The Ohio State Academy Program allows talented high school students to enroll in coursework while still in high school. The Academy program is the Ohio State implementation of the state of Ohio's “College Credit Plus” program. It is a partnership between Ohio State, the high school and the student and his or her family.
Future Students
Academy - College Credit Plus
The Academy program allows high school students to earn college credit at no cost to the student. The student will have an official college transcript and college credit that can be put toward a degree program.
Other benefits include:
- Exposure to college faculty members
- Exposure to academic courses not available in most high schools
- Opportunities for transfer credit (especially between public institutions in Ohio)
Students enrolled in the Academy program will be taking college classes, with the same expectations for academic performance as any other Ohio State student. Students will need to have time available in their schedule.
Additionally:
- College coursework is more rigorous than high school, with a much faster pace.
- Faculty will expect students to read and do additional work outside of the classroom.
- Students may be asked to re-pay their school district for dropped or failed classes.
- Participation in college classes may take time away from other activities.
- Transportation is not provided.
Students can participate in The Academy at Ohio State Lima by strictly meeting or excelling the College Readiness Standards set by the state of Ohio. This standard is to be met at the time of application via one of two processes: Test-free Admissions Consideration OR Standardized Test-based Admissions Consideration.
Test-free Admission Criteria for applicants to The Academy at Ohio State Lima:
- 3.0 Unweighted High School GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale) for Science/Math/Social Studies/English and Foreign Language courses only
and - 2 years of High School English and Math credits completed
Standardized Test-based Admission Criteria for applicants to The Academy at Ohio State Lima:
Students who do not meet the above "Test-free" standard can apply by submitting 1 set of test scores that meet the State of Ohio College Readiness Standard from the following 3 standardized test options *along with their Academy application...
Accuplacer Scores:
Writing -263
Reading - 250
Math - 263
ACT Scores:
English- 18
Math - 22
Reading 22
SAT Scores:
Evidence Based Reading and Writing - 480
Math - 530
*If you have not already taken the ACT nor SAT and do need to submit a standardized test score along with your application...
Reach out to our testing coordinators to schedule a time that works best for you to take the Accuplacer, in-person, on our Ohio State Lima campus. Additionally, The Accuplacer is cost-free to you the first time, so there is no out-of-pocket expense!
Ohio State Lima - Testing Coordinators
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. & Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Julie Paxton | Paxton.17@osu.edu | 567-242-7199
Timothy Cheeseman | Cheeseman.5@osu.edu | 567-242-7307
Pro tip: The College Board's website provides free practice tests (and more information) on the Accuplacer at https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/prepare-for-accuplacer/practice!
Students in the Ohio State Academy program will be taking classes on campus and in classrooms with older students, therefore, it’s important for families to discuss if this is the right option. Students will have a college transcript and grade point average that will follow them after participation in the program.
We recommend students who participate are:
- Motivated and mature, able to advocate for themselves and follow through on required work.
- Strong academic students, ready to take on the challenge of more difficult work and faster pace.
- Interested in topics beyond the subjects easily available in high school.
- Willing to devote extra time for the program, and possibly give up current extra-curricular activities.
To be considered for admission to the Academy program, students must submit the following materials by the deadline:
- Completed online application
- Completed High School Information Form, signed by high school counselor or principal
- Official transcript of high school coursework
- Standardized test scores (ACT/SAT/Accuplacer)
Academy students will be eligible to register for college courses for which they demonstrate readiness through placement tests, successful completion of prerequisite courses or other requirements as determined by Ohio State’s academic departments.
Admission into the Academy program does not guarantee enrollment into a specific class at Ohio State. Students may not be able to enroll in courses for a variety of reasons. Students will meet with an Academic Advisor to schedule their courses. The advisor will have final say in the number and type of classes that a student may take in a given semester.
- First 15 Credit Hours - “Level One” Courses
- Students are required, at the state-level, to enroll in "Level One" courses while earning their First 15 credit hours in the College Credit Plus program.
- “Level One” course information from The Ohio State University can be found at https://academy-ccp.osu.edu/course-enrollment/level-one-courses.
- Ohio State Lima “Level One” Course offerings
- Students are required, at the state-level, to enroll in "Level One" courses while earning their First 15 credit hours in the College Credit Plus program.
- Sample 15-Credit Hour and 30-Credit Hour Pathways
- 15-credit hour and 30-credit hour pathways offered at The Ohio State University can be found at:
https://academy-ccp.osu.edu/sample-pathways- Any of these pathways can be started/pursued through Ohio State Lima’s Academy Program.
Pathways include those for…- Non-STEM Students
- STEM-Focused Students
- Pre-Health Professional Students
- Pre-Business Students
- Education Students
- Any of these pathways can be started/pursued through Ohio State Lima’s Academy Program.
- 15-credit hour and 30-credit hour pathways offered at The Ohio State University can be found at:
The Autumn 2025 Academy Application will be available on January 1st, 2025.
Application deadlines
- Autumn semester (begins in August): apply by May 1
- Non-Public/Homeschool Autumn semester: complete application due by March 1
- Spring semester (begins in January): apply by October 15
- Summer term (begins in June): apply by February 1
For more information, contact:
Emma Wurst / (567) 242-7353 / Wurst.29@osu.edu
Bryan Albright / (567) 242-7274 / Albright.34@osu.edu
Admitted – “Buckeye Bound” Academy Students
If you are thinking, “What Ohio State Username?” …
- Within 5 days of applying, you should have received an email from Ohio State acknowledging receipt of your app that includes your Ohio State ID and Ohio State username (lastname.#).
- Follow the instructions in the email to activate your Ohio State username (lastname.#).
- This will give you access to the applicant center that is appstatus.osu.edu.
- Follow the instructions in the email to activate your Ohio State username (lastname.#).
If you have problems activating the login, contact our IT Service Desk at
614-688-4357 or 8help@osu.edu.
Please remember that you must have accepted admission through appstatus.osu.edu before registering for orientation/scheduling your initial advising appointment.
After accepting admission via the applicant center, log into BuckeyeLink using your LastName.# username and password to get BuckeyeLink activated.
- BuckeyeLink and BuckeyeMail are going to be neck-and-neck for #1 tools you will use as an Ohio State student. Buckeyemail is clearly your university email, whereas BuckeyeLink is more of your OSU "dashboard" where you will conduct almost all of your university business.
- Here you will be able to access a number of quick resources on the right-hand side of the webpage including "My BuckeyeLink," which includes your "To Do List," as well as the classroom dashboard known as CarmenCanvas.
- If you have problems activating BuckeyeLink, contact our IT Service Desk at 614-688-4357 or 8help@osu.edu.
BuckeyePass (Duo) Security Authentication
- Ohio State requires two-factor authentication when logging in to most services and applications. This must be set up before you can take certain actions (like logging in to accept your admission offer or to accept your financial aid offer). BuckeyePass is powered by Duo Security.
- Further information/assistance with BuckeyePass(Duo) can be found on This webpage.
BuckeyeMail
- Go to my.osu.edu and log in using your LastName.# credentials
- On the left side of the page, click Change Email Delivery.
- Select Create my BuckeyeMail account and submit.
- Allow up to 90 minutes for your request to be processed.
- Log in at buckeyemail.osu.edu to receive and send email.
- Further recovery instructions for Setting up Buckeyemail and Authenticating "Duo" can be found at..."How to set up your Ohio State login and BuckeyeMail."
If you have problems activating BuckeyeMail, contact our IT Service Desk at 614-688-4357 or 8help@osu.edu.
- Incoming first-time Autumn Academy students…
- are required to attend an in-person, traditional orientation.
(Typically, occurs on a date in July)- During this in-person, traditional orientation, you will…
- Learn what’s expected of you as an Ohio State student
- Take care of university business
- Buck ID, parking pass, etc.
- Learn about campus resources and support services
- Including...disability services, recreation and wellness opportunities, social support, tutoring, and more!
- Meet your academic advisor and schedule a time to register for your very first semester classes at Ohio State Lima!
- During this in-person, traditional orientation, you will…
- are required to attend an in-person, traditional orientation.
Autumn 2024 Academy Orientation: Thursday, July 18, 2024, 9 a.m.-noon. Register for Academy Orientation
Autumn 2024 Virtual Orientation-prep event: Thursday, June 27, 2024, 1-2 p.m. Register for Orientation prep
- Incoming first-time Spring and Summer Academy students…
- are to attend an initial, one-on-one, “orientation” scheduling appointment with their assigned academic advisor.
- During this initial, one-on-one, “orientation” advising appointment, you will…
- Learn what’s expected of you as an Ohio State student
- Take care of university business
- Buck ID, parking pass, etc.
- Learn about campus resources and support services
- Including ... disability services, recreation and wellness opportunities, social support, tutoring, and more!
- Register for your very first semester classes at Ohio State Lima!
- During this initial, one-on-one, “orientation” advising appointment, you will…
- are to attend an initial, one-on-one, “orientation” scheduling appointment with their assigned academic advisor.
Office of Academic Advising
567-242-7510
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Pre-Orientation/Pre-Scheduling Checklist
Prepare for Orientation with the Autumn 2024 Academy Orientation Preparation Webinar!
Please complete and submit your required post-acceptance Academy Questionnaire at https://edm.osu.edu/USFI/redirect/AcadQuestion
Login to BuckeyeLink.osu.edu using your Ohio State LastName.# username and password.
- In the big search bar at the top of the webpage, search "Financial Responsibility Statement" before hitting enter
- Click the first hyperlink titled "Financial Responsibility Statement" under "Financial Aid"
- Read each of the three statements
- Checkmark "I agree" after reading each statement
- Click "Submit" when done
https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6r2bOoqbz0G9mrH is the link to the formal reporting of your Selective Service Number to the university registrar
- Please visit https://registrar.osu.edu/student-hub/ohio-residency-for-tuition/selective-service-registration-and-in-state-tuition/; from there you will be able to provide all necessary information
- For requirements and instructions on obtaining SSRN, please visit https://www.sss.gov/
Please note: Failure to provide Selective Service Number may result in non-resident tuition fee charges. Please provide The Ohio State University's registrar with your SS# before the end of the semester in which you turn 18.
All placement exams must be completed at least 5 days prior to your orientation scheduling date. Please login to Buckeyelink to review your TO DO list to determine which placement exams you are required to complete.
If you need accommodations, please contact Wendy Hedrick, coordinator of Disability Services at hedrick.39@osu.edu or 567-242-7160
Math Placement Exam:
Because most undergraduate programs at Ohio State require some work in mathematics, all entering students are required to take the Math Placement Test.
There are two versions of the Math Placement test: Test B and Test D.
- Test B - ACT math score of 24 or lower (SAT math score of 580 or lower)
- Test D - ACT math score of 25 or higher (SAT math score of 590 or higher)
Scoring high enough on Test B will allow you to take Test D (precalculus) which may result in a higher placement level.
NOTE: The Math Placement Exam is used only as a placement tool. No course credit will be given, nor will the exam fulfill any math requirements for your chosen major. The exam has a maximum time limit of 75 minutes. Please provide yourself with an environment that will give you uninterrupted time and an atmosphere conducive for working math problems.
The Math Placement Test is an important tool that determines a student's beginning placement level in math and science courses. Refer to the link for additional Math Placement Test information and links to study materials at go.osu.edu/mathplacement.
Steps to Take the Math Placement Exam
- Go to https://buckeyelink3.osu.edu/secure/math and login using your Ohio State Username (lastname.#) and password.
- Thoroughly read the Math Placement Exam instructions, specifically noting the following:
You may use scratch paper, pencil, and a scientific or graphing calculator (you should not use a calculator with computer symbolic algebra or QWERTY keyboard). - Do not answer a question if you don’t know the answer. It is okay to leave the question blank.
- The exam is timed for 75 minutes and the time remaining will be updated after you answer each question.
- The exam is entirely multiple-choice with only one correct answer. Partial credit is not given.
English Placement Exam:
Some course credit in English composition is required in all undergraduate programs at Ohio State. Your ACT or SAT scores initially determine if you will take the English placement test.
You are required to take the placement exam if one of the following applies:
- Your ACT English score is 18 or below
- Your SAT evidence-based reading and writing score is 480 or below
Please refer to the To Do list on Buckeyelink to determine if you are required to complete the English placement test.
*If you have CCP, AP, or Transfer credit for English and your To Do list states you are required to take this test, please contact the advising office at lima-advising@osu.edu
The English Placement exam will be taken at Carmen.osu.edu through a course. If you are required to take the English placement exam, you will be automatically added to the course in Carmen and notified via your OSU e-mail with directions on how to take the exam. Please contact Tim Cheeseman at Cheeseman.5@osu.edu if you have questions on how to complete the exam.
Foreign Language Placement Exam:
Please consult with your Academic Advisor to determine if you are required to take the foreign language placement exam.
Please contact 567-242-7310 if you have questions or need assistance with the placement exams.
- If you would like to receive college credit for classes that you have completed (courses listed on your high school transcript will not meet this requirement), please send transcripts to:
- ccpdocs@osu.edu
- The Ohio State University
Undergraduate Admissions
P.O. Box 182646
Columbus, OH 43218-2646
- Students who need accommodations for Placement Testing must contact Disability Services and provide documentation prior to their testing date. Accommodations are not retroactive, so if a placement test is taken prior to the review by the Disabilities Services Office to determine accommodations, it cannot be retaken.
- Students who need accommodations to participate in the virtual orientation through Carmen, please contact Disability Services
- For contact information for Disability Services, visit lima.osu.edu/current-students/student-life/disability-services/
Wendy Hedrick, coordinator of Disability Services at hedrick.39@osu.edu or 567-242-7160
- Login at buckeyelink.osu.edu
- Continue to monitor your “To Do List” and complete any required items (right side)
*Note: All pre-orientation/pre-scheduling “To Do List” items must be completed no later than 5 days prior to the scheduled date of the Academy orientation/appointment.
Contact Us:
Office of Enrollment Services
4240 Campus Drive
Public Service Building
567-242-7500
Lima-askabuckeye@osu.edu