Pre Orientation
Transfer Students
As a transfer student to The Ohio State University it is imperative to your academic success that you begin your first quarter at the university on the right track. You may have many GEC requirements completed prior to your first quarter at Ohio State, but in addition to these courses, students must complete first and second year program requirements. These required courses, in addition to a competitive merge GPA (both transfer GPA and OSU GPA are considered) are necessary to ensure admittance to the BSBA major program. Working closely with your academic counselor will enable you to keep on track and apply for the BSBA major program.
The Fisher College of Business orientation staff will have your academic file prepared for you when you arrive for the academic planning session. It will denote and explain what requirements you have satisfied for the college and university (based on your transfer credit), and will highlight those requirements that you still need to complete in order to apply for the major program.
Students admitted to the College of Business fall into one of two categories
- PRE-BUSINESS (805):Student has met the initial academic criteria to be assigned to the College of Business as a Pre-Business student, but still must complete certain requirements in order to make application to the major and an area of specialization. (Only University Honor Students are directly admitted into the major program)
- BUSINESS MAJOR: Student has successfully completed application requirements, has submitted a written application and been admitted to the Major and an area of specialization
Pre-Business students should keep in mind that the application period for admission to the BSBA major program is twice per year. Applications must be submitted by:
JUNE 1st for autumn admission and DEC 1st for spring admission
Application to Major Criteria
Please visit the Admission to Major link on Fisher College of Business website to view the application criteria. Also note that this information will be covered in great detail in your first quarter Business Administration 100 course. http://fisher.osu.edu/programs/undergraduate/admissions
Transfer Credit Information
If you need coursework further evaluated please review your Transfer Credit Report at http://www.buckeyelink.osu.edu/ or the copy that was sent to you in the mail. If you have questions about how to read your Transfer Credit Report or about the evaluation process please visit:
http://www.ureg.ohio-state.edu/ourweb/Transfer_Credit/index_transCred.html
Transfer Students should keep syllabi and course materials from coursework taken prior to entering The Ohio State University. Transfer Credit coordinators in various departments may ask for supporting documentation from students.
If you have
further questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact our office
fcob_orientation@cob.osu.edu