Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities are being administered in compliance with federal and state law.

Application Deadlines

All application deadlines are completion deadlines - all materials must be received in the Undergraduate Admissions office by the listed date to be considered. Students who do not meet the deadline may be considered for a later term.

  • The application deadline dates listed are for ALL Ohio State campuses.
  • The application deadlines below are specific to students who are currently enrolled in a public school district or charter school. 
  • Please refer to the last section of this page for Non-Public/Non-Chartered school deadlines.

Spring Semester 2025

Term Dates:
January 6  - April 29, 2025

Application Deadline: 
October 15, 2024

Submit the application, high school transcripts or middle school grade cards, mature content permission slip, and school information form by this deadline.

Summer Term 2025

Term Dates:
May 6 - July 30, 2025

Classes are offered in a variety of options ranging from a 12 week full term session, 8 week, 6 week and 4 week intensive sessions.

Application Deadline: 
February 1, 2025

Submit the application, high school transcripts or middle school grade cards, mature content permission slip, and school information form by this deadline.

Autumn Semester 2025

Term Dates:
August 26 - December 18, 2025

Application Deadline:
May 1, 2025

Submit the application, high school transcripts or middle school grade cards, mature content permission slip, and school information form by this deadline.

Non-Public & Home School Students

Non-Public & Home School students must apply for state funding through the Ohio Department of Education. 

To be considered for CCP funding, students must apply to Ohio State by the following dates:

  • Summer Term: Apply by February 1 (Decision prior to the state's April 1 funding deadline)
  • Fall Term: Apply by March 1 (Decision prior to the state's April 1 funding deadline)
  • New! November 1 Funding Deadline: Students who plan to use the November 1 state funding deadline should apply to Ohio State by October 1 to ensure their admission decision is ready in time.

Missed the Deadline? Students who do not meet the funding deadlines may still apply/enroll at Ohio State as self-pay students.

For more information about the state funding process, visit the Ohio Department of Education website.