Future Students

For the 2025 spring, summer or autumn semesters, the submission of SAT or ACT test scores is optional.

• Applicants are encouraged to take the ACT or SAT and submit test scores if they are available, as we believe that standardized test scores provide useful information about a student’s success at Ohio State.  The early action deadline is November 1.
• Applicants who have taken the SAT or ACT and feel their scores reflect their abilities should submit them.
• Applicants who do not have scores, had limited opportunities to take the SAT or ACT more than once, or who feel that their scores do not reflect their ability to be successful at Ohio State should select the score waiver option when completing the Common Application.
• Applicants will receive full consideration in the admissions process and in review for scholarships, direct enrollment to their college or school, Honors and Scholars Programs, and the Morrill Scholarship Program even if they are unable or choose not to submit a score.
• Applicants who are are home-schooled, attend a HS whose transcripts supply narrative or mastery evaluations or attend a non-chartered HS, you will be required to submit SAT or ACT scores.  For regional campus applications, submission of a test score is optional but strongly encouraged.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete their applications by Ohio State’s early action deadline of November 1, 2024. The benefits of meeting the November 1st priority deadline are early notification of our decision regarding your admission to Ohio State and first consideration for merit scholarships and Honors and Scholars Programs.

Direct admission criteria for Columbus campus - 2025 spring, summer or autumn semesters:

Applicants to The Ohio State University’s Columbus campus are considered for admission on a competitive basis. Students are strongly encouraged to review Ohio State’s application review process and admission criteria.

Students who are admitted to The Ohio State University- Columbus campus are directly admitted to Fisher College of Business and their first-choice specialization.

• Once admitted to the major program, a professional program fee and technology fee is assessed every term. Fees are subject to annual review and may change without notice.
• You will first receive an admissions decision from Ohio State, if admitted, you will then receive a separate admission notification regarding the college of business.

QUESTIONS? Please contact futureundergrad@fisher.osu.edu

Applicants are encouraged to complete their applications by Ohio State’s early action deadline of November 1, 2024. The benefits of meeting the November 1 priority deadline are early notification of our decision regarding your admission to Ohio State and first consideration for merit scholarships and Honors and Scholars Programs.

Direct admission criteria for Columbus campus - 2025 spring, summer or autumn semesters:

Applicants to The Ohio State University’s Columbus campus are considered for admission on a competitive basis. Students are strongly encouraged to review Ohio State’s application review process and admission criteria specifically for International freshmen.

Students who are admitted to Ohio State - Columbus campus are directly admitted to Fisher College of Business and their first-choice specialization.

Important Notes

• Once admitted to the major program, a professional program fee and technology fee is assessed every term. Fees are subject to annual review and may change without notice.
• Read 10 reasons why Ohio State is a great choice for international students.

QUESTIONS? Please contact futureundergrad@fisher.osu.edu

Columbus Campus: After being admitted to The Ohio State University, transfer students interested in studying business will be reviewed for direct admission to the college of business.

Direct Admission Criteria

Transfer students will be directly admitted to the major program and specialization if the following criteria are met:

• Have transfer credit officially evaluated and posted for Math 1131 or Math 1151 (or equivalent) with a grade of C or better.
• Have transfer credit officially evaluated and posted for English 1110 with a grade of C or better.
• Completion of 26 semester hours of collegiate level coursework earned post-high school graduation.
• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.10. The grade point averages and earned credits are combined to create a cumulative grade point average of all colleges and universities attended after high school graduation.

Important Notes

• Due to curriculum sequencing, ideal candidates should transfer prior to earning 60 semester hours.
• The major program curriculum consists of business core courses and courses from the selected specialization. Check out our "specialization sheets" for specific requirements and courses. 
• There are restrictions limiting how much transfer credit can be applied to the core, specialization, and all business minors:
  • A maximum of 3 semester hours of transfer credit may be accepted toward a student's specialization.
• Transfer credit for core, specialization, and minor coursework will only be considered if it was completed at an AACSB accredited institution OR international institutions who are undergraduate exchange program partners with Fisher College of Business. See transfer credit evaluation questions. 
• Students admitted to the major program, will be assessed a professional program fee and technology fee every term. Fees are subject to annual review and may change without notice.
• Admitted transfer students must submit transfer credit materials online.

QUESTIONS? Please contact FCOB-transfer@osu.edu or check out our FAQ.

Columbus Campus: After being admitted to The Ohio State University, transfer students interested in studying business will be reviewed for direct admission to the college of business.

Direct Admission Criteria

Transfer students will be directly admitted to the major program and specialization if the following criteria are met.

• Admitted international transfer students must have LESS THAN 60 semester hours.
• Have transfer credit officially evaluated and posted for Math 1131 or Math 1151 (or equivalent) with a grade of C or better.
• Have transfer credit officially evaluated and posted for English 1110 with a grade of C or better.
• Completion of 26 semester hours of collegiate level coursework earned post-high school graduation.
• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.10. The grade point averages and earned credits are combined to create a cumulative grade point average of all colleges and universities attended after high school graduation.

Important Notes

• There are restrictions limiting how much transfer credit can be applied to the core, specialization, and all business minors:
  • A maximum of 3 semester hours of transfer credit may be accepted toward a student's specialization.
• Transfer credit for core, specialization, and business minor coursework will only be considered if it was completed at an AACSB accredited institution OR international institutions who are undergraduate exchange program partners with the Fisher College of Business.
• Students admitted to the major program, will be assessed a professional program fee and technology fee every term. Fees are subject to annual review and may change without notice.
• Admitted transfer students must submit transfer credit materials online.
• Check out our Ohio Course Guides if you go to Cleveland State, Columbus State, Lakeland, Owens, Sinclair, or Tri C to get a list of transferable business classes. 

QUESTIONS? Please contact FCOB-transfer@osu.edu.