Pay attention to timelines, especially priority dates.

​ ​​Activity ​Available Priority date

Apply for admission: Common Application

August 1, 2025

Early action: November 1, 2025*

Regular decision: January 15, 2026

*Merit scholarship consideration for students applying to the Columbus campus

FAFSA
Ohio State's school code: 003090

2026-2027: October 1, 2025

2026-2027: February 1, 2026

Scholarship Universe

​2026-2027: December 1, 2025

2026-2027: February 1, 2026

Priority date for most institutional scholarships awarded through Scholarship Universe