Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  Financial aid may be limited for transfer students depending on when they apply to Ohio State. Your first step in finding out what aid you might be eligible for is to file the FAFSA. ?Financial aid for students who transfer to Ohio State from another university or college consists of scholarships, grants, loans and Federal Work-Study. Financial aid is need-based or non-need-based and meant to help when your family and personal resources are unable to cover your total costs.
• Tuition and Fees:
  Estimated Tuition (includes instructional and general fees): Nonresident $33,502; Ohio Resident $11,518 Columbus Campus; $8,237 Regional Campuses; $8,197 ATI. Room and board: $13,026 Columbus Campus; Varies at Regional Campuses and ATI.

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  Transfer applicants are students who have earned college- or university-level credits after high school graduation. Nearly a third of the undergraduates who received a bachelor’s degree from Ohio State last year were transfer students.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  If you have earned 30 or more semester hours (45 quarter hours) after high school graduation at the time of application, admission to the Columbus campus is based on your cumulative college or university academic performance. Applicants who have earned a cumulative 2.5 or better from all colleges and universities attended are typically competitive for admission to the Columbus campus. Grade trends and performance in courses key to the chosen major are considered in the admissions decision. If you are an Ohio resident, you may apply for admission to a regional campus. If you have earned at least a 2.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) on your college course work, we will review your academic performance in college to determine your eligibility.
• Official Transcripts:
  Official college transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities are required. An official high school transcript is required of applicants with fewer than 30 semester (45 quarter) earned semester hours.
• SAT Scores:
  Standardized test scores are required of applicants with fewer than 30 semester (45 quarter) earned hours post high school graduation.
• Essay:
  Completing the personal statement is required for students whose academic records include interruptions in education. It is optional for others.
• Application Fee:
  Before submitting your application, you will be asked for a NONREFUNDABLE $60 application fee.
• Other Requirements:
  Your academic record may be reviewed for enrollment to your intended major. Some colleges and schools at Ohio State require a minimum GPA, prerequisite course work and/or an audition or portfolio.
• Apply Here:
  http://undergrad.osu.edu/apply/transfer

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Course credit will transfer to Ohio State if the course was taken at a regionally accredited institution, the course was non-remedial, and you received a C- or better. In a few cases, a D or D+ may transfer.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  You must earn 30 semester hours of credit at Ohio State to earn a bachelor's degree.
• Transfer Policy Document:
  The Ohio State University Transfer Credit Policy.pdf

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