The Academy Program is available to students who have had the highest level of success in high school. Therefore, students must meet the high school class rank or grade point requirement, as well as the ACT or SAT score requirements.

No, a student must submit scores from at least one of these tests: ACT, SAT, PSAT or PLAN.

We only accept the standardized test scores that apply to college admissions, specifically the ACT, SAT, PSAT or PLAN.

No, students who are enrolled in the Academy must still submit an application for admission if you would like to attend Ohio State after graduating from high school. However, Academy students applying as degree-seeking students do not need to re-pay an application fee for up to 3 terms. Students applying as degree-seeking students must have official test scores sent directly from the testing agency (The College Board or ACT) to Ohio State. Please note that Ohio State does require the writing section of the ACT for admission as a degree-seeking student.

State Legislation does not permit home-school students to participate in the Post Secondary Enrollment Option Program Option B. Option B is the option to receive both high school and college credit, at the expense of the local school district.

Ohio State will allow home-school students to participate through Option A, receiving college credit. Option A requires the family to pay the costs of participating in the program.

You should check with your local school district to learn about their policies for home-school students.

Students who are enrolled in private high schools, independent high schools, and charter high schools are able to participate in Post Secondary Enrollment Options Program Option B. See your high school counselor or school administrator to start the process.

Yes, all students need to submit a transcript that lists the courses taken and the grades and credit received for each course.

You need to have course work completed in the subject area before you can take courses in that subject through the Academy.

If you want to take	You need to complete these high school courses
English	4 units of college prep English
Math	the highest level of math that is available in your high school
Natural Science	3 units of science with a lab
Social Science	2 units of social science
Foreign language	2 units of foreign language (can be different than the language you wish to take through the academy)
Visual or Performing Arts	1 unit of visual or performing art

One unit = Carnegie Unit/ year-long course in high school
You also need to meet course pre-requisites, e.g. math placement scores for a math or science course.

Academy students are not guaranteed enrollment in a specific course. Students may not be able to enroll in courses for a variety of reasons, including:

• A course may not be offered every semester.
• A course does not fit into a student's schedule.
• The class may be full.
• The class may be restricted to students in a particular major.

Explore the Course Catalog: Go to buckeyelink.osu.edu and look under Academics.

Search the Schedule of Classes: Go to buckeyelink.osu.edu and look under Academics. Note: The Schedule of Classes does not show future term classes. You can look at current or past schedules to see what classes are generally offered in a specific term.

The Academy program is voluntary, so you can take courses when it is convenient for you. You can take a semester off, take classes for just one semester, etc.

No, you can start either autumn or spring semester under Option B. Under Option A, you can start any term.

Yes, students who have participated in the Post Secondary Enrollment Options Program or other forms of Dual Enrollment programs may receive transfer credit upon enrollment at The Ohio State University. Check transfer.org for more information.

This will be determined by the college you plan to attend after high school. You can find transfer information for many Ohio schools at transfer.org.

Admission to the Columbus Campus is very selective. Students who apply should take the most rigorous schedule available that fits their academic ability. We recommend that students exceed the minimum college prep curriculum, especially in the areas of Math, Natural Science and Foreign Language. For more information about the admissions process, go to: undergrad.osu.edu.

There are two fees you will need to pay:

• Application Fee: $60
• Parking Permit (Columbus campus only)

You will receive your books free of charge. We do require that you return the books at the end of the semester.

No, Option B is not available during summer term.

No. Academy students must commute from the home of a parent or legal guardian.

This will be determined by the college you plan to attend after high school. You can find transfer information for many Ohio schools at transfer.org.

This may depend on the college you attend after high school, but generally your grades do not transfer.

You are not eligible to purchase football tickets. You also are not eligible to pledge a fraternity or sorority. You can participate in other on-campus activities.

The recreation facilities at Ohio State charge a fee for use. See recsports.osu.edu for details.