Programs with More Selective Admission Guidelines for Freshmen
Ohio University has adopted a test-optional pathway for freshman applicants to all academic programs on the Athens campus, including those listed on this page. While we operate under a holistic review process, applicants may submit test scores (ACT or SAT) if interested in having them considered.
| Major Name (Alphabetical) | Selective Requirements for Freshmen |
|---|---|
| Accounting | Admission to majors in the College of Business is made based on a selective, holistic process. Successful applicants typically present a solid performance in a strong college preparatory curriculum (typically a 3.0 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale) and, optionally, evidence of engagement and leadership potential demonstrated through participation in extracurricular activities, community service or work experience. Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to submit an essay detailing the applicant's preparation for study in the OHIO College of Business. |
| Accounting (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Anthropology (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Art History (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Artificial Intelligence | Four years of college preparatory math; One year of either chemistry or physics; One additional year of chemistry, physics, or an engineering science, such as engineering principles, robotics, computer science, or digital electronics; Above-average grades in math and science classes. |
| Astrophysics (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Aviation Flight | Applicants must submit a supplemental application. For more information, please visit the Aviation Flight supplemental application page. |
| Biological Sciences | Admission to majors in the School of Biological Sciences is made based on strong preparation in mathematics and science as evidenced by coursework. |
| Biological Sciences (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Biological Sciences - Cellular and Molecular Biology | Admission to majors in the School of Biological Sciences is made based on strong preparation in mathematics and science as evidenced by coursework. |
| Biological Sciences - Environmental Biology | Admission to majors in the School of Biological Sciences is made based on strong preparation in mathematics and science as evidenced by coursework. |
| Biological Sciences - Human Biology | Admission to majors in the School of Biological Sciences is made based on strong preparation in mathematics and science as evidenced by coursework. |
| Biological Sciences - Marine, Freshwater, and Environmental Biology | Admission to majors in the School of Biological Sciences is made based on strong preparation in mathematics and science as evidenced by coursework. |
| Biological Sciences - Microbiology | Admission to majors in the School of Biological Sciences is made based on strong preparation in mathematics and science as evidenced by coursework. |
| Biological Sciences - Wildlife and Conservation Biology | Admission to majors in the School of Biological Sciences is made based on strong preparation in mathematics and science as evidenced by coursework. |
| Business Administration (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Business Analytics | Admission to majors in the College of Business is made based on a selective, holistic process. Successful applicants typically present a solid performance in a strong college preparatory curriculum (typically a 3.0 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale) and, optionally, evidence of engagement and leadership potential demonstrated through participation in extracurricular activities, community service or work experience. Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to submit an essay detailing the applicant's preparation for study in the OHIO College of Business. |
| Business Economics | Admission to majors in the College of Business is made based on a selective, holistic process. Successful applicants typically present a solid performance in a strong college preparatory curriculum (typically a 3.0 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale) and, optionally, evidence of engagement and leadership potential demonstrated through participation in extracurricular activities, community service or work experience. Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to submit an essay detailing the applicant's preparation for study in the OHIO College of Business. |
| Business Economics (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Business Studies | Admission to majors in the College of Business is made based on a selective, holistic process. Successful applicants typically present a solid performance in a strong college preparatory curriculum (typically a 3.0 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale) and, optionally, evidence of engagement and leadership potential demonstrated through participation in extracurricular activities, community service or work experience. Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to submit an essay detailing the applicant's preparation for study in the OHIO College of Business. |
| Chemical Engineering | Four years of college preparatory math; One year of either chemistry or physics; One additional year of chemistry, physics, or an engineering science, such as engineering principles, robotics, computer science, or digital electronics; Above-average grades in math and science classes. |
| Chemistry (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Chemistry - Biochemistry (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Chemistry - Forensic Chemistry (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Civil Engineering | Four years of college preparatory math; One year of either chemistry or physics; One additional year of chemistry, physics, or an engineering science, such as engineering principles, robotics, computer science, or digital electronics; Above-average grades in math and science classes. |
| Classics and Religious Studies (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Commercial Photography - Visual Communication | Admission to any major in the School of Visual Communication requires a portfolio review. For more information, please visit the School of Visual Communication Portfolio Review web page. |
| Communication Studies (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Computer Science | Four years of college preparatory math; One year of either chemistry or physics; One additional year of chemistry, physics, or an engineering science, such as engineering principles, robotics, computer science, or digital electronics; Above-average grades in math and science classes. |
| Cybersecurity Engineering | Four years of college preparatory math; One year of either chemistry or physics; One additional year of chemistry, physics, or an engineering science, such as engineering principles, robotics, computer science, or digital electronics; Above-average grades in math and science classes. |
| Dance (B.A. degree) | Admission to any major or minor in the School of Dance requires a successful audition. For more information, please visit the Dance audition page. |
| Dance (Honors Tutorial, B.F.A. degree) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Dance - Performance and Choreography (B.F.A. degree) | Admission to any major or minor in the School of Dance requires a successful audition. For more information, please visit the Dance audition page. |
| Economics (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Electrical Engineering | Four years of college preparatory math; One year of either chemistry or physics; One additional year of chemistry, physics, or an engineering science, such as engineering principles, robotics, computer science, or digital electronics; Above-average grades in math and science classes. |
| Electrical Engineering - Computer Engineering Track | Four years of college preparatory math; One year of either chemistry or physics; One additional year of chemistry, physics, or an engineering science, such as engineering principles, robotics, computer science, or digital electronics; Above-average grades in math and science classes. |
| Energy Engineering | Four years of college preparatory math; One year of either chemistry or physics; One additional year of chemistry, physics, or an engineering science, such as engineering principles, robotics, computer science, or digital electronics; Above-average grades in math and science classes. |
| Engineering Physics (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| English (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Entrepreneurship | Admission to majors in the College of Business is made based on a selective, holistic process. Successful applicants typically present a solid performance in a strong college preparatory curriculum (typically a 3.0 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale) and, optionally, evidence of engagement and leadership potential demonstrated through participation in extracurricular activities, community service or work experience. Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to submit an essay detailing the applicant's preparation for study in the OHIO College of Business. |
| Entrepreneurship (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Environmental and Plant Biology (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Environmental Studies (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Film (B.F.A. degree) | A portfolio review is required for admission to majors in the School of Film. For more information, please visit the Film materials submission page. |
| Film (Honors Tutorial, B.F.A. degree) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Finance | Admission to majors in the College of Business is made based on a selective, holistic process. Successful applicants typically present a solid performance in a strong college preparatory curriculum (typically a 3.0 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale) and, optionally, evidence of engagement and leadership potential demonstrated through participation in extracurricular activities, community service or work experience. Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to submit an essay detailing the applicant's preparation for study in the OHIO College of Business. |
| Finance (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Geography (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Geological Sciences (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Graphic Design (B.F.A. degree) | Admission to any Bachelor of Fine Arts major in the School of Art + Design requires a portfolio review. For more information, please visit the Art + Design portfolio submission page. |
| History (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Industrial and Systems Engineering | Four years of college preparatory math; One year of either chemistry or physics; One additional year of chemistry, physics, or an engineering science, such as engineering principles, robotics, computer science, or digital electronics; Above-average grades in math and science classes. |
| Information Graphics/Publication Design - Visual Communication - | Admission to any major in the School of Visual Communication requires a portfolio review. For more information, please visit the School of Visual Communication Portfolio Review web page. |
| Interior Architecture | Admission to any Bachelor of Fine Arts major in the School of Theater requires an audition, interview and/or portfolio review. For more information, please visit the Art + Design portfolio submission page. |
| International Business | Admission to majors in the College of Business is made based on a selective, holistic process. Successful applicants typically present a solid performance in a strong college preparatory curriculum (typically a 3.0 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale) and, optionally, evidence of engagement and leadership potential demonstrated through participation in extracurricular activities, community service or work experience. Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to submit an essay detailing the applicant's preparation for study in the OHIO College of Business. |
| International Business (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Journalism (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Journalism - News and Information | Admission to majors in the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism is made based on strong preparation in writing and language as evidenced by coursework. Media-related experience is also considered. Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to submit an essay detailing how they want to help shape the future of journalism. |
| Journalism - Strategic Communication | Admission to majors in the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism is made based on strong preparation in writing and language as evidenced by coursework. Media-related experience is also considered. Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to submit an essay detailing how they want to help shape the future of journalism. |
| Journalism Carr Van Anda | Admission to majors in the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism is made based on strong preparation in writing and language as evidenced by coursework. Media-related experience is also considered. Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to submit an essay detailing how they want to help shape the future of journalism. |
| Management Information Systems | Admission to majors in the College of Business is made based on a selective, holistic process. Successful applicants typically present a solid performance in a strong college preparatory curriculum (typically a 3.0 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale) and, optionally, evidence of engagement and leadership potential demonstrated through participation in extracurricular activities, community service or work experience. Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to submit an essay detailing the applicant's preparation for study in the OHIO College of Business. |
| Management Information Systems (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Marketing | Admission to majors in the College of Business is made based on a selective, holistic process. Successful applicants typically present a solid performance in a strong college preparatory curriculum (typically a 3.0 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale) and, optionally, evidence of engagement and leadership potential demonstrated through participation in extracurricular activities, community service or work experience. Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to submit an essay detailing the applicant's preparation for study in the OHIO College of Business. |
| Marketing (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Mathematics (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Mechanical Engineering | Four years of college preparatory math; One year of either chemistry or physics; One additional year of chemistry, physics, or an engineering science, such as engineering principles, robotics, computer science, or digital electronics; Above-average grades in math and science classes. |
| Media Arts and Studies (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Multimedia - Visual Communication - | Admission to any major in the School of Visual Communication requires a portfolio review. For more information, please visit the School of Visual Communication Portfolio Review web page. |
| Music (B.A. degree) | Admission to any major in the School of Music requires a successful audition. For more information, please visit the Music audition page. |
| Music (Honors Tutorial, B.A. degree) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Music - Instrumental Performance (B.Mus. Degree) | Admission to any major in the School of Music requires a successful audition. For more information, please visit the Music audition page. |
| Music - Instrumental Performance - Contemporary Music and Digital Instruments (B.Mus. Degree) | Admission to any major in the School of Music requires a successful audition. For more information, please visit the Music audition page. |
| Music Composition (B.Mus. Degree) | Admission to any major in the School of Music requires a successful audition. For more information, please visit the Music audition page. |
| Music Education - Choral Emphasis (B.Mus. Degree) | Admission to any major in the School of Music requires a successful audition. For more information, please visit the Music audition page. |
| Music Education - Instrumental Emphasis (B.Mus. Degree) | Admission to any major in the School of Music requires a successful audition. For more information, please visit the Music audition page. |
| Music Performance - Organ (B.Mus. Degree) | Admission to any major in the School of Music requires a successful audition. For more information, please visit the Music audition page. |
| Music Performance - Piano (B.Mus. Degree) | Admission to any major in the School of Music requires a successful audition. For more information, please visit the Music audition page. |
| Music Performance - Piano Pedagogy (B.Mus. Degree) | Admission to any major in the School of Music requires a successful audition. For more information, please visit the Music audition page. |
| Music Performance - Voice (B.Mus. Degree) | Admission to any major in the School of Music requires a successful audition. For more information, please visit the Music audition page. |
| Music Therapy (B.Mus. Degree) | Admission to any major in the School of Music requires a successful audition. For more information, please visit the Music audition page. |
| Nursing | Students must have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher for consideration to the School of Nursing. |
| Philosophy (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Photojournalism - Visual Communication - | Admission to any major in the School of Visual Communication requires a portfolio review. For more information, please visit the School of Visual Communication Portfolio Review web page. |
| Physics (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Playwriting | Admission to any Bachelor of Fine Arts major in the School of Theater requires an audition, interview and/or portfolio review. For more information, please visit the Theater Audition and Interview page. |
| Political Science (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Pre-Dentistry (Biological Sciences) | Admission to majors in the School of Biological Sciences is made based on strong preparation in mathematics and science as evidenced by coursework. |
| Pre-Law (Business) | Admission to majors in the College of Business is made based on a selective, holistic process. Successful applicants typically present a solid performance in a strong college preparatory curriculum (typically a 3.0 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale) and, optionally, evidence of engagement and leadership potential demonstrated through participation in extracurricular activities, community service or work experience. Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to submit an essay detailing the applicant's preparation for study in the OHIO College of Business. |
| Pre-Medicine (Biological Sciences) | Admission to majors in the School of Biological Sciences is made based on strong preparation in mathematics and science as evidenced by coursework. |
| Pre-Optometry | Admission to majors in the School of Biological Sciences is made based on strong preparation in mathematics and science as evidenced by coursework. |
| Pre-Physical Therapy (Biological Sciences) | Admission to majors in the School of Biological Sciences is made based on strong preparation in mathematics and science as evidenced by coursework. |
| Pre-Veterinary Medicine | Admission to majors in the School of Biological Sciences is made based on strong preparation in mathematics and science as evidenced by coursework. |
| Production Design and Technology | Admission to any Bachelor of Fine Arts major in the School of Theater requires an audition, interview and/or portfolio review. For more information, please visit the Theater Audition and Interview page. |
| Social Work (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Sociology (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Sport Management | Admission to majors in the College of Business is made based on a selective, holistic process. Successful applicants typically present a solid performance in a strong college preparatory curriculum (typically a 3.0 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale) and, optionally, evidence of engagement and leadership potential demonstrated through participation in extracurricular activities, community service or work experience. Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to submit an essay detailing the applicant's preparation for study in the OHIO College of Business. |
| Stage Management | Admission to any Bachelor of Fine Arts major in the School of Theater requires an audition, interview and/or portfolio review. For more information, please visit the Theater Audition and Interview page. |
| Strategic Leadership and Management | Admission to majors in the College of Business is made based on a selective, holistic process. Successful applicants typically present a solid performance in a strong college preparatory curriculum (typically a 3.0 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale) and, optionally, evidence of engagement and leadership potential demonstrated through participation in extracurricular activities, community service or work experience. Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to submit an essay detailing the applicant's preparation for study in the OHIO College of Business. |
| Strategic Leadership and Management (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Studio Art (B.F.A. Degree) | Admission to any Bachelor of Fine Arts major in the School of Art + Design requires a portfolio review. For more information, please visit the Art + Design portfolio submission page. |
| Studio Art (Honors Tutorial, B.F.A. Degree) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Studio Art - Art Therapy (B.F.A. degree) | Admission to any Bachelor of Fine Arts major in the School of Art + Design requires a portfolio review. For more information, please visit the Art + Design portfolio submission page. |
| Theater (Honors Tutorial, B.A. Degree) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Theater (Honors Tutorial, B.F.A. Degree) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Theater Performance - Acting (B.F.A. degree) | Admission to any Bachelor of Fine Arts major in the School of Theater requires an audition, interview and/or portfolio review. For more information, please visit the Theater Audition and Interview page. |
| Theater Performance - Musical Theater (B.F.A. degree) | Admission to any Bachelor of Fine Arts major in the School of Theater requires an audition, interview and/or portfolio review. For more information, please visit the Theater Audition and Interview page. |
| Translational Health Studies - Applied Nutrition (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Translational Health Studies - Exercise Physiology (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
| Undecided - Business | Admission to majors in the College of Business is made based on a selective, holistic process. Successful applicants typically present a solid performance in a strong college preparatory curriculum (typically a 3.0 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale) and, optionally, evidence of engagement and leadership potential demonstrated through participation in extracurricular activities, community service or work experience. Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to submit an essay detailing the applicant's preparation for study in the OHIO College of Business. |
| Undecided - Engineering | Four years of college preparatory math; One year of either chemistry or physics; One additional year of chemistry, physics, or an engineering science, such as engineering principles, robotics, computer science, or digital electronics; Above-average grades in math and science classes. |
| Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies (Honors Tutorial) | Students who apply to the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) are required to submit HTC-specific essays with their applications, and many HTC majors strongly recommend that students submit additional application materials. Essay prompts and recommended materials can be found by reviewing the HTC Apply page (opens in a new window). Students selected to move forward in the selection process must complete an interview. Interviews are typically held in January and February. |
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