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Dates and Deadlines

Freshman Priority Dates

Entering Semester Early Action Deadline Rolling Admission Deadline 
FallNovember 15*February 1
Spring December 1
Summer February 1

*Applicants who meet the early action deadline will receive priority consideration for direct entry to academic programs, merit scholarship programs and University honors and scholars experiences.

We’re here to answer any questions you may have 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Eastern, Monday-Friday at 740.593.4100 or admissions@ohio.edu. You can also contact us to request an application fee waiver.

Transfer Priority Dates

Entering Semester Application Priority Deadline Transcript Deadline 
FallJune 15July 1**
SpringDecember 1 December 15
SummerApril 15May 1

To be eligible for merit scholarship consideration, transfer students must apply for the fall semester and be admitted by May 15.
*Applications from U.S. students will be considered after this date on a space-available basis.
** Transcripts for students who currently are attending a college or university may not be available until after the priority date; please have transcripts sent as soon as possible. Transcripts from any other institutions you have attended should be sent prior to the deadline.

We’re here to answer any questions you may have 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Eastern, Monday-Friday at 740.593.4100 or admissions@ohio.edu.

International Priority Dates

Entering Semester  Early Action Deadline  Rolling Admission Deadline 
Fall November 15* February 1
Spring   November 1

*Applicants who meet the fall early action deadline will receive priority consideration for direct entry to academic programs, merit scholarship programs and University honors and scholars experiences. Merit scholarship awards are only available to international students who begin their studies in the fall semester. Transfer students should complete applications according to rolling admission deadlines.

We’re here to answer any questions you may have 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Eastern, Monday-Friday at 740.593.4100 or admissions@ohio.edu.

Regional Campus Priority Dates

Entering Semester  Priority Application Deadline  Rolling Admission Deadline 
Fall December 1* 1st Week of Term
Spring   1st Week of Term
Summer   1st Week of Term**

Freshman Regional Campus Applicants: All application materials should be submitted two weeks prior to the start of the term to ensure sufficient time for processing, new student orientation and registration.
*Complete applicants (all required materials received by the deadline) will receive priority consideration for direct entry to academic programs, merit scholarship programs and University honors experiences.
**In most cases, freshmen applying from high school will not be considered for direct admission to the summer term. Please note that entering in summer prevents freshmen from fully participating in new student orientation, disqualifies them from consideration for most scholarships and may affect the financial aid award offer.

We’re here to answer any questions you may have 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Eastern, Monday-Friday at 740.593.4100 or admissions@ohio.edu.

Online Priority Dates

Entering Semester Application Priority Date*Transcript Deadline

Fall

Fall 2

Fall 3

June 15

July 15

September 1

July 1

August 1

September 1

Spring

Spring 2

Spring 3

November 15 

December 15

January 15

December 1

January 1

February 1

Summer

Summer 2

March 15

April 15

April 1

May 1 

 

Sub-term options available for the RN to BSN program only.  
*Applications received after this date will be considered on a space-available basis.

Schedule an appointment with an OHIO Online™ enrollment advisor for help with any questions you may have.