio Discovery Day

OHIO Discovery Day is an open house for prospective first-year students. This one-day event is the perfect opportunity for you and your family to get a first look at the Athens Campus, including academics, residence life, and organizations.

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Important Dates

Chat for Out-of-State Prospective Students

September 27, 2018

Meet other students and get answers to your most important questions.
FAFSA Opens

October 1, 2018

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be open October 1, 2018, for students enrolling fall 2019 and beyond.
Freshman Early Action Deadline

December 1, 2018

Early action gives fall 2019 applicants priority consideration.

The OHIO Guarantee

The OHIO Guarantee® sets the standard among Ohio’s public institutions of higher education by taking the guesswork out of budgeting for college. The OHIO Guarantee is a cohort based, level-rate tuition, housing, dining, and fee model that assures students and their families a set of comprehensive rates for the pursuit of an undergraduate degree at Ohio University. Tuition, housing, dining, and fee rates established at enrollment remain unchanged for 12 consecutive semesters.

The OHIO Guarantee

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