Leadership & Engagement

Fisher FIRST Program

About Fisher FIRST

• Program Benefits
  • Students receive a dedicated Program Manager who specifically supports Fisher FIRST students.
  • Participate in a year-long program with monthly meetings and intentional leadership activities.
  • One credit seminar course taught by the Program Manager.
  • An immediate sense of belonging and connection within Fisher College of Business.

  • Demonstrate less anxiety about their college readiness and ability to succeed in their intended specialization.

  • Discover career interests through exposure to various industries through company site visits, and networking with alumni.

  • Receive mentoring from upperclassmen and opportunity to pay it forward by becoming mentor.

  • Connect with students and alumni of diverse backgrounds and broaden your cultural perspective.

• Fisher FIRST Program early arrival component
  Dates are August 16-August 21

  Students will participate in workshops and community building activities over several days. The early arrival component is an intimate opportunity to connect with Fisher College of Business, faculty, staff and peers. 

• Fisher FIRST Application

  Fisher FIRST Application 2020 

  • Accept your offer of admission to the Ohio State University and the Fisher College of Business by May 1, 2020

  Cost: Students accepted to the Fisher FIRST Program will have all early arrival move-in costs into resident halls (August 16-21) and meals fully covered.

  Note: *Fisher FIRST Program students will NOT be able to participate in the University OWL Program, or other overlapping early arrival programs*

  *Applying to the program does not guarantee participation.