Prospective New Students
I have an English Language Proficiency requirement on my To Do List. How do I complete this item?
You must request that your testing agency send official scores electronically to The Ohio State University demonstrating the English proficiency level outlined below:
- TOEFL: 79 or higher on the internet-based test, 550 or higher on the paper-based test
- IELTS: 6.5 or higher
- ACT: 21 or higher on the English section
- SAT: 27 or higher on the Reading Test
- Duolingo: 120 or higher
You are exempt from this requirement if you have completed three full years of school at a U.S. regionally accredited high school or if you are a citizen of, or have received a bachelor’s degree from: Australia, Belize, British Caribbean, British West Indies, Canada (except Quebec), England, Guyana, Ireland, Liberia, New Zealand, Scotland, the United States or Wales.
I applied online to Extended Education and now I have an “Affidavit of GPA” on my To Do List. How do I complete this item?
If you answered Yes or No College Credit on the application question on having a cumulative GPA of a 2.0 or higher on all previous college coursework, the Affidavit of GPA will fall off your account in 3 to 5 business days. If you answered No, please call 614-292-8860 to speak with an admission specialist.
Tuition, Fees, Financial Aid and Student Health Insurance
What are the tuition and fees for Extended Education students?
Please visit the University Registrar website and select “Tuition and Fees”. Note that Extended Education students are not responsible for program fees but may be responsible for additional course and lab fees.
Are undergraduate non-degree students eligible for federal financial aid?
As an undergraduate, non-degree seeking student, you are not eligible for grants; however, under certain circumstances, you can be considered for up to 12 months of aid.
If you are planning to seek Federal Student Financial Aid assistance for your non-degree enrollment, be sure to carefully review the federal financial aid information for non-degree seekers on the Student Financial Aid website.
Contact the Student Service Center at 614-292-0300 to discuss your questions and eligibility criteria for federal aid.
Do Extended Education students qualify for student health insurance?
Extended Education students are not generally eligible for student health insurance (international students are the exception). Extended Education students meeting certain criteria may petition for student health insurance. Students must meet with an advisor for review and signoff of their academic plan as a non-degree seeking student.
If an insurance charge is added to your account and you do not want insurance, you are advised to waive the insurance online in your My Buckeye Link using the “Select/Waive Coverage” link under the Finances section.
International students are required to purchase the Comprehensive OSU Student Health Insurance Plan. International students who wish to submit a request for exemption from coverage will need to complete an International Student Health Insurance Waiver from. Visit the Student Health Insurance website for additional information.
I have questions about my statement of account. Who do I contact?
Contact Buckeye Link for questions about your statement of account.
Course Enrollment and Academic Credit
I have attended other colleges and universities. Can undergraduate non-degree students submit their transcripts to receive transfer credit?
No. If you are interested in transferring to Ohio State as a degree seeking student, please apply through Undergraduate Admissions. Undergraduate non-degree seeking students may receive an unofficial transfer credit evaluation to determine course equivalencies. The unofficial results are recorded in the Degree Audit system.
If I later am admitted to Ohio State as a degree-seeking student, will my academic credit earned as an undergraduate non-degree student apply to the degree?
Yes, any credits earned in Extended Education will count towards your undergraduate grade point average and appear on your transcript.
How do I find courses that are offered online?
- Go to buckeyelink.osu.edu
- Select Enrollment and Registration under Essential Tasks
- Select Class Search (SIS) - Student Information Center under Tasks
- Select the term, campus and subject, course career and additional search criteria like keywords and mode of instruction. For mode of instruction, select distance learning.
- Find the courses you are interested in and check availability.
I am currently enrolled and need to withdraw from the university. What must I do?
Please call 614-292-8860 to contact an advisor in our office for further instructions.
Student Perks and Resources
Do Extended Education students qualify for football tickets?
Unfortunately, no. You can find information on how to purchase Ohio State football tickets and more Ohio State sports tickets on Ohio State's official Athletics website.
How do I obtain a parking permit?
Information about obtaining a parking permit can be found on the CampusParc website.
Where do I obtain a student BuckID card?
Information about obtaining a BuckID card can be found on the BuckID website.
Do Extended Education students have access to the campus recreation facilities?
Students, excluding Ohio State employees, taking 4 or more credit hours will be required to pay a recreation fee, giving them access to campus recreation facilities. The recreation fee is removed from faculty and staff accounts. University employees must pay the faculty and staff rates for recreation facility programs and access. Visit the Recreational Sports website for more information.