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.

Admission to the Academy program at Ohio State Lima will be based on students meeting the college readiness standards as defined by the state of Ohio (ohiohighered.org/college-readiness). These standards are based on ACT/SAT/Accuplacer scores.

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.

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