Admissions

COVID-19 update for Ohio State Lima admissions campus visits and events

To keep our communities safe, the university has canceled all undergraduate admissions in-person visits and on-campus recruitment events until further notice. As we continue to monitor the situation, we'll post the latest campus visit updates on this page. This is an unprecedented situation that is evolving on a daily basis. We are grateful for your understanding and patience!

Join representatives from the Office of Admissions for a Virtual Campus Visit

Choose your date and time by clicking on one of the buttons below to register for a 30-minute, video appointment with one of our Admissions representatives. We look forward to connecting with you online!

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Welcome to the Office of Admissions for Ohio State Lima. Our admissions team is here to guide you through the application process. Creating a seamless, one-stop process to your pathway for becoming a lifetime Buckeye. We would love to invite you to campus for a tour and to see first hand how Ohio State Lima can be the right fit for you.

Welcome to Ohio State Lima

Campus Visits

Admissions Office

Deadlines

Select the dropdown for detailed information.

Complete the Regional Campus application before June 1.

A complete application will include:

The Application
Official ACT or SAT scores sent by testing agency (not required for admissions, but required for all scholarships)
$60 application fee
Official High School transcripts

File FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

File at fafsa.gov
OSU school code is 003090 (for Lima and Columbus)
Priority Deadline: February 1

Students will automatically be awarded a Lima Buckeye Distinction Scholarship Award based on their qualifications if the above deadlines are met.

Complete additional scholarship applications by Feb. 1.

Arthur and Marian Rudd Scholarship, Osborn Scholarship, Griffith Scholarship and J.J. Walter Scholarship have separate applications to be completed.
Lima Campus General Scholarship application includes more than 50 additional scholarships.
For full details and to learn more about the scholarship process, click here.

Pay the acceptance fee before May 1.

Upon receipt of your acceptance fee and orientation date will be assigned. During orientation you will learn about student expectations, meet with an advisor to schedule classes, complete any necessary placement tests and complete any additional university business, such as getting a student BuckID and consultation with student Financial Aid.

Make a deposit for housing if students plan to live near campus.

The community surrounding the Ohio State Lima Campus offers many great options for off campus housing with apartments right next to or near campus as well as dormitory style living. Click here for a listing of house options.

Attend Orientation over the summer.

Orientation invitations will be sent out in early spring. Click here to learn more about the Ohio State Lima orientation process.

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