Applications and Deadlines

• Complete the 2023-2024 FAFSA
• Complete the 2023-2024 FAFSA beginning October 1, 2022 using 2021 tax data.

• Complete the 2023-2024 Continuing Student Scholarship Application
• All students can begin completing the 2023-2024 Continuing Student Scholarship Application November 1. The deadline is February 1, 2023.

• Early Action Admission Deadline
• Students must have submitted a complete admissions application by November 15 for priority scholarship consideration.

• Activate your OHIO ID
• Activate your OHIO ID to access your OHIO e-mail and the housing contract. Your birth date and personal identification (PID) number are all you need to activate your online OHIO access.

• Complete the 2023-2024 FAFSA, if not previously completed.
• Complete the FAFSA beginning October 1. FAFSA results should be received by OHIO's first-priority consideration date of January 15.

• Submit Housing Contract/Commuter Exemption Form
• Submitting the housing contract or commuter exemption form confirms your intent to enroll at OHIO. The deadline to confirm your intent to enroll has been extended to June 1, as space permits.

• Choose Dining Plan
• Choose from a variety of dining plan options.

• Pay Housing Deposit
• Pay the $200 housing deposit soon to retain any scholarships you have been offered and to secure 2023-2024 residence hall placement. Deadline has been extended to June 1, as space permits. 

• OHIO's 2023-2024 First-Priority FAFSA Consideration Date
  • Priority financial aid offers are provided to students whose FAFSA results are received at OHIO by January 15.
• Updated GPA and/or Test Score Receipt Deadline
  • Revised credentials, including GPA and ACT/SAT, if you choose to submit test scores, will be used for scholarship consideration if received by January 15.

Continuing Students

• Continuing Student Scholarship Application Deadline
• All continuing students must complete the Continuing Student Scholarship application by February 1.

• Financial Aid Offers Mailed
• Initial freshmen Financial Aid Offers are mailed to students beginning in late-February.

• Register for Bobcat Student Orientation
• Register online beginning in March to attend a session of Bobcat Student Orientation.

• Upperclass/Graduate/Transfer Financial Aid Notifications
• All continuing students and new transfer and graduate students are offered financial aid beginning early-April. Check your To Do List to ensure all requirements are met.

• Pay Housing Deposit
• Paying the housing deposit or submitting your commuter exemption form confirms your intent to enroll at OHIO. 

• Final High School Transcript Request
• Request final high school transcripts be sent to Undergraduate Admissions.

• OHIO's 2023-2024 First Priority FAFSA Consideration Date - Transfer Students
• Incoming transfer students must be admitted and complete the FAFSA by May 15 to be considered for first-priority financial aid.

• Review Student To-Do List
• All students should review the To-Do List on the OHIO Student Center and complete any requirements listed.

• Review Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog
• All students must review the Undergraduate or Graduate Catalog annually to stay up-to-date on University policies.
• Review Student Code of Conduct
• All students must review the Student Code of Conduct annually.
• Review Financial Aid Resources
• Make sure to review the Consumer Information to be aware of your rights and responsibilities as a student. Student loan borrowers review the Student Loan Code of Conduct.

• Attend Bobcat Student Orientation
• 2023 Bobcat Student Orientation is offered in June.

• View Student Financial Account
• Student financial account balances are due August 21. Any unpaid balances are charged a 1.5% late fee assessed on the balance remaining each month after the 21st.
• Enroll in Monthly Payment Plan
• Students wishing to divide the account balance over three equal monthly payments may enroll in the monthly payment plan.
• Complete Alcohol Edu and Review Sexual Assault Education Programs
• Incoming students are required to complete Alcohol Educ and review the sexual assault education materials prior to coming to campus. All students should review this information annually.

• Fall Semester Move-In
• Fall move-in times are scheduled according to class rank and last name.

• Fall Semester Account Balance Due Date
• Student financial account balances are due August 21. Any unpaid balances are charged a 1.5% late fee assessed on the balance remaining each month after the 21st.
• Fall Semester Opening
• Fall Semester begins Monday, August 28.