Your Transfer Credit Evaluation details how the credit you've earned at other institutions transferred to Ohio State. Review your report carefully: You may have credits that need further evaluation before your orientation program. The report will also help you determine if you need to take any placement exams.
If you plan to request accommodations for a placement exam, do so at least three days before you take the test. Typical accommodations include extended time, alternative exam formats, readers and scribes. This request is separate from the registration process for accommodations during the academic year.
Ohio State uses the Math Placement Platform (MPP) to determine math placement recommendations for new students. Complete any required math placement steps before your orientation program.
Visit the Math Placement Platform webpage for:
Because math placement processes may change, always refer to the Math Placement Platform webpage for the most current information.
Note: Math placement details will be made available via the page linked above by the end of September.
If you have questions about your placement or how it applies to your major, contact your academic advisor.
If you're required to take a foreign language placement exam, you must do so online at least two days before your orientation program.
Accommodations and services are available for students and participating family members through Disability Services during orientation. You should request accommodations in advance of your orientation program. Documentation may be required.
For accommodations during the academic year, you must complete a separate registration process. If you have questions, contact Disability Services.
Online orientation will require a computer with an internet connection. If you have concerns about your ability to access orientation online, let us know as soon as possible (and at least two weeks before your program).
Concerns might include:
If your college transcripts have not already been sent to Undergraduate Admissions, ask each institution you attended to send an electronic transcript to Ohio State as soon as possible.
Find instructions for sending transcripts to Ohio State at go.osu.edu/transfer_credit.
Have Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate scores?
Your AP, IB, ACT and SAT scores and college-level course credit determine your placement testing requirements.
Your university email account is where Ohio State will send official correspondence about grades, course schedules, financial aid, housing and more. It’s a good idea to check your Ohio State email account at least once a week until classes begin and then daily during the semester.
If you haven't already, activate your Ohio State email account now.
Students new to the Columbus campus and all students who will reside in university housing must meet the university’s vaccination requirements.
Student Health Services offers the required vaccines, and you can obtain your vaccinations while on campus for your orientation program. To schedule an appointment, contact Student Health Services at 614-292-4321 or shs@osu.edu.
Log into your FAFSA and add Ohio State’s code (030090) to your list of schools. Also, be sure to cancel the financial aid award offer at your current school for the semester you plan to start at Ohio State.
You'll be required to complete online training that addresses stalking, abusive relationships and sexual violence on college campuses through an online module called U Got This! Information on accessing and completing the training will be sent to your university email address when the module is available. More information will also be available in your To Do List on Buckeye Link.
Orientation is your opportunity to learn almost everything you need to know to successfully get started at Ohio State. Jot down your questions to be sure you get the answers you need.