International Dates and Deadlines
Application Deadlines
All application materials and documents, such as updated test scores or transcripts,
must be submitted by these deadlines for final consideration.
| Semester | Deadlines for applicants NOT living in the U.S. | Deadlines for applicants CURRENTLY living in the U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | June 1 | July 1 |
| Spring | November 1 | December 1 |
| Summer | March 1 | May 1 |
Here are the important dates and deadlines for students entering OSU in the fall semester.
- July 1 - Application opens
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Students who have completed their junior year in high school, or transfer students, can begin applying for the following year.
- December 1 - Competitive scholarships awarding beginsDue to the current circumstances of COVID-19 and the challenges with standardized testing, we are extending our scholarship deadline to Feb. 1 for all students. However, we will begin awarding some competitive scholarships as early as December, so we encourage you to submit your application materials (including test scores) as early as they are available for consideration.
- December 1 - Enrollment deposit opens
Admitted students must pay the $300 enrollment deposit beginning December 1 to register for housing and orientation and enrollment. Room selection will be based on when the housing application is completed. The enrollment deposit can be refunded in part ($250) until June 1*.
- February 1 - Housing application opens
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Admitted students should complete their housing application to secure your place in line to pick a room beginning February 1.
- February 1 - Orientation and enrollment registration opens
Admitted students can begin signing up for orientation and enrollment. During the orientation, you will meet with academic advisers, confirm your academic college and major, enroll in classes, meet other new students and learn about campus resources. Orientation is mandatory for new students.
- March 1 - Room selection opens for Living Learning Programs
Admitted students who have completed their housing application, applied to and been selected for a Living Learning Programs will select a room in March.
- April 1 - General room selection opens
Admitted students who have completed their housing application will select a room. Room selection will be based on when the housing application is completed. Students will receive notification of their selection date in March.
- May 1 - National College Decision Day
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We encourage you to complete your enrollment deposit and register for housing and orientation by May 1.
Some scholarships and financial aid must be accepted by May 1 or they will be canceled.
Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by May 1 to cancel your enrollment and receive a partial refund ($250) of your enrollment deposit.
Here are the important dates and deadlines for students entering OSU in the spring semester.
- July 1 - Application opens
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Students who have completed their junior year in high school, or transfer students, can begin applying for the following year.
- September 1 - Enrollment deposit opens
Admitted students must pay the $300 enrollment deposit beginning September 1 to register for housing and orientation and enrollment. The enrollment deposit can be refunded in part ($250) until December 15.
- October 1 - Orientation and enrollment registration opens
Admitted students can begin signing up for orientation and enrollment. During the orientation, you will meet with academic advisers, confirm your academic college and major, enroll in classes, meet other new students and learn about campus resources. Orientation is mandatory for new students.
- December 1 - Housing application opens
Learn more about residential life
Admitted students can complete their housing application to secure a place in line to pick rooms. Room selection for spring-entering students begins December 3.